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Chandigarh: In a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening food and nutrition security for the first time at this scale in Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday announced the launch of the 'Meri Rasoi Yojna', under which 40 lakh families will receive free quarterly food kits starting April, in addition to wheat provided under the National Food Security Act. Unveiling the scheme, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said his government "knows how to generate resources for people's welfare sche ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Six courts in Gujarat received bomb threats via emails on Tuesday, prompting the authorities to conduct thorough searches, officials said. Nothing suspicious was found so far, they said. The courts in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Valsad, Rajkot, Gandhinagar and Mehsana received the threat emails, as per the officials. An email sent to the Vadodara district court claimed that 19 bombs were planted in the premises, a police official said. Meanwhile, some private schools in Punjab's Mohali rec ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Feb 17 (PTI) Senior Congress leader Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Tuesday objected to the presence of the Punjab chief secretary and the DGP at an anti-drug event organised by the AAP government in Moga, saying it raised "grave legal and constitutional questions". In a letter to Union minister Jitendra Singh, Randhawa said, "When officers of such senior rank are seen on stage that unmistakably bears the features of a partisan platform, it creates a perception of alignment that is inc ...Read More >
A critically injured Kanwar Digvijay Singh, alias Rana Balachauria, was rushed to the Fortis Hospital in Mohali where he was declared brought dead, they said. Rana had got married on December 4. Unidentified assailants shot at a 30-year-old kabaddi player-cum-promoter, moments after clicking a selfied with him, after he and his team were leaving the ground following a match in Mohali on Monday, police said. A critically injured Kanwar Digvijay Singh, alias Rana Balachauria, was rushed to the F ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Dec 17 (PTI) Counting of votes for the zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections in Punjab was underway on Wednesday even as the ruling AAP claimed it registered victories in more than 900 zones and was leading in many so far. Complete results are expected late evening, officials said. The counting of ballot papers started at 8 am at 154 centres set up across the state. Polls were held to elect members of 347 zones of 22 zila parishads and 2,838 zones of 153 panchayat samitis on ...Read More >
Elections were held to elect members of 347 zones of 22 zila parishads and 2,838 zones of 153 panchayat samitis, for which more than 9,000 candidates are in the fray, officials said. A voter turnout of 48.40 per cent was recorded in the zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections in Punjab Sunday, amid reports of violence, booth capturing, and clashes, which prompted the State Election Commission (SEC) to order repoll at 15 polling booths on December 16. Elections were held to elect members of ...Read More >
Delhi continued to reel under hazardous air conditions on Tuesday as the city's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 378 at around 8 am, placing it in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). As Delhi and its adjoining areas reel under severe air pollution, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday categorically refuted claims that the current air crisis in NCR is due to the existing conditions in the Punjab. The chief minister also a ...Read More >
Amritsar was covered by dense fog this morning. Locals reported that low visibility has increased the risk of accidents on highways. Multiple cities in Punjab woke up to a thick layer of fog on Wednesday morning, indicating a deterioration in air quality across the state, with visibility dropping sharply in several areas. Amritsar was covered by dense fog this morning. Locals reported that low visibility has increased the risk of accidents on highways. "... There is dense fog on highways, and ...Read More >
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], December 17 (ANI): Multiple cities in Punjab woke up to a thick layer of fog on Wednesday morning, indicating a deterioration in air quality across the state, with visibility dropping sharply in several areas. Amritsar was covered by dense fog this morning. Locals reported that low visibility has increased the risk of accidents on highways. Also Read | Alwar Road Tragedy: 3 Burnt Alive in 2-Vehicle Collision on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan. "... There is den ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Dec 17 (PTI) Counting of votes for the zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections in Punjab began on Wednesday amid tight security arrangements, said officials. Polls were held to elect members of 347 zones of 22 zila parishads and 2,838 zones of 153 panchayat samitis on December 14. A voter turnout of 48 per cent was recorded in the daylong polling, with over 9,000 candidates in the fray. Counting of ballot papers started at 8 am at centres set up across the state. Candidates ...Read More >
