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Nov172025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

CM REITERATES CLAIM ON CHANDIGARH, PANJAB UNIVERSITY, RIVER WATERS BEFORE UNION HOME MINISTER AMIT SHAH

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Faridabad (Haryana), November 17:- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann vehemently reiterated claim over Chandigarh, Panjab University, river waters besides advocating genuine federal structure in the country before the Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the 32ndmeeting of the Northern Zonal Council held here Monday. Flagging the issues, the Chief Minister said that the Indian Constitution clearly demarcated areas in which the Union and the States have to function to exercise their respective authority. He said that Federalism remains one of the basic pillars of our Constitution but unfortunately, there has been a trend towards centralization of authority during the past 75 years. Bhagwant Singh Mann underlined that the state governments, being at the cutting edge, are in a much b...

Nov172025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Light & Sound shows depicting the life and philosophy of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji organised in Tarn Taran, Moga, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar and Bathinda

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Chandigarh, November 17:- As part of the series of events being organised by the Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to commemorate the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of the Ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, Light & Sound shows were held on Monday at Tarn Taran, Moga, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar and Bathinda. A large number of devotees attended these events, which were attended by the Speaker of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Cabinet Ministers, MLAs and local leaders. A spokesperson informed that at the Police Stadium in Tarn Taran, Jail and Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar and Khemkaran MLA Sarvan Singh Dhun were present during the show. Similarly, at the New Grain Market in Moga, Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, ...

Nov172025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Misuse of the Images of Bhai Jeevan Singh (Bhai Jaita Ji) and Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib:

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Chandigarh, November 17:- The Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes has taken serious note of the misuse of the sacred images of Bhai Jeevan Singh (Bhai Jaita Ji) and Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib during the Tarn Taran Assembly by-election campaign. In this regard, the Commission has directed the Senior Superintendent of Police, Tarn Taran to appear through the concerned police captain on November 26, 2025, and present a factual action-taken report. Sharing this information, the Chairman of the Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes, Jasvir Singh Garhi, stated that the matter came to the Commission’s notice through social media and newspaper reports. Following this, a notice had been issued by the Commission to Shri Pratap Singh Bajwa. Chairman Garhi informed that...

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‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 261, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 68 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 2.2KG HEROIN, ₹1.88L DRUG MONEY

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CHANDIGARH, November 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 261st day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 313 locations on Monday leading to the arrest of 68 drug smugglers after registration of 57 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 36,969 in 261 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 2.2 kg heroin, 500 grams opium, 11 kg poppy husk, 2168 intoxicant pills and Rs 1.88 lakhs drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. Notably, CM Bhagwant Sing...

Nov172025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Punjab Cabinet Clears Revamped ‘Navi Dishaa’ Scheme for Women’s Health: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, November 17:- Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that the Punjab Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, has approved the restructuring of the free sanitary napkin distribution programme, now renamed as the ‘Navi Dishaa Scheme’. This major decision aims to ensure a more reliable, streamlined and gap-free implementation process across the state. Under the revamped scheme, needy women will receive 9 sanitary napkins per month, supplied regularly through Anganwadi Centres (AWCs). The scheme aims at a benchmark of 50 beneficiaries per AWC, targeting a minimum of 13,65,700 women every month. She added that efforts will be made to further increase the number of beneficiaries to ensure every eligi...

Nov162025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

CM announces complete facelift of native village of Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha

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Sarabha (Ludhiana), November 16:- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann today paid floral tributes to the great freedom fighter Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha on his martyrdom anniversary and announced development projects worth Rs 45.84 crore for complete facelift of his native village. Addressing the state-level event, the Chief Minister said that as a mark of respect to the martyr, development works worth Rs 45 crore 84 lakh will be undertaken in Sarabha village to provide basic infrastructure, clean drinking water, sports facilities, defence training, and other amenities. He said that this would be a true tribute to the martyr, adding that the state government will leave no stone unturned to develop this great martyr’s native village as a model village. On this occasion, ...

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‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 260, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 72 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 3.1KG HEROIN, 1.5KG OPIUM

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CHANDIGARH, November 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 260th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 298 locations on Sunday leading to the arrest of 72 drug smugglers after registration of 46 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 36,855 in 260 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 3.1 kg heroin, 1.5 kg opium, 215 intoxicant pills and Rs 1.5 lakhs drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked th...

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IPRM Harjot Singh Bains Mourns Sad Demise of Senior Journalist Nalin Acharya

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Chandigarh, November 16 :- Punjab Information and Public Relations Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains expressed profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of senior journalist Sh. Nalin Acharya. The 67-year-old Sh. Nalin, who was the owner and editor of “Him Prabha” newspaper and a former President of the Chandigarh Press Club, passed away this morning. He is survived by his wife, a son, daughter-In-law and two grandchildren. In his heartfelt condolence message, S. Bains highlighted Sh. Nalin Acharya's contributions in the field of journalism, religious & social activities. His leadership at the Chandigarh Press Club and his stewardship of Him Prabha have left an indelible mark. Expressing his heartfelt sympathies with the bereaved family and relatives, S. Harjot Sing...

Nov162025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Speaker invites AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal to attend special session of PVS to be held at Sri Anandpur Sahib

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Chandigarh 16 November 2025:- As part of the celebrations dedicated to the 350th centenary of the martyrdom of Sahib-e-Kamal Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, the Punjab Government is organizing a special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha for the first time outside Chandigarh on the holy land of Sri Anandpur Sahib. In this context, Speaker Punjab Vidhan Sabha S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan extended an invitation letter to the National Convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party and former Chief Minister of Delhi, Shri Arvind Kejriwal. S. Sandhwan said that the sacrifice of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji is inspiring not only for the Sikh community, but also for the entire humanity. The 350th centenary of this great sacrifice made for secularism, religious freedom, peace and human rights is an im...

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Laljit Singh Bhullar Launches Action Plan for Hit and Run Compensation Scheme on the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims

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Chandigarh, November 16:- On the occasion of the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, which is observed globally on the third Sunday of November, Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar convened a special meeting with officials of the Lead Agency on Road Safety and representatives of civil society organizations. The meeting, held here today, marked the formal launch of the Action Plan for the Hit and Run Compensation Scheme in the state. The day is observed in memory of road crash victims, in support of their bereaved families and to strengthen collective efforts to prevent such tragedies in the future. Addressing the gathering, the Transport Minister reiterated the State Government’s commitment to reducing road crash fatalities and improving support mechani...