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350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji:-

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Chandigarh, October 7: Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond today announced that the State Government has initiated several major projects in connection with the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, with the Tourism and Cultural Affairs Department designated as the nodal department for these commemorations. Addressing a press conference here, the Minister said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Government has embarked on a comprehensive plan to transform Sri Anandpur Sahib into a world-class spiritual and heritage destination. He said that one of the key highlights of this initiative is the Bhai Jaita Ji Memorial, recently dedicated to the public. The memorial, spread across 5 acres (with 2 acres o...

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Paddy procurement in acceleration mode, 66679 farmers paid Rs. 1646.47 Crore

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Chandigarh, October 7: The paddy procurement during the current season is gathering pace with each passing day as is clear from the fact that till late evening yesterday a total of 824732.78 Metric Tonne (MT) produce has arrived in the mandis of the State. Out of this, 772965.23 MT of paddy stands procured which amounts to 93 percent. The Government agencies have procured 770241.58 MT paddy and the PUNGRAIN (Punjab State Grains Procurement Corporation Limited) has taken the lead amongst the government agencies in terms of procurement with 323992.64 MT till now. Furthermore, 66679 farmers so far stand benefitted from the Minimum Support Price (MSP) in the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season. Also, Rs. 1646.47 Crore have been credited into the accounts of the farmers. The Punjab Gove...

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“EASY REGISTRY EMPOWERING CITIZENS WITH TRANSPARENT, CORRUPTION-FREE AND DOORSTEP PROPERTY REGISTRATION SERVICES”

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Chandigarh, October 7: Punjab Revenue Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian today said that the recently launched "Easy Registry" project has emerged as a game-changer in delivering citizen-friendly governance. Designed to make property registration transparent, corruption-free and hassle-free, the initiative ensuring online scrutiny of documents, eliminating the VIP culture of favouritism, empowering citizens with real-time digital updates and even extending doorstep services for drafting and registration of deeds. S. Hardeep Singh Mundian said that "Easy Registry" ushering in a new era of transparency and efficiency in property registration as the project ensures that unsigned copy of the sale deeds undergo online pre-scrutiny by the Sub Registrar within 48 hours, reducing harassment a...

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CM HOLDS MEETING WITH SANT SAMAJ AND ACADEMICIANS TO FINALIZE THE SERIES OF EVENTS TO COMMEMORATE 350TH MARTYRDOM OF SRI GURU TEG BAHADUR JI

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Chandigarh, October 6- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday said that the state government will take up the matter of commemorating martyrdom day of ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Teg Bahadur ji as Human Rights day with the Government of India. The Chief Minister, while interacting with the Sant Samaj here today, batted for observing martyrdom day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib at national level as Human Rights Day. He categorically said that it will help in promoting the ethos of secularism, communal harmony and brotherhood in the country adding that the ninth guru was an epitome of socialism and secularism as he sacrificed his life for the sake of preserving human rights in the country. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that observation of the martyrdom day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur ...

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L&T CONTRIBUTES RS 5 CRORE FOR CHARDIKALA MISSION

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Chandigarh, October 6: In a humanitarian gesture, the staff and management of multinational giant Larsen and Toubro company has contributed Rs 5 crore to the Chardikala Mission started by the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann for helping the flood victims of the state. Handing over the cheque to the Chief Minister Board of Director DK Sen, CEO Nabha Power Plant Suresh Narang, Branch Manager Chandigarh Jaswant Singh and Administration Head Nabha Power Plant Gaganveer Cheema said that it is the moral duty of the company to help the flood victims of the state. They said that coming forward to help the flood ravaged people, the staff and management of the company has contributed Rs 5 crore to the state government. They said that the company stands in solidarity with the victims o...

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US Government ‘s decision to ban on beards of Sikh soldiers in US Army is highly condemnable, Says Speaker

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Chandigarh 6 October 2025: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan said that US government's decision to ban on beards of Sikh soldiers in the US army is highly condemnable and unfortunate. This action of the US government is also an insult to the Sikh soldiers who fought in Saragarhi and World War. He highlighted that maintaining unshorn hair is an integral part of Sikh religious identity. He said tha central government should immediately raise this issue with the US government and put diplomatic pressure so that this decision can be reversed.

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‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 219, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 72 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 1.4KG HEROIN, ₹9.2L DRUG MONEY

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CHANDIGARH, October 6: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 219th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 335 locations on Monday leading to the arrest of 72 drug smugglers after registration of 56 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 32,054 in 219 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 1.4 kg heroin, 50 kg poppy husk, 269 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 9.25 lakhs drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. &...

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National Commission Meeting to Consider Inclusion of Punjab’s Castes in the Central OBC List

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Chandigarh, October 6: A government spokesperson informed that the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC), New Delhi will hold a Public Hearing on October 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the UT Guest House, Chandigarh to consider the inclusion of various castes from Punjab in the Central Government’s OBC list. The spokesperson stated that the purpose of this Public Hearing is to provide an opportunity for representatives of the concerned communities to present their views, facts, and demands directly before the Commission. The State Government has appealed to all community representatives and groups concerned to actively participate in the Public Hearing and present their suggestions and viewpoints before the Commission.

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Vigilance Bureau arrests Punjab Roadways Superintendent red-handed accepting Rs 40000 bribe

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Chandigarh, October 6, 2025: The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), during its ongoing drive against corruption in the state, has arrested Balwant Singh, Superintendent, posted at the Punjab Roadways depot-1 in Jalandhar red-handed while he was accepting a bribe of Rs 40000. Disclosing this here today, an official spokesperson of the VB stated that the case was registered based on a complaint filed by a retired driver of Punjab Roadways. “The complainant has approached the VB alleging that the aforementioned Superintendent has demanded Rs 50000 in lieu of preparing his overtime bills pending prior to his retirement. Upon his requests the Superintendent has agreed to take Rs 40000 for the same but he didn’t want to pay the bribe. He further alleged that the accused official had al...

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ECI issues Notification for Bye-Election to Rajya Sabha Seat from Punjab

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Chandigarh, October 6: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has Notified the schedule for the bye-election to the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) from Punjab, following the vacancy that arose due to the resignation of Sh. Sanjeev Arora on July 1, 2025. The term of the vacated seat is up to April 9, 2028. According to the notification issued by the Election Commission on October 6, 2025, the bye-election will be conducted to fill the said vacancy in accordance with the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and the rules framed thereunder. As per the schedule, the Nomination process will start from 6 October and October 13, 2025 (Monday) is the Last date for filing nominations, however No nominations will be accepted on gazetted public holidays covered under se...