Punjab to launch scheme to distribute smartphones

The Punjab government has decided to start distribution of smartphones to students free of cost, on August 12. In order to avert any kind of large gatherings, the government has decided to launch the scheme at 26 different locations in ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020

Punjab to Provide Plasma to the Private Hospitals

The Punjab Government has decided to provide plasma to private hospitals as well from its plasma bank at a cost of Rs 20000 per unit. It is part of the ‘Mission Fateh’ being carried out in Punjab in order to ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

No Fees for Govt. Schools in Punjab for This Year

Punjab Government has announced that the government schools in the state will not charge any admission, re-admission and tuition fees for this session because of the COVID 19 crisis. The state government has also decided to move the court against ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Vini Mahajan become the First Woman Chief Secretary of Punjab

1987 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) batch officer Vini Mahajan became the Chief Secretary of Punjab on 26th June 2020. With this, she became the First Woman to hold the position of Chief Secretary in Punjab. She replaced Karan Avtar Singh ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Kasowal Bridge

The Border Road Organisation succeeded in completing the Kasowal Bridge in Punjab before schedule, despite the lockdown in effect. About the Bridge The Kasowal Bridge was constructed at a cost of 17.89 crore INR by the Border Road Organisation. It ..

‘Hola Mohalla’ festival celebrated in Punjab

‘Hola Mohalla’ is a festival celebrated annually in Punjab’s Anandpur Sahib by the people from the Sikh community. The festival is usually celebrated on the second day of lunar month of Chet, which will follow the day of Holi festival. ..