* Asks Chief Secretary to explore the possibility of doing away with the system of outsourcing the services of “Safai Sewaks” Chandigarh, In a bid to check the exploitation of the ‘Safai Sewaks’ and sewerage men at the hands of private contractors, the Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh BadalRead More

Chandigarh, The major strides of Punjab in the core field of energy conservation today got recognition as Union Power Ministry has awarded Certificate of Merit to Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) for the year 2012 as well as 2013. Felicitating the PEDA management for this prestigious award, Punjab Non ConventionalRead More

Chandigarh, The Punjab Government today finalised major initiative to strengthen grass root democracy by approving a proposal to provide accounts audit and computer training to over one lac sarpanches of over 13000 villages so that they can become productive partner in the progress of rural Punjab. Announcing this here today,Read More

Chandigarh, Patting the Indian scientists for conquering the Mars in their maiden attempt, the Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal today said that the Indian scientists have upheld the glorious tradition of excelling in the diverse field of science and technology. In a congratulatory message, the Chief Minister saidRead More

Chandigarh, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ashutosh Mohunta, Acting Chief Justice of Punjab & Haryana High Court today administered the oath of office to 12 Additional Judges of Punjab & Haryana High Court. The swearing-in- ceremony took place in the Auditorium of Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh. Giving the details, a spokesman said that Hon’bleRead More

Chandigarh, Mamohan Singh Randhawa , Executive Officer Rajasansi has got the rare distinction of being awarded the President of India Award for Excellent Services during the Census 2011. The award ceremony was held in the Punjab University Auditorium at Chandugarh. On behalf of President of India the award was presentedRead More

Chandigarh, Punjab today rolled out intensive cleanliness campaign Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan with all districts starting the week long campaign that will last from September 25 to October 2. A unique initiative of Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi, the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, aims to create mass awareness and inculcate lasting behavioralRead More

Mansa,More than 500 buses of private transporters from Malwa today reached Haryana’s Killianwali border to ferry supporters to Jind for the INLD rally. All this has resulted in a loss to the exchequer. These buses have not been issued any temporary permit. Buses from schools and Baba Farid College inRead More

Chandigarh, The SAD leadership may be trying hard to “salvage” its position in the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance at the Centre by once again seeking a special package, this time from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. But by not taking along leaders of their alliance partner in the state BJP, theRead More

Ottawa, The Transportation Safety Board says the city bus which collided with a train last year was travelling above the speed limit at the time of the fatal crash. The board estimates that the OCTranspo bus was doing 67.6 kilometres an hour, just over the posted 60-kilometre limit. The crash killedRead More