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Aug282025 by editorNo Comments

PUNJAB HEALTH DEPARTMENT ON HIGH ALERT, DEPLOYS TEAMS AND AMBULANCES TO COMBAT FLOOD-RELATED DISEASES

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CHANDIGARH, August 28: In response to the ongoing flood situation, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh, conducted a video conference meeting with Civil Surgeons, Principals of Medical Colleges, representatives of Indian Medical Association (IMA), Red Cross and Chemists associations of Punjab for comprehensive review of emergency medical response, prevention of water borne and vector borne diseases. Large-scale mobilisation of medical teams and resources is underway to provide immediate care and relief to affected residents, said Dr Balbir Singh, while reaffirming the government's commitment to tackling any health-related exigency. &nb...

Aug272025 by editorNo Comments

CM Deploys State Government Helicopter for Flood Relief; undertake field visits of affected areas with Cabinet Colleagues

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Gurdaspur, August 27: In a rare humanitarian gesture, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday announced to depute the Helicopter of the state government to evacuate people and send relief material of the stranded families in the flood affected areas of the state. “The people had given this helicopter to us by giving a whopping mandate and now we are pressing it in the service of people in this hour of crisis”, said the Chief Minister. The Chief Minister, who undertook a whirlwind tour of the flood affected areas in Gurdaspur district, said that several people are stuck in marooned villages due to which they need immediate help. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that to ensure prompt and timely evacuation of the stranded people, a helicopter of the state government has be...

Aug272025 by editorNo Comments

Punjab Government Goes All Out: Rescue & Relief on War Footing

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Chandigarh, August 27: In a swift and comprehensive response to the ongoing flood crisis, the Punjab Government has mobilized its entire cabinet to the affected districts to oversee relief operations and ensure the safety of residents. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has directed all the Ministers to remain in the field until the situation is under control. This hands-on approach underscores the government’s commitment to a coordinated and effective response. The Cabinet Ministers are actively monitoring the distribution of essential supplies, managing evacuation efforts, and addressing the immediate needs of those displaced by the floods. "Our top priority is to save every life and protect every property," said Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema while reviewing t...

Aug272025 by editorNo Comments

CEO Punjab announces rationalization of Polling Stations in Tarn Taran Assembly Constituency

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Chandigarh, August 27: Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab, Sibin C informed that the Election Commission of India has approved the proposal for rationalization of polling stations in 21-Tarn Taran Assembly Constituency, where bye-election is due shortly. He said that the rationalization exercise was carried out by the Electoral Registration Officer (E.R.O.), 21-Tarn Taran under the supervision of the District Election Officer-cum-Deputy Commissioner, Tarn Taran, strictly ensuring that the limit of 1200 electors per polling station was not exceeded. During this process, seven polling stations were created with active consultation with Political Parties. With this revision, the total number of polling stations in the co...

Aug272025 by editorNo Comments

Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema holds Meetings with Employee Unions to Address Their Issues

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Chandigarh, August 27 Punjab Finance Minister and Chairman of the Cabinet Sub-Committee for resolving employees' issues, Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, today met with delegations from the various Art and Craft Teachers' Unions, ETT TET Pass Adhyapak Association (Jai Singh Wala), AIE Kacche Adhyapak Union, Associate Pre Primary Adhyapak Union, All Punjab DST/CTS Contract Instructor Union and Beruzgar Multipurpose Health Worker Union. During these meetings held at the Finance Minister’s office in the Punjab Civil Secretariat, Minister Harpal Singh Cheema listened to the issues and demands raised by the union leaders with sympathy and discussed with senior officials from the concerned departments to find solutions. In a joint meeting with the Art and Craft Teachers' unions, Minister Chee...

Aug272025 by editorNo Comments

Punjab Records Highest Labour Cess Collection in Four Years, Touches Rs 310 Cr: Sond

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Chandigarh, August 27: Punjab has registered a record labour cess collection of Rs 310 crore in the financial year 2024–25, the highest in the past four years. This marks a significant increase from Rs 203.94 crore in 2021–22, Rs 208.92 crore in 2022–23, and Rs 180 crore in 2023–24. Labour Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond said that this achievement reflects the concerted efforts of the Punjab Government to enhance compliance, improve transparency, and strengthen monitoring mechanisms related to labour welfare. The Labour Department, under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has streamlined cess collection processes, and leveraged digital platforms to ensure acco...

Aug272025 by editorNo Comments

15 MRSAFPI CADETS CLEAR SSB FOR NDA & TES COURSES

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Chandigarh, August 27: Setting yet another benchmark, the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (MRSAFPI) in SAS Nagar (Mohali) has achieved it’s highest-ever selection for the courses commencing in December 2025 as its fifteen cadets cleared the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview for the National Defence Academy (NDA)-155 and Technical Entry Scheme (TES)-54 courses. Currently, these young aspirants are undergoing medical test and are eagerly awaiting for the merit list. There are still a couple of cadets who have to attend the SSB for the TES-54. The cadets and trainees who have cleared the SSB are Gurkirat Singh, Paramdeep Singh, Apaardeep Singh Sawhney, Abhay Pratap Singh Dhillon, Vishwaroop Singh Grewal, Agamjit Singh Virk, Rehaan Yadav, Hemant Sharma, Bh...

Aug262025 by editorNo Comments

PADDY PROCUREMENT SEASON: PUNJAB GOVT TO INSTALL PAU-CALIBRATED METERS IN GRAIN MARKETS FOR STANDARDISE MOISTURE MEASUREMENT

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Chandigarh, August 26: In order to ensure smooth paddy procurement operations ahead of Kharif procurement season, the Group of Ministers (GoMs) led by Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian today held a crucial meeting with Federation of Aarthia Association of Punjab to address their genuine demands and iron out concerns. During the meeting here at Punjab Bhawan, the Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian and Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar held productive discussions with the Aarthias Association, led by President Vijay Kalra. The Ministers listened attentively to the association's demands and concerns, and assured them to resolve all of their legitimate issues. Addressing a key demand of the association, S. Gurmeet Singh Khudia...

Aug262025 by editorNo Comments

Will Explore Feasibility of Replicating Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister Breakfast Scheme in Punjab: CM Bhagwant Mann

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Chennai, August 26 : Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday announced that the Punjab government will explore the feasibility of replicating Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme in the state. Speaking at an event to launch the expansion of the scheme in urban areas, the Chief Minister said it was a matter of immense pride and personal satisfaction to be present at the occasion. Paying heartfelt tribute to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister late M. Karunanidhi, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that he was a towering leader who consistently raised voice for the rights of states. He added that CM M.K. Stalin is now carrying forward his father’s rich legacy with equal dedication. The Chief Minister thanked the people of Tamil Nadu and especially MK Stalin for inviting hi...

Aug262025 by editorNo Comments

PUNJAB POLICE THWARTS POSSIBLE TARGET KILLING; TWO JUVENILES AMONG FOUR HELD WITH TWO PISTOLS

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CHANDIGARH/PATHANKOT, August 26: In an intelligence-led operation amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) Pathankot has successfully averted a target killing by busting an organised crime module involved in multiple heinous crimes with the arrest of its four members including two juveniles, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Tuesday. The arrested, identified as Vishal Masih alias Dana, a resident of Pakhoke Tahli in Batala and Vishal William, a resident of village Pakhoke Mehmaran in Gurdaspur along with two juveniles, have been appre...