Finance Minister
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Punjab Achieves Record GST revenue Growth of 44.44% in June
Punjab achieved a record 44.44% growth in GST collections for June 2025, and 27.01% for the first quarter of FY 2025-26, exceeding the national average. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema praised taxpayers’ contributions and criticized…
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Retirement Gratuity Benefits Under the Unified Pension Scheme
The Ministry of Finance announced the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for Central Government employees, effective from April 1, 2025. Employees opting for this scheme will receive retirement and death gratuity benefits, as clarified in a…
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Transforming Urban Spaces: Major Road Upgrades in Punjab
Chandigarh, March 15. The Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema made a significant move. He aims to revolutionize urban development in Punjab by unveiling an ambitious project. This project aims to develop world-class streets…
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Punjab’s GST Registration Drive Adds 10,500 New Dealers
Chandigarh, February 18. Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday made an announcement. He said that the Excise and Taxation Department has conducted targeted GST registration drives. These efforts…
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Union Budget 2025: Tax Relief for Middle Class
The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the philosophy of “trust first, scrutinize later”. The Union Budget 2025-26 has shown faith in the Middle class. It has continued the trend of giving relief in tax…
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Critical Mineral : India’s Path to Sustainable Industry Growth
The Union Cabinet has approved the launch of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM). The meeting was chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The mission will have an expenditure of Rs.16,300 crore and an…
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Harpal Singh Cheema Addresses Union Issues in Punjab
Chandigarh, January 7 ; Punjab Finance Minister Advoacte Harpal Singh Cheema held a series of meetings today. He met with representatives from the ‘Powercom and Transco Theka Mulazm Union’. He also met those from the…
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Public delivery: Bhagwant Mann government sets new benchmark
Dirba (Sangrur), November 30: Setting a new benchmark in public delivery, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday dedicated an ultra modern multi storey Sub Divisional complex constructed within a record period of…
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FM Promises Life Insurance for AIDS Control Society Employees
Chandigarh, November 5: Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday assured the representatives of the Punjab AIDS Control Society Employees Welfare Association that adequate life insurance coverage will…
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Free Insurance for Mid-Day Meal Workers
Chandigarh, October 28 : Punjab Finance, Planning, and Excise Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday announced today that the Punjab Mid Day Meal Society has signed an agreement with Canara Bank, under which mid-day…






