To mark the 61st Police Commemoration Day, which is marked by ‘Shok Parades’ and Salute to Police Martyrs in all districts of the country on 21st October, Punjab DGP Dinkar Gupta on Wednesday joined the senior leadership of the Punjab Police to pay glowing...

Making most of modern day technology, Greater Mohali Area Development Authority has introduced the work of cleaning manholes in the city with the help of bandicoot robot, thus replacing the current system of manual cleaning of manholes. The mechanism while...

The foundation stone of work of extension of 200-feet wide PR 7 road commonly known as the Airport road was laid today by Sarvjit Singh, IAS, Principal Secretary, Department of Housing & Urban Development, Punjab. Mr. Singh laid the foundation stone...

The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has launched a massive campaign to sensitize the farmers for proper management of straw, which is yielding constructive results and the progressive farmers of the district are joining this campaign on a large...

The Punjab Government has procured nearly 96 percent of paddy of the total arrival so far across the state during the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) amid COVID-19.Disclosing this here today, Secretary Mandi Board Ravi Bhagat said that 33.04 LMT paddy...

To ensure smooth paddy procurement operations in State Mandis, Punjab Mandi Board Secretary Ravi Bhagat on Monday, visited various mandis in Ludhiana district to take stock of the arrangements. He also interacted with farmers, commission agents (Arhtiyas)...

Punjab Chief Secretary Vini Mahajan on Saturday reviewed the arrangements and preparedness of the state to contain the COVID-19 in view of upcoming festival season, besides taking stock of ongoing paddy procurement operations and steps taken to curb the stubble...

To ensure smooth paddy procurement operations in State Mandis, Secretary, Punjab Mandi Board Ravi Bhagat, today visited various mandis in Patiala, Fatehgarh Sahib and Mohali districts and interacted with farmers and other stakeholders to enquire about their...

Punjab Planning Department announced the winners of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Action Awards, the virtual award ceremony was presided by Punjab Chief Secretary Mrs. Vini Mahajan. During the event, which was held in collaboration with UNDPs Sustainable...

With an aim to improve ranking in Swachh Survekshan 2021 and beautify the city, the Municipal Corporation (MC) Ludhiana, kicked off a “Clean Ludhiana, Green Ludhiana” campaign. The campaign was started from Bus Stand by Mayor Balkar Singh Sandhu and MC Commissioner...

On the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh in view of the early and immediate start of procurement season, Punjab Chief Secretary Ms. Vini Mahajan on Saturday reviewed the state’s preparedness for Paddy procurement season, slated...

Punjab Chief Secretary Vini Mahajan today directed all the Deputy Commissioners to make more frequent visits to hospitals in their respective districts to review the arrangements and to ensure the best possible care to COVID-19 patients. These directions came...

To assess the ground reality of COVID care being administered to the patients, Commissioner Roopnagar Division, Rahul Tewari made a surprise check at Civil Hospital in Kharar sub-division of SAS Nagar.He inspected the hospital ward and held one- to-one...

Amid growing nationwide concerns of shortage of Medical Oxygen for COVID patients, Punjab Chief Secretary Vini Mahajan on Saturday asked Oxygen manufacturers in the state to ramp up production, while directing the concerned government departments to ensure...

A special camp for Assistance to Disabled Persons (ADIP) was organized by District Red Cross Society in collaboration with Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation (ALIMCO) at District Administrative Complex Mohali.Presiding over the camp, Mrs Aashika...

First of its kind Secondary Agriculture Entrepreneurial Network (SAEN) has been established in Punjab by Department of Science, Technology & Environment, Govt of Punjab through Punjab State Biotech Corporation with the financial support from Biotechnology...

In order to keep depleting groundwater under check by planting the saplings, Patiala Divisional Commissioner Chander Gaind on Monday launched the ‘Tree for Gun’ scheme which will not only enhance the green cover but will ensure the upkeep of the saplings....

The Battle Honour Day of 2 Sikh Regiment was celebrated at 2 Sikh War Memorial located at Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum, Ludhiana today. Lt Gen T S Shergill, Senior Advisor to Chief Minister Punjab laid the wreath on behalf of Capt Amrinder Singh, Chief...

Teachers day was celebrated by Aryans Group of colleges Rajpura, Near Chandigarh & Rotary Club Rajpura in Patiala. The Divisional Commissioner, Patiala IAS Sh. Chander Gaind was Chief Guest on this occasion & Dr. Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group...

The Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Punjab has partnered with Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME) to launch a program to encourage and enable entrepreneurship in Ludhiana. ‘Xcelerator’ is a 6 month long curated small business...

