With symbolic release of five mini bus permits to unemployed youths, MLA Sushil Rinku and Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori today kick-started distribution of 190 mini bus permits to youths in a virtual launch event chaired by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder...

A delegation led by Punjab Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu, Mayor Balkar Singh Sandhu and Ludhiana Improvement Trust chairman Raman Balasubramaniam today held a meeting with Local Bodies Minister Brahm Mohindra...

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday announced an ‘Open-Ended Mini Bus Permit Policy’, with no deadline for rural youth to apply for such a permit, while laying foundation stones of Rs 55.16 crore worth of high-tech State Transport Department...

Punjab Water Resources Department on Wednesday signed an agreement with M/s OMIL JV for the construction of Power Houses of Shahpurkandi Dam Project. It was signed in the presence of Punjab Water Resources Minister Mr. Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria and Principal...

To provide emergency services in congested areas of cities, the Health & Family Welfare Minister Mr. Balbir Singh Sidhu on Tuesday flagged off 22 small Ambulances for each district of Punjab.Disclosing this here today, Mr. Sidhu said that these Ambulances...

In a bid to benefit common people in general and farmers in particular, one of the most significant institutions of the cooperative sector, the Punjab State Cooperative Agriculture Development Bank (PSCADB), took a giant digital leap with the launch of...

The Cooperation Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Tuesday conducted surprise check at the Sector-17 branch of Punjab State Cooperative Bank.In the checking conducted during afternoon, Branch Manager Baldev Raj and Assistant Manager Baljinder Singh were...

In order to make the state sporting power house in the country by promoting sports in rural areas, the Senior Advisor to CM Lt Gen TS Shergill on Tuesday launched the first phase of distributing sports kits among 100 youth clubs under 'Youth of Punjab'...

To usher a new era of world-class infrastructure across the district, The Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu on Monday kick-started three ambitious developmental projects worth Rs 64.60 crore for Ludhiana under Smart...

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday virtually laid foundation stones and inaugurated a slew of projects worth Rs.1087 crores for holistic development of urban areas under the Smart City and AMRUT schemes and urged the union government to...

To promote Siswan as a prime and preferred Eco Tourism destination, CM of Punjab Capt. Amarinder Singh on Monday released various promotional and informational materials including brochures, pamphlets and movie teasers in his office at the Secretariat,...

To ensure the benefits of the Ayushman Bharat-Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojna to the targeted beneficiaries at the grass-roots level of the district, the district administration has chalked out a multi-pronged strategy for stepping up the enrolment under the ambitious...

In order to ensure top-class civic facilities in the city, Member Parliament Chaudhary Santokh Singh, Mayor Jagdish Raj Raja, MLAs Sushil Rinku, Rajinder Beri, Avtar Henry Junior, and Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori today launched development projects...

India is a beautiful bouquet of multiple languages and cultures in the different regions and those who are propagating the concept of one language one Nation are Anti Nationals. The Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Mr. Charanjit Singh Channi said...

Continuing its endeavour to promote the sports among the youths at the grassroots, Punjab Youth Development Board Chairman Sukhwinder Singh Bindra on Saturday said that the second phase of the sports kits' distribution would begin on February 23 under its campaign...

MP from Anandpur Sahib and former Union Minister Manish Tewari today said that no  compromise in development would be allowed in the Lok Sabha constituency. He said that  the Punjab government under the leadership of Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder...

The two-day 65th Senior National Wrestling Championship commenced at LPU campus today. Near 400 wrestlers from across India are in action under ten weight categories. Competitions for the five weight categories of 55, 60, 67, 82, and 130 Kgs were held on...

Health and Family Welfare Minister, Balbir Singh Sidhu on Friday handed over the appointment letters to 771 new Community Health Officers (CHOs) for extending healthcare services at Health & Wellness Centres (HCWs) under the Ghar Ghar Rozgar Yojna initiated...

The Punjab government has approved special provisions in the rules to provide government jobs to one of the family members/kin of each of the four minors killed in the Maur Mandi bomb blast of January 31, 2017.The decision was taken on Friday by the Council...

In line with the government’s decision to generate jobs across departments and enhance functional efficiency through optimum utilization of manpower, the Punjab Cabinet on Friday approved restructuring of five more departments.The decision of the Cabinet,...

