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29 more ATMs to be installed in mandis to bring banking at doorstep of farmers: Harchand Singh…
Chandigarh/ SAS Nagar: As part of the revenue generation efforts, Punjab Mandi Board would install 29 more ATMs across 14 districts, bringing banking facilities right to the doorstep of farmers within mandis. Notably, four ATMs have already…
Six involved in cross-border smuggling of narcotics and arms held with 4kg heroin, two pistols
CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR: In an intelligence-led operation amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has dismantled a major narcotics…
Sowing hope: Punjab govt to distribute 2 lakh quintals of free wheat seeds to flood-hit farmers
Chandigarh In a heartening move to give hope and support farmers devastated by recent floods, the Punjab Government will distribute two lakh quintals of high-quality wheat seeds free of cost to affected farmers for the upcoming Rabi season.…
72 water bodies across 14 districts have been recommended for notification under the Wetlands…
Chandigarh: The 3rd meeting of the Punjab State Wetlands Authority, chaired by the Hon’ble Forest Minister, was held today to review wetland conservation initiatives in the state. In WP (c) No. 304/2018 – Anand Arya Vs Union of India,…
OTS policy aims to reinvigorate sick rice mills for generating optimum employment avenues: Lal Chand…
Chandigarh: The Punjab Government led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann stands fully committed to safekeep the interests of every stakeholder connected with the procurement process. The rice mill owners too are an important part of…
Infosys Ltd to invest Rs. 300 Crore in Mohali, Says Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora
Chandigarh: Aiming to further boost Punjab’s industry and commerce and making the high economic growth trajectory of the state under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister,Punjab S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Cabinet Minister Sh. Sanjeev…
Dairy deal: Punjab to supply Sahiwal bulls to Kerala in return to get high-yield semen of HF &…
Chandigarh: In a bid to enhance livestock productivity and farmer prosperity, the Punjab and Kerala have forged a historic partnership to boost livestock productivity, leveraging each state's unique strengths in animal husbandry. This…
Mann govt to provide free wheat seeds to farmers with crop loss on five lakh acres
Chandigarh- In a humanitarian move, the Punjab government led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has decided to provide two lakh quintal wheat seeds free of cost to the farmers who have lost their crop in around five lakh acres of…
Adopt Zero-Tolerance Policy Against Forces Inimical to Peace, Progress and Prosperity of the State
Chandigarh- Reiterating the firm commitment of the state government to maintai law and order, Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday directed Commissioners of Police and Senior Superintendents of Police to adopt a zero-tolerance policy…
Verka launches premium high protein probiotic curd
Chandigarh- Under the leadership of the Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, Verka, the flagship brand of Punjab’s Milkfed cooperative, on Wednesday announced the launch of its latest innovation Verka High Protein Probiotic Curd. Unveiling the…
Punjab cabinet gives NOD to several key initiatives to boost industry & commerce in the state
Chandigarh: The Punjab Cabinet led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday gave nod to several key initiatives to boost industry and commerce in the state to further put its economy on the path of high growth trajectory. A…
Dr. Balbir launches slew of initiatives to strengthen ayurvedic system in state
Chandigarh- With a firm resolve to strengthen the Ayurvedic system of medicine in Punjab, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh launched a slew of initiatives, including an E-Yog App, an official website, and the IRA (Industry,…
Phagwara cyber fraud racket case: One more held with 2.05CR Hawala money
Chandigarh/Kapurthala- In a significant follow-up action to the recent bust of a major international cyber fraud syndicate in Phagwara, Kapurthala Police has arrested another accused from Ludhiana and recovered a ₹2.05 crores hawala money…
Punjab launches AI-Powered screening for Cancer & Vision care
Chandigarh- In a landmark move to strengthen preventive healthcare as desired by the CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister on Tuesday launched first-of-its-kind Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled screening…
Will uphold the tradition of smooth & hassle free procurement of paddy this year too : CM
Chandigarh- Asserting that farmers have never faced any problem in selling their grain during the last three years, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said that like previous years, the state government will repeat the…
All relief camps closed as all families return home safely : Mundian
Chandigarh- Punjab Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian today informed that the flood situation in the State has stabilised as all relief camps have now been closed with the remaining inmates…
Aman Arora brings ease to renewable energy sector with single point of contact solution &…
Chandigarh- In a significant move to attract investments by bolstering investor confidence and streamline execution of renewable energy projects in the state, Punjab New and Renewable Energy Sources Minister Aman Arora today announced a…
Cheema Mandates Timely Pension Disbursal for Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Employees
Chandigarh- Ensuring the financial security of retired employees of the state's Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday announced that the pensions for these employees will be disbursed…
Industrialists of Punjab hand over cheques to Mann amounting to Rs. 6Cr towards CM Rangla Punjab…
Chandigarh: Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora informed that 2,300 villages have been submerged, affected more than 2 million people, and destroyed crops across five lakh acres of land in these catastrophic floods in Punjab. Tragically, he said…
Punjab : 4407 Sewermen round-the-clock restoring sewerage networks : DR. Ravjot
Chandigarh- Punjab Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh today informed that the department has mounted a wide-ranging flood relief and restoration campaign across the affected towns and villages. He said that apart from general…