With an aim to transform the Budhlada, a young Indian Administration Services (IAS) officer Sagar Setia, who recently joined as a Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) here wants to establish this nondescript town into a beautiful borough.Sharing a glimpse his...

To give Patiala villages a better facelift, Rural Development and Panchayat Department striving hard by implementing variuos projects.Disclosing this here today Additional Deputy  Commissioner (Development) Patiala Dr. Preeti Yadav said that during...

Reviewing the arrangements and preparations being utilised to contain COVID-19 pandemic here, the Principal Secretary General Administration Alok Shekhar today said that he would raise the issue before the State Government for sanctioning of additional manpower...

A cycle rally dedicated to Independence Day and Mission Fateh was organized today by Jugni Cultural and Youth Welfare Club, S.A.S. Nagar and Heritage Cultural and Welfare Society, S.A.S. Nagar.The rally was flagged off by the Deputy Principal Secretary...

In a very interesting development on the sidelines of Independence Day celebrations, it was observed that Mohali Administration going very strict on implementing COVID-19 protocols, today subjected the Chief Secretary of the State, Mrs Vini Mahajan and...

With the commitment to provide rich quality fruits and vegetables free from all type of pesticides, Punjab Food and Drug Administration (PFDA) were carried out checking drive into Mandis throughout the state.Disclosing this here today, Commissioner of Punjab...

For his role in solving several sensational cases including those of targetted killings which had rocked the state during 2015-17, Punjab Police DSP Bikramjit Singh Brar has been chosen for the Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Investigation. Brar,...

Chander Gaind, IAS, Divisional Commissioner, Patiala inaugurated tree plantation drive for all the schools and colleges of district Patiala. The drive was today launched from Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura, Near Chandigarh wherein 500 saplings were planted...

Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Dinkar Gupta on Wednesday ordered constitution of two Special Investigation Teams (SITs) to fast-track investigations in all the FIRs registered in the hooch tragedy.  ADGP Law & Order Ishwar Singh will supervise...

To preserve water resources in villages and alleviate rural distress amid lockdown, the Rural Development & Panchayats Department Punjab has spent a whopping Rs. 8.95 Crore under a special drive to clean all 884 village ponds in district Ludhiana.While...

A delegation of Punjab Unaided College Association (PUCA) today met Sh.  Chander Gaind, IAS, Divisional Commissioner, Patiala & greeted him on becoming the Divisional commissioner of Patiala.Delegation met him under the leadership of Dr. Anshu...

Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Mr Anurag Aggarwal today directed all the private hospitals providing Covid treatment in district Ludhiana to reserve at least 50% of their ICU beds for Covid positive patients. He warned the representatives of private hospitals...

In order to impart quality health treatment to every COVID positive patient, the Chief Minister Captain Amarinder led Punjab Government has deputed 22 IAS, IFS and PCS Officers as COVID Patient Tracking Officers (CPTOs).Giving the details, Punjab Chief...

Rajiv Kumar Gupta took charge as the new Additional Deputy Commissioner Development (ADC(D)) of SAS Nagar at the DAC this morning.The 2004 batch PCS officer said that he would discharge his duty to the best of his abilities.Pertinently, the officer is a Corona...

In light of rising number of COVID cases in some districts, the Punjab Government is fully geared up to effectively deal with the further spread of Coronavirus with 6190 beds dedicated for treatment of COVID patients in both Government and Private hospitals...

Under Mission Fateh, Mission Tandrust Punjab of Punjab government, as per directions of Health minister Balbir Singh Sidhu, commissioner FDA Punjab Kahan Singh Pannu have constituted an inter-district food team which was supervised by deputy director food,...

In a Major Crackdown at night by inter-district food team to check adulteration of milk and milk products, the supply chain of spurious paneer being sold at a very low price has been traced, informed K.S.Pannu, Commissioner FDA Punjab.The raid which was...

Recommencing with the job placement camps under Ghar Ghar Rojgar Mission, the district bureau of employment and enterprises while taking all covid-19 precautions has organized physical placement camp at Zira.Divulging the details, district employment generation and...

Due to extraordinary circumstances arising out of COVID-19 pandemic, many small and medium entrepreneurs suffered a setback; so to restart their business and to provide self-employment to the unemployed youth, banks have to play a major role, opined Ashika...

Due to extraordinary circumstances arising out of COVID-19 pandemic, many small and medium entrepreneurs suffered a setback; so to restart their business and to provide self-employment to the unemployed youth, banks have to play a major role, opined Ashika...

