Punjab

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Public Works and Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO extended congratulations to Executive Engineer (PWD) Rohit Jindal for being selected as a Punjab Civil Services (PCS) officer. The minister also highlighted the importance of continuous learning and professional development.

CHANDIGARH: In a significant move to enhance citizen convenience, the Punjab Government has digitized the issuance of visitor passes for Secretariat-1 and 2 in Chandigarh, informed Mr. Aman Arora, Minister of Governance Reforms, Punjab here on Tuesday.

CHANDIGARH: Under the dynamic leadership of Punjab Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Mines and Geology department has achieved remarkable milestones in 2024, establishing new benchmarks in transparency, efficiency and sustainable mining practices.

FATEHGARH SAHIB: Ahead of Shaheedi Sabha, Special Director General of Police (Special DGP) Law and Order Arpit Shukla on Monday visited Fatehgarh Sahib and reviewed the security arrangements at the spot to ensure that the event would be conducted in a smooth and secure manner in the district.

CHANDIGARH: The Government of Punjab has invited applications from distinguished individuals with impeccable integrity, high caliber, and administrative experience to fill the vacant position of Chairman of the Punjab Public Service Commission, Patiala.

CHANDIGARH: The Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Partap Singh Bajwa, on Monday, lashed out at Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant for prioritising watching the Cricket Match in Australia over dealing with prevalent critical issues in the state.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab cabinet minister and MLA from Anandpur Sahib constituency Harjot Singh Bains, on Monday, wrote a letter to Union Cabinet Minister Manohar Lal Khattar urging construction of 5 new bridges on BBMB rivers.

CHANDIGARH: The Government of Punjab has invited applications from distinguished individuals with impeccable integrity, high caliber, and administrative experience to fill the vacant position of Chairman of the Punjab Public Service Commission, Patiala.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema has strongly opposed the agenda of bringing Air Turbine Fuel (ATF) under the ambit of Goods and Services Tax (GST), emphasising that including ATF under GST would pave the way for removing petroleum products from the Value Added Tax (VAT). He raised this concern during the 55th meeting of the GST Council held in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, under the chairpersonship of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

FATEGARH SAHIB: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday said that the unprecedented and supreme sacrifice by Chotta Sahibzadas Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh along with Mata Gujri Ji will inspire the coming generations to fight against tyranny, oppression and injustice.

CHANDIGARH: With an aim to make the state a leading state in clean energy production and diminish reliance on fossil fuels, the Punjab Government will set up 66 solar power plants, each with a 4 MW capacity (total 264MW capacity), informed Punjab New and Renewable Energy Sources Minister Mr. Aman Arora here on Monday.

CHANDIGARH: In a major breakthrough against Pakistan-ISI’s sponsored Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) terror module, a joint operation of Punjab Police and Uttar Pradesh (UP) Police has led to an encounter with three module members involved in grenade attack at Police establishment in Gurdaspur, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Monday.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab’s Industry and Commerce Minister, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, has extended an invitation to national and international industrialists to invest in Punjab. He highlighted that the state’s industry-friendly policies have attracted global investors. Since March 2022, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, investments amounting to Rs. 86,541 crore have been received.

MOHALI: As part of the nationwide Rozgar Mela initiative, newly-appointed recruits shared their joy and gratitude after receiving their appointment letters.

CHANDIGARH: In 2024, the Punjab Government undertook several initiatives to provide significant relief to the residents of the state, particularly in urban areas, while focusing on the planned development of cities. Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the introduction of NoC-free registries has fulfilled a long-standing public demand, enabling property registration without the need for an NoC (No Objection Certificate).

ISLAMABAD: The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia and several other Gulf countries have imposed an indefinite ban on granting visas to people from at least 30 different cities of Pakistan, following an alarming rise in number of cases where Pakistani nationals have been caught begging or being involved in smuggling, drug trafficking, human trafficking and other criminal offences abroad.

AMRITSAR: Overcoming the winter chill of December, Christians of Amritsar, participated with zeal in the candlelight carol march held under the aegis of the Diocese of Amritsar (DoA), Church of North India (CNI), ahead of Christmas.

SANGRUR: The struggle of computer teachers of Punjab has reached a decisive turning point. After 114 days of hunger strike, Johnny Singla, a member of the Computer Teachers Hunger Strike Sangharsh Committee Punjab, has started a fast to death in Sangrur in the presence of thousands of computer teachers.

