Punjab

08 Apr

Ludhiana’s Halwara International Airport Set for April 30 Launch After Years of Delays

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHalwara Airport, Himanshu Jain, Ludhiana International Airport, MP Sanjeev Arora

LUDHIANA, April 8, 2025 — After missing 15 deadlines and over three years in the making, the much-anticipated Halwara International Airport in Ludhiana is finally set for takeoff, with authorities racing to complete all remaining tasks by April 30.Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain has urged the Indian Air Force (IAF) to expedite the pending 10 percent construction work. The administration is simultaneously coordinating with central departments to secure final statutory approvals to greenlight the airport’s operation by the end of the month.The project, pegged at Rs 50 crore, marks a significant infrastructure boost for Punjab’s industrial capital, which currently depends on…

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08 Apr

MP Sanjeev Arora Grants ₹15 Lakh for New School Block at Adarsh Public School, Ludhiana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAdarsh Public School Ludhiana, Bhoomi Poojan Ceremony, Sanjeev Arora

Ludhiana (Punjab), April 8, 2025: In a significant step towards enhancing educational infrastructure and meeting the needs of a growing student community, Adarsh Public School, Kapil Park, Ludhiana, held a Bhoomi Poojan Ceremony on Tuesday to mark the commencement of a new block’s construction. The ceremony was graced by Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora, who presided over the event along with his wife, Sandhya Arora. In his address, MP Arora congratulated the school management, staff, and parents, expressing his admiration for their commitment to education. On this occasion, he announced a grant of Rs.15 lakhs from the MPLAD Fund to…

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08 Apr

Punjab Mandates Registration of Pet Shops and Breeders to Boost Animal Welfare

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAnimal welfare, Punjab pet shop registration

SAS Nagar, April 8, 2025 — In a push to improve animal welfare and curb unethical pet trade practices, the Punjab Government has made registration with the Punjab Animal Welfare Board mandatory for all pet shops and dog breeders involved in the sale, purchase, and breeding of pets and birds.Dr. S.K. Gupta, Deputy Director of Animal Husbandry in SAS Nagar, said the order aligns with the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, the Dog Breeding and Marketing Rules, 2017, and the Pet Shop Rules, 2018. The rules also apply to online pet sales, aiming to ensure humane treatment and…

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07 Apr

AAP Government Spreading Hypocrisy in the Name of Education Revolution: Arvind Khanna
Using Arbitrary Orders to Spread Misinformation on Social Media, Alleges BJP Leader

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Arvind Khanna, BJP

Chandigarh, April 7: Arvind Khanna, Vice President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Punjab unit and former MLA, has accused the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab of spreading hypocrisy in the name of an “education revolution.”In a statement issued today, Khanna said that the AAP government is trying to cover up its failures by forcing teachers in the education department and employees in the health department to promote ministers’ activities on their personal social media accounts.He alleged that, for the first time, the government is portraying even minor activities such as wall repairs and toilet inaugurations as…

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06 Apr

Punjab Unveils ₹2,000 Crore ‘Sikhya Kranti’ to Transform Government Schools

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Harjot Singh Bains, Punjab schools, school infrastructure, Sikhya Kranti

Chandigarh, April 6, 2025 — The Punjab Government is set to launch an ambitious 54-day education festival, Sikhya Kranti, beginning April 7, to celebrate and inaugurate newly developed infrastructure worth ₹2,000 crore in 12,000 government schools across the state.Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced the initiative on Sunday, declaring it a historic step toward ensuring equitable, modern, and empowering education for Punjab’s children. The transformation includes renovated classrooms, smart learning facilities, and upgraded basic amenities in government schools.Minister Bains highlighted Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s vision, stating that schools now offer clean drinking water, high-speed Wi-Fi, gender-segregated toilets, desks, and…

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05 Apr

DWPS Zirakpur Hosts Orientation to Strengthen Parent-School Bond

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDWPS Zirakpur

Zirakpur, April 5 – Delhi World Public School (DWPS), Zirakpur, marked the beginning of the new academic year with a special orientation program for parents. The event aimed to warmly welcome families into the school community and encourage active parental involvement in their children's academic and holistic development.Principal Dr. Manisha Sahni opened the session by emphasizing that children are not to be molded, but to be allowed to bloom. She introduced the school’s collaborative education model and urged parents to actively participate in their children’s learning journey. She also stressed that DWPS operates on principles of open communication, mutual trust,…

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05 Apr

Government Schools Are No Less Than Private Ones: MLA Randhawa

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabGovernment schools, MLA Kuljit Randhawa, Punjab education, Smriti Verma

Dera Bassi, April 5 – MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa emphasized that government schools now provide education on par with private institutions. He made this statement while honoring Smriti Verma, a student of Government High School, Karkaur, who secured the top position in Mohali district and ranked sixth in Punjab with 99.17% in the Class 8 exams conducted by the Punjab School Education Board.MLA Randhawa visited the school to personally award Smriti with ₹11,000 and a crown in recognition of her achievement. He announced that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann would also honor Smriti during his upcoming visit to Dera…

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04 Apr

Farmers’ Protest Intensifies in Punjab as Dallewal Vows to Continue Struggle

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabFarmers’ protest, Jagjit Singh Dallewal, MSP Bill, Punjab

Ferozepur, April 4, 2025 — The farmers' movement in Punjab gained fresh momentum as the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ekta Sidhupur) organized a massive conference at Dana Mandi Cantonment in Ferozepur. Hundreds of farmers, including women, gathered in support of their demands, with Jagjit Singh Dallewal at the center of the agitation.Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike since November 26 over the MSP Bill and other issues, addressed the gathering despite his deteriorating health. Arriving in an ambulance, he was taken to the stage on a stretcher, vowing to continue the fight against what he called repeated betrayals…

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04 Apr

Bhagwant Mann Pushes for Anandpur Sahib–Naina Devi Ropeway to Ease Pilgrim Travel

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAnandpur Sahib, Bhagwant Mann, Naina Devi, Ropeway Project

Naina Devi, April 4, 2025 — Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced a renewed push to kickstart the long-pending ropeway project between Sri Anandpur Sahib and Sri Naina Devi ji, aiming to ease travel for thousands of pilgrims.Speaking to reporters after offering prayers at the revered Shaktipeeth Sri Naina Devi ji temple during Navratras, Mann said he would soon request the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister to form a joint task force of officers to fast-track the project. He called the ropeway a vital step for improving connectivity between the two major pilgrimage sites separated by tough terrain.Mann expressed disappointment…

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03 Apr

Punjab CM Announces Police Upgrades, Anti-Drone Measures to Tackle Smuggling

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAnti-drone Technology, Drug Smuggling, Punjab Police modernization

Phillaur (Jalandhar), April 3, 2025 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has announced a major push to modernize Punjab Police with new infrastructure and advanced technology to strengthen law enforcement.At an event marking the launch of 139 new police vehicles, Mann emphasized that Station House Officers (SHOs) at 454 police stations are now equipped with upgraded vehicles, ensuring frontline officers have the necessary resources. He noted that Punjab, as a border state, faces security threats but assured that the police force is being strengthened with modern tools and scientific investigation techniques.Mann highlighted the growing use of drones for drug…

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