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450 CHILDREN VISIT PPA PHILLAUR UNDER STUDENT POLICE CADET SCHEME

450 CHILDREN VISIT PPA PHILLAUR UNDER STUDENT POLICE CADET SCHEME

Punjab News
Chandigarh, November 22:-           With an aim to foster responsible citizenship, discipline, and character-building among school students, a one-day outdoor visit to the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Police Academy, Phillaur was organised under the Student Police Cadet (SPC) Scheme — a collaborative initiative of Punjab Police and the Department of Education, Punjab.           A total of 450 children from eight districts of Punjab participated in the event along with their 16 nodal teachers and 16 Saanjh officials.           While elaborating further details of SPC Program, Special DGP Community Affairs Division (CAD) Gurpreet Kaur Deo said that it serves as a bridge between the police and ...
YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 266, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 103 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 50.5KG HEROIN

YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 266, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 103 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 50.5KG HEROIN

Health
CHANDIGARH, November 22:           Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 266th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 360 locations on Saturday leading to the arrest of 103 drug smugglers after registration of 80 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 37,639 in 266 days.           The raids have resulted in recovery of 50.5kg heroin, 1834 intoxicant pills and Rs 22,925 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers.           Notably, CM Bha...
Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora Unveils PITEX 2025 Logo along with Punjab Chair Karan Gilhotra

Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora Unveils PITEX 2025 Logo along with Punjab Chair Karan Gilhotra

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Chandigarh, November 22, 2025:  Punjab’s push for trade and industrial expansion gained fresh momentum as Sh. Sanjeev Arora, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister for Industries & Commerce, Government of Punjab, formally unveiled the logo of the 19th Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX 2025). The prestigious event, organised by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), is scheduled to be held from 4–8 December 2025 at Amritsar, with the Government of Punjab as the Host State. PITEX, now recognised as one of North India’s largest integrated trade fairs, continues to evolve as a vibrant platform combining industry, innovation, entrepreneurship, and global participation. The unveiling ceremony was attended by senior officers of the PunjabGovernment, including Sh. K. K. Yadav, IAS...
Punjab launches RTB Act 2.0 on Punjab Invest portal to better ease of doing business; Sanjeev Arora

Punjab launches RTB Act 2.0 on Punjab Invest portal to better ease of doing business; Sanjeev Arora

Punjab News
Chandigarh, November 22, 2025:- Punjab marked a major milestone in its industrial reform journey by launching Phase 2 of the FastTrack Punjab Portal under the dynamic leadership of National Convenor of AAP Sh. Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Punjab S. Bhagwant Singh Mann . Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora informed that the upgraded single-window system now offers 173 Government-to-Business (G2B) services across 15 key departments, delivering faster approvals, digital tracking, auto-deemed clearances and enhanced transparency—further strengthening the state’s ease of doing business environment. Furthermore, he added that a key advancement in Phase 2 is the introduction of the PAN-based Single Business Identifier, which consolidates all approvals, incentives, inspections and co...
Punjab’s industry-friendly policies receiving overwhelming response from investors: Sanjeev Arora

Punjab’s industry-friendly policies receiving overwhelming response from investors: Sanjeev Arora

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Chandigarh, 22 November 2025:-Punjab Industries & Commerce Minister Shri Sanjeev Arora today shared detailed information about the significant initiatives being undertaken by the Punjab Government for the multifaceted development of industries, during a meeting with industrialists at Mandi Gobindgarh. He also reviewed various problems and challenges faced by the industrial community. Punjab Development Commission Vice Chairperson Mrs. Seema Bansal and Principal Secretary Kamal Kishor Yadav were also present on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, Cabinet Minister Shri Sanjeev Arora said that he is fully aware of the real ground-level difficulties faced by industrialists. He stated that under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is comm...
Nagar Kirtan from Talwandi Sabo given floral welcome at Sri Anandpur Sahib by Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains, Tarunpreet Singh Sond and Lok Sabha Member Malwinder Singh Kang

Nagar Kirtan from Talwandi Sabo given floral welcome at Sri Anandpur Sahib by Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains, Tarunpreet Singh Sond and Lok Sabha Member Malwinder Singh Kang

