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Five Times Punjab CM Prakash Singh Badal Passed Away At 95
PM Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and political leaders expressed condolences over the demise of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Patriarch Prakash Singh Badal. Notably, on April 25 night, the former Punjab CM Prakash Singh Badal (95) died of prolonged illness, while undergoing treatment at Fortis Hospital, Mohali, Punjab. The five times Punjab Chief Minister's funeral is scheduled on April 26, with full state honours, announced the AAP… read-more
Tags: prakash singh badal, Indian Politician, passed away, SAD, Punjab Government
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Open Fire Incident At Punjab Army Base Raises Security Concerns
The recent firing incident occurred at Bathinda Military Camp raises concerns over security at Base Camp. The Punjab Government and State Police along with army personnel are under the radar of the Central Government, regarding the security arrangements of the Indian Army officials. Notably, in Punjab's Bathinda Military Camp, an unidentified person open fired resulting in killing of four amry jawans. The officials arrested the accused and… read-more
Tags: Army Officials, Punjab Base, security concerns, Punjab Government, National news
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Punjab Govt Approves Draft Of Electric Vehicles Policy
AAP-led Punjab Government recently approved to draft Electric Vehicle (EV) policy in the State. CM Bhagwant Mann gave a nod to draft the new EV policy, with an aim to promote electric vehicles in the Punjab region. The new policy will aim to reduce carbon emissions. Furthermore, the major thrust of the new policy will be in Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Amristar, Patiala and Bhatinda.
Tags: Electric Vehicles, Punjab Government, Bhagwant Mann, New Policy, Amritsar
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Bhagwant Mann Expands Cabinet, 5 AAP MLAs Take Oath
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann conducted his first Cabinet expansion and inducted five AAP MLAs on July 4. The Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath of office and secrecy to the MLAs at Guru Nanak Dev Auditorium of Punjab Raj Bhawan. MLAs inducted are Aman Arora, Dr Inderbir Singh Najjar, Fauja Singh Sarari, Chetan Singh Jourmajra, and Anmol Gagan Mann, who is the second woman in the Cabinet.
Tags: Bhagwant Mann, cabinet expansion, Five AAP MLAs, Oath, Punjab Government
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Bhagwant Mann To Expand His Cabinet By Recruiting 5-6 New Ministers
Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, is preparing to restructure its first cabinet. The cabinet development follows bypoll outcomes and the criminal prosecution of one of the Bhagwant Mann ministry's main ministers. The new ministers' names have not been announced. 5 to 6 new ministers, including a female MLA, are expected to take the oath of office on July 4. Bhagwant Mann's cabinet currently has only 9 ministers.
Tags: Bhagwant Mann, Cabinet, Ministers, Punjab Government, MLA
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Punjab Government Announces Ban On Single-Use Plastic Beginning From July
Punjab government stated on June 5 single-use plastic will be banned beginning in July. The declaration was made by Secretary of State for Science, Technology, and Environment Rahul Tewari at a virtual state-level gathering to commemorate World Environment Day. He stated the ban will be implemented in order to make Punjab greener and healthier. Tewari announced construction of 55 sewage treatment plants around Punjab, which will help prevent… read-more
Tags: Punjab, Punjab Government, Plastic, Plastic Ban, World Environment Day
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Sitting HC Judge Turns Down Sidhu Moose Wala Murder Probe Request
As per new developments in the Sidhu Moose Wala murder case, the sitting judge of the Punjab & Haryana HC turned down the probe request, on June 5. Notably, the Punjab government request a probe in the Sidhu Moose Wala murder by a sitting HC judge. The court administration sent a communication, mentioning, they can't spare a judge due to a shortage of 38-judges with over 4 lakh pending cases.
Tags: Sidhu Moose Wala, HC Sitting Judge, Punjab Government, Probe, SINGER
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Punjab Education Minister To Provide Free Uniforms To Government School Students
For the academic year 2022-23, Punjab Education Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer said that his department will provide free uniforms to 15,49,192 government school pupils from Grades 1 to 8. The education department has issued a grant of Rs 92.95 crore for students. The school management committees (SMCs) will distribute the free uniforms. Education authorities were told by the minister not to buy uniforms from any specific store.
Tags: Punjab, Punjab Government, Schools, Uniform, Education Minister
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Stop 'Mere Sloganeering' & Support State Govt, Says Punjab CM Mann To Protesting Farmers
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on May 17, asked the farm unions to stop 'mere sloganeering' and join hands with the state government for checking the depleting water table. Mann categorically said that his doors are open for talks with the farmers but hollow slogans can't break his firm resolution to check the further depletion of water table. Notably, he announced the purchasing of Basmati and Moongi Crop on MSP.
Tags: Punjab, Punjab Government, Punjab Farmers Protest, Punjab CM, Bhagwant Mann
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Punjab On High Alert After Mohali Explosion Attack, Investigation Underway
Punjab is on high alert after the recent rocket explosion outside Mohali police station, on May 10. Furthermore, the investigation of the NIA and Punjab Police in this matter also started in full swing. It is to be noted that Director General of Police (DGP) Viresh Kumar Bhawra said, "Some suspects taken into custody". The statement came after DGP Bhawra had a meeting with the State CM Bhagwant Mann.
Tags: Mohali, Minor Explosion, Punjab Government, Bhagwant Mann, India
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