In order to ensure seamless implementation of ongoing major infrastructure development projects in the state, Punjab Chief Secretary, Ms Vini Mahajan, on Tuesday directed all the departments concerned to accelerate the pace of the work to complete these...

The Punjab Medical Council today honoured Dr. DhruvikaTewari with Gurmej Singh Gill Memorial Gold Medal.Council has started this award  in memory of late Dr. Gurmej Singh Gill, who passed away last year. Dr. Gurmej Singh Gill was a former member and...

In order to arrest the Covid fatality rate in Punjab, the Chief Secretary, Vini Mahajan, on Friday directed the Health Department to further ramp up the ongoing vaccination drive so as to achieve the target of vaccinating 2 lakh persons per day as instructed...

Even as the state’s telecom infrastructure density was already almost double than the national average, the Punjab Government has decided to increase it further to ensure fast track growth of digital communication network and provide affordable and universal...

In order to make the roads safer and smoother for commuters in the state, Punjab Chief Secretary, Ms Vini Mahajan, on Monday directed the concerned departments and National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to rectify all the black spots identified on...

With an aim to contain the further spread of second wave of Covid in the state, the Chief Secretary Vini Mahajan on Saturday ordered to vaccinate all persons above 45 years of age within this month.She directed the Administrative Secretary in-charge of each...

As a firm commitment of the Punjab government as part to provide 100 percent piped potable water supply to residents of the state, the Water Supply & Sanitation Department, Punjab today dedicated the newly strengthened Multi District Water Testing Laboratory...

On the behalf of Water Supply and Sanitation Minister Razia Sultana,  Principal Secretary Jaspreet Talwar today handed over appointment letter to 28 candidates on compassionate grounds at SAS Nagar. Besides this, 177 BRC, 20 CDS & 16 IEC were also...

In order to dispel hesitancy and misconceptions about anti-Covid vaccine and encourage the people to get themselves vaccinated, Punjab Chief Secretary, Ms Vini Mahajan, on Thursday took the first dose of the vaccine at a special camp, which she inaugurated...

Deputy Commissioner Income Tax Gagan Kundra Thori today inaugurated the maiden flower show at the local Virsa Vihar.The Deputy Commissioner, accompanied by Major General (Retd) Balwinder and Captain (Retd) Inderjeet Singh Dhami, said that this was a path breaking...

As per the directions of the Punjab Government and the directions of the Punjab Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh, got the first shot of covid vaccine by the Chairman Punjab safai karamchari  Commission Geja Ram at Civil Hospital today.At this time...

In a major recruitment drive under the Ghar-Ghar Rozgaar program, the Punjab Government has initiated the process to fill 2280 posts in various departments.This was disclosed by Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board Chairman Raman Behl on Thursday.He...

With the approval by Chief Minister Punjab Captain Amarinder Singh to go ahead with recruitments of Constables, Head Constables and Sub-Inspectors in the Punjab Police, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Dinkar Gupta exhorted the aspiring candidates...

The coordination meeting of Director Generals of Police (DGsP) of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh was held at Panchkula on Thursday, to prepare devise strategy and Action Plans against gangsters & criminals who have been operating in these states. During...

District Consultative Committee Meeting was convened today by the Lead Bank Office, Punjab National Bank, SAS Nagar at District Administrative Complex, SAS Nagar to review  the progress of Banks for the quarter ending December, 2020 which was attended by...

To further strengthen the roads and bridges in rural areas of the state, the Punjab Government on Monday gave nod to upgrade 116 roads and construct 22 bridges.This major project will further enhance connectivity of the villages with hospitals, schools...

In order to ensure accountability, transparency, and responsiveness in the implementation of the government schemes, the Punjab Government has decided to create a robust and integrated technology solution to implement and review the progress of the Direct...

The Punjab Government has set a record by generating 9,55,489 e-cards of beneficiaries from 22 February to 16 March 2021 under AB- Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojna. It was disclosed by Principal Secretary Health & Family Welfare Hussan Lal in a high-powered meeting...

The Captain Amarinder Singh-led Punjab Government has launched a major drive to clean the river waters in the state. Under the ‘save environment’ campaign, various works costing Rs 2,140-crore have been initiated to mitigate water pollution in the rivers.The...

The legacy waste in 16 major towns of Punjab with over 1 lakh population will now be bio-remediated. For this purpose, a comprehensive project worth Rs 475.06 crore has been approved.A detailed project report (DPR) to this effect was given a final nod at...

