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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...

ON WORLD FISHERIES DAY, PUNJAB EYES BIGGER CATCH WITH SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE PUSH

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Chandigarh, November 21:– On the World Fisheries Day, celebrated globally on November 21, the Punjab Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian highlighted the state's remarkable progress in fisheries development, turning aquaculture into a sustainable production and economic powerhouse. Detailing the state's progress in aquaculture sector, S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian stated that Punjab's Fisheries sector has witnessed remarkable growth, with fish culture spread across 43,685 acres, yielding an impressive annual production of over two lakh metric tonnes. The state's innovative approach to shrimp farming has also paid off, with 1,034  acres of saline lands being utilised to produce around 2,759 metric tonnes of shrimp, showcasing its potenti...

“AnandpurSahib350.com” A Digital Companion for Millions of Sangat at Sri Anandpur Sahib

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Chandigarh/ Sri Anandpur Sahib, November 21:–In a significant move to ensure a seamless and spiritually enriching experience for ‘Sangat’, Punjab Education and Information & Public Relations Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains  today launched a comprehensive digital initiative “AnandpurSahib350.com” a dedicated mobile application and website to serve the millions of devotees converging at Sri Anandpur Sahib for the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji. S. Harjot Singh Bains informed that the state-of-the-art platforms are designed as a one-stop digital solution, providing real-time information and logistical support to ensure a safe, organised and spiritually fulfilling experience for all attendees. In the spirit of ‘Sarbat Da Bhala,’ Rupnagar District Adminis...

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...

Nagar Kirtans commenced from four directions to conclude at Sri Anandpur Sahib on November 22: Harjot Singh Bains

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Chandigarh/Sri Anandpur Sahib, November 21:  Education and  Information & Public Relations Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Friday said that the Nagar Kirtans, in commemoration of 350th Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, started from all four directions will be reaching at Sri Anandpur Sahib on November 22. He said that grand welcome by showering flower petals would be extended to all nagar kirtans by large number of sangat gathered across the globe. He said that Nagar Kirtans had started from Srinagar, Gurdaspur, Faridkot and Talwandi Sabo with a total travelling of 1563 km. He said the adequate arrangements had been made in view of large number of sangat expected to mark the 350th martyrdom day. Meanwhile, Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Sing...

PUNJAB ADVOCATE GENERAL MANINDERJIT SINGH BEDI DESIGNATED SENIOR ADVOCATE

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Chandigarh, November 21:-The Punjab and Haryana High Court today designated Advocate General Maninderjit Singh Bedi as Senior Advocate. The official notification stated that the court, exercising its authority under Section 16(2) of the Advocates Act 1961, has accorded this designation to S. Bedi with effect from the date of issuance of the notification. Advocate General S. Bedi comes from Phul town in Bathinda district. A law graduate from Punjabi University, Patiala, Class of 2005, he began his journey in the legal field under the guidance of his paternal uncle while practicing at Rampura Phul. He moved to Chandigarh in 2009 and built an active practice across constitutional, civil, criminal, service, revenue and corporate matters. His assignments over the years included serving as...

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 ...

CM ASSURES FULSOME SUPPORT AND COOPERATION TO LEADING JAPANESE MNC FOR INVESTMENT IN STATE

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Chandigarh, November 20:- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday assured fulsome support and cooperation to Japanese multinational company Global Network Japan (GNJ) group for making investments in the state for paddy waste management. A delegation of GNJ group comprising Saito Masahiko, Nobutoki Ito, Takeshi Ishiguro, Hitoshi Konagano, Rohit Bakshi, Manpreet Singh and others called on the Chief Minister here today. The Chief Minister appreciated GNJ Group’s commitment to support India’s environmental and rural development goals. He said that it is heartening to know that the company plans to invest approximately Rs 1,500 crore in developing Waste-to-Energy infrastructure, with Punjab identified as a key focus state for implementation. Bhagwant Singh Mann said th...

Punjab State Information Commission Marks Pious Event Dedicated to 350th Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib 

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Chandigarh, November 20:-                   To mark the supreme sacrifice of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib a significant pious event dedicated to the 350th martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, was held under the patronage of Chief information Commissioner Punjab Inderpal Singh Dhanna in Chandigarh where in a significant pictorial brochure depicting the Spiritual Journey of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib was released by Inderpal Singh Dhanna, Chief Information Commissioner, Punjab along with Harpreet Sandhu, Dr. Bhupinder Singh Batth and Sandeep S. Dhaliwal, State Information Commissioners, Punjab. Special documentary showcasing the life journey of Guru Tegh Bahadur was also screened in the Commission, previewed by the Commission officials. The documentary dedicated to 350th martyrdom year of&nbs...

NAGAR KIRTAN FROM SRINAGAR ENTERED PUNJAB, ACCORDED  WARM WELCOME AT PATHANKOT

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Madhopur (Pathankot), November 20: To mark the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of the Ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the Nagar Kirtan that started from Srinagar on November 19, today entered Punjab and accorded a heartfelt welcome at the Madhopur Head. Cabinet Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak, Pathankot District Administration and the Sangat greeted the sacred procession with a shower of flowers. As the Nagar Kirtan stepped into Punjab, a contingent of Punjab Police offered a ceremonial salute. Nihang Singhs added to the spiritual fervour by showcasing the skills of martial art Gatka . Deputy Commissioner Dr. Pallavi, SSP Daljinder Singh Dhillon, AAP Punjab Vice President Swarn Salaria, District President Amandeep Singh Sandhu, Sahib Singh Sabha, Baljinder Bunty from the Kisa...