Author: Harvinder Singh

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...

Chandigarh, November 4: Punjab Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur today issued a strong statement condemning the recent remarks made by Punjab Congress President Amrinder Singh Raja Warring about the late Congress stalwart and former Union Home Minister Sardar Buta Singh. Dr. Baljit Kaur, who holds the portfolio of Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities, expressed deep anguish over the incident. She said, “Mr. Buta Singh was not merely a towering figure in Indian politics, but a symbol of pride and empowerment for the Scheduled Castes community. To speak of him in such objectionable terms is an affront to his legacy and a betrayal of the values he upheld throughout his life.” She further stated, “I strongly condemn the derogatory and insensitive remarks made by Mr. Raja Warring....