Empowering the ‘Naari’ from Agriculture
With the Finance Minister set to unveil the Union Budget 2026, the context is set by the Economic Survey 2026, which foresees a “confident 7% growth path” while also stressing the importance of “strategic indispensability.” The Economic Survey is absolutely right in saying that the key to resilience is “structural deepening that enhances data integrity, […]
Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema Approves Filling of 1,568 Vacant Posts
Chandigarh, December 16 In a significant move aimed at strengthening the state’s healthcare infrastructure, Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday announced that the Finance Department has granted approval to the Health and Family Welfare Department’s proposal to fill 1,568 vacant positions of ANMs and Staff Nurses under the National Health Mission (NHM). […]
FINANCE MINISTER HARPAL SINGH CHEEMA HANDS OVER APPOINTMENT LETTERS TO 11 NEWLY APPOINTED SECTION OFFICERS
Chandigarh, April 30 In a significant move to strengthen Punjab’s fiscal management framework, Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday handed over appointment letters to 11 officials who have successfully cleared the SAS examination and have been appointed as Section Officers. These officials, formerly serving in various departments within the Punjab Civil Secretariat, will […]
DRUG MONEY WORTH APPROXIMATELY RS 6 CRORE RECOVERED, ILLEGAL PROPERTIES OF 57 DRUG SMUGGLERS DEMOLISHED
Chandigarh, April 10 The ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ Cabinet Sub-Committee Chairman Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday said that the arrest of eight key operatives including one official from an enforcement agency who belongs to Rohtak in Haryana, and recovery of 4 kg Heroin from their possession by Amritsar police, raises serious concerns about […]
Success of Excise Policies: Punjab’s Excise Revenue Rises From ₹6254 Crores (2022-23)To Over ₹10200 Crores(24-25)-Harpal Singh Cheema
Chandigarh, March 22 Attributing remarkable milestone in the state’s excise revenue growth to the success of the Excise Policies implemented since the Aam Admi Party (AAP) led Punjab Government assumed office in 2022, Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Saturday announced that state’s excise revenue has seen an […]
Punjab Finance Minister and Education Minister Hold Meeting with Employee Unions of Education Department
Chandigarh, December 9 (Sumit Joshi) : Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema and Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Monday held meetings with four employee organizations of the Education Department. The meeting was convened to discuss the various demands of the employee unions, including regularization of services. During the meetings, held here at the office […]
Parliament to discuss new Bills during Monsoon Session
New Delhi, July 19 (Ozi news desk): The upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, set to commence next week, will see the introduction of six new Bills, one of which aims to amend the disaster management law. In addition to the Finance Bill, the government has included the Bhartiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, in the list […]
PUNJAB GOVERNMENT INTRODUCES FREE BUS TRAVEL FOR BLIND INDIVIDUALS’ ASSISTANTS, SAYS DR.BALJIT KAUR
Chandigarh, June 13, 2024 In a major step to improve accessibility and inclusion, the Punjab Government has announced that assistants of blind individuals can now travel by bus for free. This decision meets a long-standing request from the blind community and highlights the government’s commitment to supporting people with disabilities. The announcement came during a […]