Punjab

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Power Minister Sanjeev Arora has announced that the selection process for 2,600 Apprentices (Interns) in the Lineman trade—including 2,500 for Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) and 100 for Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL)—has been successfully completed.

PHAGWARA: In a remarkable act of social service and humanitarian commitment, the Helping Hands Organisation Phagwara, in collaboration with Punjab Radio London, organised a mass wedding ceremony for underprivileged families at Gurdwara Akali Banga Road, Phagwara. Under the leadership of founding president Harminder Singh Basra and Surjit Singh Ghumman, the organisation successfully solemnised the Anand Karaj of ten couples from financially weak backgrounds, enabling them to begin a new journey of life with dignity and blessings. One additional couple was provided complete assistance and essential household items required for marriage.

TARN TARAN: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today appealed to the voters of Tarn Taran to give a ‘fatwa’ against the repression let loose by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and create history by ensuring a resounding victory for the SAD in the bypoll in this constituency.

DHURI: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday flagged off the first batch of buses carrying devotees for paying obeisance at holy city of Amritsar under the Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Scheme.

CHANDIGARH: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 253rd day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 303 locations on Sunday leading to the arrest of 106 drug smugglers after registration of 78 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 35,925 in 253 days. 

TARN TARAN: On the call of Punjab State Ministerial Services Union, under the leadership of State President Gurnam Singh Virk, State General Secretary Tarsem Bhattal and State Chairman Raghbir Singh Badwal, thousands of ministerial workers from around 45 departments across Punjab took collective leave and participated in Tarn Taran.

CHANDIGARH: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government has taken such a historic step in the direction of women’s health, dignity and empowerment that has changed lakhs of lives. The ‘Navi Disha’ scheme has today become the identity of self-respect of every daughter and woman of Punjab. This scheme clearly shows that the Mann Government doesn’t just make promises, but works at the ground level. The government’s clear belief is that health for women is not an option, but the first necessity! 

CHANDIGARH: In view of the sensitivity of the Border district of Tarn Taran, in which Bye poll is going to be held for Tarn Taran Assembly Constituency on 11.11.25, Election Commission of India (ECI) had made foolproof security arrangements through District Election machinery and had finalized the deployment plan in consultation with Observers deployed by ECI. 

SRI KARTARPUR SAHIB: Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj, Acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib and Jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, who is currently visiting Pakistan with a Sikh Jatha (group), today paid obeisance at Gurdwara Sri Darbar Sahib, Sri Kartarpur Sahib in the evening. 

ANANDPUR SAHIB: Shiromani Panth Akali Buddha Dal Chief Jathedar Baba Balbir Singh said that to commemorate 350th martyrdom anniversary of Ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, religious events will be held at Guru Ka Bagh Chhauni Buddha Dal Sri Anandpur Sahib from November 23 to 25 as per Gurmat Maryada. Sri Akhand Path Sahib will begin on November 23 and the Bhog will be offered on November 25. A Sarab Dharam Sammelan will also be held in the Chhauni On November 23 in which prominent personalities of all religions will participate.

CHANDIGARH: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday ordered the suspension of Tarn Taran Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ravjot Kaur Grewal ahead of the upcoming November 11 Assembly bypoll in the district. 

CHANDIGARH: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 252nd day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 292 locations on Saturday leading to the arrest of 71 drug smugglers after registration of 50 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 35,737 in 252 days. 

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains and Advisor to Tourism and Cultural Affairs Department Mr. Deepak Bali, on Saturday, extended invite to Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon, head of the Radha Soami Satsang Dera Beas, for the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji.

CHANDIGARH: For many generations, families in Punjab’s soil worked hard and saw dreams — but got few opportunities. But some sections of society – especially Scheduled Caste (SC) – have been facing social and economic inequality for a long time. Their pain, dreams and hopes often got lost in the crowd of power. 

