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HARJOT BAINS & DEEPAK BALI EXTEND INVITATION TO BABA GURINDER SINGH DHILLON FOR SRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR JI’S 350TH MARTYRDOM ANNIVERSARY

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Chandigarh, November 8:- Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains and Advisor to Tourism and Cultural Affairs Department Mr. Deepak Bali, on Saturday, extended invite to Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon, head of the Radha Soami Satsang Dera Beas, for the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji. While extending the invitation, S. Bains also urged Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon to participate in the "Sarb Dharm Sammelan" scheduled for November 23 at Sri Anandpur Sahib. The Sammelan is designed to echo Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's eternal message of protection of dharm (faith & righteousness) and promoting universal brotherhood. Also Read:- CM DEDICATES NEWLY CONSTRUCTED TEHSIL COMPLEX AT BATALA TO PEOPLE S. Harjot Singh Bains said that the participation o...

Punjab Government to hold religious events at Guru Ka Bagh Buddha Dal Chhauni from November 23 to 25: Jathedar Baba Balbir Singh

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Chandigarh/Sri Anandpur Sahib, November 8:- Shiromani Panth Akali Buddha Dal Chief Jathedar Baba Balbir Singh said that to commemorate 350th martyrdom anniversary of Ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, religious events will be held at Guru Ka Bagh Chhauni Buddha Dal Sri Anandpur Sahib from November 23 to 25 as per Gurmat Maryada. Sri Akhand Path Sahib will begin on November 23 and the Bhog will be offered on November 25. A Sarab Dharam Sammelan will also be held in the Chhauni On November 23 in which prominent personalities of all religions will participate. Jathedar Baba Balbir Singh, Chief of Shiromani Panth Akali Buddha Dal, also held a meeting with the Advisor of Tourism Department Punjab, Mr. Deepak Bali and the officials of the administration at Guru Ka Bagh Ch...

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 252, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 71 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 841GMs HEROIN

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CHANDIGARH, November 8:-           Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 252nd day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 292 locations on Saturday leading to the arrest of 71 drug smugglers after registration of 50 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 35,737 in 252 days.           The raids have resulted in recovery of 841 grams heroin, 508 intoxicant pills and Rs 22,300 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers.           Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked the Commissioners...

Punjab Government takes a major step — ₹3624 crore assistance released: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, November 8: The Punjab Government is continuously working to ensure the welfare and social security of weaker sections of society. In this regard, Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur informed that during the current financial year, an amount of ₹3624.46 crore has been released under various social security schemes. She said that the Punjab Government has made a budgetary provision of ₹6175 crore for the financial year 2025–26 to ensure that all beneficiaries receive timely assistance under these schemes. Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that under the Old Age Pension Scheme, an amount of ₹2400.70 crore has been disbursed so far, while ₹4100 crore has been allocated for the scheme in the current year. In addition, an amount of ₹693.04 c...

TWO MEMBERS OF JAGGU BHAGWANPURIA GANG HELD FROM HOSHIARPUR; 4 PISTOLS RECOVERED

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CHANDIGARH/HOSHIARPUR, November 7:-           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, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab, in a joint operation with Hoshiarpur Police, has arrested two active members of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Gang and recovered four sophisticated weapons from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Friday.           Those arrested have been identified as Swinder Singh alias Bodhi and Sukhman alias Jashan, both residents of Kalanaur in Gurdaspur district. The recovered weapons include two Glock pistols, one Zigana pistol and one PX30 Pistol. Police teams have also imp...

Punjab Government accords a grand welcome to World Champion Cricketers Harleen Deol and Amanjot Kaur at Mohali

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SAS Nagar, November 7:- The Punjab Government today gave a grand reception to World Champion cricketers Harleen Deol and Amanjot Kaur on their arrival at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Mohali. The duo, members of India’s first-ever Women’s World Cup–winning team, were accorded a warm welcome by the State Government, District a Administration, and Sports Department amid festive celebrations, drums, and cheers. Representing Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, Member of Parliament Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, and MLA Dr. Amandeep Kaur Arora led the felicitation. They were joined by District Planning Board Chairperson Prabhjot Kaur, Jaswant Kaur and Councillor Sarbjeet Singh Samana. The atmosphere at the airport was electric, with Pu...

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 251, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 78 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 2.8KG ICE, 388GMs HEROIN

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CHANDIGARH, November 7:-           Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 251st day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 244 locations on Friday leading to the arrest of 78 drug smugglers after registration of 70 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 35,641 in 251 days.           The raids have resulted in recovery of 2.8 kg ICE, 388 grams heroin, 995 intoxicant pills and Rs 24,550 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers.           Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked the C...

Punjab Assembly Structure to be Completed by November 20 to mark Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s Martyrdom Anniversary: Speaker

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Chandigarh/Sri Anandpur Sahib, November 6:- The temporary structure of Punjab Vidhan Sabha being constructed to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the Ninth Guru, Hind Di Chadar Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, will be completed by November 20, announced Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan while chairing a meeting with the Group of Ministers and senior officials at Virasat-e-Khalsa. The Speaker said that this special session of the Punjab Assembly, dedicated to Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s supreme sacrifice, has been envisioned by the Punjab Government with the aim of spreading the Guru’s divine philosophy to every corner of the world. He recalled that after Guru Sahib’s martyrdom in Delhi, Bhai Jaita Ji brought Guru Sahib’s sacred head to Gurdwara Bibangarh Sahib ...

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 250, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 91 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 2.4KG HEROIN

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CHANDIGARH, November 6:           Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 250th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 276 locations on Thursday leading to the arrest of 91 drug smugglers after registration of 65 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 35,519 in 250 days.           The raids have resulted in recovery of 2.4 kg heroin, 6 kg poppy husk, 9853 intoxicant pills and Rs 1700 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers.           No...

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 249, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 97 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 1.3KG HEROIN, ₹3.5L DRUG MONEY

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CHANDIGARH, November 5:           Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 249th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 381 locations on Wednesday leading to the arrest of 97 drug smugglers after registration of 74 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 35,377 in 249 days.           The raids have resulted in recovery of 1.3 kg heroin, 900 grams opium, 28 kg poppy husk, 14,959 intoxicant pills and Rs 3.50 lakhs drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers.      ...