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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...

Nov92025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Foolproof security arrangements for polling at Tarn Taran Bye election by ECI: CEO

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Chandigarh, November 9:- In view of the sensitivity of the Border district of Tarn Taran, in which Bye poll is going to be held for Tarn Taran Assembly Constituency on 11.11.25, Election Commission of India (ECI) had made foolproof security arrangements through District Election machinery and had finalized the deployment plan in consultation with Observers deployed by ECI. Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C informed that 12 Companies of Central armed Police Forces (CAPF) have been deployed in the Assembly Constituency, which is one of the largest deployment of CAPF ever by ECI in any bye election. The CEO also said that as per the Deployment plan, all 114 Polling station Locations, covering 222 Polling Stations will be covered by CAPF. Apart from CAPF, all Polling stations will ha...

Nov82025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Paddy arrival nearing 150 LMT mark; crosses 144 LMT figure

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Chandigarh, November 8:- In a major milestone, the paddy arrival throughout the mandis is inching towards the coveted 150 Lakh Metric Tonne (LMT) mark. The arrival till date has crossed the 144 Lakh Metric Tonne mark with over 125 LMT lifted. Terming the accelerated pace of procurement and lifting as testimony to the farmer friendly policies of the Punjab Government led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak said that the necessary arrangements have been made in the mandis with a view to ensure that no stakeholder whether the farmers, Commission Agents (Arhtiyas), Labourers don't encounter any difficulty. As far as procurement is concerned, more than 140 LMT of paddy stands procured. Also Read:-C...

Nov82025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

Light and Sound Shows Dedicated to Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Highlighted Guru Sahib’s unparalleled sacrifice and eternal philosophy

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Chandigarh, November 8:- Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government organized mesmerising Light and Sound Shows on Saturday at Batala, Faridkot, Fazilka, and Hoshiarpur as part of the ongoing celebrations commemorating the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the Ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. A large number of devotees attended these events with great enthusiasm and reverence. A spokesperson of the government informed that Food and Civil Supplies Minister Lal Chand Kataruchakk attended the show held at ITI Batala, while Speaker of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha Kultar Singh Sandhwan participated in the event organized at Nehru Stadium, Faridkot, along with a large gathering of devotees. Similarly, the Light and Sound Shows held at Shaheed Bha...

Nov82025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

HARJOT BAINS & DEEPAK BALI EXTEND INVITATION TO BABA GURINDER SINGH DHILLON FOR SRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR JI’S 350TH MARTYRDOM ANNIVERSARY

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Chandigarh, November 8:- Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains and Advisor to Tourism and Cultural Affairs Department Mr. Deepak Bali, on Saturday, extended invite to Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon, head of the Radha Soami Satsang Dera Beas, for the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji. While extending the invitation, S. Bains also urged Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon to participate in the "Sarb Dharm Sammelan" scheduled for November 23 at Sri Anandpur Sahib. The Sammelan is designed to echo Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's eternal message of protection of dharm (faith & righteousness) and promoting universal brotherhood. Also Read:- CM DEDICATES NEWLY CONSTRUCTED TEHSIL COMPLEX AT BATALA TO PEOPLE S. Harjot Singh Bains said that the participation o...