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...
Government Served Contempt Notice Over Non-Payment of Salaries to Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Employees
Government Served Contempt Notice Over Non-Payment of Salaries to Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Employees The High Court had directed the State Government to ensure timely payment of salaries to the employees Chandigarh 14 May ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : The issue of non-payment of salaries and other dues to employees working in various Zila Parishads and Panchayat Samitis across Punjab since March 2026 has taken a serious turn. In this regard, the Punjab Panchayat Samiti and Zila Parishad Employees Association (Regd.), through Advocate Mukesh Pandit, has issued a contempt notice to the Administrative Secretary, Department of Rural Development and Panchayats, Punjab, and the Deputy Controller (Finance & Accounts) of the department. The notice alleges that despite the order passed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on October 6, 2023, in CWP-7169-2020, employees are still not being paid their salaries regularly. The High Court had directed the State Government to ensure time...