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CM dedicates Baba Jeevan Singh (Bhai Jaita Ji) memorial to people

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Sri Anandpur Sahib, October 5- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday dedicated the state of art memorial constructed on the name of legendary Sikh martyr Baba Jiwan Singh (Bhai Jaita Ji) at a cost of Rs 20 crore. The Chief Minister bowed his head with deep reverence and respect before the supreme sacrifice of Bhai Jeevan Singh Ji, who attained martyrdom fighting against one and a quarter lakh Mughal soldiers in the historic Battle of Chamkaur Sahib. He said that on the sacred land of Sri Anandpur Sahib, the birthplace of the Khalsa, five galleries dedicated to humanity are being inaugurated today in memory of Baba Jiwan Singh ji, embodying the spirit of history through their design. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the design of this memorial has been prepared by the Ar...

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First of Four Key Bridges on Sidhwan Canal Inaugurated, Now Open to Traffic

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Chandigarh/Ludhiana, October 5: Fulfilling the long pending demand of area residents, Power, Industry & Commerce, Investment Promotion, and NRI Affairs Minister Sanjeev Arora, today inaugurated one Sidhwan Canal bridge today. It is part of the four bridges that are being constructed on the Sidhwan Canal towards South City side. He was also accompanied by Mayor Principal Inderjit Kaur, State Information Commissioner Harpreet Sandhu, Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain, besides area residents namely Mridula Jain, Radhika Jaitwani, Gagan Khanna to name a few. While inaugurating the Bridge, Sanjeev Arora stated that the first of four Sidhwan Canal bridges, constructed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), has been inaugurated today, while the second will be inaugurated...

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TWO INVOLVED IN CROSS-BORDER SMUGGLING MODULE HELD WITH 2.5KG HEROIN, 5 PISTOLS

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, October 5: In an intelligence-led operation amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has busted a cross-border arms and narcotics smuggling module with links to Pakistan with arrest of its two operatives and recovered 2.5 kg heroin and five sophisticated pistols from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday. Those arrested have been identified as Gurjant Singh, a resident of village Dholan in Tarn Taran and Gurvel Singh, resident of village Chhina Bidhi Chand in Tarn Taran. The recovered weapo...

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AFTER GAINING INCENTIVE OF RS 450 CRORE IN FY 24-25, PUNJAB AIMS FOR RS 350 CRORE UNDER SASCI 2025-26: HARPAL SINGH CHEEMA

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Chandigarh, October 5 The Directorate of Treasury and Accounts (DTA), Punjab, has unveiled a suite of major digital transformation initiatives aimed at modernising financial administration, boosting transparency, and enhancing efficiency across all government departments. These reforms, spanning accounting, audit, fund management, and citizen services, mark a significant step towards fully digital governance in Punjab. Stating this in a press communiqué issued here, Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema said that the Directorate has successfully developed the SNA-SPARSH, a new fund flow mechanism for centrally sponsored schemes, and has availed an incentive of Rs. 450 Crore in FY 24-25. He said that this integrated framework connects the Public Financial Management Sys...

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Over 1.66 lakh students applied under Post-Matric Scholarship: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, October 5: Under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is committed to providing equal opportunities in higher education to students from Scheduled Castes. Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that 1,66,958 SC students have applied through the Post-Matric Scholarship scheme on the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Scholarship Portal. She added that the scheme aims to provide financial support to deserving but economically weaker students so that no student faces obstacles in continuing their education due to lack of funds. Providing further details, Dr. Baljit Kaur said that out of the applications received, 20,773 have been verified so far. During the current financial year, ₹14.95 lakh has been disbursed to...

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Opposition is trying everywhere to obstruct Punjab’s development: CM

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Lehra, October 4 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday lambasted the Opposition for creating hurdles in the state’s progress for their vested political interests. The Chief Minister, while addressing the gathering after dedicating slew of development projects here today, said that the leaders of opposition parties have myopic mindset towards Punjab and its people. Targeting Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa, he said that the Congress leader is making desperate attempts to defame the government but has failed miserably in dearth of any concrete issue.Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the Opposition leaders are eyeing a return to the Chief Minister’s House in Chandigarh, but their fate is sealed because they have consistently ignored the aspirations of the people. Re...

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‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 217, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 82 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 2.6KG HEROIN

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CHANDIGARH, October 4: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 217th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 338 locations on Saturday leading to the arrest of 82 drug smugglers after registration of 63 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 31,835 in 217 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 2.6 kg heroin, 2078 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 29,450 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. Notably...

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CLASSROOMS COME FIRST: HARJOT BAINS CRACKS DOWN ON TEACHERS’ NON-EDUCATIONAL DUTIES

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Chandigarh, October 4:– In a decisive move to safeguard the integrity of classroom education, Punjab School Education Minister, S. Harjot Singh Bains, has directed the Chief Secretary, Punjab to immediately stop deploying government school teachers for non-teaching and routine administrative duties. Taking strong exception to reports of teachers being pulled away from classrooms to perform routine administrative tasks in several districts, the Education Minister has shot off a letter to the Chief Secretary. He termed this practice a grave injustice to both teachers and students, while emphasising the need to prioritise teaching duties and ensure that educators can focus on their core responsibilities. In the letter, S. Harjot Singh Bains eloquently stated, “Teachers are not just o...

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Punjab Government strictly enforces Safe School Vehicle Policy — Children’s safety comes first: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, October 4: Ensuring safe and secure travel for school-going children, the Punjab Government has intensified the enforcement of the Safe School Vehicle Policy across the state. Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that strict monitoring and enforcement measures are being carried out on priority. Dr. Baljit Kaur informed that from 2022 till July 2025, a total of 13,819 school buses were checked across Punjab, out of which 4,351 buses were issued challans and 87 were impounded. She further said that keeping in view the winter fog conditions, a special drive was launched in August during which 1,486 school buses were checked and 561 challans were issued. Notably, under this special campaign, inspections were carried out in 187 schools ...

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27,500 drivers trained in a span of about two years from June 2023 till now: Laljit Singh Bhullar

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Chandigarh, October 04: A significant initiative of the Punjab Government, Regional Driving Training Centre (RDTC) Malerkotla is changing the driving landscape of Punjab and encouraging a new generation of safety conscious skilled drivers. Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar while disclosing this said that the Regional Driving Training Centre Malerkotla is a very unique initiative to increase the employability of the youth and make the roads safe for all. He said that this center' great achievement lies in the fact that 27,500 drivers have been successfully trained here in a period of about two years. The Transport Minister said that the Driving Training Center of Malerkotla has been providing its services continuously since June 2023 as a collaborative effort between t...