Women, Children and Senior Citizens in Punjab can now lodge their grievances with the Police in a citizen friendly manner as the Punjab Police have established dedicated ‘SAANJH Shakti Helpdesks’ in all the SAAJNH Kendras, located in close vicinity to the Police...

Department of Water Supply and Sanitation, Punjab organised a one-day workshop on Solid Waste Management in Rural Areas for officials and social staff of various districts at MGSIPA, Chandigarh.Ms. Parneet Shergill IAS, Additional Secretary cum Mission Director...

Punjab Chief Secretary Vini Mahajan, on Friday, held a review meeting with the Secretary, Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Govt. of India and Dr. Rajinder S. Shukla and Joint Secretary Dr. Satya Parkash to make the proceedings of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha paperless...

Adding another feather to its cap, Punjab has successfully implemented 301 reforms while the reduction of 300 compliances by 17 different departments was in progress to give a further boost to the industry and trade in the border state.The reforms were part...

To ensure the safe and secure cyber world, the Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Dinkar Gupta on Wednesday, announced slew of measures including recruitment of around 200 cyber crime and digital forensic experts and setting-up of Cyber Crime Units...

In the wake of the fresh spike in Covid-19 cases and the new directions of state government on social gatherings, the Commissioner of Police Gurpreet Singh Bhullar today directed all the officials to strictly enforce the Covid-19 protocol in the district.Presiding...

Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh today started distributing mini bus permits with "Rural Link Road Permit System" under which 70 youth across the district got mini bus permits to provide employment opportunities to the youth under the door-to-door...

The Punjab Government under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh is organizing the XII-National Livestock Championship and Expo-2021 from 20-24 March 2021 at Batala. Mr. VK Janjua ACS Animal Husbandry Department Punjab while presiding...

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'...

Commissioner Patiala Division, Chander Gaind today got shot of COVID Vaccination Covishield at Mata Kaushalya Hospital.He exhorted others to get COVID jab as per their turn without any hesitation to speed up the Vaccination campaign of first and second phases. Terming...

The Punjab Government has launched the Mission Lal Lakir to give ownership rights to the inner inhabitants of the Red Line in the villages. Gurdaspur has been selected as a model district for this work. Apart from Gurdaspur, action has been initiated in...

Punjab Small Industries and Export Corporation (PSIEC) has decided to collaborate with Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG), Singapore to design and deliver the Planning, Developing, and Managing Successful Industrial Parks Program. The virtual program, which...

Soon after Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh virtually launched 56 services newly added to the Sewa Kendras, the Chief Secretary Vini Mahajan handed over certificates to five citizens who availed the new online services in the state on Tuesday.With...

The state has achieved almost 100 per cent door-to-door collection and segregation of municipal solid waste.Besides, the state has prepared 14 district environment plans to address the problem of pollution at the district level.This was disclosed by the...

“I am happy that two of the State’s frontline warriors who planned and executed the war against novel corona virus from the very beginning of the outbreak of pandemic, have been vaccinated today. I wish them and the entire Department of Health and the Department...

Divisional Commissioner Jalandhar Gurpreet Sapra today launched the Calendar and Documentary based on theme “Spiritual Journey of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji”, dedicated to 400th year of advent of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib, prepared by High Court Lawyer and...

The High Commissioner of Australia to India, Barry O’Farrell AO kicked off his maiden visit to Punjab with a meeting with Captain Amarinder Singh, Chief Minister Punjab on 20th January, 2021. The two leaders discussed ways to revitalize economies post COVID-19,...

Denmark based packaging company Hartmann has invested in Punjab by acquiring Mohan Fibres with an initial investment amount of Rs. 125 crore. Mr. Ernesto, President South America & Asia Hartmann Group called upon Ms. Vini Mahajan, Chief Secretary, Govt of...

Chander Gaind, IAS, Divisional Commissioner, Patiala Division, have directed the officials to expedite the cases decided by District Magistrate under 47A of Stamp Act, besides expediting the recoveries. For the inspection of records of offices of Deputy Commissioner...

In a heartwarming gesture to provide warmth and solace to underprivileged families in these freezing weather conditions, Saanjh— the community outreach arm of the Punjab Police on Wednesday, launched the Project Winter Warmth.Director General of Police...

