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Chandigarh, January 15: Punjab Information and Public Relations Department today organized third religious congregation and Guru Ka Langar dedicated to the birth anniversary of the Tenth Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji and for the universal welfare, on the advent of the new year. During the event, which was held with profound devotion and religious fervour at Gurdwara Sahib, Punjab Civil Secretariat-1 here, Gurdwara Sahib Sector-11's Granthi Bhai Kashmir Singh recitated path of Sri Sukhmani Sahib. Subsequently, the renowned preacher Bhai Gurmeet Singh Shant performed soul-stirring Gurbani Kirtan in the Basant ragas. The event was attended by Cabinet Minister and AAP State President Mr. Aman Arora, Lok Sabha Member Mr. Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, Chief Minister's OSD (Media) Mr. Adil ...

CHANDIGARH, January 14: In a heartwarming display of community service on the occasion of the Maghi Festival, Punjab Police Sewa Committee organized a langar (community kitchen) outside Punjab Police Headquarters (PPHQ) here on Tuesday. The Maghi festival commemorates the martyrdom of 40 Sikh warriors who fought alongside 10th Sikh Guru Sri Guru Gobind Singh. During the occasion, Ardas was performed for Sarbat Da Bhala (Wellbeing for all), seeking the well-being and prosperity of all humanity. Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav accompanied by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Headquarters Sukhchain Singh Gill joined the Ardas, underscoring the importance of community service and interfaith harmony. Later, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) SS Srivast...

Amritsar, January 14: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday announced to set up a state of the art Surjit Patar Centre for ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Guru Nanak Dev University. Chairing a function to pay homage to the eminent writer here today, the Chief Minister said that this centre will be equipped with the latest ultra modern technology. He assured fulsome support and cooperation to the University for this Noble Cause. Bhagwant Singh Mann also announced to institutionalise an Award in the memory of great writer which will be given to the budding writers to encourage them. The Chief Minister said that appointments in the universities are being made for the sole purpose of promoting academics in these prestigious institutions. He said that the sin...

Chandigarh, January 13 The Government of Punjab has invited applications from distinguished individuals with impeccable integrity, high caliber, and administrative experience to fill the vacant position of Chairman of the Punjab Public Service Commission, Patiala. Disclosing this here today, an official spokesperson of Punjab Government said that as per the eligibility criteria, the applicants must have held office for at least 10 years under the Government of India or the Government of State. Additionally, they should be less than 62 years of age on the date of issue of public notice in this regards. Candidates who have applied against the advertisement dated 26.11.2024, 14.12.2024 and 24.12.2024 need not to apply again. The interested applicants are required to submit their comp...

Chandigarh, January 12: As many as 3329 candidates, on Sunday, appeared in the entrance exam for the 15th course to be commenced at the prestigious the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (MRSAFPI), SAS Nagar (Mohali). A record number of boys (4128) have registered themselves for the entrance test this year. This response has been largely due to the concerted efforts of the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government and high success rate of the Institute. Notably, the Institute is being run by the Department of Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training headed by Cabinet Minister Mr. Aman Arora. Director of MRSAFPI Major General (Retd.) Ajay H Chauhan, VSM, conducted surprise inspection at a examination centre set up at School of Em...

Chandigarh, January 11: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday sought kind intervention of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to provide financial assistance to the state government for setting up special NDPS court to check drug menace. Participating through video conferencing in the regional conference on 'Drug Trafficking and National Security', the Chief Minister urged GOI to give one time financial assistance, for 10 years to State to create Special NDPS Courts and recruitment of public prosecutors along with other supporting staff, of Rs 600 crores (@ Rs.60 Cr. Per year). He said that at present there are 35,000 NDPS cases pending for Session trial as on January 01, 2025 adding that at present rate of disposal, on an average a Session Court takes seven years to comple...

Chandigarh, January 10: In the Annual polls of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha Press Gallery Committee 2025, journalist Ashwani Chawla (Sach Kahoon) today got elected as the President. During the course of polls, the entire journalist fraternity expressed unanimity on the name of Ashwani Chawla and decided to elect him as the President unopposed. In the aftermath, the names of Mr. Amit Pandey and Mr. Deepak Sharma were proposed for election to the posts of Vice President and Secretary of the Press Gallery Committee, respectively. They too were declared elected unopposed as no other candidate came forward to contest against them. Hence, they were elected with unanimity. The Vidhan Sabha Press Gallery Committee advises the Speaker of the State's Vidhan Sabha to resolve any issues being face...

Chandigarh, Jan 10: Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond on Friday stated that celebrating 'Dhiyan Di Lohri' can significantly improve the sex ratio in the Punjab. While presiding over the "Dhiyan Di Lohri" event at A.S College (Women), Khanna organized by the Tourism and Cultural Affairs Department, Sond emphasized the importance of such gatherings in supporting girl children to live their lives with dignity and pride. He highlighted that this, in turn, will contribute immensely to the socio-economic development of the state. Sond described 'Dhiyan Di Lohri' as a vital initiative that can transform the destiny of girls in society. He underscored the necessity of holding such sustainable efforts throughout the year to effectively spread this message. He further stated that these...

Chandigarh, January 10 Punjab Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO unveiled the 2025 calendars for Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) and Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL) here today. The PSPCL calendar showcases captivating image of the Sri Guru Amardas Thermal Plant, Goindwal Sahib, alongside picture of function organised to induct the newly appointed personnel within the corporation. Additionally, it features a striking solar tree, symbolizing the corporation's dedication to renewable energy. The PSTCL calendar, on the other hand, spotlights innovative initiatives aimed at strengthening the state's power transmission infrastructure. while releasing these calendars, Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO extended congratulations to both PSPCL and PSTCL ...

*Chandigarh, January 9* The Chairman of the Punjab State Child Rights Protection Commission, Mr. Kanwardeep Singh, has recommended to the Punjab School Education Department that school timings be changed for the convenience of children due to the severe cold and dense fog. Providing further details, Chairman Kanwardeep Singh stated that children in the state are currently facing significant challenges due to extreme cold and dense fog. Furthermore, younger children are hesitant to attend school because of the bad weather conditions. He recommended that the timings of both government and private schools be changed to start from 10 AM until January 31 to ensure the comfort and safety of students. He also mentioned that there have been reports of accidents involving school buses over...