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], December 17 (ANI): Multiple cities in Punjab woke up to a thick layer of fog on Wednesday morning, indicating a deterioration in air quality across the state, with visibility dropping sharply in several areas. Amritsar was covered by dense fog this morning. Locals reported that low visibility has increased the risk of accidents on highways. "... There is dense fog on highways, and visibility is low, causing accidents..." resident Jitendra told ANI. Additionally, Mog ...Read More >
The annual martyrdom congregation in memory of Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh - the younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh - and their grandmother Mata Gujri will begin at Fatehgarh Sahib on December 25 and continue till December 27. Chairing a meeting of the concerned officials, Mann said around 50 lakh devotees are expected for the 'Shaheedi Sabha' for whom foolproof arrangements should be made, according to an official statement.Major focus should also be laid on their security along with the clea ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], December 16 (ANI): As Delhi continued to struggle with deteriorating air quality, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann refuted claims that the current air conditions in the national capital are due to the existing conditions in Punjab. According to the data of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index in the national capital stood at 354 at 4 pm on Tuesday, categorised as 'very poor.' "Every year, an issue of stubble burning crops up in Punja ...Read More >
Assets worth Rs 79.93 crore belonging to a Punjab-based company has been seized by the Enforcement Directorate as part of a money laundering investigation linked to an environmental crime involving large-scale water pollution. The attached properties include land, buildings, and plant and machinery owned by Malbros International Pvt Ltd. The provisional attachment was carried out by the ED's Jalandhar Zonal Office under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The probe stems from ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Dec 16 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday delivered a strong message to gangsters and criminals, asserting that the state government will not tolerate any attempt to disturb law and order. Addressing a press conference here, Mann warned that the belief of escaping consequences after opening fire must be abandoned, as police will take strict action against those involved in gun violence. Responding to questions on the law and order situation, the Chief Minister bla ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: Questioning the BJP Government's handling of the pollution crisis in Delhi and what he described as a false narrative blaming Punjab for the national capital's poor air quality, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the state has been unfairly targeted year after year despite having significantly better air conditions. Addressing the issue, Mann said Punjab's Air Quality Index (AQI) currently ranges between 70 and 110, while Delhi's AQI stands at around 500. "Who is responsible f ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said comprehensive steps have been made as lakhs of devotees are expected to arrive to pay homage to the supreme sacrifice of the younger Sahibzadas and Mata Gujri at Fatehgarh Sahib on the occasion of Shaheedi Sabha. The Chief Minister told the media here that in view of a large inflow of devotees, special steps have been taken regarding healthcare facilities. Twenty Aam Aadmi Clinics and five dispensaries are b ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Dec 16 (PTI) The Mohali Police on Tuesday said three suspects, including two shooters, who allegedly killed a 30-year-old kabaddi player-cum- promoter in the middle of a tournament here a day ago, have been identified and they are associated with a gang which orchestrated the killing. Police feel that the gang wanted to exert its dominance over Kabaddi tournaments and considered the player close to jailed gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria. Kanwar Digvijay Singh, alias Rana Balachauria, wa ...Read More >
The decision aligns with earlier announcements made by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who last month said that Sri Anandpur Sahib would be developed as a heritage street city. The Punjab government on Monday formally declared the walled city of Amritsar, Sri Anandpur Sahib in Rupnagar district, and Talwandi Sabo (Sri Damdama Sahib) in Bathinda district as Holy Cities of the state, imposing wide-ranging restrictions to preserve their religious sanctity. An official notification from the D ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Dec 15 (PTI) A 30-year-old kabaddi player-cum-promoter died after unidentified gunmen opened fire on him after he arrived with his team to take part in a tournament in Mohali on Monday, police said. Kanwar Digvijay Singh alias Rana Balachauria was critically injured in the attack and was rushed to the Fortis Hospital in Mohali where he was declared dead, police said. The incident took place at Sohana in Mohali where a private kabaddi tournament had been going on for the past few da ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Dec 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) A high-level delegation of the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will travel to Japan and South Korea as partners of its global engagement ahead of the Sixth Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit scheduled from March 13-15 at the ISB campus in Mohali. The delegation, comprising Minister for Industries and Commerce Sanjeev Arora and officials and Invest Punjab team, will visit Tokyo on December 2-3, Osaka on December 4-5 December and Seoul on ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Nov 17 (UNI) Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council in Faridabad on Monday, even as the investigation into the Delhi blast continues. