Punjab Director General of police, Dinkar Gupta, has expressed shock and outrage over his remarks made at the Indian Express Ideas Exchange event on February 20, being misunderstood or being willfully misconstrued.In a statement issued here, Gupta said, “I...

Bharat Bhushan Ashu, Cabinet Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Punjab, today directed the Ludhiana Police and Municipal Corporation Ludhiana to ensure that all traffic lights in all intersections of the city become operational within a...

With an aim to promote alternative and traditional systems of medicine, Health and Family Welfare Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu on Saturday laid the foundation stone of the Moga district’s much ambitious 50-bed Ayurvedic, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha...

"The sphere of social welfare occupies the prime slot in the scheme of things of the Punjab Government which is fully committed to the well being and development of all the sections of the society." These views were expressed here today by the Health and...

National Seminar on Contemporary Issues in Punjab Economy - A Roadmap Ahead was concluded here today in the Guru Nanak Dev University. This seminar was oraganized by the Punjab School of Economics at Sri Guru Granth Sahib Bhawan of the University. A large number...

In order to support and strengthen the bereaved families of Pulwama Martyrs, Lovely Professional University (LPU) accorded financial aid in the form of Rs 1.25 lac each to Pulwama Martyrs family. Occasion was the observance of the first anniversary of the...

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) state president and Member of Parliament Bhagwant Mann has served an ultimatum on the government in the saddle, stating that if the Captain Amarinder Singh government failed to terminate the power purchase agreements (PPAs) with...

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has asked the Punjab State Advisory Council (PSAC) to focus on agriculture and allied sectors to boost the state’s agrarian economy.Chairing the second meeting of PSAC late on Thursday evening, Captain Amarinder...

Punjab need is to transform from agricultural sector to manufacturing and service sector to attain long term growth with sustainability, which can be done with the efforts to impart skills amongst the masses along with the inclusion of technology (vigyan) was...

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday assured the House that his Government would soon come out with a policy to consider compensation to the farmers for land being used for installation of towers by the Punjab State Transmission Corporation...

Disclosing that the Supreme Court had vindicated the state government’s stand by rejecting the CBI plea seeking permission to probe the cases, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday assured the Assembly that the SIT investigation into the Behbal...

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday led the Vidhan Sabha in paying homage to 10 eminent personalities, including freedom fighters, political personalities and journalists, who had passed away since the last session of the Assembly.On the ...

Assuring the House of a thorough probe into the matter, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday told the Vidhan Sabha that all the documents/materials shown or displayed by the members would be forwarded to the STF for detailed investigations...

Paving the way for sweeping reforms in the state’s prison administration, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday ordered a series of measures, including AI-enabled CCTV system, live wire fencing and creation of a separate prison intelligence...

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) held ‘Launching Ceremony’ of its all New IGNIS at Lovely Autos-Nexa Showroom, Model Town, Ludhiana. Speaking at the launch, Mr Shashank Srivastava, Executive Director (Marketing & Sales), Maruti Suzuki India Limited said,...

Officiating Deputy Commissioner Iqbal Singh Sandhu today informed that to ensure the safety and security of school children, a large scale checking of a total of 196 school buses was conducted in the district today, out of which 31 buses were challaned while 2 were...

Describing Unity in diversity as basic essence of India, Deputy Commissioner Jalandhar Mr Varinder Kumar Sharma today gave clarion call for cementing the ethos of this basic spirit for making India a strong, vibrant and frontrunner country across the globe. Addressing...

In order to streamline the working of government offices in the district to facilitate the people, the Deputy Commissioner Mr Varinder Kumar Sharma today conducted checking in the various offices of the administration in Bhogpur.The Deputy Commissioner...

Director Social Justice and Empowerment Mr. Malwinder Singh Jaggi today reiterated the firm commitment of the state government to implement the post matric scholarship scheme in the right earnest.Chairing a meeting here with the representatives of the students...

The Deputy Commissioner Jalandhar Varinder Kumar Sharma today said that in consonance with the commitment of the state government all out efforts would be made for restoring the pristine glory of Sports College in the city.The Deputy Commissioner who inspected...

