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PUNJAB’S MEGA PTM A SUCCESS SAGA; DRAWS OVER 20 LAKH PARENTS

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Chandigarh, March 30: The Punjab Government's Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) concluded on a high note, with over 20.13 lakh parents actively participated in it across the state, said Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains, while hailing the initiative as a major step toward fostering stronger ties between schools and families to enhance student learning. "The massive success of the Mega PTM is a testament to the Punjab Government's commitment to creating a collaborative and supportive learning environment for all students," said Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains. He highlighted the significant participation in the Mega PTM, noting that over 100 schools were visited by Cabinet Ministers/ MLAs, while, education department officials visited 5,849 schools. Over 1.23 l...

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Program ‘Aarambh’–A Unique Initiative to Engage Parents in Their Child’s Learning Journey: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, March 30: The Punjab Government is launching the ‘Aarambh’ program, an innovative initiative aimed at encouraging parents to actively participate in their child's learning journey through simple, play-based activities. Social Security, Women, and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur shared this information, stating that this program is a significant step towards strengthening foundational education for children. Dr. Baljit Kaur further said that in the first phase, the ‘Aarambh’ program will be implemented in eight districts: Ludhiana, SAS Nagar, Patiala, Sangrur, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Tarn Taran, Ropar, and Amritsar. This initiative is expected to commence soon and will serve as a model for future expansion across the state. Elaborating on the program, ...

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Rs.20 Crore Releases Under Ashirwad Scheme; 3,922 Beneficiary Families to be Benefitted: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Sri Muktsar Sahib, March 30: The Punjab Government has released an amount of Rs. 20 crore under the Ashirwad Scheme for the beneficiary families belonging to Scheduled Castes. This was disclosed by Dr. Baljit Kaur, Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities. Sharing further information, Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that during the current financial year 2024-25, an amount of Rs. 20 crore has been released after processing 3,922 applications received from 12 districts under the Ashirwad Scheme. She added that under this scheme, financial assistance of Rs. 51,000 is provided for the marriage of girls belonging to economically weaker families. The Cabinet Minister elaborated that the amount has been disbursed to beneficiaries f...

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PUNJAB POLICE BUSTS CROSS-BORDER DRUG CARTEL; TWO HELD WITH 6KG HEROIN

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CHANDIGARH/TARN TARAN, March 30: In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing war against drugs waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Tarn Taran Police has dismantled a drug trafficking cartel with the arrest of two drug smugglers and recovered 6 kg heroin from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday. Those arrested have been identified as Hardeep Singh alias Deep and Harjeet Singh, both residents of Village Thathi Sohal, Tarn Taran. Apart from recovering heroin, police teams have also impounded their Swift car being used for the purpose of drug smuggling. &n...

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CM Mann led Punjab Govt giving wings to dreams of students: Harjot Singh Bains

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Chandigarh/Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, March 29: Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains while reviewing the last Mega PTM (Parent Teacher Meet) of this academic session at School of Eminence, Phase 11, Mohali today, said that the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann is committed to give wings to the dreams of the students studying in the government schools to achieve their goals. The minister Sai that their government is ensuring better facilities in government schools without any hefty fees like private schools. While interacting with the students, their parents and teachers during the Mega PTM, he interacted with the students and parents as well. He said that there was a time when parent-teacher meetings were organised only in private schools, but no...

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PUNJAB POLICE BUSTS ILLEGAL WEAPON SMUGGLING RACKET; THREE HELD WITH SIX PISTOLS

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, March 29: Striking yet another major blow to the illegal weapon smuggling network in amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as directed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has arrested three individuals and recovered six pistols— including one 9MM Glock, two .30 bore and three country-made .32 bore pistols— along with nine cartridges from their possession. Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav identified the arrested accused as Gurjant Singh, a resident of Sangatpura in Amritsar, Gursharan Singh alias Gursharandeep and Abhishek alias Abhi, both residents of Lakhuwal in Amr...

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PEDA PARTNERS WITH HPCL FOR SETTING UP CBG PROJECT TO BOOST BUDDHA NULLAH CLEANUP

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Chandigarh, March 29: In an environment friendly step to give further impetus to Buddha Nullah cleaning drive, Punjab Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HPCL Renewable & Green Energy Limited (HPRGE)— a wholly owned company of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited for setting up a Compressed Biogas (CBG) project in Ludhiana. The MoU was signed by CEO Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) Ms. Neelima and CEO (HPRGE) Mr.Mohit Dhawan in the presence of Mr. Aman Arora, Minister of New and Renewable Energy Sources, Punjab. Highlighting the significance of this collaboration, Mr. Aman Arora informed that the project will focus on the sustainable management of surplus cattle dung from the Haibowal Dairy Complex in Ludhiana. He fu...

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PUNJAB & CALIFORNIA COLLABORATE TO STRENGTHEN AGRICULTURAL SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION INITIATIVES

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Chandigarh, March 29: "Punjab government will provide all necessary assistance to support the ongoing and future research endeavours of international experts working on soil and water conservation," asserted Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian during a high-level meeting hosted by the Punjab State Food Commission. Addressing the meeting as Chief Guest, S. Khudian said that Punjab, as predominantly an agrarian state, is eager to foster collaborations that advance agricultural sciences and practices, particularly those aimed at improving soil and water conservation in the region. This crucial meeting, presided over by Chairman Mr. Bal Mukand Sharma, welcomed a distinguished delegation from California State University for Agriculture Science and Technolo...

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Operation CASO: 600 police officials carried out search at 34 places

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HOSHIARPUR, MARCH 29: As part of Punjab Government's 'Yudh Nashean Virudh' campaign against drugs, the District Police on Saturday carried out search at 34 places under Cordon & Search Operations across district by deploying more than 600 police officials.The entire operation was supervised by the Additional Director General of Police (Human Rights) Naresh Arora while SSP Sandeep Kumar Malik led the searches. The ADGP after inspecting the ongoing search in city area while interacting with media persons said on the directives of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann and DGP Gaurav Yadav operation CASO was being launched in the district where action would be initiated against drug peddlers.Soliciting fulsome support and cooperation from people for this noble cause, ADGP Arora termed the drug menace a s...

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IAS AND IPS OFFICERS TO BE MENTORS OF STUDENTS STUDYING IN GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS ACROSS THE STATE: CM

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Ghanauri Kalan (Sangrur), March 29- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday said that the senior IAS and IPS officers of the state government will act as the mentors of the students of government schools across the state to provide them necessary guidance for excelling in life. Addressing the gathering during Parents Teachers Meeting (PTM) organized here at School of Eminence, the Chief Minister said that all the IAS and IPS will officers will be mentoring one government school in the state where they will further strengthen the atmosphere of education through conversation with students and teachers. He said that along with it the officers will prepare the students for competitive exams and ensure training to teachers for upgrading their skills. Bhagwant Sin...