Police use water cannon on Punjab BJP workers as they try to march to Assembly

Police use water cannon on Punjab BJP workers as they try to march to Assembly

Friday, 10 March 2023 | PNS | Chandigarh

Police used water cannon on Punjab BJP workers and leaders who tried to march towards the Vidhan Sabha on Thursday to gherao it against the “deteriorating” law and order in the state. Led by Punjab BJP chief Ashwani Sharma, the workers held a protest near the party office in Chandigarh before...

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Tuesday, 07 March 2023 | PNS

IPS probationers call on Punjab CM Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday held an introductory meeting with a fresh batch of three Indian Police Services (IPS) probationary officers of the 2021 batch of Punjab cadre, who have recently completed their basic training. The probationary officers, including Akarshi Jain, Jayant...

Make better plans for beautification of every district, Hry CM asks Zila Parishad officials

Tuesday, 07 March 2023 | PNS | Chandigarh

Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday said that Zila Parishads should get the work done with honesty and transparency and there will be no shortage of funds for development works, asking them to make better plans for the beautification of every district. Presiding over the state-level meeting organized here...

Himachal Cabinet approves Excise Policy for the year 2023-24

Tuesday, 07 March 2023 | PNS | Shimla

The Himachal Cabinet on Monday gave approval for the auction-cum-tender of retail excise vends in the state for the year 2023-24 with an objective to gain adequate enhancement in Government revenue, reduction in the price of liquor and curb its smuggling from the neighbouring States. The Cabinet, chaired by chief minister...

Four IPS officers of the year 2021 batch meet Hry Home Minister

Tuesday, 07 March 2023 | PNS | Chandigarh

Four IPS officers of the year 2021 batch called on Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Monday who asked them to discharge their duties honestly and provide better services to the people of the state. Mamta Singh, ADGP, Law and Order met the Home Minister with these four newly appointed...

Punjab CM pays obeisance at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, takes part in 'Hola Mohalla' festivities

Tuesday, 07 March 2023 | PNS | Chandigarh

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday paid obeisance at Takhat Sri Kesgarh Sahib Gurdwara and participated in Hola Mohalla festivities.  He sought the blessings of the almighty and prayed for communal harmony and peace in the state, according to an official statement.  Mann said that Hola Mohalla is a...

Punjab Speaker expresses displeasure on absence of 2 ministers

Tuesday, 07 March 2023 | Monika Malik | Chandigarh

Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Monday took strong note of the absence of Cabinet Ministers and the legislators during the question hour. Expressing displeasure, he asked the Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr Inderbir Singh Nijjar to ensure the presence of the Ministers and the MLAs, whose questions have...

Pandemonium in PB Assembly as fiery war of word breaks out between CM and LoP

Tuesday, 07 March 2023 | Monika Malik | Chandigarh

Complete pandemonium prevailed in Punjab Vidhan Sabha on the second day of the budget session as a fiery war of words ensued between Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa over “corruption” and the functioning of Vigilance Bureau. Raising objections over the conduct of the Chief...

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