SAS NAGAR: The district administration completed the 23-hour continuous rescue work at the building collapse site in Mohali (Sohana) by 4:30 pm today with the cooperation of NDRF and Army, Police, Municipal Corporation and Health Department.

AMRITSAR: As per the order of the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, in remembrance of all the martyrs of Chamkaur Sahib war including Baba Ajit Singh ji and Baba Jujhar Singh ji, the great martyrs of Dasam Patshah ji,Gurmantar for ten minutes at 10 o'clock in the morning. And the Moolamantra was chanted in front of Akal Takht sahib.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab raised demand for central assistance to strengthen its police infrastructure and security efforts in border districts, with a grant of ₹1,000 crore. Industrial incentives similar to those provided to Jammu & Kashmir and neighboring hill states were also sought to support MSMEs in Punjab's border and sub-mountainous regions, during the pre-budget meeting held at Jaisalmer with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

AMRITSAR: The emergency meeting of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee convened on December 23 has been cancelled. Chief Secretary of the SGPC, Kulwant Singh Manhan said that this emergency meeting was called to discuss an important matter, but due to the engagement of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, this meeting will not take place now.

AMRITSAR: In a major breakthrough, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted a trans-border narco-smuggling module with the arrest of two repeat offenders, who were previously caught in 2015 along with two Pakistani nationals, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday.

CHANDIGARH: Rescuers involving the National Disaster Management Force (NDRF) and the Indian Army on Sunday began the operation on the second day as three people were believed to be trapped in the debris of a four-storey collapsed building in Punjab’s Mohali town. A 20-year-old woman from Himachal Pradesh has died in the incident.

AMRITSAR: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami has called an emergency meeting of the Interim Committee on 23 December 2024 at its headquarters here.

PHAGWARA: Congress Party won the Municipal Corporation and captured MC now as per results declared here today. Congress Party remained winner in 22 seats out of total 50 wards, AAP got 12 seats, BJP could win only 4 seats, Bahujan Samaj Party got 3,Shiromani Akali Dal got 3 seats while independent candidates remained winners at 6 seats. Total 55.6 percent votes were polled.

MOHALI: A three storey building fell down in Sohana near Mohali during excavation of basement in the adjoining plot. A Gym was located in the basement and PG for girls was located on second floor. One girl was rescued by NDRF team reached on spot to remove debris.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan has expressed deep grief over the demise of S. Harvinder Singh Hanspal.

CHANDIGARH: The National Students’ Union of India Punjab President, Isherpreet Singh Sidhu, has strongly condemned the arrest of Karanveer Singh, a student peacefully protesting for Senate Elections at the Panjab University Bachao Morcha, and the alleged manhandling by SHO Narinder.

PHAGWARA: In a political drama , the Phagwara police have registered under section 323,341,427,148,149 IPC against five youths on the charges of attacking and injuring Basant Nagar Phagwara resident Vijay Kumar husband of AAP Candidate Reeta Rani(Ward 43) who was admitted in local civil hospital on Friday late evening.

CHANDIGARH: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab leaders staged protests across the state on Friday against Home Minister Amit Shah's derogatory remarks about the architect of the Constitution, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, in Parliament. AAP leaders strongly condemned Amit Shah's statement, calling it an insult to the Constitution's creator.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Youth Congress (PYC) president Mohit Mohindra strongly condemned illegal detention of Indian Youth Congress (IYC) president Uday Bhanu Chib by Assam police at the behest of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

MOHALI: Rayat Bahra University organized a career counseling session aimed at guiding young minds towards informed career decisions. The session was hosted by the RBU 10+2 School Wing Principal, Mrs. Meena Verma. It brought together students, parents, and education professionals to explore career opportunities in today's rapidly changing job market.

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government will hold a special camp on December 23 in Tarn Taran to remove errors in the Unique Disability ID (UDID) card. This announcement was made by Dr. Baljit Kaur, Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development.

CHANDIGARH: In a bid to achieve a sustainable future, Punjab has been working on a strategy to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and transition to green energy, said Punjab New and Renewable Energy Sources Minister Mr. Aman Arora, while citing the wise words of First Sikh Guru Nanak Dev Ji, “Pavan Guru Pani Pita, Mata Dharat Mahat” (The air is the teacher, the water is the father, and the earth is the great mother).