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Chandigarh, November 30:- Six cadets from Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (MRSAFPI), SAS Nagar (Mohali), graduated from National Defence Academy (NDA) Khadakwasla, Pune. The Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM, reviewed the passing out parade, marking a proud moment for the young officers as they begin their careers in the Indian Armed Forces. After three years of rigorous training, the six cadets - Gurkaran Singh (Mohali), Harmanveer Singh (Sri Muktsar Sahib), Arjun Singh Toor (Ludhiana), Rhythm Mahajan (Pathankot), Akshansh Aggarwal (Sri Fatehgarh Sahib) and Gurjyot Singh (Sangrur) - are set to join service training academies, paving their way to become commissioned officers in a year. Notably, these cadets underwent training at...

Chandigarh/New Delhi, 29th November :- In a significant gesture aimed at fostering cultural and religious heritage ties with Ghana, State Information Commissioner, Punjab, Harpreet Sandhu, had an innovative meeting with newly appointed High Commissioner of Ghana to India H.E. Prof. Kwasi Obiri-Danso at the Ghana High Commission, New Delhi wherein book dedicated to 350th Martyrdom Year of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib was presented to the High Commissioner of Ghana to India H.E. Mr. Kwasi Obiri-Danso along with set of pious visual literature showcasing the historic shrines having relevance with Ninth Sikh Guru, a traditional stole adorned with Punjabi alphabets, Sikh symbolic heritage Sword signifying Punjab’s  rich culture as a step to promote global cultural ties between Ghana and Pu...

Chandigarh 28 November 2025:- In accordance with the Notification dated 25.09.2025, issued under S.209 of the Punjab Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, by the Department of Rural Development and Panchayats, the State Election Commission is announcing the dates for the conduct of general elections to elect the members of Zila Parishads and Panchayat Samitis in the State. The State Election Commissioner Raj Kamal Chaudhuri said that as per the election schedule, the period for filing of Nominations by the candidates for these elections will start from 01.12.2025 (Monday) (between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) in the offices of the concerned Returning Officers designated for this purpose. The last date for filing Nominations will be 04.12.2025 (Thursday). Scrutiny of the Nomination papers will take pla...

Chandigarh, November 28:- Under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is consistently working towards the welfare and upliftment of all sections of society. Special focus is being laid on empowering Scheduled Caste (SC) students by ensuring equal access to education and opportunities. This was stated by Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Minister, Dr. Baljit Kaur. Announcing a significant step in this direction, Dr. Baljit Kaur informed that the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship Portal has been reopened for the academic year 2025-26, and applications can now be submitted online up to December 29, 2025. She added that reopening the portal will facilitate timely financial assistance to eligible SC students and streamline the...

CHANDIGARH/FEROZEPUR, November 27:-           In a major breakthrough, the key accused in Naveen Arora Murder case identified as Badal of Basti Bhattian was neutralised in an exchange of fire between police party and his accomplices at village Mahamujohia on Thursday.           Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Ferozepur Range Harmanbir Singh Gill informed that the Ferozepur Police had arrested suspect Badal on Wednesday and during questioning he revealed about his two accomplices identified as Raju and Sonu, who were supposed to take him to Rajasthan after picking him up at around 5am on Thursday from near the cremation ground close to the toll plaza at village Mahamujohia, where Badal also claimed to have hidden weapons. ...

Chandigarh, 27 November 2025:- Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan, Deputy Speaker Jai Krishan Singh Rouri, Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora inaugurated a first-of-its-kind Gym and Wellness Centre at the MLA Hostel, Sector-4, Chandigarh. This pioneering initiative has been launched to promote fitness and overall well-being among legislators and to encourage an active lifestyle within public life. The Speaker said that this unique step will help MLAs remain healthy and fit, enabling them to serve the people of Punjab with greater strength and dedication. The Speaker, Deputy Speaker and Cabinet Ministers exercised on the advanced machines installed in the facility, reaffirming the government’s commitment to health and wellness. ...

CHANDIGARH/BATALA, November 27:-           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, Batala Police has arrested a key associate of gangster Nishan Joriyan involved in the firing incident linked to extortion bid in Batala and recovered one 9MM Glock pistol from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday.           The arrested accused has been identified as Lovejeet Singh alias Kaka alias Kawaljit, a resident of Vairowal Bawia in Batala. Apart from recovering pistol, police teams have also impounded his motorcycle, which he was riding.           D...