Punjab government employees failing to take even the first dose of Covid vaccine for any reason other than medical will be compulsorily sent on leave after September 15. This strong measure was announced on Friday by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh to protect the people of the state from the disease, and to ensure that […]
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday ordered extension of the existing Covid restrictions till September 30, in view of the upcoming festival season, with a limit of 300 on all gatherings, including political, and strict enforcement of wearing of masks as well as social distancing. He also made it mandatory for organisers, including […]
Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij said his government is ready for a probe into the last month’s clash between farmers and police but warned that farm leaders too could face action if they’re found to be at fault. Vij offered an “impartial” inquiry into the ” Karnal episode” as farmers continued their dharna outside the […]
Kickstarting a slew of youth oriented initiatives, the Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh digitally laid the foundation stone of permanent camp of C-PYTE at Asal Uttar in district Tarn Taran to commemorate the bravery of Company Quarter Master Havaldar Abdul Hamid (PVC) and to provide training to the youth of Punjab for selection in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]