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PUNJAB MINISTERS CONTINUE NATIONWIDE INVITATION DRIVE FOR COMMEMORATIVE EVENTS

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Chandigarh, October 27: Carrying forward the initiative of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to invite Chief Ministers from across the country for the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, Punjab PWD Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO and Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal today met Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy and extended a formal invitation to attend the main events scheduled at Sri Anandpur Sahib next month. The Cabinet Ministers briefed the Puducherry Chief Minister about the series of state-level religious and cultural events being organized to pay respects to the supreme sacrifice of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, who laid down His life to uphold the principles of faith, righteousness and freedom of conscience. They also apprised him of the ...

Polling Staff Rehearsal Held Ahead of Tarn Taran Bye-Election

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Chandigarh, October 27: In view of the upcoming bye-election for the 021-Tarn Taran Assembly Constituency scheduled for November 11, the first rehearsal for polling staff deployed for election duties was conducted at Mai Bhago College of Nursing, Piddi (Tarn Taran). Joint Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab, Sakatar Singh Bal, PCS specially visited the venue to review the arrangements and observe the training session. He was accompanied by Returning Officer cum SDM Gurmeet Singh and other officials. During the session, Master Trainers imparted training to around 1,200 polling personnel on handling EVMs, VVPATs, and Control Units, as well as on the entire polling-day procedure. A mock drill was also conducted for Presiding Officers (PROs), during which they cast at least five votes for...

“Tent City being established at Sri Anandpur Sahib to accommodate 12,000 devotees daily,” says Sond

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Chandigarh, October 27: Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond announced that a large-scale Tent City is being established at Sri Anandpur Sahib to accommodate devotees attending the celebrations of the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. He informed that the Tent City is being set up at three sites- Agampur, PSPCL Ground Matour, and Jhinjri to ensure proper lodging facilities for the devotees. The Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs is spending approximately Rs. 21.52 crore on the establishment of Tent City. The Minister said that arrangements are being made to accommodate 10,000 to 12,000 devotees daily, with all essential amenities to make their stay comfortable and hassle-free. The Tent City will remain operational from N...

Mann Government Releases ₹2400 Crore under Old Age Pension Scheme: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, 26 October: Punjab’s Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development, Dr. Baljit Kaur, informed that the Punjab Government has so far released ₹2400.70 crore under the Old Age Pension Scheme during the current financial year. Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that under this scheme, over 23 lakh beneficiaries have received financial assistance. She further noted that the State Government has allocated a total budget of ₹4100 crore for the scheme in the current financial year to ensure that every senior citizen receives their entitled pension in a timely manner. Dr. Baljit Kaur emphasized that under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government values its senior citizens and is fully committed to protecting their respect and dignity. She ...

Speaker pays tribute at the ‘Antim Ardas’ of late Y. Puran Kumar IPS

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Chandigarh, 26 October 2025:- Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan attended Bhog and Antim Ardas ceremony of late Y. Puran Kumar IPS at Gurudwara Nada Sahib, Panchkula. He expressed grief over the untimely demise of Y. Puran Kumar IPS. He said society will always remember his work done towards the welfare of the country. Sandhwan also conveyed the message of AAP National Convenor Sh. Arvind Kejriwal who paid heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and said we are always stood by the family of late Y. Puran Kumar IPS in this hour of sorrow. Also Read Engineer Opts for Modern Polyhouse Farming, Earns Up to ₹14 Lakh Annually with Support from Horticulture Department Speaker Sandhwan  prayed to God to grant peace to the departed soul. Almighty may give st...

Engineer Opts for Modern Polyhouse Farming, Earns Up to ₹14 Lakh Annually with Support from Horticulture Department

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Chandigarh, October 26:- Under the directions of Punjab Horticulture Minister Shri Mohinder Bhagat, the Horticulture Department is actively working to promote crop diversification and enhance farmers’ income across the state. The farmer-centric schemes of the Punjab Government are proving to be a boon for cultivators, ensuring every possible support to help them adopt modern farming practices. Director Horticulture Mrs. Shailender Kaur informed that taking advantage of the government’s schemes, Harbir Singh, a farmer from village Saraba in Ludhiana district, is earning handsome profits through polyhouse farming and has become an inspiration for other farmers. After obtaining a degree in Electrical Engineering, Harbir Singh chose farming as his profession instead of taking a job, ...

Japanese industry delegation meet Speaker, keenly interested to invest in Punjab

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Chandigarh, 25 October 2025:-Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan held a meeting today with a special Japanese delegation who are keenly interested in investing in Punjab. The State is rich in the agriculture sector but is simultaneously emerging as a hub for the industrial sector. Speaker urged them to explore the opportunities in Punjab and invest in our shared futures. Our government has transparency, credibility and a clear policy framework for industrialists. Speaker informed the delegation about the Punjab Government's Invest Punjab platform where a single window portal has been launched by our government where investors can get all necessary approvals within 45 days. He added that the state's business-friendly policies and vast investment opportunities will be imm...

5764 PCS aspirants get free coaching from Raj Malhotra’s IAS Study Group, Chandigarh: Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan

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Chandigarh, 25 October 2025: In order to fulfil the dreams of PCS aspirant students of Punjab, Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan informed that a total of 5764 students from across Punjab got free of cost PCS(Executive)-2025 Preliminary examination coaching from Raj Malhotra's IAS Study Group, Chandigarh. He revealed that free of cost notes/materials have been provided to the students for this preparation so that students can explore their unlimited potential and change their destiny with devotion and dedication. He added that our government has taken several initiatives to further strengthen the education ecosystem in Punjab. He highlighted that education is the backbone of the society and our government is leaving no stone unturned to provide quality education ...

BHAGWANT MANN GOVERNMENT SEEKS BLESSINGS OF GURU SAHIB FOR EMBARKING EVENTS TO MARK 350TH MARTYRDOM DAY OF SRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR JI

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Delhi/ Chandigarh, October 25:- The Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday embarked the series of events to mark the 350th martyrdom day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji after senior Cabinet Ministers performed Ardas here at Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib. The Cabinet Ministers including Aman Arora, Harjot Singh Bains, Harbhajan Singh ETO, Tarunpreet Singh Sondh, Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Barinder Kumar Goyal, Hardeep Singh Mundian and Dr Balbir Singh, Lok Sabha MP Dr Raj Kumar Chabbewal, Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjeet Singh Sahni, MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, Advisor Tourism and Cultural Affairs Deepak Bali and others joined the people in offering ‘Ardas’ to start the events for commemorating the 350th Martyrdom day of Hind Di Chadar. The Ministers along with oth...

HARJOT SINGH BAINS & DEEPAK BALI EXTEND INVITE TO JATHEDAR GIANI KULWANT SINGH JI FOR GURU TEGH BAHADUR JI’S 350TH MARTYRDOM DAY

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Chandigarh/Nanded, October 23:-Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains, along with Tourism & Cultural Affairs department’s Advisor Deepak Bali, paid obeisance at Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib in Nanded, Maharashtra, followed by a visit to Giani Kulwant Singh Ji, Jathedar of the Takht Sahib. During the meeting, the Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains with utmost reverence formally invited the Jathedar to attend the 350th Martyrdom Day ceremonies of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji. The historic commemorative ceremonies scheduled from 23rd to 25th November, 2025 at Sri Anandpur Sahib. In a gesture of esteem, the management of the Takht Sahib honoured Harjot Singh Bains with the ceremonial tying of a Dastar (Turban) and presented him with a Siropa (robe of honor), acknowledging h...