Punjab

CHANDIGARH:  The Digital Media Association president Devinderjit Singh Darshi and members have demanded from Punjab Government to extend welfare facilities to the working journalists and their families on the pattern of Haryana government.

CHANDIGARH: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C informed that 63% voter turnout has been recorded till 6 PM in the by-elections for 4 Punjab Vidhan Sabha seats. However, the precise figures will be updated by tomorrow morning once all polling parties return to the collection centers and final data entry is completed.

PATIALA: Expressing grave concern over the increasing involvement of women in drug abuse and trafficking, Punjab State Women’s Commission Chairperson Raj Lali Gill emphasized the urgent need to address this alarming trend. She revealed that during her visits to various jails across the state, she observed that 60-70% of incarcerated women face charges under the NDPS Act. She described it a deeply troubling for society.

CHANDIGARH: Recognising the Cooperation Department as the backbone of Punjab’s economic development, the state’s Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Harpal Singh Cheema affirmed that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann the Punjab government, and particularly the Finance Department, is providing full support to the Cooperation Department, geared towards strengthening the cooperation movement and expanding its capital.

CHANDIGARH: With an aim to further ramp up healthcare capacity by imparting skill training to the state’s youth in healthcare sector, Punjab Skill Development Mission (PSDM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) to train at least 200 candidates every year. Additionally, a Centre of Excellence will also be established at Health Skill Development Centre, Faridkot in association with Baba Farid University of Health Sciences.

AMRITSAR: Amritsar. MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla arrived today to review the Amritsar Bulk Supply Scheme project. While seriously examining the project being built in Valla, he appealed to the city residents to cooperate in making this project successful after its construction because the city is their own and the development here is also for them. MP Aujla took detailed information about the project being built near Valla.

LUDHIANA: Internationally renowned scientist Dr. Barry T. Rouse from the University of Tennessee, USA, delivered a captivating talk on ‘How our immune system battles pathogens’ at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana. The session explored groundbreaking approaches to managing immune system overreactions that often worsen diseases.

AMRITSAR: The Shiromani Gurdawara Parbhandak Committee (SGPC) today strongly objected to the decision of Damdami Taksal chief Baba Harnam Singh Dhumma to extend support to BJP in Maharashtra elections.

CHANDIGARH: Partap Singh Bajwa, Leader of Opposition, Punjab, has welcomed the Hon’ble Supreme Court’s firm stance against the glaring irregularities in the recently concluded Panchayat elections in Punjab. The AAP-led government’s manipulation of the election process has drawn severe criticism from the Court, which highlighted the troubling fact that 3,000 out of 13,000 Gram Panchayat posts were filled unopposed. The Chief Justice of India, Hon’ble Sanjiv Khanna, termed this number “substantial,” raising serious concerns about the integrity of the elections.

PATIALA: Shiromani Akali Dal – Sudhaar Leher’s leader Sikander Singh Maluka today advocated SAD’s pact with BJP and called for unity among various SAD factions. He said that workers worked in unison during 2022 and 2024 elections. But, internal unresolved issues and not lending ear to people’s demands has balkanized Akali Dal and politics in Punjab.

CHANDIGARH: Houses, Shops, Hospitals, Religious Places, Hotels, etc of Kansal, Karoran, and Nadda falling under Nayagaon Municipal Committee of district Mohali will face hardships that may lead to demolition if the Cabinet of Punjab Government approves the proposed notification by the Department of Forest and Wildlife Protection Punjab in the upcoming cabinet meeting. Senior leader of BJP Punjab Vineet Joshi flanked by Councillors and social religious leaders of Naygaon, stated this in a press conference at Chandigarh.

PHAGWARA: In a significant political development, the entire panchayat of Meheru village in the Phagwara constituency announced its decision to join the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today. The move was reportedly inspired by the efforts of District Planning Board Chairperson Lalit Saklani and AAP Kapurthala District Secretary Ashok Bhatia.

CHANDIGARH: Aligned with the theme of ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’ the Punjab Pavilion reflects a blend of industrial growth, tradition, and modernity, showcasing the state's rich culture and diverse strengths in industry, agriculture, handicrafts, fashion, and education during the ongoing India International Trade Fair (IITF2024) at Pragati Maidan New Delhi.

AMRITSAR: Cabinet Minister Punjab Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal administered the oath of office to the newly elected 5526 Panchs of the district .

JALANDHAR: Punjab Horticulture, Freedom Fighters and Defence Welfare Minister Mohinder Bhagat today administered the oath of office to the newly elected panches during a district-level function at sports stadium here in village Jandiala. During the event, 5443 panches out of the newly elected 890-gram panchayats in the district were administered the oath of office by the Cabinet Minister.

