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ON PARKASH PURAB OF SRI GURU NANAK DEV JI, CM DEDICATES SHAHPUR KANDI DAM PROJECT TO PEOPLE

ON PARKASH PURAB OF SRI GURU NANAK DEV JI, CM DEDICATES SHAHPUR KANDI DAM PROJECT TO PEOPLE

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*Pathankot, November 5*: On the sacred occasion of the Parkash Purab of the first Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann today gifted the people of state a landmark project worth Rs 3394.49 crore by formally inaugurating the Shahpur Kandi Project, which will significantly boost the state’s electricity generation and irrigation facilities. Congratulating everyone on the Guru’s Parkash Purab while dedicating the project to the people, the Chief Minister said that today marks a historic day for the nation especially for Punjab. He expressed heartfelt gratitude on behalf of all Punjabis to the engineers, employees, and laborers who worked tirelessly day and night to turn this dream project into reality. Bhagwant Singh Mann said the dam project wil...
Significant Progress on Rejuvenation of Buddha Dariya, Says Sanjeev Arora

Significant Progress on Rejuvenation of Buddha Dariya, Says Sanjeev Arora

Punjab News
Chandigarh, 5 November 2025:- The High-Level Committee (HLC) for the Rejuvenation of Buddha Dariya has reported substantial progress toward restoring the ecological health of the water body. As per the review conducted recently, nearly 90% of the decisions taken during the July–August 2025 meetings have been implemented. The HLC was constituted by the Government of Punjab through notification dated July 14, 2025. It is chaired by Sh. Sanjeev Arora Minister for Industries & Commerce, Punjab, with the Chief Secretary, Punjab, as Vice-Chairperson. Senior officials from the Departments of Local Government, Water Resources, Science & Technology, PPCB, PEDA, PWD (B&R), PDC, IIT Ropar, and the Deputy Commissioner and Municipal Commissioner of Ludhiana are members—ensuring po...
HARBHAJAN SINGH ETO CALLS ON KERALA CM PINARAYI  VIJAYAN

HARBHAJAN SINGH ETO CALLS ON KERALA CM PINARAYI  VIJAYAN

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*Chandigarh/Thiruvananthapuram, November 5:*- Punjab Public Works Minister S. Harbhajan Singh ETO today called on Kerala Chief Minister  Sh. Pinarayi  Vijayan at Thiruvananthapuram and extended a formal invitation to join the state-level commemorations being organised to mark the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. Conveying greetings from Punjab Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Cabinet Minister apprised Sh. Sh. Pinarayi Vijayan of the elaborate plans being undertaken by the Punjab Government to observe this historic occasion with reverence and grandeur. He shared that the month-long commemorative events will highlight the supreme sacrifice of Guru Sahib to uphold the principles of religious freedom and human dignity. During the meeting, the Minister...
350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji: Four Nagar Kirtans to Cover a Distance of 1,563 km- Tarunpreet Singh Sond

350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji: Four Nagar Kirtans to Cover a Distance of 1,563 km- Tarunpreet Singh Sond

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Chandigarh, November 5: Punjab’s Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, said that the Punjab Government is commemorating the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji with utmost devotion and on a grand scale. The Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has been designated as the nodal department for organizing and coordinating these historic events. Providing details about the Nagar Kirtans being organized from various religious places, Sond informed that four Nagar Kirtans will commence on November 19 from different locations and will cover a total distance of 1,563 kilometres, culminating at Sri Anandpur Sahib on November 22 after passing through prominent towns and cities across Punjab. The main Nagar Kirtan will start from Srinagar on N...
SC COMMISSION SUMMONS DISTRICT ELECTION OFFICER-CUM-DC TARN TARAN IN RAJA WARRING CASE

SC COMMISSION SUMMONS DISTRICT ELECTION OFFICER-CUM-DC TARN TARAN IN RAJA WARRING CASE

Punjab News
Chandigarh, November 4: The Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission has summoned the District Election Officer-cum-Deputy Commissioner, Tarn Taran on November 6, 2025 after finding the report submitted in connection with the case regarding the remarks made by Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President and Ludhiana MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring about former Union Home Minister late S. Buta Singh to be unsatisfactory. The Commission has also sought an explanation from the District Election Officer for not restricting Raja Warring’s entry into the district in accordance with the Model Code of Conduct. Giving details, Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission Chairman S. Jasvir Singh Garhi said that the response submitted today by Assistant Returning Officer-cum-Naib Tehsildar Jasw...
‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 248, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 83 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 2KG HEROIN

