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Aug172025 by editorNo Comments

RIMC Admissions Open for July 2026 Term; Apply by Oct 15, 2025

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Chandigarh, August 17: An official spokesperson of the Directorate Defence Services Welfare, Punjab, informed that the written entrance examination for admission to the Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), Dehradun for the July 2026 Term will be conducted on 7th December 2025 (Sunday) at Lala Lajpat Rai Bhawan, Sector-15, Chandigarh. The spokesperson further added that the prospectus-cum-application form can be obtained through online payment at www.rimc.gov.in or by sending a written request with Demand Draft in favour of The Commandant RIMC Fund. Completed applications must reach the Directorate Defence Services Welfare, Punjab, Sainik Bhawan, Sector 21-D, Chandigarh on or before 15th October 2025. Applications received after this date will not be entertained. He ...

Aug172025 by editorNo Comments

Giving new heights to dream of Punjab’s youth under Free Education Revolution, says Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan

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Chandigarh, 17 August 2025: Following the immortal principles of our revered Gurus and the sacred path shown by them, Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan informed that he approached and motivated Raj Malhotra of IAS Study Group with an aim to provide free education and coaching to aspirants of PCS exam. In this context, Raj Malhotra of IAS Study Group Chandigarh has accepted the proposal of Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker and offered him that he will provide free coaching to all the aspiring candidates of Punjab for the preparation of PCS (Executive) Preliminary Examination-2025(General Studies and CSAT). The duration of this course will be 45 days and this institution is renowned for its result-oriented. Speaker said that interested candidates can directly contact...

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‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 169, PUNJAB POLICE CONDUCTS RAIDS AT 286 SITES; 57 DRUG SMUGGLERS HELD

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CHANDIGARH, August 17: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 169th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 286 locations on Sunday leading to the arrest of 57 drug smugglers after registration of 42 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 26,023 in 169 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 461 grams heroin, 415 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 31,550 from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. The operation was ...

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BARINDER KUMAR GOYAL REVIEWS FLOOD SITUATION IN AFFECTED DISTRICTS, CALLS UP DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS

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Chandigarh, August 17: In light of rising water levels in Punjab's dams due to persistent rainfall over several days in the mountainous regions of neighboring Himachal Pradesh, Punjab Water Resources Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal today reviewed the prevailing situation in several districts through detailed telephonic conversations with the concerned Deputy Commissioners. The Minister issued strict instructions to ensure swift mitigation measures and safeguard lives and property. Divulging further details while addressing the media persons here at Punjab Bhawan, the Cabinet Minister Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal informed that flood-like conditions have emerged within the land between embankments of rivers passing through Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur, Fazilka and Ferozepur district...

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OTS for property tax defaulters extends till August 31; Dr. Ravjot Singh informs

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Chandigarh, August 17: The Punjab Government has extended the One Time Settlement Scheme (OTS) for property tax defaulters till August 31, 2025. Under this scheme, the government has given an opportunity to pay the outstanding tax with limited penalty. Disclosing this, Punjab Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh informed that the state government has extended the One Time Settlement Scheme (OTS) till August 31, 2025, which was earlier applicable till August 15. He said that property owners will now be exempted from interest penalty on depositing outstanding property tax till August 31. The Cabinet Minister said that this scheme is applicable on total pending tax or partially paid. He said that property owners can pay their outstanding taxes with a waiver of interest and pena...

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PUNJAB FULLY PREPARED TO TACKLE ANY FLOOD-RELATED EXIGENCY: DR BALBIR SINGH

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Chandigarh, August 17: In a proactive and swift response to the flood-like conditions affecting several districts, the Government of Punjab under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Mann has mobilized a comprehensive health and emergency response network.Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh announced that 438 Rapid Response Teams (RRTs), 323 Mobile Medical Teams, and 172 ambulances have been mobilized to ensure timely medical aid in affected regions. Addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan on Sunday, Dr Balbir Singh emphasising the government’s commitment said, “Our priority is to reach every person in need and ensure no one is left without medical help during these critical times. Punjab is fully prepared to meet any health emergency arising due to floods,” he s...

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YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 168, PUNJAB POLICE CONDUCTS RAIDS AT 301 SITES; 38 DRUG SMUGGLERS HELD

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CHANDIGARH, August 16: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 168th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 301 locations on Saturday leading to the arrest of 38 drug smugglers after registration of 28 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 25,909 in 168 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 620 grams heroin and 1612 intoxicant tablets/capsules from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. The operation was conducte...

Aug152025 by editorNo Comments

PUNJAB GOVERNMENT HAD BEEN SUCCESSFUL TO UNDERSTAND SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL FEELINGS OF EVERY STRATA OF SOCIETY: CM

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Faridkot, August 15: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday gave a clarion call to the Punjabis for resolving to restore the pristine glory of the state by making it a frontrunner one in the country thereby carving out a vibrant and prosperous ‘Rangla Punjab’. Addressing the gathering after unfurling national tri-colour, during the state level function to mark Independence Day here at local Jawahar Lal Nehru stadium here today, the Chief Minister extended his heartfelt congratulations to all countrymen, especially Punjabis. He also paid respects and reverence to the great Sufi saint Baba Farid Ji on the sacred land of Faridkot. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Baba Farid Ji is considered the first great poet of Punjabi literature as he composed his verses in the langu...

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Power & PWD Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO Hoists Tricolor at Patiala on 79th Independence Day

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Chandigarh/Patiala, August 15: Punjab Power and Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO today hoisted the national flag during the 79th Independence Day celebrations at the Raja Bhalinder Singh Sports Complex, Polo Ground Patiala. Extending heartfelt greetings to the people of Punjab, he paid rich tributes to the freedom fighters, martyrs and warriors of various movements who laid down their lives for the nation’s independence. On this occasion, he honoured the descendants of freedom fighters, including Mohkam Singh Chauhan, with special felicitations. Addressing the gathering, Harbhajan Singh ETO said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab is moving rapidly towards becoming a prosperous, happy and progressive state. He reaffirmed the government’s r...

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Punjab Government Honours Martyrs’ Families and Ex-Servicemen on Independence Day

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Chandigarh, August 15, The 79th Independence Day was celebrated with pride, emotion and patriotic fervour across Punjab today. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government organised state-level functions in all districts to pay heartfelt tribute to the valiant sons of the soil and their families During these functions, the Chief Minister, along with various Cabinet Ministers, specially honoured the families of martyrs, gallantry awardees and prominent ex-servicemen. On this occasion, Minister for Defence Services Welfare, Horticulture and Freedom Fighters, Mr. Mohinder Bhagat, unfurled the national flag at Hoshiarpur. Mr. Bhagat had earlier directed all district administrations to ensure that on this significant day, the families of those wh...