PUNJAB   Startup Punjab gives seed funding of Rs 3L each to 4 ventures   For the first time in Punjab, four startups have been approved for seed funding of Rs 3 lakh each after due evaluation process by the state-level committee. Punjab industries and commerce minister Sunder Sham Arora said . Hhanded over sanction … Read more 18.08.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab introduces postal ballot facility for 80-plus citizens, PwDs, COVID patients Punjab’s voters above 80 years, divyangs, and those affected by COVID-19 will now have the option of exercising their franchise through postal ballots. The State is slated to go for polls early next year. “As per the revised guidelines, the Election Commission … Read more 17.08.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab govt: Rs 590 crore waiver for landless farmers, workers   Taking ahead its farm loan waiver scheme, Punjab government has decided to extend a Rs 590-crore waiver to landless farmers, farm labourers, and SC/BC beneficiaries. Chief minister Capt Amarinder Singh will virtually launch the disbursal of debt waiver and cheques will be provided to beneficiaries in their respective districts.   The waiver, … Read more 19.08.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab pushes for proposal to start project in Ludhiana with Centre   Punjab industries department has recommended the common fund for commodities (CFC) project proposal of modern printing and packaging cluster in Ludhiana to the ministry of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) under the scheme micro and small enterprises cluster development programme. Under this scheme, … Read more 15-16.08.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs

PUNJAB   58% children in Punjab have antibodies, finds sero survey   In Punjab, around 58 per cent of children aged between six and 17 years have developed antibodies against Covid-19, as per the initial data of the paediatric sero survey conducted by the state Health Department last week. The results of the survey is … Read more 14.08.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab Govt waives licence fee for NGO projects   Public Works Minister Vijay Inder Singla today said the state government had waived licence fee for projects run by registered non-governmental organisations or not-for-profit organisations for the welfare of the destitute and specially-abled people. The Cabinet minister said the notification in this regard had … Read more 13.08.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab joins Himachal Pradesh at top of states with high R-value After the value of reproduction (R) number — at which Covid-19 or any other infection spreads, remaining below one for nearly three months, it has again crossed the crucial threshold in Punjab. The state has joined Himachal Pradesh at the top of states with … Read more 12.08.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab to introduce online payment of water supply bills in villages   Punjab Water Supply and Sanitation Minister Razia Sultana on Monday said that an online payment system for water supply bills will soon be introduced in all villages across the state in a phased manner. Launching an online billing and revenue monitoring … Read more 11.08.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab to cover 8.5 lakh farming families under health insurance   Punjab Government has decided to bring nearly 8.5 lakh farmers and their families under the ambit of the health insurance cover in line with the ‘Ayushman Bharat Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojana’ for the year 2021-22. Besides, all the farmers having ‘J’ forms … Read more 10.08.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs

PUNJAB   Punjab tops index for sustainable cities Punjab has ranked number one among the states in the country in sustainable development goals (SDGs) India index-2020-21 for sustainable cities and communities, besides making into the frontrunner list with a score of 68. This was disclosed by Chief Secretary Vini Mahajan, after reviewing department-wise progress of … Read more 08-09.08.21 Daily PPSC Current Affairs