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Jul232025 by editorNo Comments

MP Sant Seechewal Writes a letter to Rajya Sabha Vice Chairman to Recognize Komagata Maru Ship as ‘Guru Nanak Jahaj in History

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New Delhi/Chandigarh, 23rd July Rajya Sabha member Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal has written a letter to the Vice Chairman of Rajya Sabha to recognize the Komagata Maru ship as the 'Guru Nanak Jahaj(ship)' in history and to commemorate July 23 every year on a national level. In his letter, he mentioned that 111 years ago, on July 23, 1914, the Guru Nanak Jahaj departed from Canada to return to India. The ship reached Kolkata's Bajbaj Ghat on September 29, 1914, where the British government opened fire, martyring 19 passengers. Baba Gurdit Singh Ji had boarded the Komagata Maru ship to travel from Hong Kong to Vancouver, Canada. The ship left Hong Kong on April 4, 1914, and reached the shores of Vancouver on May 23, 1914. However, the Canadian authorities refused to allow the passengers...

Jul232025 by editorNo Comments

Special Meeting by Deputy Speaker to Organize Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh National Marathon as Part of Ongoing War Against Drugs Campaign

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Chandigarh, July 23, 2025 Continuing the ongoing war against drugs, a special meeting was convened today by Shri Jai Krishan Singh Rouri, Deputy Speaker, Punjab Vidhan Sabha, to organize the Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh National Marathon as part of the anti-drug campaign. The Deputy Speaker stated that under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Sardar Bhagwant Singh Mann, a statewide campaign against drugs is being run to save Punjab’s youth, secure their future, and restore Punjab’s glory as a vibrant, joyful, and sports-loving state. Today’s special meeting was convened in this context, and he expressed confidence that every Punjabi would wholeheartedly support this initiative of the government. He informed that as part of the ongoing anti-drug campaign, a state-level Shaheed...

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Jasvir Singh Garhi Visits Dr. Ambedkar Library at Bombay Hill

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Chandigarh / Auckland, July 23: Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission, Chairman Jasvir Singh Garhi, visited the Dr. Ambedkar Library located at Sri Guru Ravidas Temple, Bombay Hill, Auckland, during his ongoing visit to New Zealand. On the occasion, Mr. Garhi stated that the library is playing a significant role in connecting migrant Punjabi children with the Punjabi language. He emphasized that preserving and promoting the mother tongue is essential to passing Punjabi culture on to future generations. He further noted that while the Sri Guru Ravidas Temple at Bombay Hill inspires people to follow the teachings of the Gurus, the library not only serves as a source of knowledge but also fosters a strong connection to cultural roots. He was accompanied by President ...

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DAY 144 OF YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH: 130 DRUG SMUGGLERS HELD WITH 2KG HEROIN

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CHANDIGARH, July 23: With the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state completed 144 days, Punjab Police on Wednesday arrested 130 drug smugglers and recovered 2 kg heroin, 500 grams opium and Rs 62,580 drug money from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 23,168 in just 144 days. The operation was conducted on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav simultaneously in all 28 Police districts of the state. Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has ask...

Jul232025 by editorNo Comments

DRIVE AGAINST CORRUPTION: CONSUMER COURT READER ARRESTED TAKING RS 50000 BRIBE

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Chandigarh July 23, 2025 : The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its drive against corruption in the state has arrested Varinder Goyal, posted as Reader to President, District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, Tarn Taran, while he was receiving a bribe of Rs 50000. Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the state VB said the said accused has been apprehended based on a complaint filed by a resident of village Deo, in Tarn Taran district. He further added that the complaint has approached the VB alleging that her husband was an ASI who had expired in an accident in the year 2022. A case for compensation amounting to Rs 30,00,000 was approved by Punjab Police Department and sent to HDFC Bank for payment. Afterwards, the bank refused to pay the said compensat...

