Punjab officers to take oath against drug trafficking

CHANDIGARH: In an unusual move, which casts shadow on the integrity of officers, the Punjab government has issued directions to all the officers posted in the Main and Mini Secretariats to ensure their presence on the International day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking to be observed on June 26, 2015. Disclosing this here […]

Canadian High Commissioner Nadir Patel calls on Punjab CM

CHANDIGARH: Canadian Envoy to India Nadir Patel today evinced keen interest in collaboration with the Punjab Government in varied fields of skill development, agriculture, food processing, education, renewable energy, nutrition besides dairying and livestock management. A Canadian delegation led by Mr. Patel called on Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal here at his residence this […]

BAJWA CONDOLES THE DEMISE OF SISTER NIRMALA

Chandigarh, June 23: The Punjab Congress President Mr Partap Singh Bajwa today expressed his sense of deep shock and grief over the said demise of Sister Nirmala in Kolkata who had succeeded Mother Teresa. In his condolence message, Mr Bajwa said she devoted her entire life in the service of poor and the underprivileged. He […]

Sukhbir finalises proposed urban and rural mission covering entire state with 100 percent basic amenities

Chandigarh, June 23: Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal today finalised the proposed urban and rural mission blueprint containing 100 percent sewerage, water supply, sewerage treatment plant, cemented streets, and mechanised cleanliness system along other basic amenities. Recently introduced cess will be used to fund both missions. Presiding over a high level meeting here […]