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Chandigarh, May 2 (Punjab Post Bureau) – In view of the unprecedented situation prevailing in the state, the Cabinet approved extension of parole period beyond 16 weeks during epidemics and disasters, for those sentenced to 7 years or less. The Cabinet okayed suitable amendments to The Punjab Good Conduct Prisoners Act 1962, in accordance with the Supreme Court suggestion on …

Chandigarh, May 2 (Punjab Post Bureau) – To further ramp up the state’s testing facility and medical preparedness in the Covid battle, the Council of Ministers cleared various appointments, on outsourcing basis, for critical posts at the Government Medical Colleges in Patiala, Amritsar and Faridkot. The appointments, already approved by the Finance Department for six months, will enable the government …

Patiala, May 2 (Punjab Post Bureau) – Once again Punjab Government and Patiala district administration reunited a child with her parents. This time a girl from Patiala got stuck at Kangra in Himachal Pradesh, due to lockdown in Himachal Pradesh and Curfew in Punjab.             Deputy Commissioner Patiala, Kumar Amit, said that Hamreet, a four year old girl daughter of …

Muktsar, May 2 (Punjab Post Bureau) – Deputy Commissioner M K Aravinda Kumar today said that the people who came from Hazur Sahib and Rajasthan are getting adequate basic facilities including food and shelter.                     Presiding over a biweekly meeting of all the senior officials the Deputy Commissioner said that the people who are coming from outside the district are …

New Delhi, May 2 (Punjab Post Bureau) – In continuation of the measures taken in the wake of COVID-19, it has been decided that the cancellation of all passenger train services on Indian Railways shall be extended till 17th May, 2020.             However, movement of migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and other persons stranded at different places shall be carried out …

New Delhi, May 1 (Punjab Post Bureau) – Several actions have been taken by Government of India along with the States/UTs for prevention, containment and management of COVID-19, through a graded, pre-emptive and pro-active approach. These are regularly being reviewed and monitored at the highest level.              Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and …

Workers, pilgrims, tourists, students will be shifted on request of both concerned State Govts New Delhi, May 1 (Punjab Post Bureau) – As per the guideline issued by Ministry of Home Affairs, it has been decided to run “Shramik Special” trains from “Labour Day” today, to move migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and other persons stranded at different places due …

60 crore NFSA beneficiaries can now draw ration anywhere in these 17 states/UTs New Delhi, May 1 (Punjab Post Bureau) – The Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Shri RamVilas Paswan approved the integration of 5 States and Union Territories, – Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu – with …

New Delhi, May 1 (Punjab Post Bureau) – After a comprehensive review, and in view of the Lockdown measures having led to significant gains in the COVID-19 situation in the country, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India (GoI) issued an Order under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, today, to further extend the Lockdown for a further period of …

Councils by the members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) on 21st May 2020 New Delhi, May 1 (Punjab Post Bureau) – Election Commission today reviewed the matter concerning feasibility of conduct of biennial election for the 9 vacant seats of the MLC by MLAs in the state of Maharashtra. Shri Sunil Arora, Chief Election Commissioner joined the meeting with Shri Ashok …