Punjab Govt Orders Employees to Keep Phones On 24X7, Holidays Included

Punjab Govt Orders Employees to Keep Phones On 24X7, Holidays Included

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 | Monika Malik | Chandigarh

For government employees in Punjab, “after hours” has just lost all meaning. In an unprecedented move aimed at ensuring swift governance and uninterrupted public service, the Punjab Government has directed all its employees, from senior bureaucrats to ground-level staff, to remain reachable on their mobile phones at all times, including...

HP Govt Launches Historic Push to Retain Specialist Doctors

Monday, 28 April 2025 | PNS | Shimla

In a landmark push to strengthen healthcare services, the Himachal Pradesh Government on Sunday unveiled a comprehensive strategy to attract and retain specialist doctors across the State. Along with a historic hike in stipends — up to 170 percent — for Senior Residents, Specialists, and Super Specialists, the government has...

Students at the Forefront: Over 3k ELCs Driving Electoral Awareness Across Punjab

Monday, 28 April 2025 | PNS | Chandigarh

Punjab’s commitment to strengthening democracy is taking deep roots through the active engagement of over 3,000 Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELCs) across schools, colleges, and universities. These clubs, under the guidance of the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, are playing a crucial role in promoting electoral awareness and building a...

Punjab Sets May 31 Deadline for a Drug-Free State: DGP Directs Strict Accountability

Monday, 28 April 2025 | PNS | Chandigarh

Determined to eradicate the drug menace from its soil, Punjab has set a definitive deadline to achieve a drug-free status by May 31, this year. Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav has issued clear and strict directives to all Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs),...

Govt claims, Major Hooch Tragedy Averted; 2,240 litres of Illicit ENA Seized

Monday, 28 April 2025 | PNS | Chandigarh/Sangrur

Punjab Government seized a substantial 2,240 litres of illegally pilfered Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA), preventing what could have been a catastrophic hooch tragedy. The seizure of the ENA, enough to produce nearly 10,000 bottles of illicit liquor, comes as part of a larger crackdown on drug and alcohol-related crimes across...

Punjab Police Busts Pak-Backed Arms Smuggling Racket; Major Weapons Haul Seized

Monday, 28 April 2025 | PNS | Chandigarh/Amritsar

Amritsar’s Counter Intelligence (CI) has successfully dismantled an illegal arms smuggling racket, thwarting a Pakistan-backed conspiracy to destabilize the state. The operation led to the arrest of one operative, Abhishek Kumar, who had been distributing weapons to anti-social elements on the instructions of his Australia-based handler, Jassa.   The state’s Director General...

Govt moving forward with mantra of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas’: Saini

Monday, 28 April 2025 | PNS | Panchkula/Chandigarh

Encouraging the youth to inculcate the teachings, philosophy and ideology of Bhagwan Parshuram, Haryana Chief Minister on Sunday said that the State government is moving forward with the mantra of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, and Sabka Prayas’. The teachings, philosophy and ideology of Bhagwan Parshuram are needed to...

Punjab Urges Centre to Issue Commemorative Coins Honouring Freedom Fighters

Monday, 28 April 2025 | PNS | Chandigarh

Punjab Government, in a heartfelt tribute to the valiant heroes of India’s freedom struggle, has requested the Centre to issue commemorative coins in honour of the state’s legendary martyrs. Punjab Freedom Fighters Minister Mohinder Bhagat on Sunday said that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi,...

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