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SEC decides elections for members of Panchayat Samiti & Zila Parishad Mohali be adjourned due to significant change in boundaries of Panchayat Samiti/Zila Parishad Mohali area

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Chandigarh 30 November 2025:- The State Election Commission has been informed by Department of Rural Development and Panchayats that in view of the notification dated 28.11.2025 issued by Department of Local Government, 15 villages adjoining Municipal Corporation, Mohali have now been merged into the boundaries of Municipal Corporation, Mohali. The Department of Rural Development and Panchayats has clarified that due to this notification, the 15 Gram Panchayats of Panchayat Samiti, Mohali, are now excluded from the jurisdiction of the concerned Panchayat Samiti/Zila Parishad Mohali area. As there is now a significant change in the boundaries of Panchayat Samiti Mohali as well as Zila Parishad area, the Department of Rural Development and Panchayats is required to carry out the fresh reor...

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 274, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 74 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 1.5KG HEROIN, ₹4.5L DRUG MONEY

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CHANDIGARH, November 30:-          Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 274th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 278 locations on Sunday leading to the arrest of 74 drug smugglers after registration of 59 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 38,634 in 274 days.           The raids have resulted in recovery of 1.5 kg heroin, 1.6 kg Ganja, 25 kg poppy husk, 349 intoxicant pills and Rs 4.59 lakhs drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers.           Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann...

SIX MRSAFPI CADETS GRADUATE FROM NDA

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Chandigarh, November 30:- Six cadets from Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (MRSAFPI), SAS Nagar (Mohali), graduated from National Defence Academy (NDA) Khadakwasla, Pune. The Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM, reviewed the passing out parade, marking a proud moment for the young officers as they begin their careers in the Indian Armed Forces. After three years of rigorous training, the six cadets - Gurkaran Singh (Mohali), Harmanveer Singh (Sri Muktsar Sahib), Arjun Singh Toor (Ludhiana), Rhythm Mahajan (Pathankot), Akshansh Aggarwal (Sri Fatehgarh Sahib) and Gurjyot Singh (Sangrur) - are set to join service training academies, paving their way to become commissioned officers in a year. Notably, these cadets underwent training at...

ANCHOR AWEIGH: MRSAFPI CADETS PARASDEEP & YUVRAJ COMMISSIONED AS INDIAN NAVY OFFICERS

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Chandigarh, November 29:- In a proud moment for the state of Punjab, two former cadets of Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (MRSAFPI), SAS Nagar (Mohali) have been commissioned as officers in the Indian Navy at the Passing Out Parade (POP) of the Indian Naval Academy (INA) in Ezhimala, Kerala. The POP, conducted on Saturday, was reviewed by General Anil Chauhan, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, the Chief of Defence Staff. The two commissioned officers, Parasdeep Singh Khosa and Yuvraj Singh Tomar, have strong educational backgrounds. Parasdeep Singh Khosa, from Faridkot district, comes from a family of educators - his mother is the Principal of GGS Khalsa School, Bhaloor, and his father is the Director of Guru Nanak Mission Girls College, Baghapurana. Yuvraj Singh ...

Punjab State Inter-University Youth Festival to Begin in Amritsar from November 30: Chairman Parminder Singh Goldy

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Chandigarh, November 29:- The Punjab Government is organising the Punjab State Inter-University Youth Festival at Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, from November 30 to December 3. More than 2,500 students from 32 universities across the state will showcase their talent in enthusiastic competitions covering cultural, artistic, singing, dance and other categories. Punjab Youth Development Board Chairman Parminder Singh Goldy shared this information while interacting with the media here today. He was accompanied by Kulwinder Singh, Deputy Director, Department of Youth Services, Punjab, and Board Members Sanjeev Chaudhary and Navaldeep Singh. He informed that 51 different cultural, musical and artistic activities have been included in this youth festival. For the first time, th...

  High Commissioner of Ghana to India H.E. Prof. Kwasi Obiri-Danso acknowledges book authored by Harpreet Sandhu dedicated to 350th Martyrdom Year of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib

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Chandigarh/New Delhi, 29th November :- In a significant gesture aimed at fostering cultural and religious heritage ties with Ghana, State Information Commissioner, Punjab, Harpreet Sandhu, had an innovative meeting with newly appointed High Commissioner of Ghana to India H.E. Prof. Kwasi Obiri-Danso at the Ghana High Commission, New Delhi wherein book dedicated to 350th Martyrdom Year of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib was presented to the High Commissioner of Ghana to India H.E. Mr. Kwasi Obiri-Danso along with set of pious visual literature showcasing the historic shrines having relevance with Ninth Sikh Guru, a traditional stole adorned with Punjabi alphabets, Sikh symbolic heritage Sword signifying Punjab’s  rich culture as a step to promote global cultural ties between Ghana and Pu...

PUNJAB GOVERNMENT ALL SET TO EMBARK THE BIGGEST ROAD CONSTRUCTION WORK IN THE HISTORY OF STATE: CM

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Chandigarh, November 29- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced to embark the biggest road construction work taken up in the history of the state targeting to construct 44,920 KMs of roads with a total cost of Rs 16,209 Crore. Divulging more details, the Chief Minister said that the state government has decided that by the end of next year, it will build a total of 44,920 KMs of roads across all villages, towns and cities of Punjab at a total cost of Rs 16,209 Crore. He said that these roads will all be with the five years maintenance clause ensuring highest quality standards along with the world class road safety features. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the move is aimed to provide better mobility and boost rural infrastructure in the state. The Chief M...

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 273, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 67 DRUG SMUGGLERS

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CHANDIGARH, November 29:-           Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 273rd day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 334 locations on Saturday leading to the arrest of 67 drug smugglers after registration of 52 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 38,509 in 273 days.           The raids have resulted in recovery of 237 grams heroin, 100 grams opium, 481 intoxicant pills and Rs 1960 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers.           Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked the ...

Punjab Government Introduces Comprehensive Reforms Through the Societies Registration (Punjab Amendment) Act, 2025: Sanjeev Arora

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Chandigarh, 28 November 2025:- In a major governance reform aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability and proper functioning of societies operating in Punjab, the Government of Punjab has introduced the Societies Registration (Punjab Amendment) Act, 2025, amending the historic Societies Act of 1860 under the dynamic leadership of National Convenor of AAP Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Punjab S. Bhagwant Singh Mann. Cabinet Minister Shri Sanjeev Arora informed that the new legislation modernises the regulatory framework governing societies, especially those engaged in health, education, sports, social welfare and charitable activities. The amendments also bring all societies under a uniform, transparent regime ensuring responsible use of public funds and tax-exempt resour...

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 272, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 95 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 699GMs HEROIN, ₹84K DRUG MONEY

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CHANDIGARH, November 28:-           Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 272nd day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 268 locations on Friday leading to the arrest of 95 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 38,444 in 272 days.           The raids have resulted in recovery of 699 grams heroin, 1.4 kg opium, 519 intoxicant pills and Rs 84,000 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers.           Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked th...