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*Amritsar, November 7: *- Continuing the campaign to provide employment to the youth, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today handed over appointment letters to 2,105 young people recruited in the Punjab State Power Corporation. This brings the total number of government jobs given to youth so far to 58,962. At a ceremony organized at the auditorium of the Government Medical College, Amritsar, the Chief Minister said unemployment is the root of many social problems, and therefore, the state government is focused on eradicating it. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that within about three and a half years of taking office, nearly 58,962 government jobs have been provided to youth, which is a record in itself. He said that today 2,023 linemen, 48 internal auditors, and 35 revenue accountan...

Chandigarh, November 7:- In a significant infrastructure push ahead of the historic 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, the Punjab Government has undertaken a comprehensive Rs 20 crore project to renovate all the internal and approach roads of Sri Anandpur Sahib, announced S. Harjot Singh Bains, Minister of Education and Information & Public Relations, Punjab. While reviewing the undergoing road works in Sri Anandpur Sahib today, S. Harjot Singh Bains, said that Virasat-e-Khalsa to Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, the Bus Stand to Bhagat Ravidas Chowk, Takht Sri Keshar Sahib to VIP road and other internal roads have been renovated and the remaining roads are being revitalised on the war footing in the holy city. He said that work on all the approach routes ...

Chandigarh, November 6: In connection with the remarks made regarding former Union Home Minister S. Buta Singh, Advocate Arshpreet Singh Khadial today appeared before the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission on behalf of Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, who had been summoned by the Commission. However, the advocate could not submit the power of attorney (vakalatnama) during the proceedings. Through his counsel, Amrinder Singh Raja Warring has sought exemption from personal appearance before the Commission citing the ongoing bye-election and has requested a new date after the elections conclude. Meanwhile, the District Election Officer-cum-Deputy Commissioner Tarn Taran has also sought exemption from appearing before the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission today. Providing ...

Chandigarh/Thiruvananthapuram, November 6: Punjab Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO paid obeisance at Station Gurdwara Sahib in Thiruvananthapuram during the celebrations of Parkash Purb of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The Cabinet Minister was in Kerala to formally invite Chief Minister Sh. Pinarayi Vijayan to the commemorations of the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, to be held at Sri Anandpur Sahib. Extending greetings to the Sikh sangat gathered on the auspicious Gurpurb of the First Sikh Guru, Harbhajan Singh ETO urged Punjabis living thousands of miles away from their homeland to continue spreading the divine message and teachings of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. He also invited the local Sikh community to be part of the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary ev...

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....