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PUNJAB Punjab to distribute 10 lakh packets of ration to daily wagers Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh announced immediate distribution of 10 lakh packets of dry rations to daily wagers and unorganised labourers in the state to help them during the curfew. The packets, containing 10 kg atta, 2 kg dal and 2 kg sugar each, will … Read more 19.03.20 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs
PUNJAB Punjab to release 6,000 prisoners to decongest jails The Punjab government has decided to release around 6,000 prisoners to check transmission of Covid-19 in the overcrowded jails. Around 24,000 prisoners are lodged in 24 jails of Punjab against the capacity of 23,488. Prisoners sentenced up to seven years with maximum two undertrial cases (both on … Read more 18.03.20 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs
PUNJAB Punjab seeks Rs 150 crore to counter coronavirus outbreak With spike in number of confirmed coronavirus cases, the Punjab government has sought additional fund of Rs 150 crore from the Centre to strengthen medical services for countering the outbreak of the disease. The virus is being largely transmitted by people coming from aboard and has left the Punjab … Read more 17.03.20 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs
PUNJAB Punjab medical colleges get Rs 3 crore for Covid-19 The Punjab government on Wednesday released financial assistance of Rs 1 crore each to government medical colleges at Amritsar, Faridkot and Patiala to tackle coronavirus (Covid-19). The minister also directed officers of the pharmacy council to issue instructions in order to stop hoarding or artificial shortage of masks and … Read more 15-16.03.20 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs
PUNJAB CUPB signs MoU with University of Worcester to promote academic partnership Central University of Punjab Bathinda (CUPB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Worcester, United Kingdom to promote academic cooperation in their Schools of Education. The objective of this MoU is also to promote collaboration in areas of joint … Read more 14.03.20 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs
PUNJAB Hola Mohalla festival was celebrated at Anandpur Sahib Punjab Hola Mohalla festival was celebrated at Anandpur Sahib Punjab from 10-12 March 2020. Hola Mohalla is a Sikh festival celebrated in the month of Phalguna, a day after Holi. The three-day festival will host mock battles, poetry, and music competitions. The Nihang Singhs will carry the martial tradition with mock … Read more 13.03.20 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs
PUNJAB Soon, Memorial dedicated to terror victims in Punjab Another memorial, dedicated to those laying down their lives during dark days of terrorism, would soon come up in Punjab. “The people of Punjab would always remember the sacrifices made by the martyrs who laid down their lives during the dark decade of terrorism in … Read more 12.03.20 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs
PUNJAB Punjab government launches coronavirus application To sensitise people about coronavirus, Punjab government has launched ‘Cova Punjab’ mobile application. The app has been developed by the department of government reforms and public grievances in consultation with the health and family welfare department to spread awareness by sharing various travelling and preventive care advisories. The … Read more 11.03.20 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs
PUNJAB Punjab government launches coronavirus application To sensitise people about coronavirus, Punjab government has launched ‘Cova Punjab’ mobile application. The app has been developed by the department of government reforms and public grievances in consultation with the health and family welfare department to spread awareness by sharing various travelling and preventive care advisories. The … Read more 10.03.20 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs
PUNJAB Self-help groups empowering rural women in Punjab After leaving government job as a mathematics teacher in the early 90s, Ludhiana-based Gurdev Kaur Deol tried her hands on many things and finally decided to empower rural women and girls. It started as a small group in the form of a self-help group and … Read more 08-09.03.20 Punjab (PPSC) Daily Current Affairs