After Model Code of Conduct came into force in the state for Punjab Vidhan Sabha elections, various enforcement teams have seized valuables worth Rs 23.8 crore in violation of code besides confiscating unaccounted cash till January 12, 2022. Giving details in this regard on Thursday, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Punjab Dr S Karuna Raju said that the surveillance teams have seized 79766.512 litres of liquor worth Rs 24 lakh. Similarly, the enforcement wings have also recovered psychotropic substances amounting to Rs 23.366 crore besides confiscating unaccounted cash of Rs 4 lakhs, he added.

Chairman of Punjab Gau Sewa Commission Sachin Sharma has expressed words of gratitude towards Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi for waiving off electricity bills of all Gaushalas of the state. During the press conference here, Mr. Sharma said that the Punjab Cabinet has taken this historical decision under the leadership of Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and he showed gratefulness 

Mr Manpreet Singh Badal, Finance Minister Punjab, reviewed the status of Solarization of Bathinda City Project. According a spokesperson of PEDA, Mr. Badal has also emphasized to push forward the Renewable Energy Sector and to explore the potential in more Renewable Energy Projects in the state. He has shown keen interest regarding the solarisation of the cities of Punjab.

With a view to improve the lot of the Anganwari workers, the Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Tuesday announced hike in the monthly honorarium of over 53000 Anganwari workers, Mini Anganwari workers and the Helpers across the State. He also declared that all these workers would be now eligible for regular increase in their honorarium annually from January 1, 2023 onwards.

To further strengthen health care services in the state, Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Om Prakash Soni here on Tuesday handed over appointment letters to 190 Medical Officers in a function held here at Punjab Bhawan. Mr. Soni informed that 35 Maternal Care Centers (21 District Hospitals, 11 Sub Division Hospitals and 3 Community Health Centers) have been established to provide better health services to the people of the state.

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Tuesday said that the state government is ready to bear the entire expenditure to be incurred on land allotment by Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for construction of Sri Guru Ravidass ji Temple at Tughlakabad in New Delhi. Notably, on the orders of the Supreme Court, the Sri Guru Ravidass Temple and Samadhi, located in Village Tughlakabad, Delhi was demolished during August, 2019. Legends say

The Deputy Chief Minister S. Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Monday released the New Year (2022) calendar of Markfed here. Extending his best wishes to the people of the State, S. Randhawa prayed for the maintenance of peace, law and order besides prosperity of Punjab coupled with welfare of all the sections of

Calling Transgenders an important part of the society, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Punjab Dr S Karuna Raju on Thursday solicited their support and participation in upcoming Punjab Assembly Elections 2022 for shaping democracy. CEO Dr Raju accompanied by Additional CEO Amandeep Kaur was holding a virtual meeting with representatives of Transgender community to chalk out strategy for 100% enrolment of eligible Transgender electors so that they can exercise their franchise in Assembly Elections. Yashwinder Singh and Manoj Benjwal from The Humsafar Trust, Smriti Acharya and Archana Shetty from Netreach, while, Mohini Mahant and Madan from Mansa Foundation participated in the meeting.

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday exhorted the people to bank upon the developmental era ushered in by Congress-led Punjab government and opt for the government that stood by the people through thick and thin. Addressing a mammoth gathering here at Grain Market, CM Channi announced Rs. 10 crores grant for the overall development of Rampura Phul assembly constituency. Besides this, fulfilling the long pending demand of public, CM Channi also announced upgradation of Civil Hospital- Rampura and laid foundation stone for Rampura city flyover which will ease the entire city traffic. The flyover will be built between Railway station and Geeta Bhawan Road at a cost of Rs 63.55 crores. Terming his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal as an outsider, CM Channi said that the people of Punjab were wise enough to choose Punjabi to run the state rather than giving a chance to an outsider. CM Channi said that people have already seen the functioning of Captain and Badal clan, but the time was now to vote for government that believes in maintaining peace, harmony

Transport Minister Punjab Mr. Amrinder Singh Raja Warring has emphasized to push forward the Renewable Energy Sector and to explore the potential in more Renewable Energy Projects in the state. He has shown keen interest regarding the solarisation of the cities of Punjab, Biomass-CNG Projects, Hydel Projects etc. 