The Punjab Police has arrested an Army jawan and three more accused in connection with the illegal arms and drug smuggling racket busted last week with the arrest of a BSF personnel and three others.The total number of persons arrested in the case so far...

Chandigarh based a private company NAMCO, presented UV Sterilizer to the office of Divisional commissioner, Patiala, Chandar Gaind for sanitization of office files, documents and stationery used by the officials.Mr. Chandar Gaind while appreciating the efforts...

To ensure procurement of every grain of farmers, Principal Secretary, Food and Civil Supplies, K. Siva Prasad today reviewed the ongoing preparations for Kharif Season 2020-21 today in a meeting at Anaj Bhawan, Sector-39 here. GM FCI Mr. Arshdeep Singh,...

Divisional Commissioner Patiala, Chander Gaind today took stock of prevailing COVID situation and asked district officials to take strict measures to contain the spread of pandemic in the district.Chairing a meeting of district officials including Deputy Commissioner...

Newly appointed Additional Deputy Commissioner of Ferozepur Rajdeep Kaur today said that she would accord top priority to provide clean, transparent and responsive administration to the people along with making Ferozepur a Corona Virus free district.After...

Punjab State Information Commission (PSIC) is back to being fully functional and ensuring implementation of the Right to Information Act, 2005, following the Punjab Government’s decision to ease restrictions imposed during the Curfew and subsequent Lockdown...

With the onset of rains, the probability of the outbreak of tropical feverssuch as dengue, malaria has increased. Keeping this in mind and to review the status of the precautions being undertaken, a meeting washeld by the ADC Aashika Jain here today.During...

Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development) Mrs Amrit Singh have said that in view of the upcoming Monsoon season and ongoing Covid 19 pandemic, a mass awareness drive would be launched to motivate the residents to not let water accumulate in their premises, adjoining...

2004 batch Senior IAS Officer Chandra Gaind today assumed charge as Divisional Commissioner, Patiala Division. He was earlier serving as the Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries, Punjab and some time ago he was posted...

Under directives from Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh to focus stringently on saving lives, Punjab Chief Secretary Vini Mahajan on Sunday asked the Deputy Commissioners to take whatever steps possible to arrest the mortality rate in the state so that...

In a bid to further improve the road network for the holistic development of rural areas, Mr. Karan Avtar Singh, while chairing the meeting of State Level Standing Committee (SLSC) as the Chief Secretary on Friday before noon, gave nod for the upgradation...

Vini Mahajan on Friday took over as the first woman Chief Secretary of Punjab, marking another milestone in an illustrious career which is notable for many landmark achievements.A 1987 batch IAS officer, Vini has replaced Karan Avtar Singh at the prestigious...

The District Consultative Committee Meeting was convened virtually by the Lead Bank Office, Punjab National Bank at LDM office, Mohali to review the progress of the Banks for the quarter ending 31 March 2020 which was attended by District Coordinators of...

The Punjab Police on Thursday night busted another terror module with the arrest of two alleged Khalistani operatives, who were preparing to carry out a series of terror attacks  and targeted killings at the behest of their Pakistani mentors and handlers....

The Punjab Government has appointed Dr. Gurpal Singh Walia as Director of the Punjab Animal Husbandry Department. He assumed charge today at Livestock Bhawan.Disclosing about the future plans of the department after assuming office, Dr. Walia said that more...

Human actions, including deforestation, encroachment on wildlife habitats, intensified agriculture, and acceleration of climate change, have pushed nature beyond its limit. If we continue on this path, biodiversity loss will have severe implications for humanity,...

The Punjab State Safai Karamchari Commission held a meeting late 3rd June evening under the Chairmanship of Geja Ram Valmiki.The agenda of the meeting was to allott districts to the office bearers of the commission so as to ensure smooth functioning at the...

The Punjab Govt. today announced the appointment of media veteran, Dr. Sandeep Goyal as the first CEO of the recently constituted Punjab CSR Authority, which has been tasked with the responsibility of attracting CSR funds from industry both within Punjab,...

Under the Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh’s ‘Mission Fateh’ aimed at checking the spread of Covid 19, the Rural Development and Panchayat department has  started the work of de-watering and de-silting of village Ponds in the district.The...

Former Deputy Comptroller and Auditor General of India, Mrs. Ajanta Dayalan assumed the charge as Administrative Member of Central Administrative Tribunal’s, Chandigarh Bench on Monday, June 1. This Bench exercises jurisdiction over the states of Haryana, Himachal...