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08 Jun

Local Government Minister Harjot Singh Bains Launches Mission Clean Punjab With Mandatory Early Morning Field Checks

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a first-of-its-kind move to fix urban sanitation, Punjab Local Government Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains on Monday launched ‘Mission Clean Punjab’, a technology-driven drive that will put all civic officials, from top to bottom, on the ground daily from 7 AM to 8 AM. Unveiling the ambitious ‘Mission Clean Punjab’ at the department’s headquarters here on Monday, S. Bains reviewed the drive’s first day through video call with field officials. He shared that the initiative will be powered by an AI-integrated mobile application, surprise checks and weekly progress reports on cleanliness. Under the initiative, S. Bains…

08 Jun

Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal Inaugurates Irrigation Projects Worth Rs 13 Crore

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Water Resources and Soil & Water Conservation Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal today inaugurated irrigation projects worth Rs.13 crore at villages Manakmajra and Dehleez Khurd in Amargarh Assembly constituency. He was accompanied by MLA Prof. Jaswant Singh Gajjanmajra. Addressing the gathering, the Cabinet Minister informed that these projects will bring canal water for the first time to more than 3832 acres of agricultural land in the region. He said, Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led government is committed to strengthening irrigation infrastructure and reducing dependence on groundwater, adding that the objective of the government is…

08 Jun

Mann to Present Punjab’s Development Report at NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting

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Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will participate in the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on June 11, where he is expected to present a comprehensive account of the state government's achievements across key sectors. Ahead of the meeting, the Punjab Government has begun compiling data on its major initiatives and policy outcomes. The presentation is likely to focus on reforms undertaken in education, agriculture, healthcare, industrial development and anti-drug efforts over the past few years. In the education sector, the state is expected to highlight improvements in government…

08 Jun

Punjab opens PCS pathway for principals, lecturers and BPEOs

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Gurpreet Singh :- Senior functionaries of the Punjab Education Department, including principals, lecturers, headmasters and Block Primary Education Officers (BPEOs), will now have an opportunity to enter the Punjab Civil Services (Executive Branch) through a special recruitment process initiated under the Register-C quota. The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has commenced the selection process for eligible government officers serving in various state departments under an internal promotional quota, distinct from the regular open competitive PCS examination. Education Department officials meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria can apply for induction into the state’s administrative services. However, certain categories of officials, including tehsildars,…

08 Jun

Mohali Launches Discounted Milk Vending Initiative to Reduce Plastic Waste

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant step towards promoting sustainable consumption and reducing plastic pollution, a mobile milk vending van has been introduced in Mohali, offering Verka milk at a discounted price of ₹64 per litre, compared to ₹66 per litre for milk sold in conventional plastic pouches. The initiative has been launched by the regional office of the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) in collaboration with the Verka Milk Plant, Mohali, at ATS Casa Espana. The project aims to encourage residents to bring reusable containers, bottles, or utensils for purchasing milk, thereby reducing dependence on single-use plastic packaging. The…

08 Jun

Heatwave Tightens Grip on Punjab as IMD Issues Alert; Rain Likely Later This Week

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab and Chandigarh are once again witnessing a sharp rise in temperatures, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of heatwave conditions across several districts until June 11. Authorities have urged residents to limit outdoor activities during peak afternoon hours as temperatures continue to climb. According to the Chandigarh Meteorological Centre, maximum temperatures across the state have increased by around 2.1 degrees Celsius over the past 24 hours, bringing them close to seasonal averages. Bathinda recorded the highest temperature at 44.8°C, while Chandigarh registered 39.9°C. The IMD has issued a Yellow Alert for heatwave conditions, particularly affecting…

07 Jun

Sudden Storm at Delhi Airport Damages Three Air India Aircraft via Runaway Ground Equipment

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Three Air India narrowbody aircraft parked at Terminal 2 of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport sustained structural damage on Sunday after being struck by loose ground support equipment during an abrupt bout of severe weather. The airport operator confirmed that a sudden onset of strong winds and heavy rain displaced heavy ground machinery from its stationary positions, causing it to roll into the parked planes. Following the high-impact collisions, all three aircraft were immediately grounded and pulled from scheduled operations to undergo detailed safety inspections and structural assessments. According to the terminal operator, the involved ground…

07 Jun

India and Indonesia Review Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Ahead of PM Modi’s Jakarta Visit

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India and Indonesia reviewed the entire spectrum of their expanding bilateral relations during the eighth India-Indonesia Joint Commission Meeting in New Delhi on Sunday. Co-chaired by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Indonesian counterpart Sugiono, the high-level dialogue set the stage for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming state visit to Jakarta next month, which is expected to be part of a wider Indo-Pacific regional tour including Australia and New Zealand. The ministerial-level talks, returning after a four-year hiatus, provided a vital institutional mechanism to advance commitments made during Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's landmark state visit…

07 Jun

Chandigarh Police ASI Apprehended by CBI in Sector 39 Bribery Operation

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): An Assistant Sub-Inspector of the Chandigarh Police has been arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with a corruption case. The anti-corruption operation has triggered substantial concern within the regional law enforcement administration. The apprehended official has been identified as Hitesh Kumar, who was actively deployed at the Sector 39 Police Station in Chandigarh. According to investigative sources, the central agency initiated the trap operation following a formal complaint detailing that the officer had demanded financial kickbacks. Acting on the tip, a specialized CBI team carried out a localized raid and caught the Assistant Sub-Inspector…

07 Jun

West Bengal Couple Apprehended in Burdwan Following Murder of Delhi University Assistant Professor

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A long-standing property dispute culminated in the tragic murder of a Delhi University assistant professor inside her residence at Satyam Apartments in East Delhi's Vasundhara Enclave. The Delhi Police have apprehended a married couple alongside their minor son from West Bengal in connection with the crime. The victim, Debosmita Paul, who taught in the Department of English at Shivaji College, was discovered dead inside her sixth-floor flat after her sister broke open the outside lock following a day of unanswered phone calls. According to senior investigators, the dispute originated from Paul’s ancestral property located in Burdwan,…