punjabi news – Page 363

Aug152025 by editorNo Comments

PUNJAB GOVERNMENT HAD BEEN SUCCESSFUL TO UNDERSTAND SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL FEELINGS OF EVERY STRATA OF SOCIETY: CM

Breaking News

Faridkot, August 15: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday gave a clarion call to the Punjabis for resolving to restore the pristine glory of the state by making it a frontrunner one in the country thereby carving out a vibrant and prosperous ‘Rangla Punjab’. Addressing the gathering after unfurling national tri-colour, during the state level function to mark Independence Day here at local Jawahar Lal Nehru stadium here today, the Chief Minister extended his heartfelt congratulations to all countrymen, especially Punjabis. He also paid respects and reverence to the great Sufi saint Baba Farid Ji on the sacred land of Faridkot. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Baba Farid Ji is considered the first great poet of Punjabi literature as he composed his verses in the langu...

Aug152025 by editorNo Comments

Power & PWD Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO Hoists Tricolor at Patiala on 79th Independence Day

Health

Chandigarh/Patiala, August 15: Punjab Power and Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO today hoisted the national flag during the 79th Independence Day celebrations at the Raja Bhalinder Singh Sports Complex, Polo Ground Patiala. Extending heartfelt greetings to the people of Punjab, he paid rich tributes to the freedom fighters, martyrs and warriors of various movements who laid down their lives for the nation’s independence. On this occasion, he honoured the descendants of freedom fighters, including Mohkam Singh Chauhan, with special felicitations. Addressing the gathering, Harbhajan Singh ETO said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab is moving rapidly towards becoming a prosperous, happy and progressive state. He reaffirmed the government’s r...

Aug152025 by editorNo Comments

Punjab Government Honours Martyrs’ Families and Ex-Servicemen on Independence Day

Breaking News

Chandigarh, August 15, The 79th Independence Day was celebrated with pride, emotion and patriotic fervour across Punjab today. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government organised state-level functions in all districts to pay heartfelt tribute to the valiant sons of the soil and their families During these functions, the Chief Minister, along with various Cabinet Ministers, specially honoured the families of martyrs, gallantry awardees and prominent ex-servicemen. On this occasion, Minister for Defence Services Welfare, Horticulture and Freedom Fighters, Mr. Mohinder Bhagat, unfurled the national flag at Hoshiarpur. Mr. Bhagat had earlier directed all district administrations to ensure that on this significant day, the families of those wh...

Aug152025 by editorNo Comments

79th Independence Day celebrated with pump & show at Police line ground

Punjab News

Chandigarh/Tarntaran, August 15: Sri Guru Arjan Dev Sports stadium here today became witness to the pump and show besides the patriotic fervour with which the 79th Independence Day was celebrated. The Food, Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs, Forest and Wildlife Preservation Minister Mr. Lal Chand Kataruchak hoisted the National Tricolour. The National Anthem was played and the jawans of Punjab Police presented the Salute. The Minister Mr. Lal Chand Kataruchak inspected the parade & took the Salute. Congratulating the people on the momentous occasion, the Minister highlighted the achievements of the State Government and said that the Punjab Government led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is fully committed to realize the dreams of the martyrs who made supreme sacrifice in ...

Aug152025 by editorNo Comments

Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema Hoists Tricolor at 79th Independence Day Celebration in Rupnagar

Breaking News

Chandigarh / Rupnagar, August 15 The 79th Independence Day was celebrated with great fervor at a district-level event in Nehru Stadium, Rupnagar, where Finance, Planning, Excise, and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema hoisted the national flag. Following the flag hoisting, Minister Cheema, escorted by Deputy Commissioner Varjeet Walia and Senior Superintendent of Police Gulneet Singh Khurana, inspected the parade. Led by DSP Jashandeep Singh Maan, contingents from the Punjab Police (male and female), Punjab Home Guards, various schools, and a band participated in the march past. Addressing the gathering, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema extended his greetings to all residents on the occasion of the nation's 79th Independence Day. He paid tribute to the freedo...

