A Zonal-level conference on ‘National Logistics Policy’ was held at PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Chandigarh today for adoption of the policy, sensitizing stakeholders, outlining the role of Ministry/Departments and developing monitorable parameters. Sh....

District Badminton Association, Jalandhar, with support of Think Gas and Adidas is organizing the District Badminton Championship from August 3 to August 7 at Raizada Hansraj Stadium. On Thursday, DBA President and DC, Jalandhar, Shri Ghanshyam Thori (IAS), released...

Unique Identification Authority of India’s Deputy Director General Bhawna Garg on Tuesday reviewed the progress of Aadhaar enrolment in the district besides stressing on the need to expedite enrolment in age group 0-5 years and 5-18 years.  Accompanied...

Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori felicitated Rohit Kumar, a student of Senior Secondary School in Kamahi Devi in Talwara, Hoshiarpur who had topped by securing 496/500 marks in class 12 of the Punjab School Education Board.While handing over a cheque of...

In order to increase the green cover in the district, the administration would undertake a massive drive to plant six lakh saplings across Jalandhar in this ongoing monsoon season.Chairing a meeting at district administrative complex, Deputy Commissioner...

Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori on Thursday directed Sub Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) and Tehsildars to ensure that new collector rates must be rationalized as per current market situation.Presiding over a meeting with SDMs and Tehsildars in district administrative...

Taking note of delay in submission of Utilization Certificates (UCs), Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori on Thursday instructed that all the ongoing development works would be inspected in days to come.The Deputy Commissioner said he and ADC (D) Varinder Pal...

In order to control mosquito breeding and keep the spread of dengue at bay in the district, Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori directed the Municipal Corporation, officials of Health Department and Executive Officers of Municipal Councils to initiate concerted...

In a move to expedite execution of Delhi-Katra Expressway and other highway projects, Chief Secretary Anirudh Tiwari directed all Competent Authorities for Land Acquisition (CALAs) to take possession of land to be acquired under the projects within a week...

Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori on Saturday honoured renowned sculptor Basudeb Biswas for his valuable contribution in the promotion of art and culture in Jalandhar for past several years and handed over a cheque of Rs 25000 to him.Lauding Biswas and his...

Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori on Friday conferred Swachh Vidyalaya Puraskar 2021-2022 to 34 government and four private schools of the district for excelling in best water and sanitation management.Handing over awards to the schools, Deputy Commissioner...

Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori on Wednesday said that the district administration has initiated the disbursement of the awards for land acquired under Amritsar-Bathinda Greenfield Bypass project and appealed the land owners to contact Competent Authorities...

Deputy Commissioner-cum-Chief Administrator Jalandhar Development Authority (JDA) Ghanshyam Thori on Tuesday took stock of the properties belonging to Punjab Urban Development Authority (PUDA) under the Optimum Utilization of Vacant Government Land (OUVGL)...

Financial aid worth Rs. 10 lakh would be provided to three children of Jalandhar district who have lost both of their parents to Covid-19 pandemic as first installment of Rs. five lakh each has already been given to them under PM Cares for Children scheme.Participating...

Former International player and coach of the Indian Badminton team that won the Thomas Cup for the first time in 73 years, Vijaydeep Singh, arrived in Jalandhar today. On this occasion, Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori (IAS) honoured Vijaydeep and appreciated...

Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori today had an interaction with the Jalandhar Youth Organization, an organization of young entrepreneurs and invited them to come forward for new initiatives for the betterment of the society. Accompanied by Senior Consultant...

Reiterating his firm commitment to further strengthening ease of doing business in Jalandhar, Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori today once again called upon investors to make Jalandhar their business destination as an elaborate mechanism has already been put in...

Reflecting upon its commitment to extend maximum support to investors, District Administration Jalandhar today approved massive incentives to as many as 10 business houses for setting up their industries in Jalandhar by making investments worth 2727.93 lakhs.Chairing...

Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori today reviewed the progress of several pro-environmental schemes being implemented in Jalandhar and directed the officials concerned to complete all ongoing projects within a given time-frame.Chairing a meeting of the district...

Reiterating his commitment to serving weaker sections of the society, Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori today handed over financial assistance worth Rs. 50,000 to a distressed old lady for the treatment of her octogenarian husband besides alleviating her financial...