In a drive to check illegal smuggling and distribution of liquor in wake of forthcoming Vidhan Sabha elections in Punjab, a gang involved in illegal smuggling of liquor from neighbouring states of Chandigarh and Haryana was busted. Giving the details, Sh.Naresh Dubey Jt. Excise Commissioner, Punjab informed that Under the  guidance of Sh. Rajat Agarwal Excise Commissioner and under supervision of  Sh. Naresh Dubey, Joint Commissioner (Excise) and Sh .Rajpal singh Deputy Commissioner (Excise) Patiala Range, and Sh Vivek Sheel Soni S.S.P. Roopnagar , Excise department Punjab and Punjab Police has once again tightened the noose on persons involved in smuggling of liquor. In coordinated efforts of Special Operations Group of Excise Department, Ropar Excise staff and District Police Roopnagar, a gang involved in illegal smuggling of liquor from neighbouring states

Chairman of Punjab State Industrial Development Corporation (PSIDC) Krishan Kumar Bawa on Thursday chaired a meeting of the Board of Directors at Udyog Bhawan here. During the meeting, Chairman KK Bawa informed to the Board that PSIDC has made One Time Settlement (OTS) during 2021-22 (upto 30.11.2021) with the Bond holders whereby the liability was settled at Rs.13.96 crore resulting in saving of Rs.8.73 crore (approx.) as interest. The Corporation has also made a recovery from Loans/Equity during 

Giving a much awaited bonanza of Rs. 124.25 crore for Asha and Mid Day Meal workers as a new year gift, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday announced a fixed monthly allowance of Rs. 2500 for Asha workers against the earlier amount got by them on the basis of incentives, which would cost the state exchequer to the tune of Rs.60 crore thus benefitting nearly 22,000 Asha workers. Likewise, the Asha workers would also be now entitled for the facility of cashless health insurance scheme up to Rs. 5 lakh which would be done by the state government free of cost so as to cover them against the probable risk

The Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Monday laid the Foundation stones of a slew of significant projects worth Rs. 100 crore aimed at overall development of Kharar and Morinda. The Chief Minister also announced an additional Rs. 10 crore for the all round prosperity of Morinda. Laying the foundation stone of an ITI, an indoor sports hall including an auditorium and a football field at Village Tripri in Kharar at a combined cost of Rs. 20 crore , the Chief Minister said while thanking the village panchayat Tripri for donating 8 acres of land, said the upcoming ITI would be a milestone in affording a chance to the youth of the region

After getting jab for second dose of Covid vaccine, Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Tuesday appealed the people to get them vaccinated at the earliest without showing any sort of complacency to prevent themselves from the possible infection from the new variant of Omicron. Chairing a meeting to review the preparedness to face any eventuality in wake of Omicron here at Punjab Bhawan, the Chief Minister directed the Health & Medical Education Research departments to work in tandem to intensify the pace of vaccination drive so as to cover the entire eligible population across the state.

Mr. Dhanjeet Singh Virk took over as the Chairman of Punjab Genco Limited here today in the presence of New and Renewable Energy Minister Dr. Raj Kumar Verka. Punjab Genco Limited is 100% Subsidiary Company of Punjab Energy Development Agency. During the joining ceremony Mr. Navjot Pal Singh Randhawa, Managing Director, Mr. M.P Singh, Director and other Senior Officers of Punjab Genco Ltd. were also present.

To prevent any kind of alleged poll-related model code of conduct violations during the upcoming Punjab Assembly Elections 2022, the Punjab Chief Electoral Officer, on the directions of Election Commission of India, will arrange webcasting in all the 24689 polling stations in the state. "This is for the first time that 100% webcasting will be done at all the polling stations in Punjab," said Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Punjab Dr S Karuna Raju on Tuesday.

