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‘We all envisage making Chandigarh one of the best cities in the world in terms of quality of life, social infrastructure, civic sense, green and clean environment along with world class health care and educational facilities. But it is equally important to maintain the uniqueness of the Chandigarh, for which it is known for, while [...]

The Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Microalgae Spirulina Against Malnutrition (IIMSAM) is exploring avenues to promote spirulina in The Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal in order to tackle malnutrition. H.E. Ambassador Manish Uprety, Special Envoy to South Asia, who is a special emissary of H.E. Ambassador Remigio Maradona, Director General-IIMSAM met with the Ambassador [...]

The PHD Chambers of Commerce and Industry described the interim budget presented by Pranab Mukherjee as a “major disappointment for the industry”. The industry was expecting measures from the government to rejuvenate the economy to overcome the slump in demand slump arising out of the current global meltdown. While the PHD Chamber appreciated that [...]

Prabhjot Singh Mand has been appointed as the new Deputy Commissioner of Mohali. He succeeds rahul Bhandari who has been shifted as special secretary, Coordination at Chandigarh. Mand is the fourth Deputy Commissioner of Mohali ever since Mohali became a district. The first DC was Tejveer Singh who was replaced by Harjit Inder Singh Grewal. [...]

Petrol, diesel and LPG became cheaper in Punjab after a decision by the Union government. According to the latest rates petrol shall cost Rs 40.44 per litre in the capital city of Chandigarh which is Rs 5 less than the previous rate Diesel shall now cost Rs 30.69 which is Rs 2 less than the [...]

Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira took objection to the statement by the newly appointed deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal’s claim that he would root out corruption. Khaira said the statement smacks of hypocrisy since Sukhbir himself has been chargesheeted on a corruption charge. “Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones at [...]

Shiromani Akali Dal President, MP, Sukhbir Singh Badal said here today that sports wings would train 2000 more players this year to promote sports at grass root level. Addressing players during 16th Kabbadi Cup at village Chauke of the district, Mr. Badal said that at present 3000 players were getting training, whereas 2400 players got [...]

The Punjab Government today nominated three Chairmen and twelve Vice Chairmen in 13 Market Committees besides five members of district Planning Committee Amritsar. Disclosing this here today a spokesman of the Punjab government said that these Chairmen and Vice Chairmen had been nominated under Sub Section (1) of Section 16 of Punjab Agricultural Produce Markets [...]

Confederation of Indian Industry has ever been striving to facilitate industries to achieve better results through various initiatives. Taking the step further the Third CII Punjab State Council Meeting, Chaired and Co Chaired by Mr J R Singal , Chairman CII Punjab State Council and Mr Akshay Bector , Chairman CII Ludhiana Zonal Council respectively [...]

The Punjab Government today nominated 15 Chairmen and 9 Vice Chairmen in 15 Market Committees of Kapurthala, Bathinda, Fatehgarh Sahib, Mohali and Rupnagar district.
Disclosing this here today a spokesman of the Punjab government said that these Chairmen and Vice Chairmen had been nominated under Sub Section (1) of Section 16 of Punjab Agricultural Produce Markets [...]

Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal today urged the Union Minister of Shipping and Road Transport T.R. Baalu to immediately release the backlog of Rs. 113.61 crore under for Centre Road Funds (CRF) works.
Addressing a function to mark the dedication of four lane highway from Ambala to Zirakpur (NH-22& NH-21) to the nation by [...]

The fourth meeting of the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GAMADA) under the chairmanship of Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal today approved the construction of 4-laned road from PGI to Siswan T- junction within the jurisdiction of Punjab territory.
Disclosing this here today a spokesman of the Punjab government said that the proposed road [...]

Strongly advocating the need for enlarging the boundaries of our compassion, care & concern by sparing time & energy for improving the quality of life of our children, the Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, Gen. (Retd.) S.F. Rodrigues, PVSM VSM, called for a mass movement, for developing their potential and making them useful [...]