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini received the Home Minister on his arrival at Surajkund on Sunday, the venue of the high-level session. Chief Ministers, Governors and senior security officials from six northern states and union territories are participating in the meeting which is expected to focus on i ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], November 16 (ANI): Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Sunday flagged off the third batch of 72 primary cadre teachers for a 15-day training programme at the University of Turku, Finland. Speaking about the initiative, Bains said, "... Today, the third batch of our primary teachers was sent to Finland. This batch started today and they will undergo training there until November 29th..." Also Read | Delhi: Major 'Digital Arrest' Syndicate Busted; 6 Held ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], November 16 (ANI): Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Sunday flagged off the third batch of 72 primary cadre teachers for a 15-day training programme at the University of Turku, Finland. Speaking about the initiative, Bains said, "... Today, the third batch of our primary teachers was sent to Finland. This batch started today and they will undergo training there until November 29th..." He added, "... Finland is the best model of primary education in th ...Read More >
Tarn Taran (Punjab), Nov 14 (PTI) Punjab's ruling AAP retained the Tarn Taran assembly seat with its candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu defeating his nearest rival and SAD nominee Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa by a margin of 12,091 votes. Harmeet Singh Sandhu secured 42,649 votes against Randhawa's 30,558 after the completion of all 16 rounds of counting, the Election Commission website showed. Celebrations broke out at AAP offices in Tarn Taran and Chandigarh, with party workers dancing to drumbeats a ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Nov 13 (PTI) A day after retired Lieutenant General D S Hooda, who led the 2016 surgical strikes, accused an escort vehicle of Punjab Police of hitting his car, the state's Director General of Police on Thursday issued directions for respectful and courteous conduct on the road by cops escorting VIPs. Hooda on Wednesday alleged that his vehicle was hit by a Punjab Police vehicle, which was escorting a VIP, on the Zirakpur flyover in Mohali when he was travelling with his wife. He c ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Nov 10 (PTI) A red alert has been sounded in Punjab on Monday evening following a blast near the Red Fort in Delhi that claimed nine lives and left several injured. "In the wake of the blast in New Delhi, a red alert has been sounded across all districts in the state of Punjab," said a Punjab police department spokesperson. Commissioners of police and Senior Superintendents of Police have been asked to remain alert, said the spokesperson. The police force has been deployed at sens ...Read More >
Meanwhile, confusion prevailed on the Panjab University campus on Wednesday, with the release of the notification by the Ministry of Education, stating that the Centre "withdraws its decision to scrap the Panjab University Senate". Accusing the Centre of making a mockery of the issue as "no notification has been cancelled and the government has merely tried to create confusion," the Students Organisation of Panjab University (SOPU) on Wednesday reiterated that the call for a massive protest on ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 7 (PTI) The Ministry of Education on Friday announced that the notification for changing the constitution and composition of the Panjab University Senate and Syndicate stands rescinded. Panjab University's decision to replace the 59-year-old Senate and Syndicate with a smaller, largely nominated structure triggered sharp political reactions in Punjab, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann calling it "unconstitutional." "It has been decided by the Ministry of Education that the order ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 7 (PTI) The Ministry of Education on Friday announced that the notification for changing the constitution and composition of the Panjab University Senate and Syndicate stands rescinded. Panjab University's decision to replace the 59-year-old Senate and Syndicate with a smaller, largely nominated structure triggered sharp political reactions in Punjab, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann calling it "unconstitutional." "It has been decided by the Ministry of Education that the order ...Read More >
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