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Punjab Minister Cheema urges Centre to regulate Methanol to curb Hooch tragedies
Chandigarh May 15: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has called for stringent regulations on methanol to prevent hooch tragedies across the country.
Punjab govt equals Congress' 5-year GST collection in just 3 years, claims Harpal Singh Cheema
Chandigarh, May 12: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday claimed that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in the state has achieved a historic achievement in GST collection and tax compliance.
Mock drills to be held in 20 district across Punjab, says Minister Harpal Singh Cheema
Chandigarh, May 6: A day ahead of national mock drills scheduled for May 7, Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema confirmed that exercises will be held across 20 districts in the state.
Progressive move: Punjab govt grants childcare leave to single fathers
Chandigarh, April 22: In a progressive move, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday announced significant amendments to childcare leave provisions in the state, providing much-needed flexibility and additional support to parents, especially fathers, and parents of children with severe disabilities.
Govt issues tenders for strengthening 1,000 km of rural roads: Punjab minister Cheema
Chandigarh, April 5: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Saturday said the government has issued tenders for strengthening 1,000 km of rural roads, marking a significant step towards infrastructure development.
Punjab announces Mukyamatri Teerth Yatra Yojna for people over 50
Chandigarh, April 3: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has announced the launch of the Mukyamatri Teerth Yatra Yojna, a new pilgrimage initiative under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
Punjab sees record-breaking excise revenue of Rs 10,743.72 crore: Minister
Chandigarh, April 1: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said on Tuesday that the state's Excise and Taxation Department has reported a record-breaking excise revenue of Rs 10,743.72 crore for 2024-25, marking an impressive annual growth rate of 16.36 per cent compared to the previous fiscal.
Punjab: Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema signs Budget copies, ahead of its presentation
Chandigarh, March 26: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday signed the Budget copies, ahead of the presentation of the state Budget 2025-26.
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema meets CM Mann ahead of budget presentation
Chandigarh, March 26: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday met Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann at his residence before the presentation of the state Budget for 2025-26.
Punjab excise revenue to surpass five-digit mark for first time: Finance Minister
Chandigarh, March 23: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said on Saturday that the state's excise revenue has seen an unprecedented cumulative growth over the past three years, rising from Rs 6,254 crore to more than Rs 10,200 crore.
Nobody will influence the investigation: Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema assures swift action in Colonel Bath assault case
Chandigarh, March 22: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema addressed the incident involving Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath, who was allegedly assaulted by Punjab Police personnel in Patiala.
Will eliminate drug abuse in Punjab: Minister Harpal Singh Cheema
Chandigarh, March 1: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Saturday apprised about the first meeting of the sub-committee on 'War on Drugs', saying that the government aims to eliminate drug abuse in the state.
Punjab House condemns removal of pictures of Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh in Delhi
Chandigarh, Feb 25: The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a censure motion condemning the removal of pictures of Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar and Shaheed Bhagat Singh by the BJP's Delhi government after assuming office.
Telangana tunnel collapse: Rescue teams re-draw strategy
Hyderabad, Feb 25: Rescue teams involved in the intensive operation to pull out eight persons trapped in an under-construction tunnel which collapsed in Telangana's Nagarkurnool district for three days are re-drawing the strategy to move forward in the last stretch of 40-50 metres.
Punjab adds 46,338 GST taxpayers: Finance Minister Cheema
Chandigarh, Feb 18: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday said the Excise and Taxation Department has conducted targeted GST registration drives to broaden the tax base, resulting in the addition of 46,338 taxpayers in 2023-24 and approximately 33,000 new taxpayers up to December 2024.
Punjab minister launches three IT-based financial modules
Chandigarh, Feb 18: In a step towards digital transformation, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday inaugurated three IT-based financial modules, aimed at bolstering financial transparency and efficiency, besides ensuring the welfare of pensioners.
Punjab achieves 11.87 pc growth in GST, says Minister Cheema
Chandigarh, Feb 2: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said on Sunday that the state has achieved an 11.87 per cent growth in net GST collection till January in this fiscal, compared to the previous one.
Punjab's demand of special industrial package ignored: Finance Minister Cheema
Chandigarh, Feb 1: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Saturday criticised the Union Budget 2025-26, terming it as "disappointing" as the state government had demanded a special industrial package for five border districts to promote employment and development.
This show has genuinity: Celebrity chef Harpal Singh Sokhi on success of 'Laughter Chefs'
Mumbai, January 24: Celebrity chef Harpal Singh Sokhi believes that the genuine and unscripted nature of the Laughter Chef show is the reason for the massive success of its first season.
Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi plans to teach celeb contestants cooking in 'Laughter Chef season 2'
Mumbai, Jan 8: After a successful first season, chef Harpal Singh Sokhi has many plans for the second installment including teaching the contestants some cooking and giving importance to food along with humour.