Punjab

Successful Organization of ‘MSME Outreach Program 2025’ by PNB

Successful Organization of ‘MSME Outreach Program 2025’ by PNB

Mohali, February 13, 2025: Punjab National Bank (PNB) successfully organized the "PNB MSME Outreach Program 2025" at its Circle Office in Phase-2, Mohali. This expo proved to be especially beneficial for customers who wish to start a startup, establish an industry, or expand their existing business. The program provided detailed insights into various government schemes, including PM Vishwakarma, PMEGP, and PNB’s exclusive schemes such as PNB E-GST and PNB Prime Plus. On this occasion, in-principle sanction letters were also distributed to customers from various branches. PNB Circle Head, Mr. Pankaj Anand, stated that during the expo, fast-track loan approvals, special…
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Punjab Cabinet Meeting Held After Long Gap, Special Vidhan Sabha Session Scheduled for Feb 24-25

Punjab Cabinet Meeting Held After Long Gap, Special Vidhan Sabha Session Scheduled for Feb 24-25

Chandigarh (National Times): After a long hiatus, the Punjab Cabinet Meeting was held on Thursday, during which several key reports were presented, and important decisions were taken regarding the state’s legislative affairs. One of the significant outcomes of the meeting was the announcement of a Special Session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on February 24 and 25. The session is set to address several pending bills, which are expected to be tabled and passed during the two-day assembly proceedings. Sources indicate that the session could witness discussions on developmental projects, governance policies, and administrative reforms. While the detailed agenda remains…
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Punjab DGP Establishes Four-Member Committee to Investigate Illegal Migration

Punjab DGP Establishes Four-Member Committee to Investigate Illegal Migration

Chandigarh, February 7, 2025: In response to the ongoing deportation controversy, Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Gupta has formed a four-member Fact-Finding Committee, also known as a Special Investigation Team. This committee will be chaired by Parveen Sinha, IPS, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) for NRI affairs, and will include Shive Verma, IPS, ADGP for Internal Security; Dr. S. Boopathi, IPS, Inspector General of Police (IGP) for Provisioning; and Satinder Singh, IPS, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Border Range. The committee has been tasked with investigating issues related to illegal human trafficking and migration following the deportation of…
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PSEBEA Urges CM Mann to Launch Inquiry into Party Fund Allegations

PSEBEA Urges CM Mann to Launch Inquiry into Party Fund Allegations

The PSEB Engineers Association is calling for an impartial judicial inquiry into allegations surrounding demands for "party funds" to ensure accountability and justice. They have expressed strong opposition to political interference in the Punjab power sector. In a letter to Chief Minister Punjab, General Secretary Ajaypal Singh Atwal highlighted that certain influential political figures are misusing their power to disrupt the operations of power corporations and demanding money under the guise of party funds. A particularly alarming incident involved an engineer in Hoshiarpur who faced coercion to pay a so-called "party fund." This incident has raised serious concerns about ethical…
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