Aug132025 by editorNo Comments

Child Marriage Successfully Prevented in Faridkot; 16-Year-Old Girl Rescued: Dr. Baljit Kaur

Punjab News

Chandigarh, August 13: Acting promptly on a complaint received through the Child Helpline, the District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) and other stakeholders successfully prevented the proposed child marriage of a 16-year-old girl at Village Sangrahoor (Sadiq), District Faridkot. Punjab’s Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister, Dr. Baljit Kaur, commended the swift action taken by officials and stakeholders, stressing that strict enforcement of child protection laws is essential to safeguard the rights of minors. Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that the intervention was carried out under the provisions of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The rescued minor was produced before the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), which provided counselling and issue...

Aug132025 by editorNo Comments

PUNJAB ON HIGH ALERT AHEAD OF INDEPENDENCE DAY, SECURITY BEEFED-UP

Health

CHANDIGARH, August 13: In order to ensure peaceful celebrations of the forthcoming Independence Day as mandated by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police have beefed up the security across the state and all the field units have been directed to remain on high alert. As directed by Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav, Police teams have also conducted flag marches at all the sensitive areas in all the 28 police districts simultaneously, followed by, cordon and search operations (CASOs) at all the vulnerable spots. Special DGP Law and Order Arpit Shukla said that Police teams led by CPs/SSP...

Aug132025 by editorNo Comments

CM PAYS OBEISANCE AT GURUDWARA SRI FATEHGARH SAHIB

Breaking News

Fatehgarh Sahib, August 13: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday paid obeisance at Gurudwara Sri Fatehgarh Sahib and vowed to follow the footsteps of great Sikh Gurus and martyrs to ensure the well being of every section of the society. The Chief Minister said that this sacred land is a source of inspiration not only for the Sikhs but for the entire humanity as chotta sahibzadas of Dashmesh Pitaah, Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh were bricked alive by the tyrant rulers at this place. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that martyrdom of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh along with Mata Gujri ji at this pious land had since ages inspired Punjabis to fight against injustice, tyranny and oppression. He said that the younger generations need to be made awar...

Aug132025 by editorNo Comments

CM LAYS FOUNDATION STONE OF 500 MODERN PANCHAYAT GHARS AND COMMON SERVICE CENTRES ACROSS THE STATE TO COME UP AT A COST OF RS 125 CRORE

Punjab News

Fatehgarh Sahib, August 13: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday virtually laid the foundation stone of construction of 500 modern Panchayat Ghars and Common Service Centres across the state at a cost of Rs 125 crore. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that the project to construct Panchayat Ghars and Common Service Centres (CSCs) in Punjab is being started from the holy land of Fatehgarh Sahib. He said that in every village with a population of more than 2800, a Panchayat Ghar and a Common Service Centre will be constructed adding that the cost of constructing a Panchayat Ghar will be Rs 20 lakhs and that of a Common Service Centre will be Rs 5 lakhs. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that in the first phase 500 villages, both Panchayat Ghars and CSCs are bei...

Aug132025 by editorNo Comments

CM TO HOIST NATIONAL FLAG AT STATE LEVEL FUNCTION IN FARIDKOT ON 79th INDEPENDENCE DAY

Health

Chandigarh, August 13: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann will hoist the national flag on the 79th Independence Day at a state-level function to be held at Faridkot. Disclosing this here today, a spokesperson of the Chief Minister's Office said that Bhagwant Singh Mann had also deputed his Cabinet colleagues to preside over the independence Day celebrations at various district headquarters. Speaker Punjab Vidhan Sabha Kultar Singh Sandhwan will hoist the national flag at Ferozepur, Deputy Speaker Jai Kishan Rouri at Fazilka, Finance Minister Harpal Cheema at Rupnagar, New and Renewable Energy Minister Aman Arora at Ludhiana, Social Justice Minister Dr Baljit Kaur at SBS Nagar, Industry Minister Sanjeev Arora at Sangrur, Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh at Amritsar, Housing a...