Punjab Archives - Page 8 of 11

08 Mar

Punjab’s Education Revolution: Teachers Trained, Government Schools Witness Enrollment Surge

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabEducation reforms, Government schools, Punjab, Singapore education program, Teacher training

Chandigarh, March 8, 2025: Punjab is undergoing a major transformation in its education system, with a strong focus on improving teaching methods and enhancing the quality of learning in government schools. The state government has launched a series of teacher training programs, ensuring that educators adopt modern and effective teaching strategies. Principals Sent to Singapore for Training As part of this initiative, the seventh batch of school principals has been sent to Singapore for an advanced leadership training program. This exposure is expected to help them implement global best practices in school management and classroom teaching. Officials believe this will…

07 Mar

Punjab Announces Two Consecutive Holidays Starting Tomorrow, Government offices to remain closed on March 8 for International Women’s Day

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabGovernment Offices, Holidays, Public Notice, Punjab, Women's Day

Chandigarh (National Times), March 7: The Punjab government has declared two consecutive holidays, starting tomorrow. As per the official holiday list, March 8 (Saturday) will be a government holiday in observance of International Women's Day. Additionally, March 9 (Sunday) is already a weekly holiday for both government and private institutions, providing an extended break across the state.However, the March 8 holiday is reserved only for government employees, meaning all government offices will remain closed. Schools and colleges will operate as usual, with regular academic activities continuing without interruption.In a move aimed at flexibility, the government has also allowed employees to…

06 Mar

CM Urges Public to Join Fight Against Drugs, Vows Crackdown Until Punjab is Drug-Free

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SAS Nagar (Mohali), March 6, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday gave a clarion call to people to become active partner in the campaign against drugs so that this scourge can be completely wiped out from state.Addressing the gathering after launching City Surveillance and Management System, the Chief Minister said that the state government has launched major crackdown against drugs. He said that this meticulously planned campaign has been launched to snap the supply line of drugs, put the drug peddler behind the bars and ensure the rehabilitation of drug addicts. Bhagwant Singh Mann profusely thanked the…

05 Mar

DC Office Staff Halt Work After Punjab Government Suspends Striking Officials

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Moga/Jalandhar (National Times)– Employees at the Deputy Commissioner (DC) offices in Moga and Jalandhar have ceased work in response to the Punjab government’s order to suspend tehsildars and naib tehsildars who were on strike. In Moga, staff staged a mass walkout, leaving their seats empty, while in Jalandhar, clerical workers continued their protest into a third day. The District DC Office Employees’ Union, led by district president Dalbir Singh, plans to chart its next move at a Revenue Officers’ Union meeting in Moga today. “We’ll finalize our strategy after the meeting,” Singh stated. The session will bring together union heads,…

04 Mar

State-Level Mock Drill on Chemical Disasters to Be Held in Dera Bassi on March 6

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabChemical Disaster, Emergency Response, Mock Drill, Punjab

SAS Nagar, March 4, 2025 – Preparations for the state-level mock drill on chemical disasters, scheduled for March 6 in Dera Bassi, were reviewed during a high-level meeting at the District Administrative Complex under the chairpersonship of Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal. Officials from various departments participated to ensure smooth execution of the drill.During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner directed officials to stay prepared for emergencies like chemical disasters, floods, CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) incidents, fires, and earthquakes, which are potential risks in Punjab. The drill will focus on emergency response, first aid, and public safety measures.A central team…

04 Mar

No Place for Drug Smugglers in Punjab: Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh Vows Rehabilitation and Stricter Oversight of De-Addiction Centres

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDr. Dalbir Singh, Health Minister, No Drugs, Punjab

SAS Nagar, March 4: In continuation of Chief Minister, Punjab Bhagwant Singh Mann's 'Yuddh Nasheya Viruddh' campaign, action against drug smugglers and traffickers has been launched in the state on a war footing so that Punjab can be completely freed from the menace of drugs, said Punjab Minister for Health and Family Welfare, at Mohali, today. Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh while addressing the media after holding a meeting with the private de-addiction centres of the district at the local Government De-addiction and Rehabilitation Centre, said that during the campaign to create a drug-free society, the…

04 Mar

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Warns Striking Tehsildars: “You May Go, Government Will Hire More”

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Chandigarh (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday conducted a surprise inspection at the Tehsil office in Kharar amid the ongoing strike by Tehsildars. Addressing the protest, CM Mann made it clear that the government would not bow to pressure, stating that those on strike were free to leave, and replacements would be hired. His remarks come after he issued a stern warning to the agitating officers, asserting that while they could continue their strike, the public would ultimately decide when and where they would be allowed to rejoin duty. The Chief Minister had already set a 5…

01 Mar

Punjab’s War on Drugs: Special DGP Leads Statewide Crackdown, ₹600 Cr Drug Smuggler Assets Seized, ₹40 Cr Approved for CCTV in Border Areas

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDrugs seized, Punjab, War Against Drugs

SAS Nagar, March 1, 2025: In line with the strategy of the Bhagwant Singh Maan Government of Punjab to root out drugs under the 'war against drugs', a special corsin and searching operation was conducted in Balongi area led by Special DGP (Law and Order) Arpit Shukla at Mohali today. He said that a statewide special searching campaign was started today in 228 hot-spot areas falling under the 25 districts and Three Commissionerates of Punjab under 'Cordon and Search Operation' (CASO). He said that the senior police officers of Punjab Police have been sent today to lead and supervise the…

01 Mar

Punjab Government Extends NoC-Free Plot Registration Deadline by Six Months

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Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab Housing and Urban Development Department has extended the deadline for registering plots without a No Objection Certificate (NoC) until August 31, 2025. The move, taken under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, aims to ease property registration procedures and accommodate the growing demand from the public. Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardip Singh Mundian stated that the extension comes after numerous requests from residents. Initially, the NoC exemption was available from December 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025. Now, citizens will be able to register their plots from March 1, 2025, to August…

28 Feb

AAP’s Zero-Tolerance Policy Does Not Apply to Its Own MLAs: Khanna Demands Probe by a Sitting Judge and ED Intervention

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, BJP, Punjab

Chandigarh, February 28, 2025: Allegations of financial dealings in the appointment of the Bhawanigarh Truck Union president and an attempted suicide by a truck operator have raised serious questions about the Punjab government's so-called "zero-tolerance" policy against corruption. BJP State Vice President Shri Khanna, in a statement, alleged that the policy is selectively enforced, applying only to lower-level employees while shielding AAP legislators.Khanna accused AAP MLA Narinder Kaur Bharaj and her husband of negotiating a ₹30 lakh deal for the truck union presidency, citing a viral video that allegedly provides evidence of the transaction. He demanded an impartial probe by…