The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has sought a report from the Government of Punjab regarding the In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatment of Sidhu Moosewala’s mother, Charan Kaur, and asked them to submit the report to the department. “Under Section 21(g) (i) of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, […]
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MHA sends advisory to Punjab govt, asks to maintain law and order as farmers announced Delhi march
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sent an advisory to Punjab Government asking it to maintain law and order in the wake of the farmers agitation, sources said on Wednesday. The advisory was issued as the protesting farmers announced to resume their Delhi march after they rejected the Centre’s proposal to buy […]
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Punjab govt transfers four IAS, 44 PCS officers
The Punjab government on Sunday transferred four Indian Administrative Service and 44 Punjab Civil Service officers with immediate effect, according to an official order. The Punjab government assigned 2021-batch IAS officer Nitesh Kumar Jain the charge of Sub Divisional Magistrate, Sardulgarh, relieving Amarinder Singh Malhi (PCS) of the charge. Simrandeep Singh, a 2021 batch officer, has been transferred […]
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“Punjab Govt must implement plan to bring down stubble burning” says Delhi’s Air Quality Management committee
The Committee of Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and adjoining Areas in its report filed before the National Green Tribunal (NGT) stated that the state government of Punjab and various administrative agencies under it need to strictly and effectively implement the various components of the action plan […]
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SC lists Punjab govt plea against the governor for delay in granting assent to bills Nov 10
The Supreme Court of India on Monday listed the matter on Friday, November 10 hearing on the Punjab government’s plea against the governor for delaying granting assent to bills. During the hearing, the court questioned why such matters reached the top court and remarked that they should be dealt with by the government and the governor. A bench […]
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SC agrees to hear Punjab govt plea challenging Guv’s refusal to convene Budget Session
The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear today’s Punjab government plea challenging refusal of the governor to grant permission to the government to summon the budget session. Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for Punjab Government, mentioned the plea seeking an urgent hearing before a bench led by Chief […]
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Punjab govt employees to receive salaries by evening: State Fin Min Cheema
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema assured state government employees that their salaries will be paid by today evening. Cheema also claimed that the state faced no shortage of money and there was a continuous inflow of money the treasury. “Everyone will receive salaries in their accounts by today evening. […]
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Punjab Govt approves ‘One MLA-One Pension’ Bill
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday announced that Governor Banwarilal Purohit has given his assent to the “One MLA – One Pension” Bill passed by the state legislature in June this year. “I am very happy to inform Punjabis that Hon’ble Governor has approved the “One MLA-One Pension” bill…Govt […]
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Farmer unions call off proposed protest against Punjab govt after ‘most of the demands’ accepted
The farmer unions on Tuesday called off their proposed protest against the Punjab government after meeting Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann who accepted “most of the demands”. The decision was taken after a meeting with the Chief Minister at the Punjab Bhawan. Notably, several farmer organisations including Bharti Kisan Union (Sidhupur) […]
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Union Minister Som Parkash terms Sidhu Moosewala’s death as failure of Punjab Govt
Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Som Parkash on Tuesday slammed the Punjab government over the murder of the singer and Congress leader Sidhu Moosewala and said that it was an “immature decision” to withdraw the security provided to the singer and publicise it in the newspapers. He […]
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Punjab govt withdraws security cover provided to 424 people
In a major decision, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government withdrew the security cover provided to 424 people in the state. Those whose security cover has been withdrawn included many retired police officers, religious leaders and political figures. Earlier in April, the Punjab government had ordered the withdrawal of security […]
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Punjab govt notifies 1,690 job vacancies in electricity department
The Punjab government has notified 1,690 vacancies for the post of Assistant Lineman in the electricity department. In the first cabinet meeting held on March 19, it was also decided to provide 25,000 government jobs to youth in the state. Of these, 10,000 jobs will be for various positions in […]
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Punjab govt curbs use of plastic products in Health Ministry events
The Punjab Directorate of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday issued an order directing its department to curb the use of bouquets and plastic bottles in Health Ministry events to reduce plastic waste and pollution. “Health and Family Welfare and Medical Education and Research Minister Vijay Singla has desired that […]
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Punjab govt sets up ’24×7′ control room to help people from state stranded in war-hit Ukraine
With an aim to provide all possible assistance to the distressed families in this hour of the Ukraine-Russia crisis, the Punjab government on Friday has set up a dedicated “24×7” control room to help people from state stranded in the war-hit country. Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi also informed that people within Punjab can […]
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PM Modi’s security breach: Punjab govt constitutes high-level committee to probe matter, report in 3 days
The Punjab government has constituted a high-level committee to probe the security lapses that occurred during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ferozepur. The committee will submit its report in three days. An official spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office on Thursday said that the committee would comprise Justice (Retd) […]