Historic Qadian–Beas Railway Line Project Revived after almost 100 years : Ravneet Singh Union Minister of state for Railways and Food processing industries 39.68-kilometre long broad-gauge corridor at an estimated cost of approximately ₹1,400 crore A Major Boost to Connectivity, Tourism and Development in Punjab New Delhi/Chandigarh/ Gurdaspur 18 June ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : In a landmark development for Punjab's Majha region, the Government of India has revived the long-pending Qadian–Beas New Railway Line Project. Addressing the media at Rail Bhawan today Ravneet Singh Union Minister of state for Railways and Food Processing Industries expressed gratitude to the Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Hon'ble Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for their continued support and commitment towards strengthening railway infrastructure in Punjab. Elaborating on the Qadian Beas rail link, Ravneet Singh said that proposed railway line will connect Qadian in Gurdaspur distri...
Punjab Mandi Board Sets New Milestones in Development : Harchand Singh Barsat Key meeting of the Board of Directors held under the chairmanship of the Punjab Mandi Board Chairman Panchayat of Dadhera village (Samana constituency) donated 18 acres of land for the construction of a *mandi* (market yard) Covered sheds constructed in 664 *mandis* across the state at a cost of ₹197 crore Chandigarh 16 June ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : A meeting of the Board of Directors was held today at Kisan Bhawan, Chandigarh, under the chairmanship of Punjab Mandi Board Chairman Harchand Singh Barsat. During the meeting, various agenda items concerning the Mandi Board were discussed in detail. Important proposals were passed, and a decision was taken to implement them as soon as possible. Subsequently, during a press conference, Harchand Singh Barsat shared details of the historic achievements made by the Mandi Board over the past four years regarding development works and infrastructure improvements. T...