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Chandigarh, April 6: In a landmark move to revolutionize the state’s education system, the Punjab Government is all set to launch 'Sikhya Kranti'— a 54-day education festival beginning April 7, to inaugurate newly developed infrastructure projects worth ₹2,000 crore in 12,000 government schools across the state. Punjab School Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains announced the initiative during a press conference at Punjab Bhawan on Sunday, emphasizing the government’s commitment to creating an equitable and modern learning environment that empowers students to thrive in the modern times. The massive infrastructure development program includes the construction and renovation of schools, the introduction of modern learning facilities, he added. "This initiative is a testament to...

Chandigarh, April 6:           The Punjab State Women Commission today directed the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Patiala to submit an action-taken report by April 7, 2025 regarding allegations of disrespect toward a woman by villagers in Jansuha village of Patiala District.           Taking suo moto cognizance of media reports, the Commission instructed an SP rank officer to conduct a thorough inquiry into the matter. Exercising its powers under Section 12 of the Punjab State Women Commission Act, 2001, the Commission has sought an urgent response from the police authorities.           Chairperson Raj Lali Gill said that stringent action ...

Chandigarh, April 6:           Under the visionary leadership of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, a total of 196 modern libraries have been successfully established and are operational in rural areas of the state as part of the “Rural Library Scheme”, aimed at promoting a reading culture among youth and involving them in the socio-economic progress of Punjab. Additionally, 135 more libraries equipped with modern facilities are currently under construction.           Punjab Rural Development and Panchayats Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond shared that the Chief Minister had launched this ambitious scheme on August 15, 2024, from village Issru (Khanna). On that day, the Chief Minister inaug...

Chandigarh, April 5 Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission Chairman Jasvir Singh Garhi will visit the state to aware Scheduled Castes about their rights.  In a press communique issued here today, Spokesperson of the Commission said that Chairman Jasvir Singh Garhi will visit various parts of Punjab on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Baba Saheb Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar. The spokesperson said that on April 6, 2025, Mr. Garhi will participate in a function of BR Ambedkar Study Circle Center at Village Salempur, near Sidhwan Bet, Ludhiana district; on April 13, 2025, Bahujan Employees and Retired Employees Association will hold a function at Ajmer Palace, Malout Road, Muktsar Sahib; on April 14, 2025, he will visit Nawanshahr; on April 19, 2025, SC/BC Employees Federation...