Sarva Dharam Prayer on the 98th birth anniversary of former Punjab Chief Minister Late Sh. Beant Singh was held at ‘The Beant Singh Memorial, Sector 42 here. While remembering their beloved leader eminent personalities from all walks of life paid floral tributes...

Punjab Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Mr. Bharat Bhushan Ashu today directed the officials of the food and civil supplies department to complete the updating process of smart cards by February 25, 2020 by all means. He was presiding over...

Further tightening the noose around the big fish involved in the drug trade, the Special Task Force (STF) of the Punjab Police on Wednesday arrested former Subordinate Services Board (SSB) member and Akali leader, Anwar Masih, in connection with the massive...

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), ahead of the  budget session, met Vidhan Sabha Speaker Rana KP Singh, and demanded the Budget Session extended by at least 25 days and sought permission to introduce the Punjab State Liquor Corporation Bill-2019 on the floor...

"The Punjab State Seeds Corporation Limited (PUNSEED) is very closely linked to the farming community of the State and has always taken steps aimed at the welfare of the farming sector."Disclosing this here today while presiding over a meeting of dignitaries...

The Finance Minister, Punjab, Manpreet Singh Badal here today inaugurated the 'Vaibhav High Networth Individuals (HNI) Branch' of the State Bank of India in Sector 68.Terming the initiative as a novel one in the banking sector, the Finance Minister expressed...

With a deep concern to provide healthy, disease free and safe environment, the Health & Family Welfare Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu has directed all the Civil Surgeons to ensure the compliance of various environmental laws in Government hospitals for safeguard...

After the historic victory of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the Delhi Assembly elections, the party will carry forward this new model of ‘politics of work’ across every nook and corner of the country under the mission ‘Nation Building’. The campaign was formally...

On the occasion, Bhagwant Mann informed that some leaders of various political parties had joined the Aam Aadmi Party. They were accorded a rousing welcome into the party fold. Lakhbir Singh Rai was district president of  the Congress Party from Fatehgarh,...

Stating that the government will revive the Punjabi Language Commission for promotion of the language, Punjab Technical Education, Industrial Training, Employment Generation, Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Charanjit Singh Channi has said the government...

Tightening the noose around the school buses for not complying with the requisite parameters of the Safe School Vahan scheme, the district administration under its special drive has checked at least 98 school vehicles, issued challans to 34 while impounded four...

Deputy Commissioner Sangur  Ghanshyam Thori inaugurated the first batch of as many as 70 girl students for free coaching of competitive exams under Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao scheme here at District Bureau of Employment and Enterprises (DBEE) inside district...

In an attempt to bring attention to Vitamin D deficiency with significance of food fortification, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Nanak Dev University organised an Academic Lecture on Vitamin D deficiency and Risk of Heart disease. With ...

In order to boost the industrial sector and showcase the District of S. A. S. Nagar as an emerging IT as well as Industrial hub, a District Udayam Samagam would be held in the District from 6th-8th March, 2020. Disclosing this here today while presiding...

Cabinet Minister Punjab OP Soni today directed the officers of district administration to accord top priority to impart quality healthcare, education, urban improvement, environment and other citizen centric services to people. Chairing a meeting of district...

Officiating Deputy Commissioner Mr Iqbal Singh Sandhu today informed that to ensure the safety and security of school children, a large scale checking of a total of 421 school buses was conducted in the district today, out of which 117 buses were challaned while...

Following the instructions of Chief Minister Punjab, an intensive checking drive of school vans is being carried out in district Sangrur as 173 school buses were checked on second day. Deputy Commissioner Sangrur Mr. Ghanshyam Thori said that all the SDMs have...

A seven  days  National  workshop on “Radiochemistry and Application of Radioisotopes”  was inaugurated in the Guru Nanak Dev University.This workshop is being  organized  by the Department of  Physics of the University...

LPU has commenced month-long international ITEC (Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation’ programmes- ‘Public Health & Community Care’ and ‘Android App, Development to Deployment’ at its campus. The prestigious programme is by Ministry of External...

Yadwinder Singh Jandiali, Chairman, Zila Parishad, Ludhiana today asked officials of all government departments to take elected representatives into confidence while carrying out development works and while organising awareness camps in the district. He also said...