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 248, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 83 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 2KG HEROIN

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CHANDIGARH, November 4:           Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 248th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 253 locations on Tuesday leading to the arrest of 83 drug smugglers after registration of 66 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 35,225 in 248 days.           The raids have resulted in recovery of 2.02 kg heroin, 2 quintals poppy husk, 1015 intoxicant pills and Rs 34,230 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers.         &...
PUNJAB CABINET MINISTERS EXTEND GREETINGS ON PRAKASH PURAB OF SRI GURU NANAK DEV JI

PUNJAB CABINET MINISTERS EXTEND GREETINGS ON PRAKASH PURAB OF SRI GURU NANAK DEV JI

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Chandigarh, November 4:           Punjab Cabinet Ministers Harpal Singh Cheema, Aman Arora, Dr. Baljit Kaur, Sanjeev Arora, Dr. Balbir Singh, Lal Chand Kataruchak, Laljit Singh Bhullar, Harjot Singh Bains, Harbhajan Singh, Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Dr. Ravjot Singh, Barinder Kumar Goyal, Hardeep Singh Mundian, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, and Mohinder Bhagat extended heartfelt greetings to the people of the Punjab on the auspicious occasion of the Prakash Purab of the founder of Sikhism, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.           In a joint statement issued here, the Ministers said that the sacred occasion, falling on November 5, 2025, reminds everyone of the eternal and universal teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, w...
Mohinder Bhagat Leads Protest Against Raja Warring Over Remarks on Late Dalit Leader Boota Singh

Mohinder Bhagat Leads Protest Against Raja Warring Over Remarks on Late Dalit Leader Boota Singh

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Chandigarh/ Jalandhar, November 4: Punjab Horticulture and Defence Welfare Services Minister Mohinder Bhagat today led a strong protest against Punjab Congress President Amrinder Singh Raja Warring for his alleged derogatory remarks against senior Dalit leader Late Boota Singh, a statement that has triggered widespread outrage across the nation. The protest, held at Shri Ram Chowk in Jalandhar, witnessed the burning of Raja Warring’s effigy amid slogans condemning his remarks. Hundreds of supporters and members of the Dalit community joined Minister Mohinder Bhagat in expressing anger over what they described as a “caste-based insult” to the late leader. Addressing the gathering, Minister Bhagat denounced Warring’s comments as reflective of the Congress party’s anti-Dalit mindset,...
TWO AK-SERIES ASSAULT RIFLES, ONE SOPHISTICATED PISTOL RECOVERED FROM NEAR INDO-PAK BORDER IN AMRITSAR

TWO AK-SERIES ASSAULT RIFLES, ONE SOPHISTICATED PISTOL RECOVERED FROM NEAR INDO-PAK BORDER IN AMRITSAR

Punjab News
CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, November 4:-  In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Amritsar Rural Police has busted a Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Module with links to Pakistan and recovered a cache of sophisticated weapons and huge quantity of ammunition from village Ghonewal, near the Ravi river close to the Indo-Pak border, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Tuesday.  The recovered arms and ammunition include two AK-series assault rifles along with eight magazines, one .30 bore pistol along with two magazines and 50 live cartridges of .30 bore and 245 live cartridges of 7.62 mm.  DGP Gaurav Yadav said that the prompt and alert action taken b...
Light and Sound Shows Illuminate the Supreme Sacrifice and Timeless Philosophy of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

Light and Sound Shows Illuminate the Supreme Sacrifice and Timeless Philosophy of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

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Chandigarh, November 4: Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is organizing a series of events to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the Ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. As part of these events, mesmerizing Light and Sound Shows were organized on Tuesday at Jalandhar, Fatehgarh Sahib, Patiala, and Pathankot. The events witnessed a massive turnout of devotees along with the participation of Cabinet Ministers, MLAs, and local dignitaries. A spokesperson of the government informed that Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond attended the show held at the Sports Stadium, Madhopur, Fatehgarh Sahib. Similarly, Defence Services Welfare, Freedom Fighters and Horticulture Minister Mohinder Bhagat, along...