New and Renewable Energy Minister Dr. Raj Kumar Verka has explored the possibility of tariff reduction in the existing Power Purchase Agreements through mutual agreement with solar and biomass power project developers in the state. In the meeting with solar and biomass power project developers at Punjab Bhawan today he informed the project developers that as the interstate and corporate taxes have reduced. Therefore the project developers should look into the ways and means to reduce the tariff which benefit Govt. and PSPCL which shall further lead to reduction of the tariff 

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Tuesday inaugurated slew of development projects worth Rs. 25 crore comprising a 100 bedded district hospital at a cost of Rs. 20.72 crore besides newly constructed Shaheed Udham Singh bus terminal having cost of Rs. 5 crore. He also announced a medical college in Fazilka for giving boost to the medical services and studies in this border district so as to ensure Medicare facilities to the people. Taking on the Shiromani

Deputy Chief Minister, Punjab OP Soni today pays homage to martyrs on occasion of armed forces Flag day. Armed Forces Flag Day is celebrated on 7th December every year. On this day citizens all over India express their gratitude to Armed Forces, pay homage to martyrs and donate towards welfare of 

The Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Tuesday paid a surprise visit to Government Senior Secondary School, Wadala Bhittewad and lauded the school management led by the Principal for ensuring proper upkeep, cleanliness and educational standards. The Chief Minister also went to the classrooms. While interacting with the students Channi put queries regarding their subjects to which the students replied satisfactorily which pleased

Punjab Chief Minister Mr Charanjit Singh Channi on Tuesday visited the residence of Chairman of Sonalika group LD Mittal to mourn the death of his wife Smt. Raj Rani Mittal, who had passed away a few days back. Sharing his heartfelt condolences with Mr LD Mittal and his sons Amrit Sagar Mittal and Deepak Mittal, the Chief Minister said that it is a huge loss for the society in general and for the Mittal family in particular. He said that Smt. Mittal was a pious and religious soul who played a pivotal role in shaping the destiny of her progeny. CM Channi said

The International Day of Persons With Disabilities for the year 2021-22 was celebrated by the Department of Social Security and Women and Child Development, Punjab today at the Urdu Academy Malerkotla. Such programs were also celebrated at every district level in which medical camps/UDID camps for disabled persons were organised. The Chief Guest at the function was Mrs. Razia Sultana, Cabinet Minister, Department of Social Security and Women and Child Development, Punjab.  The function was presided over by Mrs. Raji P Srivastava, Principal Secretary, IAS, Government of Punjab.  Persons with disabilities who have

Noted Punjab Singer Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu popularly known as Sidhu Moosewala on Friday joined the Congress Party in the presence of Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and PPCC President Navjot Singh Sidhu during a simple but impressive ceremony here at Punjab Bhawan. Welcoming in the party fold, CM Channi said that it is a matter of sheer pride and honour for the people of state that Sidhu Moosewala, who comes from a family with humble background as his father Bhola Singh is an ex-serviceman and mother Charan Kaur, the Sarpanch of the village. He said that Moosewala being a heart throb of millions of his fans across the globe would prove to be an asset for the party as he was connected with the grassroots. He said that Moosewala with his new assignment after entering the arena of politics would serve the people zealously, the way he earned name and fame in the world of music by the dint of hardwork.

Slamming the former Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh for myopic mindset towards poor and common man, Punjab Chief Minister Mr Charanjit Singh Channi on Friday said that as CM Maharaja targeted him because he had raised issues of common man. Addressing here a public gathering, the Chief Minister said that as he comes from a family with humble background so he always impressed upon the former Chief Minister to safeguard interests of common man. However, he said that instead of resolving the issues to give reprieve to poor and downtrodden, Maharaja started victimizing him. CM Channi 

Close on the heels of the two Pakistan-ISI sponsored terror modules busted in Gurdaspur this week, Punjab Police on Thursday recovered another chunk of four hand grenades and one tiffin bomb concealed in a sack recovered from village Salempur Araiyan of the border district. Sharing details, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Iqbal Preet Singh Sahota said that keeping in view of the recent recoveries of RDX, hand grenades and pistols from the border district, strong static and shifting Nakas have been laid in entire district by all SHOs in the supervision of Gazetted Officers.

