Condemns Union Home Minister for Not Providing Any Assurance of Releasing Pending Funds of Rs 60,000 Cr or Relief Package Slams Punjab BJP Leaders for Prioritising Political Rallies While State is Facing Floods Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise, and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday said that it is deeply unfortunate that Prime Minister … Read more
Says, Benefit of GST Rate Rationalization Should Reach Poor People, rather than Corporate Houses Punjab FM participated in meeting on consultation of GST Rate Rationalisation in the national capital Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema stated that the central government, under the current proposal to rationalize Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates, should provide … Read more
At least 23 people have lost their lives and more than 1,018 villages are reeling under floodwaters in Punjab, where devastating rains and overflowing rivers have triggered the worst flooding in decades. The state government said 16,039 people have been rescued so far, while relief material is being rushed to those still stranded. According to … Read more
With floods affecting seven districts of Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday convened an emergency meeting of ministers and senior officials in Chandigarh to review the situation and chalk out the next strategy. The meeting will take stock of feedback received from the flood-hit areas. Earlier, Mann had formed a high-level committee of ministers, … Read more
Gurmeet Khudian reviews preparedness for procurement with Agriculture, Food Supply & Mandi Board officials Agriculture Minister also reviews situation in flood-affected districts through VC with CAOs Gearing up for the Kharif procurement season, the Punjab Government is making a comprehensive arrangements to procure every single grain of paddy from grain markets across the state, said … Read more
In a humanitarian gesture, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, along with the entire Cabinet and all Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs, have decided to donate their one month’s salary towards flood relief efforts in the state. Sharing the details, the Chief Minister said that Punjab has suffered significant losses due to nature’s fury, and … Read more
Punjab Government’s One Time Settlement Scheme enters Final Phase: Citizens Urged to Clear Pending Property Tax by August 31 Suvidha Kendras in Punjab to Remain Open on Weekends for Public Convenience The Government of Punjab has called upon all property owners to make use of the final opportunity under the One Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme, … Read more
Mann Government Deploys Full Cabinet to Save Lives, Protect Property Zero Tolerance for Delays – Punjab Ministers Camping in Flood Zones In a swift and comprehensive response to the ongoing flood crisis, the Punjab Government has mobilized its entire cabinet to the affected districts to oversee relief operations and ensure the safety of residents. Chief … Read more
STATE-WIDE FLOOD CONTROL ROOMS WORKING 24X7, PEOPLE CAN CONTACT IN ANY EXIGENCY: BARINDER KUMAR GOYAL Punjab Water Resources Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal today said that state-wide flood control rooms are working 24×7 for public assistance during emergency situations. He urged the people to contact these numbers in case of any emergency. The Cabinet Minister … Read more
“Shift women, children and elderly to safer places” – Dr. Baljit Kaur Punjab Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur and Fazilka MLA Narinder Pal Singh Sawna today visited flood-affected villages Teja Ruhela and Chakk Ruhela, where they personally distributed relief material, including cattle feed, to support the affected families. Dr. Baljit Kaur informed that due to … Read more