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Chandigarh, November 17:- As part of the series of events being organised by the Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to commemorate the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of the Ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, Light & Sound shows were held on Monday at Tarn Taran, Moga, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar and Bathinda. A large number of devotees attended these events, which were attended by the Speaker of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Cabinet Ministers, MLAs and local leaders. A spokesperson informed that at the Police Stadium in Tarn Taran, Jail and Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar and Khemkaran MLA Sarvan Singh Dhun were present during the show. Similarly, at the New Grain Market in Moga, Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, ...

Chandigarh, November 17:- Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that the Punjab Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, has approved the restructuring of the free sanitary napkin distribution programme, now renamed as the ‘Navi Dishaa Scheme’. This major decision aims to ensure a more reliable, streamlined and gap-free implementation process across the state. Under the revamped scheme, needy women will receive 9 sanitary napkins per month, supplied regularly through Anganwadi Centres (AWCs). The scheme aims at a benchmark of 50 beneficiaries per AWC, targeting a minimum of 13,65,700 women every month. She added that efforts will be made to further increase the number of beneficiaries to ensure every eligi...

Chandigarh, November 16:- On the occasion of the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, which is observed globally on the third Sunday of November, Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar convened a special meeting with officials of the Lead Agency on Road Safety and representatives of civil society organizations. The meeting, held here today, marked the formal launch of the Action Plan for the Hit and Run Compensation Scheme in the state. The day is observed in memory of road crash victims, in support of their bereaved families and to strengthen collective efforts to prevent such tragedies in the future. Addressing the gathering, the Transport Minister reiterated the State Government’s commitment to reducing road crash fatalities and improving support mechani...

Chandigarh, November 16:- In a significant step toward strengthening social welfare services in Punjab, the State Cabinet has approved several key decisions related to the Department of Social Security, Women and Child Development. Sharing this information, Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur expressed gratitude to Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann and the entire Cabinet, stating that these decisions will provide major relief to the weaker and needy sections of society. Dr. Baljit Kaur informed that the Cabinet has approved the filling of 16 posts of Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs). She stated that this will significantly improve the monitoring and implementation of various welfare schemes for women and children being run by the Central and State Governments. With...

 Sri Anandpur Sahib/Chandigarh, 15 November: Punjab Government is undertaking extensively infrastructure development in Sri Anandpur Sahib as part of preparations for the historic 350th Martyrdom Centenary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. Cabinet Minister S. Harbhajan Singh E.T.O reported that 317 kilometres of roads connecting Sri Anandpur Sahib are being upgraded at a cost of ₹100 crore, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted movement for the large number of devotees expected to arrive. Along with this, the city’s internal network of 127 kilometres of roads is also being constructed and repaired with an outlay of ₹49.32 crore. Minister further informed that work on the crucial Sri Anandpur Sahib–Garhshankar road, worth ₹13 crore, is progressing swiftly as part of the ongoing infrastruc...

Chandigarh, November 15, 2025:- The Punjab Government has extended the application deadline under the Ashirwad Scheme from 30 days to 60 days, keeping in view the convenience of the beneficiaries. With this important decision, eligible families will now have sufficient time to complete the required documentation and avail the benefits of the scheme, ensuring that no deserving family is left out. Social Justice, Empowerment & Minorities Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that this decision reflects the government’s people-centric and service-oriented approach. She added that the Punjab Government is continuously working to strengthen social security schemes through modern technology and a more transparent system. She pointed out that during wedding preparations and ceremonies,...