Punjab Chief Secretary Mr. Anirudh Tewari on Thursday administered oath of office and secrecy to Advocate Shekhar Shukla as the chairman of Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) here in his office at Punjab Civil Secretariat.

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday dared the opposition to list a single decision or an announcement during his tenure, which has not been implemented on the ground. Reiterating his government’s firm commitment to implement each and every decision in the right earnest, CM Channi categorically said that notwithstanding the time constraint his government would leave no stone unturned to resolve the remaining issues so as to cherish the peoples’ aspirations to their satisfaction. Training guns at AAP Supremo Arvind Kejriwal for indulging in mudslinging, CM Channi said though he liked criticism but criticism for the sake of mere criticism is not only unethical but undesirable.

Living up to his promise, Higher Education and Languages Minister Pargat Singh on Thursday handed over appointment letters to newly recruited Assistant Professors and Librarians for the Government Colleges of the state. This is a watershed moment for the Higher Education sector in the State as after 1996 i.e. a long gap of 25 years the regular appointments have been made, revealed the Minister.

Giving a major fillip to the infrastructure in the region, the Punjab Transport Minister Amarinder Singh Raja Warring laid the foundation stone of the Modern Bus Stand to be built here at an cost of Rs 6.57 crores. The upcoming Hi-tech Bus Stand to be lassed with all modern amenities - a dream project of Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi - will be developed at the 16 kanal land of Panchayat Samiti Land in the heart of the city.

Underlining that joining of Manjinder Singh Sirsa's joining had exposed Akali companionship with BJP, Raja Warring on Thursday said it won't be a surprise if Bikram Majithia follows suit and joins BJP soon. You will see Majithia would break the news of joining BJP anytime, Warring said taking potshot at the Akali leader adding that SAD shedding fake tears now on Sirsa ouster is a sham which people of Punjab have seen through.

The construction work of the new Central Jail Goindwal Sahib was almost completed and is expected to be handed over to the Jail department in mid-December. The jail will be operational in December, said Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, while convening a high-level meeting to review the matters pertaining to the Jail Department

With a view to spruce up the educational infrastructure in the State, the Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Monday gave nod to the recruitment of 10,880 posts vacant in education department related to various Cadres. Presiding over a high level meeting of various departments, the Chief Minister described education as the core sector which would be streamlined and kept under sharp focus. The Chief Minister also directed for creation of 2000 Physical Education teachers in primary schools and recruitment so as to ensure the robust health of the school students apart from focusing on the academic aspect.

Punjab Cabinet Minister Dr. Raj Kumar Verka on Sunday inaugurated newly built hostel at Sri Goindwal Sahib campus of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences. On this occasion MLA Khadoor Sahib Ramanjeet Singh Sikki, Deputy Commissioner Tarn Taran Kulwant Singh, Vice Chancellor of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences Dr. Raj Bahadur, Principal Charanjeet Kaur and other distinguished personalities. During the function Dr. Verka said that on the demand of MLA Ramanjit Singh Sikki, we have decided to build a hospital in the campus with the cost of Rs. 15 crore and the construction would be commenced soon. He said that the newly built hostel will accommodate the students of far flung areas and they can be able to focus on their studies in congenial atmosphere at here.

Exhorting doctor fraternity to constantly work for further the betterment of humanity, Punjab Medical Education and Research Minister Dr. Raj Kumar Verka, on Sunday, said that research and suggestions received from the doctors would be carry forward to provide ultra-modern health facilities to the people of the state.