Ind Swift Communications Pvt Ltd. (ISCPL), a part of Rs. 1100 Crore Ind- Swift Group, today launched “Tri-city Calling”, a monthly update and infotainment magazine for the tricity residents. The magazine was unveiled by Ms. Frainy Ahuja, Mrs. India 2006-07 and Dr. Gopal Munjal, Editor- in- Chief, Tri-City Calling at PHD Chamber, Sector 31, Chandigarh.Mr. [...]

The Punjab Government today signed an agreement to set up an Indian School of Business (ISB) in the Knowledge City in SAS Nagar (Mohali).
The agreement was signed by Anjali Bhawra, Secretary Higher Education on behalf of the Punjab Government and Rajat Gupta on behalf of ISB along with four Founder Supporters Analjit Singh of Max [...]

Appreciating the achievements of the state of Karnatka in the field of IT sector, Mr. Manoranjan Kalia, Industries and Commerce Minister Punjab said in his inaugural address in the three day ICT flagship event held in Bangalore today, and said that it has become a role model to be emulated by other states.       Mr. Kalia [...]

Congress MLA Jassi Khangura has alleged that the Raja Sansi airport at Amritsar has been deliberately undermined to promote the Mohali airport by the Akali Dal-BJP government. In a statement, Jassi said that all those mourning the loss of flights from Rajasansi International Airport need to do some introspection.

“Why has Navjot Sidhu never taken an [...]

A high-level delegation from the Government of Punjab is in Bangalore to participate in the three-day ICT flagship event ‘BangaloreIT.biz’, being held at the Palace Grounds from today. Mr. Manoranjan Kalia, the Minister for Industries and Commerce, Pun jab was the guest of honour at the inaugural session. He shared the dias with Karnataka Chief [...]

Despite the global economic meltdown, US based MERIAL the only global pharmaceutical company exclusively devoted to animal health today firmed up $100 million dollars (Rs.500 crore) Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Punjab by setting up a Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccine manufacturing project at Lalru in district SAS Nagar (Mohali).
An assurance to this effect [...]

Congress MLA from Qila Raipur, Jassi Khangura has posed a question to Akali Dal president Sukhbir SIngh Badal asking him whether he has ever taken a flight from Amritsar airport? In a letter written to Sukhbir, Jassi raised this question.
Mr Sukhbir Badal, MP
President SAD
04 November 2008
Dear Sukhbir,
How often have you flown internationally from Amritsar?
With the [...]

The Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal called upon the Central Government to strengthen the States financially in order to achieve better and equitable economic development in the country.
Speaking at the Economic Times Chief Ministers’ Summit here last evening, Mr. Badal stated that in a globalized world, the Indian economy was not insulated from [...]

The Punjab Cabinet in its meeting held here under the chairmanship of Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal today approved in principle to establish the Indian School of Business (ISB) at SAS Nagar Mohali and granted clearance for leasing out 70 acres of land in knowledge city sector 81, Mohali to ISB and four [...]

Punjab Infotech, the nodal agency for IT/ITeS sector promotion, today presented the strategy and action plan, prepared by global consultants E&Y, for attracting IT/ITeS investments in the State, before the Industries Minister, Mr. Manoranjan Kalia. The meeting was held at the Udyog Bhavan premises this afternoon. Also present for the meeting were several senior officials [...]

On the directions of the Chief Minister S Parkash Singh Badal , Mr. RI Singh the Chief Secretary Punjab has deputed seniors from the state headquarters to supervise the ongoing procurement operations in Punjab .
Disclosing this here today a spokesman of the Punjab Government said that districts have been assigned to individual officers for this [...]

Punjab Government has announced the programme for unfurling the National Flag and taking salute on the Independence Day the 15th August, 2008.
Punjab Chief Minister S. Parkash Singh Badal  will unfurl National Flag in a state level function at Ludhiana on 15th August, 2008.
Whereas Speaker Punjab Vidhan Sabha S. Nirmal Singh Kahlon will unfurl the National [...]