To facilitate villagers/owners to monetise property rights and avail various benefits provided by Government departments/institutions and banks, the Punjab Cabinet on Friday approved implementation of Mission Lal Lakir in all the villages across the state.As...

The Punjab Government has decided to revise the nearly 90-year-old fee structure under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932, to bring the same at par with other states.The decision was taken on Friday by the Cabinet led by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh.The...

To facilitate new industrial projects to take off expeditiously without delay, the Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday gave the nod to amend the Punjab Bureau of Investment Promotion Act, 2016 for incorporating provisions...

To promote post-Covid industrial revival and attract greater investment, the Punjab Cabinet led by Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday gave approval to amend the Industrial & Business Development Policy, 2017, for extension of GST formula for availing...

The stage is set for tabling, for enactment in the forthcoming budget session of the Vidhan Sabha, the Bill for establishment of a private self-financed Amity University, which is set to become functional at IT City, Mohali, from this year.The Ordinance...

To bolster efficiency in the functioning of Urban Local Bodies, the Punjab Cabinet led by Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday approved the creation of 22 posts of Additional Deputy Commissioner (Urban Development) at all district headquarters in the state...

Health and Family Welfare Minister, Punjab,Balbir Singh Sidhu on Friday flagged off 22 IEC awareness vans regarding Ayushman Bharat Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojana.Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sidhu said that under the Tandrust Punjab initiative of Chief Minister...

Witnessing Punjab's progress and development, the voters have shown confidence in the Congress party and a large number of party candidates have won the civic elections in Punjab. It was stated by Senior Congress leader Balbir Singh Sidhu after a landslide victory...

Newly appointed PUNSUP Senior vice Chairman Narinder Pal Verma Lali  today assumed the charge of his office in the presence of Cabinet Ministers  Mr. Bharat Bhushan Ashu, Mr. Bhart Inder Singh Chahal Advisor to CM Punjab.Thanking the Chief Minister...

As a part of Punjab government’s special drive to provide degrees, that had been withheld by the educational institutions since 2017  after the Centre government had discontinued the post matric scholarship scheme, to SC students MLA Mr Sushil Kumar...

Punjab Transport Minister Razia Sultana directed the concerned officials to rectify all the black spots in the state as black spot management is crucial for road safety to save the precious human lives from road accidents, while emphasizing that all concerned...

The average daily Covid-19 cases in Punjab has come down to about 200 per day with recovery rate of 95 per cent, state Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu said on Friday.He said all civil surgeons have been directed to test the virus at least 1,000 per million...

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday virtually launched 56 services newly added to the Sewa Kendras, slamming the previous SAD-BJP government for transforming this unique initiative he had launched in his previous term into loss-making white...

Punjab Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu today launched 56 new services that have been added to the Sewa Kendras during a district-level function held at Bachat Bhawan, here. It is pertinent to mention that Punjab Chief...

Punjab School Education and Public Works Minister Vijay Inder Singla said that the Punjab Government under the visionary leadership of Capt. Amarinder Singh has been committed to provide transparent and hassle free administrative services to the people of the...

Punjab Bird Fest 2021 was concluded today after a series of bird walks & a two-day Photo Exhibition. Ropar Wildlife Division, Department of Forests and Wildlife Preservation, Punjab had organized 3rd edition of Punjab Bird Fest in Ropar which came to end...

Punjab Youth Development Board chairman Sukhwinder Singh Bindra today said that the Capt Amarinder Singh led Punjab Government is committed to promote sports and sports culture in the state.He was the chief guest at the 37th District Ludhiana Weightlifting...

Condemning the efforts of defaming Punjab because of protest against the center’s contentious farm laws, Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) chief Sunil Jakhar said that massive efforts are underway to segregate Punjab in the country and make it a disturbed...

A new director of Punjab Agro Industries Corporation Nirmala Devi today assumed the charge of her office at Chandigarh in presence of Former Punjab Minister and Chairman of Punjab Agro Industries Corporation Mr Joginder Singh Mann, MLA Mr Rajinder Beri...

