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    Sounding poll bugle, Sukhbir Badal promises jobs for Punjabis only ​

    Sounding the bugle for the first phase of the election campaign for the 2027 Assembly polls, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)

    Punjab Government Takes Strict Action on Indiscipline: 4 Employees Dismissed Under ‘Valid Resignation

    Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema’s directives on strict discipline led to the termination of four State Tax Department employees.

    Punjab FM slams Congress leader Warring for derogatory remarks against late Buta Singh

    Chandigarh: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday slammed state Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring’s derogatory remarks targeting the late senior Congress leader Buta Singh, calling the incident a “crime born of caste arrogance” rather than a mere mistake. Cheema Condemns Remarks as ‘Caste Arrogance’ He dismissed Raja Warring’s subsequent apology, made after.

    Punjab unveils digital transformation for boosting transparency, enhancing efficiency

    Chandigarh: The Directorate of Treasury and Accounts in Punjab has unveiled digital transformation initiatives aimed at modernising the administration, boosting transparency, and enhancing efficiency across all government departments, state Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said on Sunday. These reforms, spanning accounting, audit, fund management, and citizen services, mark a step towards fully digital governance in.

    Punjab seeks ₹75,000 Cr grant, border area package in meeting with Finance commission

    New Delhi: A high-level delegation of the Punjab Government comprising the state’s Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, Chief Secretary KAP Sinha, and Additional Chief Secretary, Home Affairs and Finance, Alok Shekhar, on Tuesday met the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, Dr Arvind Panagariya, in Delhi. According to an official release, the delegation met.

    ASHA workers to get 6-month maternity leave in Punjab: Harpal Singh Cheema

    Chandigarh: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday announced that Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) and ASHA Facilitators working in the Health and Family Welfare Department under the National Health Mission (NHM) will now be entitled to six months of maternity leave. This benefit will be extended under the provisions of the Maternity Benefit.

    Punjab FM Cheema calls Floods Worst in 50 Years, slams Centre’s ‘Failure’

    Chandigarh: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Saturday termed the ongoing floods in the state as being the worst in five decades, saying that while the state has responded with urgency and compassion while the Centre has failed to extend the needed support. Addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, he said that incessant.

    Government increases stipends for medical, dental interns in Punjab: Harpal Singh Cheema

    Chandigarh: Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday announced a major hike in monthly stipends for medical and dental trainees in government colleges, reaffirming the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government’s focus on improving healthcare and education across the state. In a press release, underscoring the Aam Aadmi Party-led government’s unwavering commitment to bolstering.

    Punjab announces land pooling policy for transparent urban development

    Chandigarh: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday announced a land pooling policy designed to foster transparent and planned urban development across the state. This policy marks a significant departure from past practices, prioritising voluntary participation and empowering landowners to become active stakeholders in the state’s progress. Cheema highlighted the policy’s core principle of.

    Punjab govt to grant childcare leave to single fathers now: Harpal Singh Cheema

    Chandigarh: The Minister of finance in Punjab Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday announced significant amendments to childcare leave provisions in the state, providing much-needed flexibility and additional support to parents, especially fathers, and parents of children with severe disabilities.  Speaking with the media Cheema said that under the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann-led AAP government.

    Punjab Government to rebuild 1000 km of link roads with 5-year maintenance plan

    The Punjab Government has taken a major step to improve the state's deteriorating road infrastructure, especially in rural areas.