The North News Chandigarh/Dirba/Sangrur, April 7 Under the flagship ‘Punjab Sikhya Kranti’ reform programme, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema inaugurated three institutions – Kamalpur village’s high school, Mauran’s Government Senior Secondary Smart School, and Dirba’s Comrade Bhim Singh School of Eminence – with a combined investment of ₹108.61 lakh across Dirba constituency on Monday. Addressing […]
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The North News Chandigarh/Khanna, April 7 Punjab’s education sector is in the midst of a “historic transformation,” Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond said on Monday, as he inaugurated infrastructure projects worth Rs 79.85 lakh across six government schools in Khanna. The minister, speaking at the launch, said education formed the “foundation of society,” and praised […]
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The North News Chandigarh/Gurdaspur, April 5 Punjab’s Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister, Lal Chand Kataruchak, on Saturday conducted a high-level review meeting at Panchayat Bhawan in Gurdaspur to assess the ongoing wheat procurement operations across the Majha region. Senior officials from Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Amritsar, and Tarn Taran districts were in attendance. The meeting […]
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The North News Chandigarh, April 5 In a renewed push to bring transparency and efficiency to public services, Punjab’s Good Governance and Information Technology Minister Aman Arora has instructed officials to onboard all local representatives—sarpanches, nambardars, and municipal councillors—onto the state’s e-governance platform by the end of April. Chairing a meeting of the Board of […]
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The North News Chandigarh, April 4 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday pledged renewed efforts to revive a long-stalled ropeway project connecting the revered pilgrimage sites of Sri Anandpur Sahib in Punjab and Sri Naina Devi ji in Himachal Pradesh, aiming to offer smoother access for lakhs of devotees. Speaking to reporters after […]
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The North News Chandigarh, April 4 In a bid to tackle fire risks during Punjab’s wheat harvest season, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has established a dedicated control room to address fire hazards linked to electrical infrastructure. The initiative is part of a broader effort to safeguard crops and minimise environmental damage as […]
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The North News Chandigarh, April 4 Punjab’s Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department has seized banned and expired agricultural products during surprise raids at two firms in Hoshiarpur district, in an ongoing drive to root out substandard inputs across the state. Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian said that a special enforcement team, led […]
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The North News Chandigarh/ Delhi, April 3 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP from Sangrur, Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, raised concerns in Parliament over issues affecting crop procurement in Punjab. Speaking during zero hour, he called for the immediate resolution of problems faced by commission agents (arhtiyas) and sheller owners. Hayer demanded that the commission for […]
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The North News Chandigarh, April 3 The Punjab Cabinet on Thursday approved a new initiative offering fully-funded pilgrimages for senior citizens, aiming to provide an enriching spiritual experience at no cost. The Mukhya Mantri Teerth Yatra Scheme will cover air-conditioned travel, accommodation, meals, and even souvenirs for participants. Open to all residents aged 50 and […]
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The North News Chandigarh, April 3 Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has approved key amendments to the Punjab Minor Mineral Policy, aiming to curb illegal mining, lower material costs, and increase state revenues while preventing monopolies in the sector. The new policy introduces Crusher Mining Sites (CRMS), allowing crusher owners with gravel […]
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