Punjab News

CHANDIGARH, November 25:-           Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 269th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 309 locations on Tuesday leading to the arrest of 81 drug smugglers after registration of 75 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 38,010 in 269 days.           The raids have resulted in recovery of 1.5 kg heroin, 1 kg ganja, 585 intoxicant pills and Rs 5.52 lakhs drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers.           Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked the ...

Chandigarh 24 November 2025:- “Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan extended his best wishes to the entire Punjabi community, especially the Sikh community because the long-standing demand of declaring Sri Amritsar Sahib, Sri Anandpur Sahib and Talwandi Sabo as holy cities has been fulfilled today.  He said that all this is due to the grace of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, whose blessings made this important work possible. He prayed that Guru Sahib will continue to bless us with strength, courage and wisdom so that we can work more strongly in the interests of Punjab, Punjabis and Punjabiyat.”

Sri Anandpur Sahib/ Chandigarh,  November 24:- The Punjab Legislative Assembly today witnessed a momentous and solemn special session, dedicated to commemorating the 350th Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji. Punjab Education and Information & Public Relations Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains tabled an official resolution to pay glowing homage to the Ninth Guru Sahib Ji's unparalleled and supreme sacrifice for the rights and religious freedom of all people. The resolution was passed unanimously in Punjab Vidhan Sabha. While addressing in the House, he also remembered Guru Sahib’s devoted Sikhs— Bhai Mati Das, Bhai Sati Das and Bhai Dayala Ji. He articulated the profound and enduring national significance of the Guru's martyrdom. In a moving address, S. Harjot S...

Sri Anandpur Sahib, November 23- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday inaugurated a special exhibition gallery showcasing the life and legacy of the “Hind Di Chadar” Ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, at Virasat-e-Khalsa here on Sunday, drawing crowds from all walks of life. The Chief Minister said that the gallery was a part of the ongoing events to commemorate the 350th martyrdom day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur ji at Sri Anandpur Sahib. He said that the immersive gallery offers a profound narrative of the Guru’s spiritual and worldly journey. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the exhibition is thoughtfully divided into five distinct segments: birth and early Life, spiritual Life, illumination of Guruship, path of Righteousness and Martyrdom, each bringing a pivotal ...

CHANDIGARH, November 23:-           Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 267th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 282 locations on Sunday leading to the arrest of 66 drug smugglers after registration of 49 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 37,737 in 267 days.           The raids have resulted in recovery of 5.1kg heroin, 1171 intoxicant pills and Rs 4360 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers.           Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked the Commissioners of Poli...

Chandigarh, November 22:-           With an aim to foster responsible citizenship, discipline, and character-building among school students, a one-day outdoor visit to the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Police Academy, Phillaur was organised under the Student Police Cadet (SPC) Scheme — a collaborative initiative of Punjab Police and the Department of Education, Punjab.           A total of 450 children from eight districts of Punjab participated in the event along with their 16 nodal teachers and 16 Saanjh officials.           While elaborating further details of SPC Program, Special DGP Community Affairs Division (CAD) Gurpreet Kaur Deo said that it serves as a bridge between the police and ...

Chandigarh/Anandpur Sahib, November 22:- Punjab Education and Information & Public Relations Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced that the sacred land of Sri Anandpur Sahib, associated with the Ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, is fully ready to receive devotees from across the world with devotion and reverence. He said that the Punjab Government is commemorating the 350th year of Guru Sahib’s supreme martyrdom with complete dedication. Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond added that all arrangements for the large influx of devotees expected between November 23 and 25 have been meticulously completed to ensure that no devotee faces any difficulty. Both ministers appealed to the global sangat to visit Sri Anandpur Sahib and offer their respects dur...