Of the persons from Punjab reported missing since the Republic Day violence in the national capital, 70 are in Delhi jails, while 14 of the remaining 19 missing had been located, Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh disclosed on Tuesday.The Chief Minister,...

Taking serious note of the “substantial delay” by the Centre in resolving the crisis, Punjab’s political parties, on the call of Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, on Tuesday urged the Government of India to redress the grievances of farmers, who have...

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday, launched the second phase of COVID-19 vaccination drive for Frontline Workers with the Punjab Police Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Dinkar Gupta volunteering to be the first one among the Punjab...

A rare and complete unanimity prevailed at the all-party meeting convened on Tuesday by Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on the need to sink all political differences to stand unitedly with the farmers in their fight against the black Farm...

While taking aim at the Narendra Modi led Union government, Dr Amar Singh MP Shri Fatehgarh Sahib today said, “Its sad that their government is keeping a dictatorial attitude in a democratic country like India. The farmers are protesting on the streets against...

Punjab Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Mr Bharat Bhushan Ashu today informed that for the benefit of residents, a new parking at automated driving test track near SCD Government College, here, would be ready soon. He said that earlier the...

The Punjab Government is vigorously working to revamp the infrastructure of Government Medical Colleges in the state. It was disclosed by Punjab Medical Education and Research Minister Om Prakash Soni here today.Addressing the high level meeting of authorities...

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday hit out at Union Minister Prakash Javadekar over his disgraceful and desperate attempt to shift blame for the shocking Red Fort violence, which had evidently been instigated by supporters and members...

Terming the issuance of lookout notices against farmer leaders as “absolutely wrong”, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday said treating the farmers as a flight risk was not only illogical but condemnable.“Where will they flee?” asked the...

Punjab Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Sadhu Singh Dharmsot on Thursday instructed all State Government Departments to follow the roster register rules during promotions in letter and spirit. These instructions were issued by the Minister...

Punjab school education and PWD minister Mr. Vijay Inder Singla, on Wednesday, handed over a cheque of Rs. 5 lakh as financial assistance to the family members of the farmer who laid his life in farmer agitation against agriculture laws. It is pertinent to...

Punjab Medical Education and Research Minister Om Prakash Soni has directed the concerned authorities to complete the construction work of Government Medical College Kapurthala and Hoshiarpur within a year.Mr. Soni today reviewed the progress of both projects...

Punjab school education and PWD minister Mr. Vijay Inder Singla, on Wednesday, handed over a cheque of Rs. 5 lakh as financial assistance to the family members of the farmer who laid his life in farmer agitation against agriculture laws. It is pertinent to...

Punjab Medical Education and Research Minister Om Prakash Soni has directed the concerned authorities to complete the construction work of Government Medical College Kapurthala and Hoshiarpur within a year.Mr. Soni today reviewed the progress of both projects...

Chairperson Punjab Youth Development Board Sukhwinder Singh Bindra (Government of Punjab) attended the special Event as the Chief Guest in Association with Club 21.A Special Event was held at South City, Ludhiana.Chief Guest  Sukhwinder Singh Bindra Chairman,...

Punjab government led by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh today gave a Rs 23.44 crore bonanza to Jalandhar residents as Women and Child Development Minister Punjab Mrs Aruna Chaudhary announced slew of projects for the development of city on Republic...

Urging Centre to immediate scrap three contentious farm laws, Punjab Technical Education, Tourism & Cultural Affairs and Employment Generation Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Tuesday demanded that these anti-farmers laws be suspended without any further...

Cabinet Minister for Medical Education and Research, Freedom Fighter and Food processing OP Soni today urged the People of Punjab to work for the unity and integrity of the nation by safeguarding the democratic values in the country.Today addressing the people...

Asserting that his heart was with the farmers today amid the Republic Day celebrations, Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday said the Centre had deliberately kept Punjab out of the high-powered committee initially as they knew that the voices of protest...

Augmenting his government’s efforts to ensure the holistic development of the state and to harness its optimum tourism potential, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday digitally kicked-off a slew of development projects, worth Rs.213.37 crore,...

On the occasion of 72nd Republic Day, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday felicitated 24 doctors/health workers for rendering exceptional services during the Covid crisis, besides honouring six police personnel for their distinguished...