German based Freudenberg Group CEO Ulrich Kerber on Tuesday discussed with Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh the modalities for a 50 million Euros (more than Rs. 400 crore) investment in the state’s automotive sector.The Chief Minister assured the...

Punjab Forests Minister  Sadhu Singh Dharamsot today called upon Union Environment and Forests Prakash Javadekar on the sidelines of the “13th International Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals”...

Fulfilling the major demand of Nambardars, Punjab Revenue Minister Mr. Gurpreet Singh Kangar today said that the honorarium of Nambardars will be enhanced from Rs.1500 to Rs.2000 per month. The decision has been taken in this regard during a meeting with delegation...

Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Raosaheb Patil Danve, on Tuesday, said that in order to prevent wastage of foodgrains in traditional storage system, the government has planned to construct 31 silos in Punjab for...

In a bid to end the paddy straw burning woes completely, and to resolve the issues arising out of paddy straw burning Justice (Retd.) Mehtab Singh Gill led committee on Tuesday held a meeting with Kisan Unions at Kisan Bhawan here. Notably, the Committee...

As a tribute to legendary statesman and father of the Indian Constitution Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the Punjab Cabinet on Tuesday okayed the renaming of Government Medical College, SAS Nagar Mohali as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences.Disclosing...

The Punjab Cabinet on Tuesday approved creation of 550 posts in the Government Medical Colleges at Patiala and Amritsar with the objective of further improving and streamlining the functioning of these institutions.The new posts would 66 paramedics of technical...

In bid to undertake rejuvenation of highly polluting Buddah Nallah in Ludhiana, the Punjab Cabinet on Tuesday okayed Rs. 650 crore project for the same in the first phase.Divulging details, a Spokesperson of the Chief Minister's Office said that under this...

On the directives of Chief Minister Punjab Captain Amarinder Singh, the State Transport Department aggressively executed statewide crackdown against the school buses illegally plying in the state in gross violation of the Motor Vehicle Act and School Vahan...

Continuing its spree against the school vehicles flouting security norms while ferrying the students to the schools, the district administration today checked 133 vehicles, challaned 37 and impounded four of them. Divulging the details, the Deputy Commissioner...

The Union Minister of State for Food and Public Distribution System (PDS) Mr. Rao Saheb Patil Danve today visited the office and godowns of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) situated at Sirhind Road here.Interacting with the media persons on the occasion,...

The two-day International conference (17-18 February, 2020) on “Contemporary Issues & Challenges to Polity & Governance in India: Emerging Paradigm Shifts & Future Agenda” being held at Govt. Mohindra College came to a conclusion. Dr. Simrat...

Punjab Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu has appealed to the Union government that pertaining to shortage of storage food grains capacity in Punjab, they should formulate an effective policy to check damage of food grains...

In accordance with the directions of the Chief Minister, The District Administration today launched an extensive drive as part of the statewide action to check roadworthiness of buses and other transport vehicles that are used for ferrying school children.Disclosing...

Sushma Group- a Punjab based leading real estate developer, is coming up with a splendid commercial project- Sushma Pristine on PR 7, Airport Road in Mohali. Spread over an area of 6 acres, group’s one of its kind project will cater to all the needs of commercial...

Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Harsimrat Kaur Badal  met the Minister of State for Food Security in the United Arab Emirates(UAE), Her Excellency Mariam bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Al Muhairi today in Dubai today on the sidelines of Gulfood...

The Punjab Government will honour 9th standard student Amandeep Kaur for showing exemplary courage by saving four children in the Longowal school van tragedy.This was announced on Monday by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, who said Amandeep would...

Lok Sabha Member from Jalandhar Chaudhary Santokh Singh and Deputy Commissioner Jalandhar Mr Varinder Kumar Sharma today described Jawahar Navodaya Vidhyalas as Centre of Excellence for transforming the destiny of the country.Addressing the gathering on...

Chairman of the Monitoring Committee constituted by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and former Judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court Justice Jasbir Singh directed EOs of all Municipal Councils to fully compliance the Solid Waste Management Rule-2016. In the...

On the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, the district administration today cracked down on the vehicles ferrying children to buses by embarking a major drive during which 140 buses were checked, 48 were challaned and nine were...