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Wildlife clearance puts project on fast track

Chandigarh, July 17 -- The over four-decade-old Nangal Dam-Talwara-Mukerian broad gauge rail line project has moved a step closer to completion after the Punjab department of forests and wildlife pres... Read More


Transparency panel warns ADCs against filing unverified reports

Chandigarh, July 16 -- Aiming to strengthen accountability in the delivery of public services, the Punjab Transparency and Accountability Commission (PTAC) on Tuesday directed the additional deputy co... Read More


No role in Punjab desilting,mines ministry tells NGT

Chandigarh, July 16 -- The Union ministry of mines has moved the National Green Tribunal (NGT) seeking deletion of its name from a petition challenging the Punjab government's river desilting projects... Read More


Punjab: Over 2,800 Ashirwad applications delayed, commission issues notices to 8 state officers

India, July 14 -- Chandigarh The Punjab Transparency and Accountability Commission (PTAC) has cracked down on administrative delays by issuing show-cause notices to eight district social justice and ... Read More


Punjab transparency panel issues notices to 8 officers over delay

Chandigarh, July 14 -- The Punjab Transparency and Accountability Commission (PTAC) has cracked down on administrative delays by issuing show-cause notices to eight district social justice and empower... Read More


800 pollution sources still choking rivers in Punjab, PPCB tells NGT

Chandigarh, July 12 -- Nearly half of the identified sources polluting Punjab's rivers, drains and other water bodies continue to discharge untreated wastewater despite years of clean-up efforts, with... Read More


Come July 13, Punjab buses to join online ticket route

Chandigarh, July 11 -- From July 13, passengers travelling on Punjab's state-run buses will be able to book tickets online from the comfort of home, as the state government rolls out a smart electroni... Read More


Punjab delinks CLU sanctions from building permits to speed up projects

Chandigarh, July 9 -- In an effort towards easing approvals for real estate and industrial projects, the Punjab government has delinked Change of Land Use (CLU) permission from the combined approval f... Read More


State wildlife panel clears 7 river sites for desilting

Chandigarh, July 8 -- In a bid to improve river flow and reduce recurring flood risks, the standing committee of the state board for wildlife on Tuesday approved seven desilting proposals across Punja... Read More


Punjab's new policy targets 5,000 unauthorised colonies

Chandigarh, July 7 -- With the amended Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation (PAPR) Rules likely to be notified this week, the state government is eyeing regularisation of 5,000 unauthorised coloni... Read More