Punjab News

Chandigarh, October 8: Punjab’s Minister for Cultural Affairs, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, has expressed deep sorrow over the untimely demise of renowned Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda. Sond said that Rajvir Jawanda earned fame across the world through his hard work, dedication, and talent. With his melodious voice and soulful songs, Jawanda brought global recognition to Punjabi music and culture. His songs beautifully reflected the essence of Punjab - its soil, relationships, heritage, and emotions and inspired the younger generation to stay connected with their roots. The Minister said that Rajvir Jawanda’s passing is a major loss to the Punjabi music industry, and it will be difficult to fill this void. He prayed to the Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed soul and strengt...

Chandigarh 6 October 2025: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan said that  US government's decision to ban on beards of Sikh soldiers in the US army is highly condemnable and unfortunate. This action of the US government is also an insult to the Sikh soldiers who fought in Saragarhi and  World War. He highlighted that maintaining unshorn hair is an integral part of Sikh religious identity. He said tha central government should immediately raise this issue with the US government and put diplomatic pressure so that this decision can be reversed.

Chandigarh, October 6: A government spokesperson informed that the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC), New Delhi will hold a Public Hearing on October 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the UT Guest House, Chandigarh to consider the inclusion of various castes from Punjab in the Central Government’s OBC list. The spokesperson stated that the purpose of this Public Hearing is to provide an opportunity for representatives of the concerned communities to present their views, facts, and demands directly before the Commission. The State Government has appealed to all community representatives and groups concerned to actively participate in the Public Hearing and present their suggestions and viewpoints before the Commission.

Sri Anandpur Sahib, October 5: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday gave a clarion call to the teachers to play a key role in perpetuating the glorious heritage of the state by making younger generations abreast about it. Addressing the gathering during a function to commemorate Teacher’s day, the Chief Minister said that the teachers are the nation builders and they should apprise the younger generations about the rich cultural heritage of the state. He said that after 55 years the state government has today started the work of constructing Heritage walkway heading to Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib at Sri Anandpur Sahib. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that teaching is not a profession but it is a mission to enlighten the students adding that being son of a teacher he is well aware...

Chandigarh, October 5:           In a landmark move to incentivise excellence in the dairy sector and enhance livestock productivity, the Punjab Animal Husbandry department is all set to organise "Block Level Milking Competition- 2025-26” across the state, announced S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Minister of Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries, Punjab here on Sunday.           Sharing the details about the ambitious year-long initiative commencing from October 6, 2025 onwards, S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian said that the competitions will be held on 2nd Monday of every month across all 154 blocks in the state, creating a platform for dairy farmers to showcase their best livestock and adopt su...

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...