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Punjab meets all-time high power demand of 16,078 MW: Minister Harbhajan Singh

Punjab meets all-time high power demand of 16,078 MW: Minister Harbhajan Singh

Sat, Jun 22, 2024

The minister said there are 13,340 feeders of 11 KV, out of which 6,954 feeders provide agricultural supply to around 14 lakh tubewell connections.

Punjab's electricity demand hits all-time high of 16,078 MW

Punjab's electricity demand hits all-time high of 16,078 MW

Wed, Jun 19, 2024

"The demand for electricity has touched an all-time high mark of 16,078 MW this afternoon," said sources in the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL).

Hot weather conditions continue in Haryana, Punjab; Nuh reels at 45.9 degree Celsius

Hot weather conditions continue in Haryana, Punjab; Nuh reels at 45.9 degree Celsius

Tue, Jun 11, 2024

Chandigarh, the common capital of the two states, also sweltered, recording a maximum of 43.9 degrees Celsius, it said.

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Punjab Cabinet approves regularisation of services of 5,178 govt teachers with full pay scales from Oct 1, 2019

Punjab Cabinet approves regularisation of services of 5,178 govt teachers with full pay scales from Oct 1, 2019

Wed, Mar 06, 2019

According to a spokesperson of the Chief Minister's Office, the cabinet also decided that the services of those teachers recruited during 2014, 2015 and 2016 would be regularized at full scale on completion of their two-year probation.

Crop residue burning gobbles up $30 bn annually: Study

Crop residue burning gobbles up $30 bn annually: Study

Mon, Mar 04, 2019

In five years, the economic loss due to burning of crop residue and firecrackers is estimated to be $190 billion, or nearly 1.7 per cent of India`s gross domestic product.

Punjab government approves debt relief plan for farm labourers

Punjab government approves debt relief plan for farm labourers

Sat, Mar 02, 2019

The Punjab cabinet Saturday gave in-principle approval to debt waiver plan for farm labourers and landless farming members, a move which will provide loan relief to 2.85 lakh people comprising 70 per cent Dalits.

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman returns home to a hero's welcome

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman returns home to a hero's welcome

Fri, Mar 01, 2019

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was released by Pakistan on Friday after India mounted massive pressure on Imran Khan. There were scenes of absolute jubilation at the Attari border even before the IAF pilot had officially crossed over and once he did, people gathered erupted into a celebratory frenzy.

IAF pilot Abhinandan handed over to Indian officials

IAF pilot Abhinandan handed over to Indian officials

Fri, Mar 01, 2019

Indian Air Force Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman is set to reach India two days after he was made captive by Pakistan. He left for the Wagah Border from Lahore on Friday to be handed over to India. The Pakistani officials handed over him to the Indian officials at the Attari-Wagah Border at 5.24 PM.

Pakistan to soon release IAF pilot Abhinandan to Indian officials

Pakistan to soon release IAF pilot Abhinandan to Indian officials

Fri, Mar 01, 2019

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman on Friday left from Islamabad for Wagah Border, sources close to Zee News claimed. He will be received by a delegation of the Indian Air Force (IAF) at the Wagah Border late in the afternoon. Earlier in the day, the Indian High Commission in Islamabad had completed the travel documentation of IAF pilot.

Number 112 launched in Punjab; to replace 100

Number 112 launched in Punjab; to replace 100

Tue, Feb 19, 2019

The Chief Minister, who made the first experimental call, expressed confidence that the people-friendly initiative would go a long way in complementing the state`s endeavour to augment law and order machinery and people`s trust in the administration.

Punjab MLAs' salaries to be hiked 2-fold?

Punjab MLAs' salaries to be hiked 2-fold?

Sat, Dec 15, 2018

A sub-committee of Punjab Vidhan Sabha Friday recommended a two-fold jump in the salaries and allowances of MLAs, drawing sharp criticism from the opposition parties.

Good news for Punjab, J and K: Modi govt set to stop water from going 'waste' towards Pakistan

Good news for Punjab, J and K: Modi govt set to stop water from going 'waste' towards Pakistan

Fri, Dec 07, 2018

Shahpurkandi Dam on Ravi, Punjab: Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the implementation of Shahpurkandi Dam Project in Punjab on river Ravi.

