Punjab

Six New Courts Established in Dera Bassi, Judges Assume Charge

Six New Courts Established in Dera Bassi, Judges Assume Charge

Dera Bassi, April 11 – In compliance with the orders of the Hon’ble High Court, six new courts have been established in Dera Bassi. Newly appointed judges have officially taken charge and commenced judicial proceedings in their respective courts.Civil Judge (Junior Division) Shri Ramesh Kumar Chawla welcomed the new judges to their posts. On this occasion, Bar Association President Advocate Vikramjeet Singh and his entire team extended a warm reception to the incoming judges at the Dera Bassi court. He emphasized that both the Bar and the Bench would work together transparently, without bias, and in full cooperation to strengthen…
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Punjab CM to Hold Landmark ‘Sarkar-Kisan Milni’ on April 12 to Promote Water-Saving Farming

Punjab CM to Hold Landmark ‘Sarkar-Kisan Milni’ on April 12 to Promote Water-Saving Farming

Chandigarh, April 11, 2025: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann will meet directly with farmers at the ‘Sarkar-Kisan Milni’ on April 12 at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, to push for sustainable agricultural reforms and address groundwater concerns.The dialogue aims to curb the state's rapidly depleting water table by urging farmers to adopt low water-consuming, high-yielding paddy varieties and modern sowing techniques. More than 1,100 farmers are expected to take part in this major outreach effort.Key discussions will revolve around the promotion of paddy varieties developed and approved by PAU that use significantly less water. Farmers…
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Tax Commissioner Punjab Releases Garg’s Comprehensive GST Guide—’GST Manual’ Edition 2025

Tax Commissioner Punjab Releases Garg’s Comprehensive GST Guide—’GST Manual’ Edition 2025

SAS Nagar, April 10: In a significant initiative to enhance understanding of Goods and Services Tax (GST) regulations, Varun Roojam, IAS, Commissioner State Tax Punjab, along with H.P.S Ghotra, Additional Commissioner State Tax, today unveiled the latest edition of the 'GST Manual'—a meticulously compiled book authored by P.C. Garg, Advocate, in collaboration with Lovinder Jain (Additional Commissioner GST, Retd.), C.A Ritesh Garg, and C.A Puneesh Garg.On this occasion, Author P.C. Garg said that the 2025 Edition of the GST Manual offers a structured and user-friendly approach to GST laws, featuring Acts, Rules, notifications, orders, and expert commentary. What sets this…
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HIL Limited is now BirlaNu Limited

HIL Limited is now BirlaNu Limited

Chandigarh, 10th April 2025: HIL Limited, a part of the US $3 billion CK Birla Group, announced it has rebranded to BirlaNu Limited. This reflects the company’s ambitious growth strategy and its commitment to delivering world-class products and services across the building products space. The company has 32 manufacturing facilities across India and Europe, with customers and partners in over 80 countries.Avanti Birla, President, BirlaNu, said, “Our new identity, BirlaNu, reflects who we are at our core—a company which is always pushing forward. We’re in this business because we believe in quality, innovation and making things that last. The people…
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Parmeet Singh Unanimously Elected President of Patiala Media Club

Parmeet Singh Unanimously Elected President of Patiala Media Club

Patiala, April 10 – Parmeet Singh has been unanimously elected as the new president of the Patiala Media Club. The election concluded with complete consensus among members, reflecting a spirit of unity and cooperation.Chief election officer Ujagar Singh, along with assistant election officers Kuljit Singh and Manjit Singh Chahal, announced the results and confirmed that all 12 office-bearers were elected unopposed.Khushvir Singh Toor was chosen as General Secretary, Kulveer Singh Dhaliwal as Treasurer, and Dharminder Singh Sidhu as Senior Vice President. Jagtar Singh and Suresh Kamra will serve as Vice Presidents. Gurvinder Singh Aulakh has taken charge as Secretary, while…
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Governor Kataria Visits Zirakpur to Mark Navkar Mantra Day with Jain Saints

Governor Kataria Visits Zirakpur to Mark Navkar Mantra Day with Jain Saints

Zirakpur, April 9 – Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, along with his wife Anita Kataria and daughter Avani, visited Jain saints Sadhvi Shri Sunidhi, M. Shri Sajag, and M. Shri Samahi in Zirakpur to celebrate Navkar Mantra Day with great spiritual fervor.Naresh Jain, head of the local Jain Sabha at Ahimsa Bhavan, shared that on this auspicious occasion, the saints emphasized the spiritual power of the Navkar Mantra and the teachings of the 24th Tirthankara, Lord Mahavira. They urged people to embody these values in daily life. The saints also lauded Governor Kataria’s dedication to de-addiction efforts and women empowerment.During…
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Sidhu Moosewala’s Mother Condemns AI Manipulation of Singer’s Image

Sidhu Moosewala’s Mother Condemns AI Manipulation of Singer’s Image

Mansa (National Times): Charan Kaur, mother of the late Sidhu Moosewala, has strongly objected to the misuse of artificial intelligence in altering her son’s iconic image. Specifically, she has called out the digital removal of his turban in AI-generated visuals, calling the act a violation of religious and cultural values. Posting to Instagram, Kaur said, “My son stood for truth and wore his turban with pride. To tamper with that is not just an insult to him but to all of Punjab.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Charan Kaur (@charan_kaur5911) She further warned that anyone found…
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Ludhiana’s Halwara International Airport Set for April 30 Launch After Years of Delays

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

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

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

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

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

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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