Category: Punjab

Punjab implements 301 reforms, reducing 300 compliances Chief Secretary reviews progress, bats for ‘ease of doing business’ for industry and trade, ‘ease of living’ for people in the state CHANDIGARH, FEBRUARY 25 Adding another feather to its cap, Punjab has successfully implemented 301 reforms while the reduction of 300 compliances by 17 different departments was...

SC Commission seeks action taken report from DPI in case of not awarding degrees to SC Students Chandigarh, February 25: The Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes sought action taken report from DPI (Higher Education) on February 28, 2021 in a case pertaining not to awarding degrees to SC students graduated under the Scholarship Scheme....

TICKET TO FORTUNE: AMRITSAR WOMAN HITS JACKPOT ON RS.100 LOTTERY TICKET ·        Renu Chauhan wins Rs. one crore Chandigarh, February 25: Lady luck has smiled on a housewife from Amritsar, who has won the 1st prize of Punjab State Dear 100 + monthly lottery worth Rs. one crore. The lucky winner, Renu Chauhan, on Thursday submitted the...

PUNJAB CABINET OKAYS NEW POLICY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MORE THAN 25000 HOUSES FOR ECONOMICALLY WEAKER SECTIONS Chandigarh, February 24: The Captain Amarinder Singh led Punjab Cabinet on Wednesday approved a new EWS Policy, paving the way for construction of more than 25000 houses for the economically weaker sections, with developers and authorities required to develop...

SADHU SINGH DHARAMSOT MOURNS PASSING AWAY OF LEGENDARY SINGER SARDOOL SIKANDER CHANDIGARH, FEBRUARY 24: Welfare Minister Sadhu Singh Dharamsot on Wednesday expressed grief over the passing away of world-renowned Punjabi singer Sardool Sikander, who breathed his last today after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife and two sons. In his condolence message,...

Rs. 6.8 crore released for purchase of LED screens in 6,180 government schools: Vijay Inder Singla Audio-visual techniques helping students to easily understand difficult terms of syllabus: School education minister Chandigarh, February 24: Punjab school education minister Mr. Vijay Inder Singla, on Wednesday, said that their government has released a grant of Rs. 6.8 crore...

PUNJAB INKS PACT WITH M/S OMIL JV FOR POWER HOUSES OF SHAHPURKANDI DAM IN PRESENCE OF SUKHBINDER SINGH SARKARIA Construction of power houses to be taken up in March at an awarded cost of Rs. 621 crore, says Water Resources Minister Chandigarh, February 24: Punjab Water Resources Department on Wednesday signed an agreement with M/s...

PUNJAB VIGILANCE BUREAU CHIEF B.K. UPPAL TAKES COVID VACCINE JAB Chandigarh, February 22: Taking forward state government’s vaccine drive, Chief Director-cum-DGP Vigilance Bureau Mr. B.K. Uppal took the Covid vaccine jab earlier today at S.A.S. Nagar. Disclosing this here today, an official spokesperson of the Vigilance Bureau said that other senior officers of VB including...

PROMPT POLICE ACTION CAN PROVE TO BE CRUCIAL FOR PRELIM INQUIRY IN CASE OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN: ADGP GURPREET DEO State level training workshop concluded with commitment to further strengthen relief activities for women aggrieved by violence Chandigarh, February 22: Sensitizing police personnel on how to considerately respond to cases of violence against women and...

Siswan to be developed as world class tourist destination- Chief Minister Punjab Development of visitor amenities, nature trails, jungle safari, underway Conservation issues being addressed Releases promotional and informational material to promote Siswan as a prime and preferred Eco Tourism destination Launches logo of Siswan Community Reserve   Mohali/Chandigarh, February 22: To promote Siswan as...