TARN TARAN: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today said the Aam Aadmi Party’s gambit to influence the Tarn Taran bypoll by misusing the police force had been thwarted by brave SAD workers and the Election Commission which had taken note of the illegal detention and harassment of Akali workers and suspended SSP Dr Ravjot Kaur Grewal. 

BATALA: In another citizen centric initiative, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday dedicated the newly constructed Tehsil complex here to facilitate the people by providing them all the routine administrative services under a single roof.

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday said the people in Punjab were disillusioned with the “misrule of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and now seek development and good governance”. 

AMRITSAR: Continuing the campaign to provide employment to the youth, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today handed over appointment letters to 2,105 young people recruited in the Punjab State Power Corporation. This brings the total number of government jobs given to youth so far to 58,962. 

CHANDIGARH: Bharatiya Janata Party Punjab strongly condemns the continued apathy of the Aam Aadmi Party government towards aided school teachers, whose salaries have been pending for over six to eight months. Under the misleading banner of “Shiksha Kranti,” the Punjab government has failed to release essential grants, pushing thousands of dedicated educators into financial crisis. 

CHANDIGARH: In a significant infrastructure push ahead of the historic 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, the Punjab Government has undertaken a comprehensive Rs 20 crore project to renovate all the internal and approach roads of Sri Anandpur Sahib, announced S. Harjot Singh Bains, Minister of Education and Information & Public Relations, Punjab. 

TARN TARAN: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today said Punjab’s own regional party was the only answer to the woes of the State as well as nine years of corruption and scam tainted misrule of the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), even as he appealed for wholehearted support for the SAD in the bypoll.

CHANDIGARH: Just like the country is celebrating the unstoppable spirit shown by our athletes and teams—like the historic momentum of the Indian cricket team—in the same way, the Punjab government is ensuring that this spirit of excellence is nurtured not only on the sports field but also in the public service sector. 

CHANDIGARH: The BJP government at the Center tried to crush Punjab by suddenly issuing a notification to dissolve Punjab University’s Senate, but Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the Aam Aadmi Party hit back so hard that it shook Delhi’s seats of power. Thousands of ASAP students took to the streets in Chandigarh and across Punjab, openly challenging the BJP - “Punjab will not be suppressed!” Now this is not just a university matter, it has become a battle for Punjab’s honor and pride. 

CHANDIGARH: Where there was once silence on the road, the tune of progress will now be heard! Under the visionary and decisive leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government has transformed its biggest guarantee of employment for the state's youth and improved transportation services into a ground reality. 

CHANDIGARH: Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar has appealed to the people for the Tarn Taran by-election to support the Bharatiya Janata Party, a party with firm willpower, to strengthen the state's communal harmony and eliminate corruption and gangster rule. He was addressing an election rally here today with Haryana's Naib Singh Saini. He said that diaries recovered from the senior police officer and middlemen arrested by the CBI contain a long list of officers, and as the investigation progresses, its web will reach alao those people who were party to this extortion racket in the state. 

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 Hoshiarpur Police, has arrested two active members of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Gang and recovered four sophisticated weapons from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Friday.

CHANDIGARH: Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that under the leadership of Chief Minister S.Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is fully committed to the welfare of every section of society, giving special attention to the upliftment and empowerment of persons with disabilities.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C today held a video conference with district officials to review the final phase of preparations for the Tarn Taran bye-election, scheduled for November 11. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer Rahul, SSP Dr. Ravjot Grewal, and Returning Officer Gurmeet Singh.

ANANDPUR SAHIB: The temporary structure of Punjab Vidhan Sabha being constructed to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the Ninth Guru, Hind Di Chadar Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, will be completed by November 20, announced Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan while chairing a meeting with the Group of Ministers and senior officials at Virasat-e-Khalsa. 

PHAGWARA: In the aftermath of the devastating floods that recently hit Punjab, ITC Company has come forward to contribute to the state government’s rehabilitation efforts.