Punjab Archives - Page 17 of 277

04 Jun

All Eligible Families in the State to Be Provided Housing Facilities, Says Haryana Chief Minister

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsPunjabHaryana Government, Haryana Vision-2047, Housing for All, Nayab Singh Saini, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that providing a roof over the head of every resident in the state remains a top priority for the government, with both the central and state administrations executing this task in mission mode. While chairing a review meeting on Thursday regarding the Housing for All Department's five-year roadmap and action plan under the Haryana Vision-2047, Saini directed the department to identify all remaining eligible families and draft a comprehensive blueprint to ensure they receive proper housing facilities. The Chief Minister issued strict directives at the Haryana Civil Secretariat in Chandigarh…

04 Jun

Punjab Government Swiftly Moves to Draft Law Curbing Private School Fee Hikes

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab: Punjab Government, Bhagwant Singh Mann, fee hike law, Harjot Singh Bains, private school fees

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Less than 24 hours after CM Bhagwant Singh Mann announced sweeping reforms to curb arbitrary fee hikes by private schools, the Punjab Government has moved swiftly to translate the decision into law. School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains has written to the Secretary, School Education Department, directing the immediate drafting of legislation that will regulate private school fees, enforce transparency and accountability, and protect more than 32 lakh students and their families from unjustified financial burden. The proposed legislation will cap annual fee hikes at 5% and require schools that have increased fees beyond the prescribed 15%…

04 Jun

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema Meets Employee Unions, Assures Speedy Action on Legitimate Demands

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabcontract workers, employee unions, Harpal Singh Cheema, Punjab government, Regularisation

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major push to resolve state government employees' issues, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday met with six major employee unions, reassuring them that the Bhagwant Mann Government is actively processing the regularisation of contractual staff, converting outsourced workers to contractual, besides fast-tracking their all other legitimate demands. Addressing the key demands raised by the delegation, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated, “The Punjab Government led by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has already announced its decision to regularise contractual employees and convert outsourced workers to contractual status, and the implementation process is currently underway.”…

04 Jun

BJP Treats Turncoats Like Disposable Pawns; Sunil Jakhar & Ravneet Singh Bittu Are Prime Examples of Their ‘Use & Throw’ Strategy: Harpal Singh Cheema

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, BJP, Harpal Singh Cheema, Punjab politics, turncoats

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday said the BJP has turned politics into a marketplace where loyalty, ideology and public mandate are traded for power, using opposition leaders as disposable pawns to advance its political interests. Citing leaders such as Sunil Jakhar and Ravneet Singh Bittu as examples of the BJP’s “use and throw” culture, senior AAP leader and Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the saffron party lures opposition faces to manufacture an illusion of political growth in Punjab, only to marginalise them once their usefulness expires. The senior AAP leader asserted that Punjab’s…

04 Jun

Two Injured as Pressure Cooker Explodes Inside Ludhiana Home, Damages Kitchen Wall

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab News

Gurpreet Singh :- Panic gripped Guru Tegh Bahadur Colony on Chandigarh Road in Ludhiana after a pressure cooker exploded inside a residential kitchen, leaving two persons seriously injured and causing extensive damage to the house. According to local residents, the incident occurred while family members were preparing a meal in the kitchen. During cooking, pressure reportedly built up inside the cooker, leading to a powerful explosion. The blast was so intense that a section of the kitchen wall collapsed, while the loud sound sent shockwaves through the neighbourhood. The two occupants present in the kitchen sustained severe burn injuries and…

04 Jun

Ravneet Bittu to Skip Personal Appearance Before National SC Commission Today

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab News, Ravneet Singh Bittu

Gurpreet Singh :- Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu will not appear in person before the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) on Thursday in connection with a case related to an alleged objectionable remark. Instead, his legal representatives will appear before the Commission and present his case. The Commission had earlier issued a notice summoning Bittu to appear before it over the controversial statement that drew objections and sparked public debate. The matter was taken up by the NCSC, which sought an explanation from the Union Minister. Sources said Bittu has opted to be represented through legal counsel…

04 Jun

Punjab Police’s Citizen-Centric Policing Wins Praise from Ludhiana Industry Leaders

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab Police

Chandigarh/Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Police is setting new benchmarks in modern-day policing by strengthening the bond between citizens and law enforcement while creating a safe and secure environment across the state. Ludhiana, Punjab’s industrial hub, is emerging as a prime example of this citizen-centric approach, with leading industrialists and residents acknowledging the visible improvements in policing, community engagement and crime prevention initiatives. Under the leadership of Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, Punjab Police has intensified efforts to ensure a crime-free atmosphere, earning appreciation from people across different sections of society. From swift action against criminal activities to…

04 Jun

Punjab to Get Grand Shambhu Gateway, Heritage Street at Anandpur Sahib Gets Green Signal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday reviewed two landmark projects aimed at strengthening Punjab’s cultural identity and showcasing its rich heritage to the world. Chairing a high-level meeting of the Tourism and Cultural Affairs Department, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann approved the construction of a grand Welcome Gate at the Shambhu border, designed to celebrate Punjab’s ‘Panj-ab’ identity and architectural legacy, while also clearing the revised Heritage Street project at Sri Anandpur Sahib. The Heritage Street will connect Quilla Sri Anandgarh Sahib, Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib and other historic Gurdwaras, creating a seamless spiritual and cultural…

04 Jun

Rain and Gusty Winds to Keep Punjab Cool for Next Three Days; Orange Alert in Place

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A spell of unsettled weather is set to continue across Punjab and Chandigarh, offering much-needed relief from the intense summer heat. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange Alert for thunderstorms, rain and strong winds from June 4 to June 6, warning residents of changing weather conditions across several districts. Meteorologists have predicted wind speeds of up to 60 kmph in some areas, accompanied by lightning and intermittent showers. While temperatures have risen slightly over the past 24 hours, they remain below the normal mark for this time of year, preventing the return of heatwave…

03 Jun

Punjab Launches Massive Pre-Monsoon Sewerage Cleaning Drive to Prevent Waterlogging

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHarpal Singh Cheema, Punjab Cabinet Sub Committee, state employee grievances

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, who also chairs the Cabinet Sub-Committee constituted to address the grievances of state employees, presided over a series of high-level meetings on Wednesday to expedite the resolution of legitimate demands raised by various employee unions. Reviewing the unique grievances raised by each delegation, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, “The Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann remains firmly committed to the welfare of employees.” He issued on-the-spot directions to the administrative heads of the respective departments, instructing them to thoroughly examine the genuine demands of the employees and…