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Punjab Government Prioritising Welfare of Ex-Servicemen : Mohinder Bhagat

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Chandigarh, July 23: The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is committed to the welfare of ex-servicemen and is actively ensuring their economic stability and dignified resettlement. Defence Services Welfare Minister Mr Mohinder Bhagat has instructed officers to take concrete measures to further strengthen the Punjab Ex-Servicemen Corporation (PESCO) and expand employment avenues for ex-servicemen and their families. While presiding over a review meeting at the Punjab Civil Secretariat, Mr Bhagat comprehensively assessed PESCO’s progress, financial status, and staff welfare initiatives. The meeting remained focused on enhancing the role of PESCO in generating sustainable job opportunities for ex-servicemen. During the meeting, Managing D...

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State level function marks beginning of month long Shiv Kumar Batalvi memorial poetry & declamation contests

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Chandigarh/Batala, July 23: The Shiv Kumar Batalvi Sabhyacharak Kendar in Batala today came alive with the commencement of the month long poetry and declamation contests during a State level function dedicated to the 89th Birth Annniversary of the late poet. Gracing the occasion was the Forests and Wildlife Preservation, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Minister Mr. Lal Chand Kataruchak who announced Rs. 10 Lakh for the refurbishment and development of the Shiv Kumar Batalvi auditorium. The Minister was accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner Gurdaspur Dalvinderjit Singh, SSP Batala Suhail Qasim Mir, Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Dr. Harjinder Singh Bedi, Brother of Batala MLA and State Executive President AAP Punjab Amansher Singh Sherry Kalsi – Amrit Kalsi and Raj...

Jul232025 by editorNo Comments

₹22.97 Crore Released for 4503 Beneficiaries Under Ashirwad Scheme: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, July 23: Dr. Baljit Kaur, Punjab Cabinet Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities, today informed that the Punjab Government has released an amount of ₹22.97 crore under the Ashirwad Scheme during the current financial year 2025-26 to benefit 4503 girls belonging to Scheduled Castes. Providing further details, Dr. Baljit Kaur said that the applications of 4503 Scheduled Caste beneficiaries from districts Amritsar, Barnala, Faridkot, Fatehgarh Sahib, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Mansa, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Patiala, Pathankot, Rupnagar, SAS Nagar, Sangrur, Malerkotla, and Tarn Taran were received on the Ashirwad Portal during the current year. To support these applicants, ₹22.97 crore has been disbursed. Giving a breakdown of the financial assistance, the Minister...

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PUNJAB WITNESSES 11.86% RISE IN AREA UNDER DSR: KHUDIAN

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Chandigarh, July 23: In a significant advancement of Punjab Government's efforts to conserve groundwater through sustainable agricultural practices, the Punjab has seen 11.86% increase in area dedicated to Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR) as compared to the previous year, revealed S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Punjab. Divulging details, S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian informed that paddy has been sown using water-conserving DSR technique at over 2.83 lakh acres so far this year, up from 2.53 lakh acres in last year. He expressed hope that the area under DSR will rise further as paddy sowing is still going on. The Agriculture Minister said that the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government has been offering Rs. 1,500 per acre to farme...

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SP Oswal from Vardhman Textile, Sandeep Jain from Monte Carlo and Rajnish Gupta from Bala Ji Dyeing to head first three committees

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Chandigarh, July 23: Punjab Cabinet Minister Sh. Sanjeev Arora today informed that three committees have been notified for getting suggestions to pave the way in bringing further improvements in industrial policy and ease of doing business in Punjab. In this regard, Spinning and Weaving sector committee has been setup under the Chairmanship of Sh. S P Oswal from Vardhman Textiles. Similarly, Apparels, Dyeing & Finishing Units sector’s committee has been established under the chairmanship of Sh. Sandeep Jain from Monte Carlo Fashions Ltd, Ludhiana and Sh. Rajnish Gupta from Bala ji Dyeing. He further highlighted that the details of the members pertaining to all three committees are as under: (a) Spinning and Weaving Committee SP Oswal...