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Nov102025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema Chairs Marathon Meeting with 47 Employee Unions

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CHANDIGARH, November 10 Punjab Finance Minister and Chairman of the Cabinet Sub-Committee constituted to resolve employee issues, Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, on Monday held an extensive series of meetings with representatives from 47 different employee unions. The marathon deliberations, lasting over five hours, underscored the government's unwavering commitment to addressing the long-pending concerns of the state workforce and fostering a transparent, employee-centric administration. The Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema gave a patient and sympathetic hearing to the representatives of all 47 Unions, which included representatives from departments like Education, Health, Water Supply, Power, Contract Employees, and Joint Fronts. The core issues raised by the unions revolved prim...

Nov102025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Cabinet minister Harbhajan Singh ETO lashes out at Centre for not announcing date for PU Senate elections

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Chandigarh, November 10: Punjab cabinet minister Mr. Harbhajan Singh ETO, on Monday, lashed out at BJP led Centre Government for not announcing date for Senate elections of Punjab University (PU), Chandigarh. The minister said that though, the central government has taken a step back by revoking the controversial notification but till now, the date for fresh elections has not been announced. He added that Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government will stand by Punjabis especially students to safeguard their interests and no stone will be left unturned to restore the federal status of the university. Minister Mr. Harbhajan Singh ETO said that the tenure of 91 members of the Senate was expired on October 31, 2024 but the BJP government has not announced any schedul...

Nov102025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

HARJOT SINGH BAINS LAUNCHES SCHOOL EDUCATION MODULE ON LIFE & UNPARALLELED SACRIFICE OF SRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR JI

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Chandigarh/Sri Anandpur Sahib, November 10:- As a part of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji’s 350th Martyrdom Anniversary commemorations, the Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains, on Monday, launched a mandatory Education Module in all the schools, including Government, Private & Aided affiliated to all Education Boards, from Nursery to class 12th to instill values of righteousness, truth and justice in students. S. Harjot Singh Bains today visited two schools, including Government High School, Dasgran and Mount Carmel School, Jindwari, in Rupnagar district, sharing Ninth Guru Sahib Ji’s teachings, life and unparalleled sacrifice with students. He urged all the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and other senior officials to follow the suit to motivate students and reinforce the im...

Nov102025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

PUNJAB SC COMMISSION CHAIRMAN MEETS GOVERNOR, SEEKS STRONGER COORDINATION FOR WELFARE OF SCHEDULED CASTES COMMUNITIES

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Chandigarh, November 10:-Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes Chairman S. Jasvir Singh Garhi called on Punjab Governor Sh. Gulab Chand Kataria at Raj Bhawan, here today. Accompanied by Commission Members Sh. Rupinder Singh Sheetal, Sh. Gulzar Singh Bobby and Sh. Gurpreet Singh Ittanwali, the Chairman held detailed deliberations on matters concerning the welfare, empowerment and socio-economic upliftment of the Scheduled Castes in the state of Punjab. During the interaction, S. Jasvir Singh Garhi informed the Governor that as per the 2011 Census, the Scheduled Caste population in Punjab stood at 32 per cent. He further highlighted that with a average growth rate of 26 per cent recorded between 2001 and 2011, the present population share of Scheduled Castes in the state has ris...

Nov102025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

PUNJAB POLICE AVERTS POSSIBLE TARGET KILLINGS; FOUR HELD WITH SOPHISTICATED WEAPONS

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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, November 10:- In a major intelligence-led operation amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police’s State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) Amritsar has averted potential targeted killings in the state with the arrest of four members of a gangster module and recovered two sophisticated weapons from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Monday. Those arrested have been identified as Jagpreet Singh alias Jagga, a resident of Kazi Kot Kalan in Tarn Taran; Mohammad Singh, a resident of Kazi Kot Kalan in Tarn Taran; Lavish Nahar, a resident of Bori Wala Bazar at Gate Hakiman in Amritsar; and Amarbir Singh, a resident of Preet Avenu...

Nov102025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Punjab Eases Process for Power Connections; Self-Certification Introduced for Consumers Up to 50 kW Load, Says Sanjeev Arora

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Chandigarh, November 10:- Punjab Power Minister Sanjeev Arora has announced that the selection process for 2,600 Apprentices (Interns) in the Lineman trade—including 2,500 for Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) and 100 for Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL)—has been successfully completed. Arora emphasized that the Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government is making continuous efforts to strengthen PSPCL and PSTCL, both in terms of manpower and technical efficiency. He pointed out that with the recent appointment of 2,106 (including 2,023 Assistant Linemen, 48 Internal Auditors, and 35 Revenue Accountants), the total number of new recruitments since April 2022 has risen to 8,984, reflecting the government’s commitment to providing employment opportunit...

Nov92025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 253, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 106 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 700GMs HEROIN, ₹58K DRUG MONEY

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CHANDIGARH, November 9: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 253rd day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 303 locations on Sunday leading to the arrest of 106 drug smugglers after registration of 78 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 35,925 in 253 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 700 grams heroin, 3050 intoxicant pills and Rs 57,910 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. Notably, CM Bha...

Nov92025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Light and Sound Shows to be organized in Amritsar, Ferozepur, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar and Sangrur on November 11: Tarunpreet Singh Sond

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Chandigarh, November 9: Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond today announced that the next phase of Light and Sound Shows, dedicated to the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, will be held on November 11 at Amritsar, Ferozepur, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali), and Sangrur. These shows are being organized by the Punjab Government as part of the ongoing series of events commemorating the sacred occasion. He said that the show at Amritsar’s Mela Ground, Ranjit Avenue, will be attended by Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh E.T.O. In Ferozepur, the event will take place at the Cantonment Stadium, where Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur will grace the occasion. The Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Moha...

Nov92025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

CM FLAGS OFF FIRST BATCH OF BUSES CARRYING DEVOTEES TO AMRITSAR

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Dhuri (Sangrur), November 9- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday flagged off the first batch of buses carrying devotees for paying obeisance at holy city of Amritsar under the Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Scheme. Interacting with the devotees, the Chief Minister said that this pilgrimage is dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. He said that this scheme was launched on October 29, 2025, from the village Bararwal and the selection of these devotees has been done in a transparent manner through a draw. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this is a humble initiative to strengthen social and religious harmony among Punjabis by facilitating pilgrimages to holy places. The Chief Minister said that this initiative fulfills the he...

Nov92025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

350TH MARTYRDOM ANNIVERSARY OF SRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR JI: KIRTAN DARBARS AND SPIRITUAL CONGREGATIONS AT SACRED SHRINES IMMERSING DEVOTEES IN DIVINE AMBIENCE

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Chandigarh, November 9:- In heartfelt respect to the supreme sacrifice of Hind Di Chadar Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the Punjab Government has rolled out an extensive calendar of Kirtan Samagams and spiritual congregations across historic Gurudwaras associated with the sacred footsteps (Charan-chhoh) of the Ninth Sikh Guru. The month-long events, which has begun on November 1 and continue till November 25, resonating with the Guru’s message of self-sacrifice, peace and communal harmony. An official spokesperson said that the commemorative journey has entered its mid-phase with spiritually charged programmes, bringing together Sangats in large numbers across various districts. Giving further details, he said that on November 10, Kirtan Samagams will be held at Gurudwara Sahib Se...