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21 Specialist Doctors appoints in Punjab Health Department

Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu today handed over appointment letters to 21 Medical Officers (Specialist). Out of these one is medicine specialist, 9 anaesthesia specialists, 4 paediatrics, 3 gynaecology specialists, 1 chest and TB specialist, 1 community medicine specialist and 2 forensic medicine specialists. Disclosing more about this recruitment, Sidhu said […]

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Punjab Safai Karamchari Commission ensured salaries on DC rates and other benefits for sweepers

Punjab State Safai Karamchari Commission Chairman Geja Ram Valmiki in order to resolve problems faced by sweepers and others workers of Government Rajindra Hospital and Medical College, Patiala, directed the concerned company to ensure salaries on DC rates and payment of arrears, besides depositing EPF amount in their accounts and providing uniforms. He also directed […]

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Ban on Internet services extended in Karnal

The Haryana government has extended the ban on mobile Internet services in Karnal, till Thursday midnight. Many farmers have been protesting outside the mini secretariat in Karnal. Meanwhile, the talks between farmers’ leaders and administration, which remained inconclusive, are likely to resume on Thursday. The leaders are adamant on the suspension of IAS officer Ayush […]

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Another round of talks fails, farmers continue to stay outside Karnal secretariat

The second round of talks between district officials and farmers protesting over a police lathi-charge last month failed Wednesday and the protesters said they will continue their sit-in “indefinitely”  at the district headquarters in Karnal today. The leaders said they will stay put at the gate of the complex but will not stop officials and […]

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Sarkaria starts online allocation of Letters of Intent under Aerotropolis scheme of GMADA

Housing & Urban Development Minister Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria today kickstarted issuance of online Letters of Intent to the land owners whose land has been acquired for the Aerotropolis project under Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA).  The Digital issuance of Letters of Intent (LoIs) has replaced the traditional practice of manual issuance of these. Starting […]

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NO PAUCITY OF FUNDS TO RUN GAUSHALAS: JANJUA

Taking serious cognizance of the news published in a newspaper, the Punjab Government clarified that there is no paucity of funds for the upkeep of Gaushalas (Cattle Pounds). A total amount of Rs. 43.85 crore has been spent by the Government of Punjab for the construction of sheds and for the up keep of the […]

National Regional Sports

CAPT AMARINDER turns perfect host, cooks dinner for OLYMPIANS

The much-awaited dinner hosted by the Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh for Tokyo Olympic medallists, from the state, and Neeraj Chopra, was an evening to remember for all.    Pleasure intermingled with pride, as India’s celebration of the Olympic glory continued days after the return of the heroes. The lawns of the Chief Minister’s […]

Regional Sports

Rana Sodhi honours ‘Golden boy’ Neeraj Chopra with Rs.2.51 crore and Para-Asian Games medalist Gurlal Singh with Rs.50 lakh cash awards

Punjab Sports Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi awarded cash prizes to Tokyo Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and Jakarta Para-Asian Games-2018 bronze medallist Gurlal Singh. Fulfilling the announcement made by the Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh, Rana Sodhi handed over a cheque of Rs 2.51 crore to “Golden Boy” Neeraj Chopra during the […]

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Chitkara University bags A+ NAAC Accreditation

Chitkara University has been awarded the rating of A+ by the prestigious National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), which places it among the 5% Higher Education Institutions (HEI) in India to be granted such a coveted grade. The University scored a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.26 on 4 point scale. The University has […]

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Ban on internet services extended for 24 hours in Karnal

The Haryana Government extended ban on internet services for another 24 hours, from September 7 midnight to September 8 midnight, in Karnal district, following farmer’s agitation. The ban has been extended as there was possibility of breach of peace through social media. However, the facility for making voice calls will continue, informed officials.