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Sri Anandpur Sahib/Chandigarh, November 22:-A grand Nagar Kirtan dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, which began from Talwandi Sabo, concluded at Sri Anandpur Sahib. On its arrival at Sri Anandpur Sahib, Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains, Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond and Member of Parliament Malwinder Singh Kang along with the Sangat gave floral welcome to the Nagar Kirtan. The Rupnagar district administration along with the Sangat offered warm and heartfelt welcome to the Nagar Kirtan, carrying beautifully decorated palanquin of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, and led by the Panj Piaras and Nishan Sahib on its arrival in Sri Anandpur Sahib, the birthplace of the Khalsa. Cabinet Minister Harjot Singh Bains honored the five Panj Piara Sah...
Sri Anandpur Sahib Fully Prepared to Welcome Devotees for the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of the Ninth Guru: Harjot Singh Bains

Sri Anandpur Sahib Fully Prepared to Welcome Devotees for the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of the Ninth Guru: Harjot Singh Bains

Punjab News
Chandigarh/Anandpur Sahib, November 22:- Punjab Education and Information & Public Relations Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced that the sacred land of Sri Anandpur Sahib, associated with the Ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, is fully ready to receive devotees from across the world with devotion and reverence. He said that the Punjab Government is commemorating the 350th year of Guru Sahib’s supreme martyrdom with complete dedication. Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond added that all arrangements for the large influx of devotees expected between November 23 and 25 have been meticulously completed to ensure that no devotee faces any difficulty. Both ministers appealed to the global sangat to visit Sri Anandpur Sahib and offer their respects dur...
300 AI-ENABLED FACE RECOGNITION CCTV CAMERAS TO KEEP ROUND-THE-CLOCK VIGIL DURING 350TH MARTYRDOM ANNIVERSARY

300 AI-ENABLED FACE RECOGNITION CCTV CAMERAS TO KEEP ROUND-THE-CLOCK VIGIL DURING 350TH MARTYRDOM ANNIVERSARY

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CHANDIGARH/SRI ANANDPUR SAHIB, November 22:-           A formidable network of 300 high-resolution, AI-enabled face recognition CCTV cameras will keep a constant vigil over Sri Anandpur Sahib to ensure flawless security for the lakhs of devotees arriving for the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, informed Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rupnagar Gulneet Singh Khurana here on Saturday.           Detailing the robust, technology-driven security blueprint for the grand event from Sunday to Tuesday, SSP Gulneet Khurana stated that a state-of-the-art command centre has been established to act as the nerve centre for all security operations.           "This high-tech contro...
Sri Anandpur Sahib sky resonates with ‘Bole so Nihal, Sat Sri Akal’ as Nagar Kirtans converge on holy city

Sri Anandpur Sahib sky resonates with ‘Bole so Nihal, Sat Sri Akal’ as Nagar Kirtans converge on holy city

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Chandigarh/Sri Anandpur Sahib, November 22:- The sky resonated with the slogans of 'Bole So Nihal, Sat Sri Akal' as the sacred city of Sri Anandpur Sahib was completely daubed in religious fervour with the convergence of 'Nagar Kirtans' from Srinagar, Faridkot, Talwandi Sabo and Gurdaspur as part of the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of the Ninth Sikh Guru Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji. The devotion of the 'Sangat' was all the more palpable as they marched along with the Nagar Kirtans from the abovesaid places reaching Sri Anandpur Sahib today evening. Showering rose petals in the path of the Nagar Kirtans, a multitude of Kirtans viz. IPR Minister, Punjab, Harjot Singh Bains, Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond and MP from Sri Anandpur Sahib Malwinder Singh Kang welcomed and wal...
INVESTORS TO GET 173 SERVICES UNDER ONE ROOF AS CM LAUNCHES SECOND PHASE OF THE “FASTRACK PUNJAB PORTAL”

INVESTORS TO GET 173 SERVICES UNDER ONE ROOF AS CM LAUNCHES SECOND PHASE OF THE “FASTRACK PUNJAB PORTAL”

Punjab News
Chandigarh, November 21: In a major step aimed at giving further fillip to the industrial sector for emerging Punjab as favorite investment destination, the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday inaugurated the second phase of the “Fastrack Punjab Portal,” integrating 173 services under one roof to further streamline industrial facilitation in the state. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that the state’s industrial policy has entered a new era, as Punjab has started a genuine “Single Window with a Single Pen” system signifying transparency and efficiency in governance. He remarked that a pen holds greater power than a stick, as it empowers decision-making and constructive administration. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the concept of deemed approval has also been...