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Kavi, Dhadi and Kavishar Darbar held at Baba Budha Dal Chhawni to Commemorate 350th Martyrdom Day

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Sri Anandpur Sahib/ Chandigarh, November 24: As part of the ongoing series of events being held by the Punjab Government in Sri Anandpur Sahib to commemorate the 350th martyrdom day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, Bhai Mati Das Ji, Bhai Sati Das Ji and Bhai Dyala Ji, a special Kavi, Dhadi and Kavishar Darbar was organised today at the main pandal of Baba Budha Dal Chhawni. The event was held in the sacred presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and focused on the life, sacrifices and teachings of Guru Sahib. The congregation was deeply inspired as eminent poets, dhadis and kavishars presented their soulful compositions. Renowned kavis  Rachhpal Singh Pal, Karamjit Singh, Manjit Kaur, Zamir Ali, Shubham Mangla and Hari Singh captivated the audience with their ballads based on valour, s...

CM DEDICATES SPECIAL EXHIBITION GALLERY AT VIRASAT-E-KHALSA ILLUMINATING THE LIFE AND MARTYRDOM OF SRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR JI

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Sri Anandpur Sahib, November 23- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday inaugurated a special exhibition gallery showcasing the life and legacy of the “Hind Di Chadar” Ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, at Virasat-e-Khalsa here on Sunday, drawing crowds from all walks of life. The Chief Minister said that the gallery was a part of the ongoing events to commemorate the 350th martyrdom day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur ji at Sri Anandpur Sahib. He said that the immersive gallery offers a profound narrative of the Guru’s spiritual and worldly journey. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the exhibition is thoughtfully divided into five distinct segments: birth and early Life, spiritual Life, illumination of Guruship, path of Righteousness and Martyrdom, each bringing a pivotal ...

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 267, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 66 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 5KG HEROIN

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CHANDIGARH, November 23:-           Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 267th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 282 locations on Sunday leading to the arrest of 66 drug smugglers after registration of 49 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 37,737 in 267 days.           The raids have resulted in recovery of 5.1kg heroin, 1171 intoxicant pills and Rs 4360 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers.           Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked the Commissioners of Poli...

450 CHILDREN VISIT PPA PHILLAUR UNDER STUDENT POLICE CADET SCHEME

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Chandigarh, November 22:-           With an aim to foster responsible citizenship, discipline, and character-building among school students, a one-day outdoor visit to the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Police Academy, Phillaur was organised under the Student Police Cadet (SPC) Scheme — a collaborative initiative of Punjab Police and the Department of Education, Punjab.           A total of 450 children from eight districts of Punjab participated in the event along with their 16 nodal teachers and 16 Saanjh officials.           While elaborating further details of SPC Program, Special DGP Community Affairs Division (CAD) Gurpreet Kaur Deo said that it serves as a bridge between the police and ...

Punjab launches RTB Act 2.0 on Punjab Invest portal to better ease of doing business; Sanjeev Arora

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Chandigarh, November 22, 2025:- Punjab marked a major milestone in its industrial reform journey by launching Phase 2 of the FastTrack Punjab Portal under the dynamic leadership of National Convenor of AAP Sh. Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Punjab S. Bhagwant Singh Mann . Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora informed that the upgraded single-window system now offers 173 Government-to-Business (G2B) services across 15 key departments, delivering faster approvals, digital tracking, auto-deemed clearances and enhanced transparency—further strengthening the state’s ease of doing business environment. Furthermore, he added that a key advancement in Phase 2 is the introduction of the PAN-based Single Business Identifier, which consolidates all approvals, incentives, inspections and co...

Sri Anandpur Sahib Fully Prepared to Welcome Devotees for the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of the Ninth Guru: Harjot Singh Bains

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Chandigarh/Anandpur Sahib, November 22:- Punjab Education and Information & Public Relations Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced that the sacred land of Sri Anandpur Sahib, associated with the Ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, is fully ready to receive devotees from across the world with devotion and reverence. He said that the Punjab Government is commemorating the 350th year of Guru Sahib’s supreme martyrdom with complete dedication. Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond added that all arrangements for the large influx of devotees expected between November 23 and 25 have been meticulously completed to ensure that no devotee faces any difficulty. Both ministers appealed to the global sangat to visit Sri Anandpur Sahib and offer their respects dur...

INVESTORS TO GET 173 SERVICES UNDER ONE ROOF AS CM LAUNCHES SECOND PHASE OF THE “FASTRACK PUNJAB PORTAL”

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Chandigarh, November 21: In a major step aimed at giving further fillip to the industrial sector for emerging Punjab as favorite investment destination, the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday inaugurated the second phase of the “Fastrack Punjab Portal,” integrating 173 services under one roof to further streamline industrial facilitation in the state. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that the state’s industrial policy has entered a new era, as Punjab has started a genuine “Single Window with a Single Pen” system signifying transparency and efficiency in governance. He remarked that a pen holds greater power than a stick, as it empowers decision-making and constructive administration. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the concept of deemed approval has also been...

AMAN ARORA INAUGURATES STATE-OF-THE-ART HOSTEL FOR NDA ASPIRANT GIRLS AT MAI BHAGO AFPI

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Chandigarh/SAS Nagar (Mohali), November 21:– In a major boost to empower the young women of Punjab by enabling them to join the Indian Armed Forces, Punjab Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training Minister Mr. Aman Arora, on Friday, inaugurated a dedicated accommodation block for the NDA Preparatory Wing at the Mai Bhago Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (AFPI) for Girls, SAS Nagar (Mohali). The facility has been named in honour of the legendary Sam Manekshaw, the first Field Marshal of the Indian Army, who was also born in Amritsar, Punjab. It exemplifies Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government's dedication to empowering Punjab's youth, especially women, to serve the nation. Mr. Aman Arora said that this Rs. 2.46 crore state-of-the-art hostel is des...

24 Class-IV Employees Promoted as Clerks — Promotion Orders Hands Over by Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, November 21:- Punjab’s Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development, Dr. Baljit Kaur, stated that under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is not only taking significant steps for the welfare of people across the state but is equally committed to safeguarding the rights and career progression of its employees. In this spirit, 24 Class-IV employees of the Social Security, Women and Child Development Department have been promoted to the post of Clerk. Today at Punjab Bhawan, Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur personally handed over the promotion orders to the newly promoted employees. These promotions also include four specially-abled employees, who have been elevated to the post of Clerk based on equal opportuni...

Punjab Government Makes Robust Arrangements for the Convenience of Devotees During Shaheedi Centenary Events – Chief Secretary

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Chandigarh / Sri Anandpur Sahib, 20 November:- In honor of the unparalleled martyrdom of the Ninth Guru, Dhan Dhan Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the Punjab Government has made solid arrangements to ensure the convenience and security of devotees during the 350th Shaheedi Shatabdi Samagam. Chief Secretary Sh. K.A.P. Sinha and Director General of Police Sh. Gaurav Yadav reviewed the preparations today and instructed officers that no negligence will be tolerated. The Chief Secretary emphasized that all officers must work with a spirit of service and make it their priority to provide complete convenience to the devotees. The Chief Secretary informed that on 22 November, four divine Nagar Kirtans will arrive at Sri Anandpur Sahib, while on 23 November, Sri Akhand Path Sahib will commence ...