The Education and Higher Education & Languages Minister Pargat Singh termed as unfortunate the decision to keep Punjabi out of the main subjects in the datesheet of 10th and 12th classes released by the CBSE. He has appealed to the central board to reconsider its decision. In a press communique here today, the Education Minister […]
The Indian boxing contingent has left for Belgrade, Serbia from Delhi to participate in the 2021 AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships which is scheduled from October 24 to November 6. The 2021 Asian Championships gold medallist Sanjeet and 2015 World Championships bronze medallist Shiva Thapa are among the 13 reigning national champion boxers who will represent India […]
In an intelligence led operation, Punjab Police on Wednesday have recovered huge arms and ammunition besides heroin during a search operation from near border fencing on Indo-Pak Border in district Tarn Taran. The operation was jointly conducted by Border Security Force (BSF) and Counter Intelligence Amritsar in the area of BOP Mianwali Hithaar, Khemkarn sector. […]
On the intervention of Punjab`s Minister for Agriculture, Farmers` Welfare and Food Processing Mr. Randeep Singh Nabha on DAP shortage crisis, Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers Mr. Mansukh Mandaviya today assured to supply 10 rakes of DAP (Diammonium Phosphate), 5 rakes of NPK (Complex Fertilizer) and 2 of SSP (Single Super Phosphate) within three […]
Former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh said he would soon announce his own political party and is hopeful of a seat arrangement with the BJP if the farmers’ issue is resolved in their interest. His media advisor and close associate Raveen Thakural confirmed the development through his tweet. Singh resigned as chief minister of Punjab […]
To fulfill the long standing demand for recruitment of staff in Government Colleges of the state, the Higher Education Department has decided to make recruitments to 1158 posts in theses colleges. The recruitment would be done by Punjabi University, Patiala and Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar by forming selection committees which have been directed to […]
Punjab Gau Sewa Commission Chairman, Sachin Sharma, today informed that the state government has released Rs.2.58 crore for the construction of permanent sheds in 43 gaushalas of the state. Divulging further details, Sharma said that during his recent visits to gaushalas in the state, the issue of acute shortage of permanent sheds was raised by […]
Standing at the front against the Union Government’s decision to extend BSF jurisdiction in Punjab, Technical Education & Industrial Training, Employment Generation & Training, Horticulture and Soil & Water Conservation Minister, Rana Gurjeet Singh, on Tuesday said that the border state has been ignored while granting special package of incentives to neighboring states like Himachal […]
Chandigarh has become the first city in the country to use LiDAR( Light Detection & Ranging) technology for GIS mapping of the city. The LiDAR survey data includes high resolution photograph of the entire Chandigarh City covering around 144 sq km. These high resolution photographs contain complete details of roads, building, trees, forest, open areas, […]
The State Election Commission announced reserved wards for Municipal Corporation Chandigarh elections, scheduled to be held in December, through draw of lots at the UT Guest House, today. The SC reserved wards are number 7, 16, 19, 24, 26 , 28 and 31, while the women SC reserved wards are 16, 19 and 28. The […]