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HARBHAJAN SINGH ETO CALLS ON KERALA CM PINARAYI VIJAYAN

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*Chandigarh/Thiruvananthapuram, November 5:*- Punjab Public Works Minister S. Harbhajan Singh ETO today called on Kerala Chief Minister Sh. Pinarayi Vijayan at Thiruvananthapuram and extended a formal invitation to join the state-level commemorations being organised to mark the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. Conveying greetings from Punjab Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Cabinet Minister apprised Sh. Sh. Pinarayi Vijayan of the elaborate plans being undertaken by the Punjab Government to observe this historic occasion with reverence and grandeur. He shared that the month-long commemorative events will highlight the supreme sacrifice of Guru Sahib to uphold the principles of religious freedom and human dignity. During the meeting, the Minister...

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350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji: Four Nagar Kirtans to Cover a Distance of 1,563 km- Tarunpreet Singh Sond

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Chandigarh, November 5: Punjab’s Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, said that the Punjab Government is commemorating the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji with utmost devotion and on a grand scale. The Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has been designated as the nodal department for organizing and coordinating these historic events. Providing details about the Nagar Kirtans being organized from various religious places, Sond informed that four Nagar Kirtans will commence on November 19 from different locations and will cover a total distance of 1,563 kilometres, culminating at Sri Anandpur Sahib on November 22 after passing through prominent towns and cities across Punjab. The main Nagar Kirtan will start from Srinagar on N...

Nov42025 by Harvinder SinghNo Comments

PUNJAB CABINET MINISTERS EXTEND GREETINGS ON PRAKASH PURAB OF SRI GURU NANAK DEV JI

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Chandigarh, November 4: Punjab Cabinet Ministers Harpal Singh Cheema, Aman Arora, Dr. Baljit Kaur, Sanjeev Arora, Dr. Balbir Singh, Lal Chand Kataruchak, Laljit Singh Bhullar, Harjot Singh Bains, Harbhajan Singh, Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Dr. Ravjot Singh, Barinder Kumar Goyal, Hardeep Singh Mundian, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, and Mohinder Bhagat extended heartfelt greetings to the people of the Punjab on the auspicious occasion of the Prakash Purab of the founder of Sikhism, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji. In a joint statement issued here, the Ministers said that the sacred occasion, falling on November 5, 2025, reminds everyone of the eternal and universal teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, w...

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Dr. Baljit Kaur strongly condemns Raja Warring’s remarks on Late Buta Singh

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Chandigarh, November 4: Punjab Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur today issued a strong statement condemning the recent remarks made by Punjab Congress President Amrinder Singh Raja Warring about the late Congress stalwart and former Union Home Minister Sardar Buta Singh. Dr. Baljit Kaur, who holds the portfolio of Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities, expressed deep anguish over the incident. She said, “Mr. Buta Singh was not merely a towering figure in Indian politics, but a symbol of pride and empowerment for the Scheduled Castes community. To speak of him in such objectionable terms is an affront to his legacy and a betrayal of the values he upheld throughout his life.” She further stated, “I strongly condemn the derogatory and insensitive remarks made by Mr. Raja Warring....

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Dr. Baljit Kaur kickstarts state-wide women’s health & job camp drive from Malout

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Chandigarh/Malout/Sri Muktsar Sahib, November 4: Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Baljit Kaur on Tuesday launched a state wide series of health checkup and employment camps for women here from KG Resorts by inaugurating a mega awareness camp. The cabinet minister said that started today from Malout, these camps will be organised across Punjab to make the women aware of the health, hygiene and employment opportunities. Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that apart from women and child development and social security departments, the services of employment generation, skill development, health and family welfare, rural development and local government departments will also be offered to the needy at these camps. She added that the services will include free scree...

Nov32025 by editorNo Comments

Speaker congratulates Indian women’s cricket team

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Chandigarh, 3 November 2025— Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan extended heartfelt congratulations to Punjab's daughter Harmanpeet Kaur, who has created history as a captain of the Indian women's cricket team and led India to win the World Cup under her leadership. Speaker Sandhwan said that Harmanpeet Kaur has made not only Punjab but the entire country proud with her dedication, hard work and indomitable spirit. She has proved that if the intentions are firm, then daughters are no less than sons in any field. He said that Harmanpeet Kaur has inspired the daughters of every parent by creating new history in the world of sports. This victory is a symbol of women empowerment and this is the beginning of a new golden era in sports. S. Sandhwan said that th...

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H&UD DEPARTMENT FRAMES SOP FOR ISSUING LICENSES TO DEVELOP COLONIES

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Chandigarh, November 3:- Punjab Housing and Urban Development Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian today informed that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led government has taken a key decision aimed at boosting the real estate sector by formulating a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for issuing licenses to develop colonies. Sharing further details, S. Hardeep Singh Mundian said the Housing and Urban Development department has prepared the SOP to streamline the process of granting licenses for developing colonies in areas under its jurisdiction. The process has been divided into two stages i.e. issuance of the Letter of Intent (within 30 days) and issuance of the License (within 30 days), fixing the total time limit at 60 days from the date of application submission by the appl...

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YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 247, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 63 DRUG SMUGGLERS

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CHANDIGARH, November 3: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 247th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 295 locations on Monday leading to the arrest of 63 drug smugglers after registration of 60 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 35,065 in 247 days. The raids have resulted in recovery of 332 grams heroin and 5623 intoxicant pills from the possession of arrested drug smugglers. Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has as...

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DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASING FLOOD RELIEF EFFORTS BY ANIMAL HUSBANDRY DEPT RELEASED

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Chandigarh, November 3: The Punjab Animal Husbandry Department unveiled a documentary showcasing its relentless efforts in rescuing and rehabilitating animals during the recent devastating floods in the state. The documentary was formally released by S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Minister for Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, and Dairy Development, Punjab. Notably, this documentary stands out as a unique effort, created from within the Animal Husbandry department by its team of doctors and paramedics. Lauding the department’s efforts, S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian stated that under Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann's guidance, the Punjab Government and Animal Husbandry Department stood resolute in supporting livestock farmers during the deluge. He highlighted the department's proactive "missio...

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Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission takes suo moto notice of Amarinder Singh Raja Warring’s castist comments towards former Union Home Minister Buta Singh

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Chandigarh, November 3: The Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission has taken suo moto notice of the casteist comment made by Punjab Congress Committee President and Lok Sabha member from Ludhiana, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, against former Union Home Minister late Buta Singh during an election rally in view of the Tarn Taran Vidhan Sabha by-elections. Giving information in this regard, Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission Chairman Sardar Jasvir Singh Garhi said that this matter has come to his notice through social media in which the Congress Party's Punjab unit president and Lok Sabha member from Ludhiana is making color and caste-based comments towards the country's late Home Minister and Dalit leader Buta Singh. He said that the Commission, taking suo moto n...