FAZILKA: Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur has stated that the Punjab government is prioritizing to the development of villages, while inviting the Panchayats to support the efforts being made by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to transform the state into a 'Rangla Punjab.' She was addressing the newly elected Panches of the district Fazilka today, before administering the oath to them.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Mines & Geology, Water Resources and Soil & Water Conservation Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal, on Tuesday, urged newly-elected Panches to develop village plans beyond factionalism, consulting common people's needs transparently and impartially. He stressed prioritizing development works, eliminating factionalism to strengthen the communal bonds. Cabinet Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal along with MLA Jaswant Singh Gajjan Majra and MLA Dr. Jamil-ur-Rahman today administered the oath of office to 1186 Panches.

SBS NAGAR: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Deputy Speaker, Jai Krishan Singh Rouri, administered the oath to 2822 newly elected Panches from 466 Panchayats of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district during a grand district-level oath-taking ceremony held in district on Tuesday.

RUPNAGAR: Panchayats should work hard to make villages clean, green and pollution-free so that a Rangla Punjab can be established by modernising the villages.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian on Tuesday said that as per the results of Crop Cutting Experiments (CCE's) conducted by the Agriculture department an increase of 1.4 quintals has been observed in the average paddy yield per hectare in the state this season.

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training Minister Mr. Aman Arora urged the Panchayats to resolve disputes at the village level amicably. He also invited the Panchayats to join the “Nasha-Mukt Punjab Mission” by making their villages drug-free.

BATHINDA: Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday emphasized the crucial role of village Panchayats as the foundation of democracy while administered the oath of office to 2,490 newly elected Panchs from 318 villages of the district Bathinda during the district-level oath-taking ceremony held at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Multipurpose Sports Stadium.

CHANDIGARH: "No shortage of grants will be allowed for the development of villages in district Tarn Taran and holistic development will be ensured without any discrimination", uttered Punjab Cabinet Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar while addressing the district-level ceremony held at Police Line Ground, Tarn Taran, where he administered the oath to 3,882 newly elected Panches from 568 Panchayats of the district.

CHANDIGARH: Local Government and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh urged the newly elected Panchas (Members of the Panchayat) to work diligently for the comprehensive development of villages and the welfare of the public, aiming to provide village facilities comparable to those in cities.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Public Works and Power Minister S. Harbhajan Singh ETO administered the oath of office to the newly elected Panchs of the district in Mohali today. In his address, he appealed to all the Panchayats to set aside any factionalism that might have arisen during the Panchayat elections, and to work together for the development and welfare of their villages.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has encouraged newly elected Panchayat Members to ensure overall development of villages in a transparent manner so that people can support the new panchayats and contribute towards development excepting factionalism and discrimination.

CHANDIGARH: Central Civil Services Cultural and Board are organizing the All India Services Football (Men) tournament from 9th to 16th December 2024 at Goa and Lawn Tennis (Men & Women) tournament from 15th to 21st December 2024 at Jaipur.

SANGRUR: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday called upon the newly elected Panchs of the state to act as a catalyst for transforming their villages into ‘modern development hubs’ thereby giving a major push to the economy of the state.

PHAGWARA: Senior BJP leaders like Former IAS officer S.R. Ladhar and Sukhminderpal Singh Grewal have asserted that Chandigarh was developed as the capital of Punjab, and the state’s rightful claim to the city cannot be compromised under any circumstances.

PHAGWARA: A delegation of Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal), led by urban constituency in-charge Ranjit Singh Khurana and rural constituency in-charge Rajinder Singh Chandi, met SDM Phagwara Jasanjeet Singh today and submitted a memorandum demanding the prompt release of voter lists and ward delimitation for the upcoming municipal corporation elections.

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Board organized camps at labour chowks across 19 Districts in Punjab (where the Model Code of Conduct is not enforced). This initiative was undertaken following directions issued by the Labour Minister, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, in a review meeting held on last week of October 2024.

CHANDIGARH; Farmer unions -- the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha – on Monday announced to march on foot towards Delhi on December 6 over demands, including a legal guarantee law for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) on crops.

CHANDIGARH: Amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab Cyber safe and secure state, Punjab Police’s Cybercrime Division has busted an inter-state gang involved in Digital Arrest Cyber Fraud with the arrest of two Assam-based persons for their involvement in this fraud, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Monday.

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) working president S Balwinder Singh Bhunder today urged Istri Akali Dal(IAD) president Bibi Hargobind Kaur to end her fast unto death, which she has been observing since November 12 outside the deputy commissioner’s office in Sri Muktsar Sahib.

BARNALA: Leader of the Opposition in Punjab, Partap Singh Bajwa, today addressed a press conference in Barnala, followed by gatherings in support of Congress candidate Kuldip Singh Kala Dhillon at Karamgarh, Jalhoor, Badbar, Handiaya, and Barnala city.