Punjab to pay Rs 25 per quintal extra to sugarcane farmers

Punjab to pay Rs 25 per quintal extra to sugarcane farmers

Thu, Dec 06, 2018

In the backdrop of sugarcane farmers in the state protesting for the past several days, the Punjab government on Wednesday announced that it will pay Rs 25 per quintal extra to the farmers.

Punjab Cabinet approves international civil terminal in Ludhiana

Punjab Cabinet approves international civil terminal in Ludhiana

Thu, Dec 06, 2018

Punjab cabinet has given its nod for an international civil terminal at Ludhiana's Halwara air force station. The state government is all set to sign memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Airport Authority of India (AAI) for the project.

Punjab prohibits stickers on fruits, vegetables

Punjab prohibits stickers on fruits, vegetables

Wed, Dec 05, 2018

The Food Safety Commissioner in Punjab has prohibited pasting of stickers on fruits and vegetables being sold across the state. Commissioner K.S. Pannu said on Tuesday that stickers on food products are commonly used to provide information on traceability, grades and price.

Tata Sons keen to expand business in Punjab, Chairman N Chandrasekaran tells CM Amarinder Singh

Tata Sons keen to expand business in Punjab, Chairman N Chandrasekaran tells CM Amarinder Singh

Wed, Dec 05, 2018

The company has identified 10-15 projects for expanding its business in the state, its chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran informed Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh at a meeting here on Tuesday.

Big setback for car buyers in Punjab? Pay through your nose now

Big setback for car buyers in Punjab? Pay through your nose now

Fri, Nov 16, 2018

Buying cars, motorcycles and other vehicles in Punjab is going to be costlier as the state government Thursday imposed 1 per cent surcharge on registration of vehicles.

Debt-ridden Punjab all set for Rs 100-crore binge on luxury cars

Debt-ridden Punjab all set for Rs 100-crore binge on luxury cars

Tue, Nov 13, 2018

At a time when the debt-ridden Punjab government is unable to pay salaries and pensions to its serving and former employees, or allocate funds for subsidies and social welfare schemes on time, it is all set for a nearly Rs 100 crore luxury ride.

Forget 7th pay commission, these teachers are observing 'Black Diwali' over salary demands; protest intensifies against government

Forget 7th pay commission, these teachers are observing 'Black Diwali' over salary demands; protest intensifies against government

Tue, Nov 06, 2018

7th Pay Commission demands are being fulfilled by the Centre as well as many state governments, but where that has not happened, the government employees wallets have received payments through hiked dearness allowance.

Forget 7th pay commission, these government employees got double salary, but there is a catch in this Diwali 'gift'!

Forget 7th pay commission, these government employees got double salary, but there is a catch in this Diwali 'gift'!

Mon, Nov 05, 2018

Forget 7th pay commission pay hike. Lakhs of Punjab government employees have been paid 'double salary' for the month of October.

Paddy payment: Action to be taken against 'arthiyas' if full payment not paid to farmers, says Punjab Minister

Paddy payment: Action to be taken against 'arthiyas' if full payment not paid to farmers, says Punjab Minister

Sun, Oct 28, 2018

In a press release issued here, he said in accordance with the Punjab Agricultural Produce Market Rules Act, 1962, it is the duty of the state government to make a payment within 48 hours and the amount is forwarded to the farmers through cheques.

These women teachers hold Karva Chauth for protection of pay scales, job security

These women teachers hold Karva Chauth for protection of pay scales, job security

Sat, Oct 27, 2018

A group of women teachers in Patiala have got "Punjab Sarkar Murdabad" written on their hands with henna on the occasion of 'Karwa Chauth' as their protest for regularisation of their jobs without a pay cut entered its 21st day on Saturday.

Amritsar train accident: 71 Indian Railways trains delayed or cancelled; Punjab helpline numbers issued; details here

Amritsar train accident: 71 Indian Railways trains delayed or cancelled; Punjab helpline numbers issued; details here

Sat, Oct 20, 2018

Amritsar train accident: As many as 58 people have died and 48 others were injured in the Punjab train tragedy yesterday during the Dussehra celebrations. The incident has led to delayed or cancelled trains - over 71 trains have been affected, which includes Mail Express Trains as well.

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