Punjab

Elon Musk’s Grok AI Sparks Debate by Favoring Sikhism in Hypothetical Religious Supremacy Question
27 Feb

Elon Musk’s Grok AI Sparks Debate by Favoring Sikhism in Hypothetical Religious Supremacy Question

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh (National Times): A recent interaction on social media platform X has stirred discussions about religion, governance, and AI decision-making. When user @x/gurkarn_gill posed a thought-provoking question to Elon Musk's AI system, Grok—asking which religious supremacy should rule over Earth—the AI's response favoring Sikhism ignited widespread debate. Grok's reasoning emphasized Sikhism's core values of equality and selfless service, citing the teachings of the Guru Granth Sahib and the tradition of langar, where free meals are offered to all regardless of background. The AI noted, “It’s less about domination and more about coexistence,” advocating for governance based on unity and justice…
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Punjab Government Makes Punjabi Compulsory in All Schools Across the State
27 Feb

Punjab Government Makes Punjabi Compulsory in All Schools Across the State

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh (National Times): In a major decision to promote Punjabi language and culture, the Punjab government has made it mandatory for all schools in the state—regardless of their affiliation—to teach Punjabi as a main subject. Punjabi Now a Compulsory Subject in All Boards As per the new directive, all schools affiliated with the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB), Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), and Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) must ensure Punjabi is part of the curriculum as a primary subject. Announcing the decision, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains stated that the AAP-led state government…
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YFC Rurka Kalan and GA Foundation Partner to Launch Multi-Sports Facility, Expanding Opportunities for Football Players
26 Feb

YFC Rurka Kalan and GA Foundation Partner to Launch Multi-Sports Facility, Expanding Opportunities for Football Players

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh, February 26: In a major boost to grassroots football development, YFC Rurka Kalan and Generation Amazing Foundation have joined hands to establish a state-of-the-art multi-sports facility. This initiative aims to nurture young talent and provide aspiring footballers with top-tier training and world-class infrastructure. The agreement for the Generation Amazing Community Club (GACC) multi-sports facility was signed in Chandigarh today, marking a significant step in advancing sports culture in Punjab. The signing ceremony saw the presence of Member of Parliament Malwinder Singh Kang, with GA Foundation’s Executive Director Jassim Al Ali and Youth Football Club (YFC) Rurka Kalan’s President Gurmangal…
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CBSE Confirms Punjabi and Other Languages in 2025-26 Board Exams After Past Controversy
26 Feb

CBSE Confirms Punjabi and Other Languages in 2025-26 Board Exams After Past Controversy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, ,
New Delhi, February 26, 2025 – The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially reaffirmed that Punjabi, along with several other languages, will continue to be offered in the 2025-26 academic session. This clarification follows concerns over previous controversies regarding Punjabi’s exclusion from CBSE's syllabus.The issue first gained attention when reports suggested that Punjabi was not included in CBSE's subject list, sparking backlash from educators, political leaders, and the Punjab government. Many saw this as an attempt to sideline the language, leading to widespread protests and demands for its reinstatement. CBSE later clarified that Punjabi had not been removed…
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CBSE Faces Backlash for Excluding Punjabi from Board Exam Policy
26 Feb

CBSE Faces Backlash for Excluding Punjabi from Board Exam Policy

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjab
Chandigarh (National Times): The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has sparked controversy after its new draft policy for Class 10 and 12 board exams failed to include Punjabi (code 004) as a second language, while all other languages were listed. The draft, released yesterday, is currently open for feedback from schools, teachers, parents, and students before being finalized. The omission has triggered strong opposition, particularly in Punjab, where Punjabi is the official language. Education Minister Harjot Bains has strongly objected to the move, demanding that CBSE and the Union Minister for Education reverse the decision immediately. "We strongly oppose…
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Chandigarh University Launches ‘Udaan’ to Support Repatriated Indian Youth
25 Feb

Chandigarh University Launches ‘Udaan’ to Support Repatriated Indian Youth

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh, February 25, 2025 – Chandigarh University has become the first Indian institution to take a significant step in supporting Indian youth repatriated from the United States. The university’s Chancellor and Rajya Sabha MP, Satnam Singh Sandhu, announced the launch of ‘Udaan’, a rehabilitation program aimed at helping these individuals rebuild their lives. The initiative will provide free counselling, career mapping, higher education opportunities, skill development, and employment assistance to those affected.To make the process easier, the university has launched a dedicated helpline (+91 98759 70027) and a website (www.cuchd.in/udaan-2025/), allowing repatriated youth to register and seek support. Sandhu emphasized…
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AAP Minister Aman Arora Slams Congress Over Corruption Allegations in Punjab Assembly
25 Feb

AAP Minister Aman Arora Slams Congress Over Corruption Allegations in Punjab Assembly

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Chandigarh, February 25, 2025 – Punjab Cabinet Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) state president Aman Arora took a sharp dig at the Congress, accusing it of hypocrisy over corruption allegations. He urged Leader of Opposition (LoP) Partap Singh Bajwa to clean his party’s own record before making accusations against others.Arora’s remarks came in response to a news report from a leading English daily, which revealed a letter by a retired Enforcement Directorate officer to the Union Finance Minister. The letter claimed that an investigation into the 2020 Tarn Taran illicit liquor tragedy, which killed 130 people, was abruptly halted…
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SKM Demands MSP Guarantee Law at C2+50%, Rejects Govt’s Agricultural Policy as ‘Corporate Conspiracy’<br>
25 Feb

SKM Demands MSP Guarantee Law at C2+50%, Rejects Govt’s Agricultural Policy as ‘Corporate Conspiracy’

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New Delhi, 25th February, 2025: Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) today strongly condemned the treacherous trickery being played by the Union Govt. to avoid enacting the law for guaranteeing MSP of all crops at the Swaminathan Commission mandated C2+50% formula and ensuring procurement and MSP realisation. SKM stressed that at the behest of corporate lobby and anti-national forces who want to take-over agriculture and profiteer at the cost of food security of India, Modi Govt. has been deceiving Farmers of India about MSP Guarantee Law for 11 years. It is time to call this bluff through resounding nationwide protests so that…
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Punjab Police Crack Down on Illegal Immigration Firms: 1,274 Raids, 24 FIRs, 7 Arrests; Public Urged to Verify Agents<br>
25 Feb

Punjab Police Crack Down on Illegal Immigration Firms: 1,274 Raids, 24 FIRs, 7 Arrests; Public Urged to Verify Agents

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Chandigarh, February 25, 2025: In a bid to protect the youth aspiring to settle abroad from falling prey to illegal travel agents as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police conducted raids and carried out search operations at as many as 1274 immigration firms across the state. The massive operation against illegal travel agents was carried out on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav simultaneously in all the 28 Police districts from 11 am till late evening on Monday. The development came amidst the ongoing crackdown against illegal travel agents across…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre of Targeting Punjab Over US Deportation Issue
25 Feb

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre of Targeting Punjab Over US Deportation Issue

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Chandigarh (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday lashed out at the Central government, accusing it of deliberately portraying Punjab in a bad light over the recent deportation of illegal immigrants from the United States. Addressing the Punjab Assembly’s special session, CM Mann questioned why all three deportation flights landed in Amritsar, despite carrying immigrants from multiple states. "Three flights arrived in India, and all of them landed in Amritsar. These flights came via Gujarat due to restrictions on using Pakistani and Afghan airspace for military aircraft. However, the number of Gujaratis and Haryanavis on these flights was…
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