Punjab

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is firmly committed to the welfare and upliftment of Scheduled Castes and marginalized sections of society. 

SUNAM: Under the vision of making Punjab a vibrant and progressive state, the Punjab Government is making consistent efforts to engage youth in sports and provide state-of-the-art sports infrastructure in every village. Taking another step in this direction, Punjab Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training Minister and State President of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Mr. Aman Arora inaugurated the construction work of sports stadiums in 11 villages of the Sunam constituency, to be built at a total cost of Rs 5.32 crore. These stadiums are expected to be completed within three months. 

CHANDIGARH: In a landmark initiative to elevate the spiritual and historical vibes of the historic city Sri Anandpur Sahib, a transformative 'White City' project has been kicked off today to commemorate 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib ji with grandeur.

CHANDIGARH: In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab, in a joint operation with Batala Police, has apprehended an active member of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Gang and recovered two sophisticated pistols from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday.

 CHANDIGARH: As part of the series of events being organized 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, captivating light and sound shows were held on Tuesday at Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Amritsar, Ferozepur, and Sangrur. These programs witnessed enthusiastic participation from Cabinet Ministers, MLAs, public representatives, officials, and a large number of devotees. 

CHANDIGARH: When a state government decides that “we will not just educate our children, we will teach them how to live life,” then education is no longer just a chapter in a book — it becomes a revolution. That revolution has now taken birth in the soil of Punjab.

CHANDIGARH: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Punjab, Sibin C informed that appox 60.95% voter turnout has been recorded till 6 PM in the bye-elections for Tarn Taran assembly constituency. 

AMRITSAR: Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, President of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, has raised questions about the picture of Bhai Jaita Ji installed by Punjab Government at his memorial at Sri Anandpur Sahib.

AMRITSAR: The body of 32-year-old Nitesh Chopra, son of Suresh Kumar, a resident of Mohali, arrived at Sri Guru Ram Das International Airport, here from Dubai today, after which it was sent to his home through the free ambulance service of Sarbat Da Bhala Trust.

CHANDIGARH: In a historic and spiritually enriching spectacle, over 35,000 schools across the state held special morning assemblies, with 70 lakh students reflecting on Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji's life, supreme sacrifice & teachings under a 15-day Education Module. Notably, the mandatory Education Module was launched on Monday in all the schools, including Government, Private & Aided, from Nursery to class 12th irrespective of any education board to instill values of righteousness, truth and justice in students. 

AMRITSAR: During its visit to Amritsar, the Punjab State Food Commission observed that the Mid-Day Meal (MDM) Scheme has been discontinued in some schools run by the Pingalwara Institution. The Commission expressed serious concern over this matter and instructed the District Education Officer (Secondary) to submit a detailed report to the Commission at the earliest. 

CHANDIGARH: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Aam Aadmi Party government has made the aviation sector one of its top priorities to turn its vision of a “Rangla Punjab” into reality. Since March 2022, the government has worked on a detailed plan to make aviation a key driver of Punjab’s economy, industrial connectivity, and tourism. Under the state’s 2022 Industrial and Business Development Policy, special focus has been given to building airport-led industrial corridors, backed by investments of over ₹100 crore. 

CHANDIGARH: In a decisive step towards strengthening on-ground compliance and fixing polluters' accountability, the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) has summoned 14 leading brands identified as the top contributors of hard-to-recycle plastic waste in the state.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Finance Minister, Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, on Tuesday announced that the Punjab Government will organise the 'Pensioner Sewa Mela' at all District Treasury Offices across the state from November 13 to November 15, 2025. The initiative aims to facilitate the essential e-KYC process for all state government pensioners, enabling them to register on the newly launched Pensioner Sewa Portal.

CHANDIGARH: Polling for Punjab’s Tarn Taran Assembly seat began on Tuesday, with electors being seen reaching polling stations even before voting started at 7 a.m. 

SAS NAGAR: Former Health Minister and senior Congress leader Balbir Singh Sidhu said that the illegal actions of Chandigarh and Haryana Police — entering Punjab’s territory and stopping Punjabis from entering Chandigarh — have once again made it clear that the Bhagwant Mann government has completely surrendered before the BJP-led Central Government. 

SAS NAGAR: Former Health Minister and senior Congress leader Balbir Singh Sidhu said that the illegal actions of Chandigarh and Haryana Police — entering Punjab’s territory and stopping Punjabis from entering Chandigarh — have once again made it clear that the Bhagwant Mann government has completely surrendered before the BJP-led Central Government. 

PHAGWARA: The Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes has sought a fresh follow up report from the Kapurthala police in connection with a complaint filed against Punjab Congress President and former minister Amrinder Singh Raja Warring for allegedly making derogatory remarks about the late Union Minister S. Buta Singh. 

NEW DELHI: The President of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC), S. Harmeet Singh Kalka, today announced that the “Dharm Rakhiak Yatra” (Journey of the Protector of Faith), dedicated to the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji and his three devoted companions—Bhai Mati Das Ji, Bhai Sati Das Ji, and Bhai Dyal Ji—will commence on Thursday, November 13, from Gurdwara Guru Ke Mahal, Sri Anandpur Sahib.

MRITSAR: Mr Sukhbir Singh Badal President Shiromani Akali Dal has said that he was deeply shocked by the tragic blast near Red Fort in Delhi. The culprits behind this heinous act must be swiftly brought to justice — no mercy for those plotting terror.

ANANDPUR SAHIB: In a significant step towards ensuring the solemn and grand commemorations of the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains, along with Advisor to Tourism & Cultural Affairs Department Deepak Bali, on Monday, called on Giani Kuldeep Singh Garjgajj, Officiating Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib and Jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib.

CHANDIGARH: On the 350th martyrdom year of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, the entire month of November this year in Punjab is dedicated to devotion and seva. The ninth Guru gave his head for the protection of religion, humanity and the weak. Therefore, the Punjab government took the historic decision to celebrate November 2025 as “Shaheedi Smaran Maah” (Martyrdom Remembrance Month). This is the first time that such large programs are being held continuously for a whole month at the government level across the entire state. 

CHANDIGARH: Adding another feather in the cap in terms of optimizing the usage of communication technologies, Punjab has bagged the honour of becoming the first State in the country to implement the amended Bharat Net Scheme throughout the State. The award duly amplifies the strides made by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government in the technology sphere. 

SAS NAGAR: Punjab Police, on Monday, strongly refuted the allegations of mounting barricades by Haryana Police at Mohali to stop protesters entering Chandigarh. 

PATIALA: Senior retired engineers from across Punjab expressed deep disappointment over the growing political interference in the functioning of the power sector ,erosion of autonomy and the increasing disregard for technical expertise in decision-making processes. 

CHANDIGARH: A major controversy has erupted after visuals surfaced showing Haryana Police personnel managing barricades in Phase 8, Mohali — inside Punjab territory — to stop students from reaching Chandigarh to join a protest at Panjab University (PU). The move has sparked outrage, with questions being raised over how the Punjab Government permitted police from another state to operate within its jurisdiction. 

CHANDIGARH: Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes Chairman S. Jasvir Singh Garhi called on Punjab Governor Sh. Gulab Chand Kataria at Raj Bhawan, here today.