Even as no case of avian influenza, or bird flu, was reported in the state so far, the Punjab Government has sounded an alert and pulled all stops to keep Punjab safe from the possible effect of outbreak in its neighbouring states.The Centre had already confirmed...

On the eve of the New Year 2021, three new Directors joined in the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab. Director Health and Family Welfare, Punjab. Dr. Gurinder Bir Singh, Director Health Services (Family Welfare) Dr. Andesh Kang and Director...

Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Punjab Suresh Kumar today said that it was matter of great pride and satisfaction for all of us that the Punjabis were upholding the glorious tradition of serving the motherland by playing a vanguard role in safeguarding...

The Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training department has taken a unique initiative and prepared a Compendium of Instructions to provide a single detailed document which would guide the Youth of the state to get jobs and self employment. Mr....

In a bid to ensure sustainable protection and management of environment, Punjab Biotechnology Incubator (PBTI) and Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) would jointly establish Environment Resource Centre (ERC) in Knowledge City at Mohali.An agreement to...

ADC(Dev), Ranbir Singh Mudhal launched Potential Linked Credit Plan (PLP) 2021-22 document prepared by NABARD for total outlay 13368 Crore for Amritsar district.The PLP was launched at District Consultative Committee at Amritsar. This PLP document covers the potential...

Rajiv Gupta, Additional Deputy Commissioner(Development), SAS Nagar launched the Potential Linked Credit Plan(PLP) for SAS Nagar district here today in the presence of Srikrishna Biswas, AGM, Lead District Office, RBI , Sanjeev Kumar Sharma, District Development...

Municipal Corporation (MC) Ludhiana on Tuesday, signed an agreement with Noida-based Micro Transmission Systems company to run the Modern Slaughter House here. The agreement was signed between MC Joint Commissioner Swati Tiwana and Company’s partner Manoj Jha.Divulging...

The District Bureau of Employment and Entrepreneurship (DBEE), Mohali is providing much needed succor to the unemployed. The most recent is the example of dumb young man from Mohali who was rendered jobless in April 2020 due to pandemic outbreak. This young...

Taking a serious note of significant dip in cases for Antenatal Care (ANC)  registration, Aashika Jain, ADC(General) directed the Civil Surgeon Mohali to ensure maximum ANC registration followed by hundred percent institutional deliveries. She was presiding...

A panel discussion on “Military Leadership for the Present Day” was held on Sunday, the last day of the 4th Military Literature Festival (MLF-2020) organised virtually in wake of COVID-19.The panel discussion was moderated by Senior Adviser to Chief Minister...

Underlining the stupendous role played by the Military Literature Festival for reigniting the craze for the Defence Forces amongst Punjabi youth, Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal on Sunday called on the youngsters to direct their quest for individual brilliance...

Moksha Bains, daughter of Additional Deputy Commissioner and Municipal Corporation Commissioner, Moga, Mrs Anita Darshi has become a judge.  Moksha Bains, just 23 years old, has passed the Delhi Judicial Services Examination and has been selected as a...

Leading  Coffee Chain Barista on Sunday opened its latest Craft Coffee Cafe in the city at Sector 10, with the Senior Advisor to Punjab CM Lt. General T S Shergill formally inaugurating the new outlet. Craft Coffee is the latest fast-catching trend amongst die-hard...

National spirit of Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan will echo across the globe at the Military Literature Festival 2020 set to begin tomorrow. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be launching the 4th Military Literature Festival (MLF) 2020 during a virtual ceremony...

Punjab is all set for mega Covid vaccine rollout and all requisite protocols are being put in place to identify and vaccinate the people,  depending upon their risk and other factors, prioritising healthcare and frontline workers, said the Chief Secretary...

Chandigarh International Airport in its endeavor to facilitate its passengers, has upgraded itself with technological enhancement in the field of Baggage Handling system with installation of In-line Baggage Screening System informed  Vini Mahajan, Chief Secretary...

Aiming to sensitize the residents on the importance of registering as a voter and the process involved there in, under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner Girish Dayalan a voter awareness mobile van was flagged off by Manisha Rana IAS (under training) , from...

The new Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY 3.0) is to be launched soon in the district, informed Rajiv Kumar Gupta, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development).Among the many reforms proposed in the new scheme, District level planning and execution...

Amid projections of vaccine likely to be available early next year, the Punjab Chief Secretary Ms. Vini Mahajan on Thursday directed the Deputy Commissioners to constitute advanced ground level teams to streamline and prioritize the process of COVID vaccination,...