Punjab

Mann Government Fulfilling the Wishes of Elderly Devotees: Second Pilgrimage Convoy Departs for Golden Temple
12 Nov

Mann Government Fulfilling the Wishes of Elderly Devotees: Second Pilgrimage Convoy Departs for Golden Temple

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Dhuri (Sangrur): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann today flagged off the first batch of buses taking devotees to visit religious places in the holy city of Amritsar under the Chief Minister’s Pilgrimage Scheme.Speaking to the devotees, the Chief Minister said that this journey is dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. He said that this scheme was started on October 29, 2025, from village Bardhwal and these devotees have been selected transparently through a draw. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this is a humble initiative by the Punjab government to strengthen…
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Punjab Becomes India’s First State to Fully Implement BharatNet, Bringing Fast Internet to Every Village
12 Nov

Punjab Becomes India’s First State to Fully Implement BharatNet, Bringing Fast Internet to Every Village

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, , , , ,
Chandigarh, November 12, 2025: Punjab has created history. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the state has become the first in India to fully implement the revised BharatNet scheme. Chief Secretary K.A.P. Sinha received this award today from BSNL CGM Ajay Kumar Karara and said that this marks a new dawn for the 30 million people of Punjab. High-speed broadband internet has already reached 43 blocks of the state, and by the end of November, every village will be connected to Digital India.This is no small achievement. At a time when the entire nation talks about Digital…
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Congress High Command appoints new Secretaries for Punjab and other states; assigns Jammu & Kashmir responsibility to Pargat Singh
12 Nov

Congress High Command appoints new Secretaries for Punjab and other states; assigns Jammu & Kashmir responsibility to Pargat Singh

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- The Congress Party High Command has appointed nine new secretaries for various states, including Punjab, and has reshuffled five existing secretaries across different regions. As part of this organizational restructuring, the High Command has entrusted MLA Padma Shri Pargat Singh with an important new responsibility as Secretary-in-Charge of Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier, Pargat Singh was overseeing the party’s affairs in Uttarakhand. However, since elections are likely to be held simultaneously in Punjab and Uttarakhand, he has now been assigned the Jammu and Kashmir responsibility. Congress Appoints 27 District Presidents in Punjab Expressing gratitude to the Party…
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High Court Questions Chandigarh’s Outsourcing of Municipal Services, Seeks Legal Justification
11 Nov

High Court Questions Chandigarh’s Outsourcing of Municipal Services, Seeks Legal Justification

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh (Naval Kishore)— The Punjab and Haryana High Court has raised serious concerns over the Chandigarh Administration’s decision to outsource essential municipal duties such as sanitation and repair work. The court questioned whether such core responsibilities could legally be handed over to private agencies instead of being carried out by employees under direct government supervision.The observation came during the hearing of a suo motu case initiated after The Tribune reported on unhygienic conditions and encroachments at the Sector 26 mandi. Chief Justice Sheel Nagu, heading the Bench alongside Justice Sanjiv Berry, remarked, “Can you outsource a basic municipal service? Is…
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Plea in High Court Seeks Immediate Declaration of Panjab University Senate Election Schedule
11 Nov

Plea in High Court Seeks Immediate Declaration of Panjab University Senate Election Schedule

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh)— Amid growing outrage among students and faculty over the prolonged delay in holding Panjab University Senate elections, a petition has been filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court demanding that the university immediately announce the election schedule for all Senate constituencies.The plea, moved by Harpreet Singh Dua through advocates R. Kartikeya and R. Akanksha, accuses the university administration of “deliberately stalling” the electoral process under pressure from certain vested groups seeking to undermine the institution’s democratic framework. The petition also questions the motives behind recent administrative changes that, according to the applicant, have eroded the representative…
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Panjab University Governance Row Triggers Political Storm and Student Protests Across Punjab
11 Nov

Panjab University Governance Row Triggers Political Storm and Student Protests Across Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
Chandigarh (Gurpreet ): A major controversy has erupted at Panjab University (PU) after the Central Government’s decision to restructure the university’s Senate and Syndicate, sparking widespread protests from student organizations, faculty associations, and political parties across Punjab. The move is being seen as a direct challenge to the university’s democratic traditions and the state’s historical connection to the institution.On October 28, 2025, the Ministry of Education issued a notification under the Panjab University Act, 1947, introducing sweeping changes to the university’s governance structure. The Senate’s strength was reduced from about 90 members to 31, while the Syndicate, which was previously…
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Centre Praises Mann Sarkar: Farmers’ Efforts Slash Stubble Burning by Staggering 85%
10 Nov

Centre Praises Mann Sarkar: Farmers’ Efforts Slash Stubble Burning by Staggering 85%

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh, November 10, 2025: When Rajesh Verma, Chairman of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), recently visited the Rajpura Thermal Plant, he wasn’t there to give warnings or impose fines. He went to recognize something extraordinary Punjab’s farmers are leading what he calls the “stubble revolution.” Punjab’s farmers have become protectors of the environment along with being food providers, because they are now choosing alternatives to burning stubble.The numbers tell the story of a remarkable change. In 2021, Punjab recorded 71,300 incidents of stubble burning. By 2024, this number dropped to just 10,900 a reduction of 85%. This year,…
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1.2 Million Devotees Join Punjab’s Historic Month of Remembrance: Punjab Honors Guru’s 350th Martyrdom with Month-Long Celebrations
10 Nov

1.2 Million Devotees Join Punjab’s Historic Month of Remembrance: Punjab Honors Guru’s 350th Martyrdom with Month-Long Celebrations

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh, 10 November 2025: 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.The programs started from 1st November. Daily morning and evening kirtan,…
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Punjab’s Women Deputy Commissioners Leading from the Front: How AAP’s Transparency Revolution is Empowering More Women in Public Service
10 Nov

Punjab’s Women Deputy Commissioners Leading from the Front: How AAP’s Transparency Revolution is Empowering More Women in Public Service

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Chandigarh, November 10, 2025: Women form barely 15–18% of Punjab’s bureaucratic workforce, and their representation in field and district-level administrative posts is even lower. According to recent employment data, women constitute about 11–13% of India’s civil services nationwide, and Punjab historically mirrors these national trends. Recognizing this clear gender gap, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab has launched a series of systematic transparency campaigns and grassroots initiatives aimed at empowering women especially from rural areas to pursue careers in administration. By showcasing successful women officers and creating a supportive work environment, the government is breaking long-standing barriers that…
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High Alert in Chandigarh and Himachal After Red Fort Blast; Security Tightened Along Borders
10 Nov

High Alert in Chandigarh and Himachal After Red Fort Blast; Security Tightened Along Borders

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, , , ,
New Delhi/Shimla, November 10, 2025 — Following the powerful explosion near Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi, security has been heightened in Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh. Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Tiwari has issued directives to all district Superintendents of Police (SPs) to increase vigilance and tighten border checks.According to sources, all vehicles entering Himachal from neighboring states are being thoroughly inspected at border checkpoints. Police have been instructed to maintain strict surveillance on suspicious persons and vehicles. Security has also been beefed up at major temples and prominent religious sites across the state.DGP Tiwari confirmed that police station…
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