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ALL INDIA SERVICES ATHLETICS, SWIMMING AND YOGASANA TOURNAMENTS; TRIALS OF PUNJAB TEAMS FOR ON 11th FEBRUARY

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Chandigarh, January 31: Central Civil Services Cultural and Board are organizing the All India Services Athletics, Swimming and Yogasana (Men & Women) tournament from 19th February to 8th March 2025 at Chandigarh and Gujarat. Trials for the selection of Athletics and Yogasana teams will be held at Polo Ground Patiala on 11th February at 11 am and Swimming teams will be held at Multipurpose Stadium, Sector 78 SAS Nagar (Mohali) on 11th February at 11 am. The spokesman of the sports department further informed that in these trials security services personnel/para-security organizations/central police organizations/po...

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Punjab to be honored with ‘Best State’ and ‘Best District’ Awards under Green Schools Programme

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Chandigarh, January 31 Punjab has once again set a benchmark in environmental sustainability by securing the prestigious ‘Best State’ and ‘Best District’ awards under the Green Schools Programme. These accolades, facilitated by the Punjab State Council for Science & Technology (PSCST) and the Department of Science, Technology & Environment, Government of Punjab, will be conferred during the ‘Green Schools Awards Ceremony’ organized by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) on February 4 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The awards celebrate Punjab’s exemplary efforts in fostering environmental awareness and sustainability among school communities, reinforcing its leadership in the nationwide initiative. The Green Schools Programme spearheaded by the Centr...

Jan302025 by editorNo Comments

PUNJAB POLICE ARRESTS FOUR OPERATIVES OF LANDA MODULE AFTER BRIEF ENCOUNTER; TWO GRENADES, TWO PISTOLS RECOVERED

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CHANDIGARH/TARN TARAN, January 30: Amidst the ongoing drive against organised crime launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Taran Taran Police has busted a module linked foreign-based terrorist Lakhbir Singh alias Landa being operated by USA-based Gurdev Singh alias Jaisal Chambhal and Canada-based Satbir alias Satta Naushehra with the arrest of four operatives after a brief exchange of fire in Tarn Taran, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday. Those arrested have been identified as Robinjeet Singh alias Robin of Muradpura in Tarn Taran, Harpreet Singh alias Happy of Usman in Tarn Taran, Navjot Singh alias Nav of Kalanaur in Gurdaspur and Jagdeep Singh alias Jagga of Ghuman Kalan in Gurdaspur. Police teams have also re...

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State-Level Function to mark 209th birth anniversary of Satguru Ram Singh Ji on February 2

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Ludhiana, January 30 To celebrate the 209th birth anniversary of Satguru Ram Singh Ji, the founder of the Namdhari sect and a pioneer of the modern freedom movement, the Punjab Government will organize a state-level function at Sri Bhaini Sahib on February 2. During a meeting to review the preparations for the event, Deputy Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal announced that the function will take place on February 2. Several representatives of the state government, MLAs, senior leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), freedom fighters, and thousands of followers are expected to attend. Jorwal also ordered the formation of a committee and outlined the responsibilities of officers from various departments to ensure the smooth conduct of the event. He urged them to carry out their duties wi...

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Sirhind Feeder to close for 28 days

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Chandigarh, January 30: A spokesperson of Punjab Government informed that under rule 63 of Rules framed under the Northern India Canal & Drainage Act, 1873 (Act No. VIII of 1873) and subject to weather conditions and the status of crops, Sirhind Feeder will remain closed for works of relining for 28 days from 01-02-2025 to 28-02-2025 (both days inclusive). A notification regarding this has been issued by Water Resources Department.

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TRAINING IN FINLAND: PUNJAB GOVT INITIATES SELECTION PROCESS FOR PRIMARY & ELEMENTARY TEACHERS

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Chandigarh, January 30: As a part of its relentless efforts to elevate the state’s school education system at par to the world-class standards, Punjab School Education department has initiated the selection process for the primary and elementary teachers, who wish to undergo training at University of Turku in Finland. Divulging the details about the selection process, Punjab School Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains informed that the 2nd batch of 72 primary and elementary teachers (BPEOs, CHTs, HTs) will be sent to University of Turku, Finland for training. The three week training program will consist of one week in Punjab, followed by two weeks in Finland. Interested teachers can apply online at e-Punjab School portal epunjabschool.gov.in till February 2, 2025 by 5PM...

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National Forum Appreciates 100% Computerization of Punjab’s Labour Department and Kirti Sahayak App

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Chandigarh, January 30: Punjab Labour Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond has proposed that workers registered under e-Shram be provided with medical insurance, stipends for their children, and pension benefits after retirement. He made this suggestion while addressing a two-day conference of Labour Ministers and Labour Secretaries, which concluded in New Delhi last evening. During the session, Sond co-chaired a discussion alongside the Union Labour Minister. He emphasized the importance of skill identification and training through ITIs and polytechnics and highlighted the need for upskilling and continuous support for workers. &n...

Jan292025 by editorNo Comments

BSF INVESTITURE CEREMONY HELD FOR AWARDING POLICE MEDALS FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE

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SAS Nagar, January 29, 2025: Punjab Governor Sh. Gulab Chand Kataria awarded Police Medals for Meritorious Service to the serving and retired BSF personnel of the Western Command of Border Security Force during Investiture Ceremony held at National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER), Mohali. During the event, a total of 37 Officers, Subordinate Officers and Other Ranks including retired BSF personnel were bestowed with Police Medals for Meritorious Service. While addressing the audience, Sh Gulab Chand Kataria, Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh lauded the contributions of BSF Officers and men in effectively securing Indo-Pak and Indo-Bangladesh border during peace as well as war. He also acknowledged the contribution of the Force in maintai...

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DC reviews preparations for Kila Raipur Rural Olympics scheduled from January 31 to February 2

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Ludhiana, January 29 Deputy Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal conducted a review of the preparations for the Kila Raipur Rural Olympics 2025 on Wednesday at the venue. The games will take place from January 31 to February 2, with Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond set to inaugurate the event on Friday at 1 PM. For the second consecutive year, the Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab government is organizing the Rural Olympics. On the first day of the games, the schedule includes the boys' hockey match, followed by the girls' hockey match, girls' Kabbadi, volleyball, kho-kho, and the 1500-meter race for both genders, as well as the national-style girls' Kabbadi match. The opening day, January 31, will feature a musical performance by famous Punjabi singer Preet Harpal followed...

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ALL INDIA SERVICES HOCKEY, WRESTLING AND VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS; TRIALS OF PUNJAB TEAMS FOR ON 3rd FEBRUARY

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Chandigarh, January 29: Central Civil Services Cultural and Board are organizing the All India Services Hockey, Wrestling and Volleyball (Men & Women) tournament from 14th to 28th February 2025 at different places. Trials for the selection of Hockey teams will be held at Surjit Hockey Stadium Jalandhar on 3rd February at 11 am, Wrestling at Nehru Stadium Faridkot on 3rd February at 11 am and Volleyball teams will be held at Multipurpose Stadium, Sector 63 SAS Nagar (Mohali) on 3rd February at 11 am. The spokesman of the sports department further informed that in these trials security services personnel/para-security organizations/central police organizations/police/RPF/CISF/BSF/ITBP and NSG etc., autonomous parties/underta...