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Aug182025 by editorNo Comments

Punjab to commemorate 350th Martyrdom of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib Ji on large scale: Sond

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Chandigarh, August 18: Punjab’s Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, today announced that the Punjab Government will commemorate the unparalleled martyrdom of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji with grand events across the state. He said that the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the Ninth Guru, revered as Hind Di Chadar, will be observed through large-scale commemorative programmes. Sond informed that in this regard, review meetings with district administrations and key stakeholders have already been completed at Sri Anandpur Sahib, Sri Amritsar Sahib, Baba Bakala, and Patiala. He added that the state government has designated the Department of Tourism and Cultur...

Aug182025 by editorNo Comments

Respect and protection of senior citizens is the top priority of the Government – Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, August 18: Punjab’s Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister, Dr. Baljit Kaur, informed that the Punjab Government has enforced The Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 to safeguard the welfare and property of senior citizens in the state. If any person misbehaves or assaults the elderly, or if children attempt to usurp the property of their parents, strict legal action and punishment will be ensured under this Act to protect their dignity and security. Highlighting a recent case, Dr. Baljit Kaur said that the Department took immediate cognizance of a complaint filed by senior citizen Avinash Chander Khanna, a resident of Khanna, against his son and daughter-in-law. Taking the matter seriously, she directed the departmental officia...

Aug182025 by editorNo Comments

PUNJAB GOVT SECURES SC APPROVAL TO RETAIN 1,158 ASSISTANT PROFESSORS & LIBRARIANS TILL NEW RECRUITMENT

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Chandigarh, August 18: In a big relief for higher education in the state, the Supreme Court of India has allowed 1,158 Assistant Professors and Librarians to continue their services in government colleges until fresh recruitment takes place. This decision would ensure uninterrupted education for students in government colleges across Punjab. Welcoming the Apex Court's decision to allow 1,158 Assistant Professors and Librarians to continue serving in government colleges, Punjab Higher Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains said that this is a big relief for higher education in Punjab, as it will enable students to pursue their academic goals without interruption. Notably, the Supreme Court's decision on July 14, 2025, had quashed the appointments of 1,158 Assistant Professors ...

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Power Minister meets various unions

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Chandigarh, August 18: Punjab Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO met representatives of various PSPCL/PSTCL unions here today. During the meeting, the union leaders apprised the Power Minister of their demands and expressed gratitude to the state government for the recent 10 percent salary hike announced by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann -led Punjab government. Speaking on the occasion, Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO said that the Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is committed to the welfare of state employees and assured that all their demands would be addressed soon. PSPCL CMD Ajoy Kumar Sinha was also present at the meeting.

Aug172025 by editorNo Comments

RIMC Admissions Open for July 2026 Term; Apply by Oct 15, 2025

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Chandigarh, August 17: An official spokesperson of the Directorate Defence Services Welfare, Punjab, informed that the written entrance examination for admission to the Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun for the July 2026 Term will be conducted on 7th December 2025 (Sunday) at Lala Lajpat Rai Bhawan, Sector-15, Chandigarh. The spokesperson further added that the prospectus-cum-application form can be obtained through online payment at www.rimc.gov.in or by sending a written request with Demand Draft in favour of The Commandant RIMC Fund. Completed applications must reach the Directorate Defence Services Welfare, Punjab, Sainik Bhawan, Sector 21-D, Chandigarh on or before 15th October 2025. Applications received after this date will not be entertained. He ...

Aug172025 by editorNo Comments

Giving new heights to dream of Punjab’s youth under Free Education Revolution, says Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan

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Chandigarh, 17 August 2025: Following the immortal principles of our revered Gurus and the sacred path shown by them, Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan informed that he approached and motivated Raj Malhotra of IAS Study Group with an aim to provide free education and coaching to aspirants of PCS exam. In this context, Raj Malhotra of IAS Study Group Chandigarh has accepted the proposal of Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker and offered him that he will provide free coaching to all the aspiring candidates of Punjab for the preparation of PCS (Executive) Preliminary Examination-2025(General Studies and CSAT). The duration of this course will be 45 days and this institution is renowned for its result-oriented. Speaker said that interested candidates can directly contact...

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‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 169, PUNJAB POLICE CONDUCTS RAIDS AT 286 SITES; 57 DRUG SMUGGLERS HELD

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CHANDIGARH, August 17: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 169th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 286 locations on Sunday leading to the arrest of 57 drug smugglers after registration of 42 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 26,023 in 169 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 461 grams heroin, 415 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 31,550 from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. The operation was ...

Aug172025 by editorNo Comments

BARINDER KUMAR GOYAL REVIEWS FLOOD SITUATION IN AFFECTED DISTRICTS, CALLS UP DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS

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Chandigarh, August 17: In light of rising water levels in Punjab's dams due to persistent rainfall over several days in the mountainous regions of neighboring Himachal Pradesh, Punjab Water Resources Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal today reviewed the prevailing situation in several districts through detailed telephonic conversations with the concerned Deputy Commissioners. The Minister issued strict instructions to ensure swift mitigation measures and safeguard lives and property. Divulging further details while addressing the media persons here at Punjab Bhawan, the Cabinet Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal informed that flood-like conditions have emerged within the land between embankments of rivers passing through Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur, Fazilka and Ferozepur district...

Aug172025 by editorNo Comments

OTS for property tax defaulters extends till August 31; Dr. Ravjot Singh informs

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Chandigarh, August 17: The Punjab Government has extended the One Time Settlement Scheme (OTS) for property tax defaulters till August 31, 2025. Under this scheme, the government has given an opportunity to pay the outstanding tax with limited penalty. Disclosing this, Punjab Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh informed that the state government has extended the One Time Settlement Scheme (OTS) till August 31, 2025, which was earlier applicable till August 15. He said that property owners will now be exempted from interest penalty on depositing outstanding property tax till August 31. The Cabinet Minister said that this scheme is applicable on total pending tax or partially paid. He said that property owners can pay their outstanding taxes with a waiver of interest and pena...

Aug172025 by editorNo Comments

PUNJAB FULLY PREPARED TO TACKLE ANY FLOOD-RELATED EXIGENCY: DR BALBIR SINGH

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Chandigarh, August 17: In a proactive and swift response to the flood-like conditions affecting several districts, the Government of Punjab under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Mann has mobilized a comprehensive health and emergency response network.Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh announced that 438 Rapid Response Teams (RRTs), 323 Mobile Medical Teams, and 172 ambulances have been mobilized to ensure timely medical aid in affected regions. Addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan on Sunday, Dr Balbir Singh emphasising the government’s commitment said, “Our priority is to reach every person in need and ensure no one is left without medical help during these critical times. Punjab is fully prepared to meet any health emergency arising due to floods,” he s...