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Chandigarh, June 2: On the last day of filing nominations for 64-Ludhiana West, 8 nomination papers have been submitted. Punjab's Chief Electoral Officer, Sibin C, informed that on Monday, nomination papers have been filed by Jiwan Gupta, the candidate from the Bharatiya Janata Party, and Sunita Rani (covering candidate). In addition, Navneet Kumar has submitted his nomination from the Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar). In addition, five independent candidates Harminder Arora, Bhola Singh, Renu, Pawandeep Singh and Gurdeep Singh Kahlon have also filed their nomination papers. He further stated that the total number of candidates who have filed nominations has now reached 22. It is noteworthy that the scrutiny of nomination papers will be conducted on June 3, while the last date for w...

Chandigarh/Dirba, June 1: The Dirba constituency today witnessed a wave of development as Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema laid the foundation stones of Baba Saheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar Community Hall in Dirba, which will be constructed at a cost of around Rs.2 crores and a 17-kilometer canal water pipeline project worth around Rs.2.20 crore in Village Janal of Dirba constituency.  After laying the foundation stone of the community hall, the Cabinet Minister announced that the construction of community hall, having seating capacity of 500 people, will be completed within 6 months. He said that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government is committed to the comprehensive development of the state and as part of this initiative, development works ...

Chandigarh, June 1:  The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is consistently striving to provide the best road infrastructure to the people of the state. This was stated by Punjab Public Works Minister S. Harbhajan Singh E.T.O. in a press statement issued here today. He informed that foundation stones of road projects worth ₹21.53 crore were laid across the state on June 1, 2025. Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh E.T.O. said that the construction work of the Gehri Mandi–Jabbowal–Dehriwal–Mehsampur Road, located on Mehta Road in Amritsar district, has commenced today at a cost of ₹17.65 crore. He stated that the total length of this road is 20.80 km. The project has been allotted to the concerned contractor, with a completion deadline ...

Chandigarh, May 31: Adding yet another feather in the cap of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (MRSAFPI), two ex-cadets of the Institute commissioned as Officers in the Indian Navy during the Passing Out Parade (POP) at the prestigious Indian Naval Academy (INA) in Ezhimala (Kerala), on Saturday. The passing out parade was reviewed by Vice Admiral V Srinivas, AVSM, NM the Flag Officer Commanding in Chief of the Southern Naval Command. Revealing this information here today, Punjab Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training Minister Mr. Aman Arora said that ex-cadets of MRSAFPI Mohinder Singh Sekhon and Vinay Kaushik, who have commissioned into Indian Navy, both belong to SAS Nagar (Mohali). Following the two years training at MRSAFPI, three years of r...

Chandigarh, May 31: Punjab's market is experiencing a notable upswing, with the Punjab Mandi Board's latest data of e-auction showcasing a strong upward trend after it has earned a whopping Rs.324 crore revenue via e-auction of plots in just six months, informed S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Punjab. This growth is attributed to Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government's commitment to fostering a conducive business environment, marked by transparency to ensure competitive and secure environment in the state, he said while adding that the Punjab Mandi Board has achieved a significant milestone by successfully conducting e-auctions for 720 plots across various mandis in the state, generating Rs.324 crore in revenue from December 2...

Chandigarh, May 31: On the sixth day of filing nominations for the 64-Ludhiana West seat of the Punjab Legislative Assembly, six nomination papers have been filed. Punjab’s Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C stated that today, Jatinder Kumar Sharma, candidate from the National Lok Sewa Party, submitted his nomination paper for the 64-Ludhiana West seat. In addition, five independent candidates Paramjit Singh Bharaj, Albert Dua, Kamal Pawar, Rajesh Sharma and Neetu have also filed their nominations. He further informed that a total of 14 nomination papers have been filed so far. It is noteworthy that due to the public holiday tomorrow, June 1, nomination papers cannot be submitted. June 2 is the last date for filing nominations, while the scrutiny of nomination papers will be conducte...

Jalandhar, May 30 : Under the on going action against illegal encroachments made by drug peddlers as a part of Yudh Nashian Virudh initiative led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Municipal Corporation Jalandhar in coordination with Commissionerate Police Jalandhar, on Friday demolished a illegal structure belonging to noyorious drug smugglers. The illegal structure was razed in Rama Mandi locality as a part of the on going drive to demolish illegal encroachments under "Yudh Nashian Virudh." Divulging the details, Commissioner of Police Jalandhar Ms. Dhanpreet Kaur stated that the Municipal Corporation had received information about an illegal construction on by notorious drug smugglers Bunty, and Shanty both brothers. They have got as many as 12 cases registered against them inclu...

 Chandigarh, May 30 :  Punjab Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO today announced that Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has made extensive arrangements to ensure uninterrupted power supply and efficient complaint resolution during the upcoming summer and paddy season, as well as in the event of power disruptions caused by heavy rains and windstorms. Emphasizing the state government’s proactive approach under the dynamic, visionary and “pro-people” leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the minister stated that PSPCL has established dedicated control rooms at each zonal level and a central control room at the head office in Patiala to monitor power supply 24x7. To enhance consumer convenience, the minister highlighted the availability of multiple e...

CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, May 28:           In a major crackdown on narco-illegal-arms smuggling networks amidst the ongoing anti-drugs campaign ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Border Range Amritsar has arrested three drug traffickers linked to cross-border smuggling and recovered 521 grams of heroin and four sophisticated .30 bore Px5 storm pistols along with seven magazines and 55 live cartridges, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday.           Those arrested have been identified as Maninderjit Singh (26) of village Badowal in Gurdaspur, Peter (22) and Lovejit Singh alias ...

Chandigarh, May 28: Ravinder Hans today officially assumed the charge as Member Director of the Punjab Scheduled Castes Land Development and Finance Corporation. On this occasion, Inderbir Singh Nijjar, MLA from Amritsar South; Gurdeep Singh Lakhna, Chairman, Punjab State Warehousing Corporation; Sunny Ahluwalia, Chairman, Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board; along with several other prominent dignitaries, were present. Expressing heartfelt gratitude to Aam Aadmi Party Convener Shri Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann.  Ravinder Hans assured that he would work with utmost sincerity, honesty, and responsibility for the welfare, economic upliftment, and social advancement of the Scheduled Castes community. He stated that the very objective behind the...