Punjab Government

Punjab Begins Smartphone Distribution To Class 12 Students In Government Schools

Education | Edited by Anisha Kumari | Wednesday August 12, 2020

Punjab Government, on the occasion of International Youth Day, began distribution of smart phones to government school students in class 12.

Punjab To Give "Captain Connect" Smartphones To Students Amid Lockdown

India News | Written by Mohammad Ghazali | Monday August 10, 2020

The Punjab government will distribute smartphones to young people across the state on August 12 as part of a scheme to help them access education-related content online during the coronavirus lockdown

Punjab Launches 200-Hour Japanese Language Training To Increase Employability

Jobs | Edited by Anisha Kumari | Sunday August 9, 2020

Punjab Government under the Punjab Skill Development Mission has started a Japanese language training programme for skilling the youth of Punjab in Japanese Language with the aim to improve employability of the youth in the state.

Punjab To Recruit Over 2,900 Medical Staff To Handle Increase In COVID-19 Patients

Jobs | Edited by Anisha Kumari | Friday August 7, 2020

Punjab Government has announced recruitment on 2,984 posts in the Health and Family Welfare Department.

Punjab Government To Provide Free Skill Training To 2,000 Students In Tourism Industry

Jobs | Edited by Anisha Kumari | Thursday August 6, 2020

The Punjab tourism department will provide free training and skill development to the youth in the state who are interested in a career in the tourism and hospitality industry post COVID-19.

Class 12 Students Of Punjab Government Schools To Get Smartphones By November

India News | ANI | Thursday August 6, 2020

The distribution of 1,73,823 smartphones to Class 12 students studying in government schools will be completed by November 2020 to facilitate e-learning during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Punjab Cabinet said.

Punjab To Give 1.78 Lakh Smartphones To Class 12 Students By November

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 5, 2020

The Punjab Cabinet on Wednesday paved the way for distribution of 1.78 lakh smartphones to Class 12 students of state government schools by November.

Villagers, Activists Oppose Industrial Park Near Forest In Ludhiana

Ludhiana News | Written by Mohammad Ghazali | Sunday August 2, 2020

A proposed industrial park in Ludhiana has sparked a confrontation between the Punjab government and the local villagers, who fear it will disrupt the ecology in the area.

Punjab Government Allows Provisional Admission Of Open School Students In Class 11

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Friday July 31, 2020

Punjab Government has decided to allow provisional admission to 31,022 open category candidates in Class 11 in schools as regular students. "However, such students will have to take the examinations of Class 10 when things become normal.

Punjab Government To Hold Mega Job Fair For 1.5 Lakh Job Seekers In September

Jobs | Edited by Anisha Kumari | Friday July 31, 2020

Punjab Government, under its flagship scheme' Ghar Ghar Rozgar Yozna' will organise the 6th State Level Mega Job Fairs from September 24, 2020 to September 30, 2020 across the state.

AAP Says Punjab Government "Selling Plasma" To Private Hospitals, Calls Protest

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 31, 2020

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will stage a state-wide protest on Friday against the Punjab government's decision to provide plasma to private hospitals at an "astronomical rate" for the treatment of coronavirus patients.

Plasma To Be Provided Free Of Cost By Punjab Government: Amarinder Singh

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 31, 2020

Amid rising COVID infections and deaths, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday said plasma will be provided free of cost by the state government to all those who would need it.

Punjab Officer Forced To Retire Over Sexual Harassment Charge

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 29, 2020

A deputy secretary-rank officer in the Punjab government, who was facing accusation of sexual harassment, was forced to retire from service on Wednesday, a government statement said.

Punjab Government Directs Private Schools Not To Impose Books By Private Publishers

Education | Reported By ANI | Tuesday July 28, 2020

The state government has recommended the private schools to use books published by the certified institutes, as per an official release by the Punjab government.

Punjab Government Schools Not To Charge Admission, Re-Admission, Tuition Fee This Year

Education | Edited by Anisha Kumari | Sunday July 26, 2020

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh announced, yesterday, that government schools in Punjab will not charge any admission, re-admission and tuition fee from students for the 2020-21 academic session.