In a bid to wipe out gangster’s network operating across the state so as to create a sense of security amongst the citizens, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday directed DGP Punjab VK Bhawra to establish a full-fledged Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) headed by ADGP rank officer.Chairing a high level meeting of police department, […]
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday asked the British Deputy High Commissioner Chandigarh Caroline Rowett to take up the issue with British High Commissioner to India for starting direct flights to and fro between London and Chandigarh on top priority. Taking part in the deliberations, Caroline Rowett who paid a courtesy call to the […]
After having reacted sharply to Punjab’s move on staking claim over Chandigarh, Haryana convened a day-long special session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday. Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar moved the resolution staking claim to Chandigarh.The Punjab Vidhan Sabha had, on April 1, passed a resolution staking the state’s claim on Chandigarh which is […]
Punjab Cooperation and Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, on Monday, announced formation of a task force to work out for the comprehensive plan to increase the income of sugarcane farmers. Divulging more, Cheema informed, representatives of Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Sugarcane Breeding Institute Coimbatore, Punjab Sugarfed and experts from all […]
On the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Punjab Mandi Board has set up State Control Room at Mandi Board Headquarter in Mohali to facilitate the farmers and Arthiyas during Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) commenced from April 1 in the state. The Board also issued contact numbers to promptly address the issues of farmers […]
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday asked the deputy commissioners to reach out to people on the ground level, particularly in villages, and showcase the government commitment towards easing the availability of all services. The meeting of all DCs at Punjab Bhavan was called to review the ongoing food procurement drive in the state. Food, […]
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann on Saturday visited the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad as part of their two-day visit to the city. Both the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders arrived in the city on Friday night.Their visit to the BJP-ruled Gujarat is being seen as an attempt to prepare […]
Punjab Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa has expressed surprise at the recent transfer of the Hoshiarpur SSP. In a tweet, the Qadian MLA says, “Instead of Badlav as promised by AAP the officer is awarded with Badli. The SSP of Hoshiarpur is transferred after seizing Rs. 1.53 Cr. and breaking a sand mining gang. Surprising […]
Punjab State U-25 years Men’s Team for Col.CK Nayudu Trophy 2021-22 played their second Inter-State match against Jammu & Kashmir at Arun Jaitely Stadium, New Delhi. Jammu & Kashmir won the toss and elected to bat. Batting first J&K bundled out for 320 in 100.2 overs in their first innings. MusaifAjaz 112 off 185 with […]
Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar, on Friday, launched the Integrated Road Accident Database (iRAD) project in the state, thus making Punjab the first state in the country to initiate ultra-modern technology equipped with GIS maps for reducing road accidents to the minimum level, improving road designs and identifying accidental black spots. After inaugurating intra-departmental […]