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Sep262025 by editorNo Comments

Demand for Reconstruction of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Historical Site in Baghdad

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New Delhi/Chandigarh/September 26 Rajya Sabha member and environmentalist Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the reconstruction of the historical site of Guru Nanak Dev Ji in Baghdad, Iraq. In his letter, Sant Seechewal mentioned that during his Udasis (travels), Guru Nanak Dev Ji visited the city of Baghdad in 1511 AD. The sacred site suffered damage during the Second World War as well as during the US-Iraq war. Sant Seechewal stated that Guru Nanak’s followers are spread across the globe, and their deep devotion is tied to this site being restored to its original form. He appealed to the Prime Minister to use his influence to establish contact with Iraq’s supreme leader, Sayyid Ali Hosseini Khamenei, and ensure the reconstructio...

Sep262025 by editorNo Comments

HARJOT BAINS RIPS INTO CENTRE’S INDIFFERENCE TOWARDS PUNJAB’S PLIGHT

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Chandigarh, September 26: In the aftermath of the recent floods that ravaged the state, Punjab Education and Information & Public Relations Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains moved beyond political rhetoric to find a future-focused strategy to prevent such disasters in future and rehabilitation of the flood-hit state. He also raised the serious question on the working of the BBMB and false narrative created by the opposition to politicise the natural disaster. In a poignant address during the special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha today, S. Harjot Singh Bains urged the opposition to prioritise the welfare of the people over political gains. He highlighted the devastating impact of the floods, which have claimed 59 human lives, destroyed houses, decimated thousands livestock, and ...

Sep262025 by editorNo Comments

Mohinder Bhagat assures full support for horticulture growth; interacts with cold storage owners and farmers

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Chandigarh, September 26 The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is working proactively to further strengthen the horticulture sector in the state and enhance farmers’ incomes. In line with this objective, Horticulture Minister Mr. Mohinder Bhagat held a special meeting with cold storage unit owners and farmers from various districts of Punjab at Punjab Bhawan, Chandigarh. During the meeting, cold storage unit owners and farmers apprised the Minister in detail of the difficulties they face. Mr. Bhagat listened attentively and assured them that their genuine demands would be addressed promptly. On the occasion, the cold storage owners also expressed their gratitude to the Punjab Government for the financial benefits being extended under vario...

Sep262025 by editorNo Comments

World Tourism Day: Punjab invites the world to experience its unmatched cultural vibrancy, heritage, and hospitality – Sond

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Chandigarh, September 26: On the occasion of World Tourism Day, Punjab’s Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, reaffirmed the State Government’s commitment to positioning Punjab as a leading cultural and heritage destination for global tourists. Sond said that during the year 2024, the tourism department organized several major cultural fairs and festivals including Maghi Mela, Basant Festival, Kapurthala Heritage Festival, Kila Raipur Rural Olympics, Nature Festival, Bathinda Virasati Mela, Patiala Heritage Festival, Hola Mohalla, and Nihang Olympics. These events showcased Punjab’s diverse traditions while drawing significant domestic and international visitors. Similarly in 2025, our festivals are being celebrated on a grander scale, drawing tourists fro...

Sep262025 by editorNo Comments

Keep Strict Vigil on Law and Order: CM to CPs and SSPs

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Chandigarh, September 26 : Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday directed Commissioners of Police (CPs) and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) to maintain a strict vigil on the law and order situation across the state. Chairing a virtual meeting with CPs and SSPs, the Chief Minister emphasized the need for their close coordination with civil administration counterparts to ensure timely rehabilitation of flood victims. He stressed that relief and compensation must be provided strictly to genuine victims who have suffered actual losses due to the floods. Bhagwant Singh Mann called on the officers to work zealously to achieve this objective adding that seamless coordination between civil and police administrations for this noble task was utmost important. The Chief...

Sep262025 by editorNo Comments

CM Reviews Ongoing Cleanliness, Repair and Relief Efforts in Flood Affected Towns and Cities

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Chandigarh, September 26 : Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday reviewed the ongoing cleanliness, relief, and rehabilitation efforts across major towns and cities of the state in the aftermath of the recent floods. Chairing a virtual meeting with Commissioners of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), the Chief Minister stated that several districts in Punjab have been severely affected by flooding in rivers such as the Ravi, Beas, Satluj, and Ghaggar, along with their tributaries. He further said that numerous towns experienced heavy inundation and waterlogging due to intense rainfall in late August and early September. Given the gravity of the situation, Bhagwant Singh Mann emphasized the urgent need to undertake measures related to cleanliness, potable water supply, and prev...

Sep262025 by editorNo Comments

Sonalika Group helps to the tune of 4.5 Crores towards flood affected areas

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Chandigarh, 26 September 2025: Cabinet Minister Sh. Sanjeev Arora informed that Sonalika Leading Agri Evolution firm has already contributed about rupees 4.5 crores approx. to help the flood affected people of Punjab. Sonalika firm also donated Rs. fifty lakhs towards Chief Minister Rangla Punjab Fund under the Mission "Chardi Kala". In this regard, Sh. J S Chauhan Senior Vice President, Corporate Relations and Sh. Rajnish Jain Senior Vice President Accounts and Finance of Sonalika Leading Agri Evolution firm personally handed over the cheque of amount Rs. fifty lakhs to cabinet minister Sanjeev Arora. Furthermore, he revealed that Sonalika Leading Agri Evolution firm is also donating twelve fully equipped ambulances to Punjab Health Systems Corporation. These ambulanc...

Sep262025 by editorNo Comments

PUNJAB VIDHAN SABHA PAYS TRIBUTES TO 59 CITIZENS LOST LIVES IN DEVASTATING FLOODS

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Chandigarh, September 26: Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Friday paid tributes to 59 citizens who lost their lives in the recent devastating floods across the State. At the outset of the special session of Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan along with all members of the House also observed solemn remembrance for other departed souls, which included Punjab Ex-Minister Harmail Singh Tohra, former MLA Raghubir Singh, Lieutenant Colonel Shaheed Bhanu Pratap Singh Mankotia, ALD Shaheed Daljit Singh, Lance Naik Shaheed Rinku Singh, Lance Naik Shaheed Pritpal Singh, Sepoy Shaheed Harminder Singh, noted actor & comedian Jaswinder Singh Bhalla, renowned music composer Charanjit Ahuja and Ram Prashad Sharma, brother of MLA Ashwani Sharma, whose demise was deeply mourned.

Sep252025 by editorNo Comments

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 208, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 91 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 8.7KG HEROIN, 5KG OPIUM

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CHANDIGARH, September 25: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 208th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 353 locations on Thursday leading to the arrest of 91 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 30,944 in 208 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 8.7 kg heroin, 13 kg poppy husk, 5 kg opium, 21 kg ganja, 1113 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 8100 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. ...

Sep252025 by editorNo Comments

Punjab Vigilance Bureau attaches ill-gotten properties of Deputy Director Singla, his family in corruption case

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Chandigarh, September 25, 2025 – The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has secured a major breakthrough in a corruption case by attaching 8 properties and three bank accounts belonging to former Deputy Director of the Punjab Food and Civil Supplies Department, Rakesh Kumar Singla, his wife Rachna Singla, and their sons Swaraj Singla and Siddarth Singla. This action was taken following a court order in the ongoing criminal cases against them. Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the state VB said the attachment order was issued by the Ludhiana court in case titled "State Versus Rakesh Kumar Singla and others" in FIR No. 8 dated April 19, 2023, registered under Sections 13(1)(b) read with 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Section 120-B of the IPC. The properties attached...