North NewsChandigarh, December 9 Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains met with representatives of four employee unions of the Education Department on Monday, addressing several key demands, including the regularization of services. The meeting aimed to find a resolution to the concerns raised by three unions—AIE Kachhe Adhiypak Union, […]
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North News Chandigarh, December 9 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday asked the officers to ensure foolproof arrangements for the Shaheedi Sabha to be held at Sri Fatehgarh Sahib from December 25,26 and 27. Chairing a meeting to review arrangements for the Shaheedi Sabha here at his official residence, the Chief Minister said […]
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North News Chandigarh, December 9 Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan today swore in Kuldeep Singh Kala Dhillon as the newly-elected Congress MLA from Barnala. Dhillon was accompanied by his family and key dignitaries at the ceremony. The event was attended by several senior political figures, including Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa, Punjab […]
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North News Chandigarh/Amritsar, December 7 Under the Mission Rozgar, Punjab Minister for Local Government, Dr. Ravjot Singh, handed over appointment letters to 85 individuals at the Municipal Corporation office. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Ravjot Singh expressed that the Punjab Government is committed to providing more employment opportunities for the youth. He highlighted that during […]
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North News Chandigarh, December 7 The Punjab Government has released ₹92 crore under the Post-Matric Scholarship scheme for Scheduled Caste (SC) students from its 2024-25 budget, announced Social Justice, Empowerment, and Minorities Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur at a press conference in Chandigarh. An additional ₹245 crore has been allocated for scholarships in the same fiscal […]
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North NewsChandigarh, December 7 The Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) will install 2,356 solar-powered pumps to promote sustainable agriculture in the state, New and Renewable Energy Sources Minister Aman Arora announced today. The pumps will be installed within the next four months. A subsidy of 60% will be provided to general category farmers, while Scheduled […]
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North News Chandigarh, December 6 Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Friday said that farmer leaders will hold talks with the central government on December 7, following rising tensions at the Shambhu border. In a press conference, Pandher stated that a group of 101 farmers will march towards Delhi on December 8 at 12 noon. […]
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North News Chandigarh, December 6 Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Bhagirath Choudhary, extended an olive branch to protesting farmers on Friday, assuring them of open dialogue regarding their demands. “I am their brother, and the doors are open. If they want us to go to them, we are ready to meet […]
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North News Chandigarh, December 6 Farmers have temporarily suspended their ‘Delhi Chalo’ march after Haryana Police used tear gas to disperse the first convoy of 101 farmers, causing injuries. Speaking to reporters on Friday at Sambhu border, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher confirmed the suspension, stating, “We have called back today’s ‘jatha’ as many farmers […]
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North News Chandigarh, December 6 The Amritsar’s Commissionerate Police have dismantled a cross-border terror module linked to Pakistan-based Harvinder Rinda and foreign-based operatives Happy Passian and Jeevan Fauji. Ten operatives, including four key members and six logistical aides, have been arrested by the Punjab Police in this connection, said Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav on Friday. […]
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