North News Chandigarh, October 17 Punjab Jails Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar has stressed the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) based and ultra-modern technology to strengthen security measures across the state’s correctional facilities. During the maiden meeting with senior officials of jail department and superintendents from all state prisons, the Cabinet Minister Bhullar averred that adopting […]
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North News Chandigarh, October 17 In a Diwali Bonanza for bank account holders in the Punjab State Cooperative Bank(PSCB), the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has introduced a festive offer for the customers of the bank by offering zero processing charges on all major loans. Speaking about the offer, the Chief […]
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North News Jalandhar, October 16Felicitating the people of Punjab on the auspicious occasion of Pargat Divas of ‘Karuna Sagar’ Bhagwan Valmiki ji, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday urged them to follow the footsteps of Bhagwan Valmiki ji for carving out a progressive and prosperous Punjab. Addressing the gathering while participating in a Shobha […]
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North News Chandigarh, October 16 Punjab is set to become a national leader in biofuel production, aiming to meet 20% of the state’s fuel demand through biofuels by 2035, announced Aman Arora, Minister of New and Renewable Energy Sources, during a round table discussion on Wednesday. The newly unveiled Punjab State Policy for Biofuels promotes […]
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North News Chandigarh, October 16 Following assurances from Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar to address legitimate demands, the Punjab Roadways, PUNBUS and PRTC Contract Workers’ Union has withdrawn its strike call scheduled from October 21. During a meeting with union representatives at Punjab Civil Secretariat-2, Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar categorically said, “Chief Minister […]
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North News Chandigarh, October 16 A voter turnout of 77% was recorded in the gram panchayat elections across Punjab, according to data from district election officers. Providing details, State Election Commissioner Raj Kamal Chaudhuri on Wednesday said that Mansa led with 83.27%, while Tarn Taran registered the lowest turnout at 64.40%. In elections held yesterday, […]
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North News Chandigarh, October 16 The Election Commission of India (ECI) has disqualified five candidates contested the 2022 Punjab Assembly elections. Divulging the details, Punjab’s Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C said that these candidates have not submitted their election expenses as per section 78 of Representation of the People Act, 1951 to the commission within […]
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North News Chandigarh, October 15 The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced by-elections for four assembly constituencies in Punjab, scheduled for November 13. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C revealed that polling will be held for Dera Baba Nanak, Chabbewal (SC), Gidderbaha, and Barnala constituencies, with results to be declared on November 23. The […]
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North News Chandigarh, October 15 The Language Department of Punjab has announced the recipients of the ten best literary book awards for 2022, recognising works published in 2021. Among the winners, Udna Baaz by Navdeep Singh Gill, a sports writer from Barnala City, has been selected for the esteemed Bhai Veer Singh Award. Director of […]
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North News Chandigarh, October 15 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday envisioned that due to concerted efforts of state government Punjab will soon emerge as digital hub of the country. During a meeting with, Daniel Julien, Chairman and CEO of Teleperformance (TP), global leader for outsourced digital business services here at his official residence, […]
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