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Nov222025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Punjab’s industry-friendly policies receiving overwhelming response from investors: Sanjeev Arora

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Chandigarh, 22 November 2025:-Punjab Industries & Commerce Minister Shri Sanjeev Arora today shared detailed information about the significant initiatives being undertaken by the Punjab Government for the multifaceted development of industries, during a meeting with industrialists at Mandi Gobindgarh. He also reviewed various problems and challenges faced by the industrial community. Punjab Development Commission Vice Chairperson Mrs. Seema Bansal and Principal Secretary Kamal Kishor Yadav were also present on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, Cabinet Minister Shri Sanjeev Arora said that he is fully aware of the real ground-level difficulties faced by industrialists. He stated that under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is comm...

Nov222025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

300 AI-ENABLED FACE RECOGNITION CCTV CAMERAS TO KEEP ROUND-THE-CLOCK VIGIL DURING 350TH MARTYRDOM ANNIVERSARY

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CHANDIGARH/SRI ANANDPUR SAHIB, November 22:- A formidable network of 300 high-resolution, AI-enabled face recognition CCTV cameras will keep a constant vigil over Sri Anandpur Sahib to ensure flawless security for the lakhs of devotees arriving for the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, informed Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rupnagar Gulneet Singh Khurana here on Saturday. Detailing the robust, technology-driven security blueprint for the grand event from Sunday to Tuesday, SSP Gulneet Khurana stated that a state-of-the-art command centre has been established to act as the nerve centre for all security operations. "This high-tech contro...

Nov212025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 265, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 69 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 1KG HEROIN

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CHANDIGARH, November 21:- Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 265th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 314 locations on Friday leading to the arrest of 69 drug smugglers after registration of 54 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 37,470 in 265 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 1.03 kg heroin and 765 intoxicant pills from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked the Commissioners of Police, Deputy Commission...

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Punjab’s Women Empowerment Gains Momentum — Dr. Baljit Kaur Reviews SOSVA-led NGO Initiatives

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Chandigarh, November 21:- Punjab Social Security, Women Empowerment and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur today attended the review meeting of NGOs promoted by the State Organisation for Social Service & Voluntary Action (SOSVA) as the Chief Guest at MGSIPA. The Minister appreciated SOSVA for effectively implementing women empowerment and reproductive child health projects across the State. She noted that SOSVA—designated as a Mother NGO by the Punjab Government—has been functioning actively since 2002 and has also been successfully executing initiatives such as Remedial Coaching for weak students, IDU projects in Chandigarh, and FSW and IDU projects in Phagwara. Dr. Baljit Kaur highlighted that women empowerment has emerged as SOSVA’s flagship programme, with training b...

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ON WORLD FISHERIES DAY, PUNJAB EYES BIGGER CATCH WITH SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE PUSH

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Chandigarh, November 21:– On the World Fisheries Day, celebrated globally on November 21, the Punjab Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian highlighted the state's remarkable progress in fisheries development, turning aquaculture into a sustainable production and economic powerhouse. Detailing the state's progress in aquaculture sector, S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian stated that Punjab's Fisheries sector has witnessed remarkable growth, with fish culture spread across 43,685 acres, yielding an impressive annual production of over two lakh metric tonnes. The state's innovative approach to shrimp farming has also paid off, with 1,034 acres of saline lands being utilised to produce around 2,759 metric tonnes of shrimp, showcasing its potenti...

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“AnandpurSahib350.com” A Digital Companion for Millions of Sangat at Sri Anandpur Sahib

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Chandigarh/ Sri Anandpur Sahib, November 21:–In a significant move to ensure a seamless and spiritually enriching experience for ‘Sangat’, Punjab Education and Information & Public Relations Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains today launched a comprehensive digital initiative “AnandpurSahib350.com” a dedicated mobile application and website to serve the millions of devotees converging at Sri Anandpur Sahib for the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji. S. Harjot Singh Bains informed that the state-of-the-art platforms are designed as a one-stop digital solution, providing real-time information and logistical support to ensure a safe, organised and spiritually fulfilling experience for all attendees. In the spirit of ‘Sarbat Da Bhala,’ Rupnagar District Adminis...

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Nagar Kirtans commenced from four directions to conclude at Sri Anandpur Sahib on November 22: Harjot Singh Bains

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Chandigarh/Sri Anandpur Sahib, November 21: Education and Information & Public Relations Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Friday said that the Nagar Kirtans, in commemoration of 350th Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, started from all four directions will be reaching at Sri Anandpur Sahib on November 22. He said that grand welcome by showering flower petals would be extended to all nagar kirtans by large number of sangat gathered across the globe. He said that Nagar Kirtans had started from Srinagar, Gurdaspur, Faridkot and Talwandi Sabo with a total travelling of 1563 km. He said the adequate arrangements had been made in view of large number of sangat expected to mark the 350th martyrdom day. Meanwhile, Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Sing...

Nov202025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

PLANT MAXIMUM TREES AS A BEFITTING TRIBUTE TO SRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR JI- CHIEF SECRETARY

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Chandigarh /Sri Anandpur Sahib, November 20- Punjab Chief Secretary Mr. KAP Sinha on Thursday exhorted the people of the state to plant maximum number of saplings as a befitting and humble tribute to Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur ji on his 350th martyrdom day. The Chief Secretary, who planted a sapling at Panj Pyara Park in the holy city, said that it was all the more important for sustainable development of the state and preserving the environment for our coming generations. He said that the depleting green cover and worsening AQI was a cause of concern for everybody as it poses a serious hazard to the environment and human health. In this scenario, Mr. KAP Sinha said that it was bounden duty of every individual to come forward and plant more and more trees to provide ‘green lungs’ to the s...

Nov202025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Punjab State Information Commission Marks Pious Event Dedicated to 350th Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib

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Chandigarh, November 20:- To mark the supreme sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib a significant pious event dedicated to the 350th martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, was held under the patronage of Chief information Commissioner Punjab Inderpal Singh Dhanna in Chandigarh where in a significant pictorial brochure depicting the Spiritual Journey of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib was released by Inderpal Singh Dhanna, Chief Information Commissioner, Punjab along with Harpreet Sandhu, Dr. Bhupinder Singh Batth and Sandeep S. Dhaliwal, State Information Commissioners, Punjab. Special documentary showcasing the life journey of Guru Tegh Bahadur was also screened in the Commission, previewed by the Commission officials. The documentary dedicated to 350th martyrdom year of&nb...

Nov202025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Trident Group will invest Rs. 2000 crore in Punjab, Says Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora

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Chandigarh, 20 November 2025:- Aiming to build a robust, responsive and forward-looking industrial ecosystem and making the Punjab industrial hub under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble National Convenor of AAP Sh. Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Punjab S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, Cabinet Minister Shri Sanjeev Arora informed that Trident Group whose market cap 18k crore and turnover 10k crore is going to invest Rs. 2000/- Crore in Punjab. In this regard, he revealed that Rs. 1500/- crore will be invested in Barnala to expand Terry Towel production and modernisation in paper manufacturing and Rs. 500/- crore in Mohali for setting up a corporate office and capacity building centre. Mainly, 2000 semi skilled rural women will get employment through this investment. Addressing the pr...