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‘Sher-e-Punjab T20 League is Punjab’s Own IPL,’ Says CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

‘Sher-e-Punjab T20 League is Punjab’s Own IPL,’ Says CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

CHANDIGARH (GURPREET SINGH): Punjab is set to get its own IPL-style T20 league, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday unveiling the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League, featuring six franchise teams and star Punjab cricketers including Gill, Arshdeep Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh, Ramandeep Singh and Gurnoor Brar. The league will be played from August 30 to September 13 at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium in Mohali, with more than 450 Punjab players set to enter the auction on August 9, giving emerging talent a major platform alongside established players. During this, Indian cricketers Abhishek Sharma, Arshdeep Singh, Prabhsimran Singh…
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‘Akali Dal aka ‘Beadbi Party’ Has Lost All Credibility; Now Desperately Seeking Compromise With BJP To Revive Politics,’ Says Baltej Pannu

‘Akali Dal aka ‘Beadbi Party’ Has Lost All Credibility; Now Desperately Seeking Compromise With BJP To Revive Politics,’ Says Baltej Pannu

CHANDIGARH (GURPREET SINGH): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media Incharge Baltej Pannu on Saturday said that the ‘Beadbi’ Party (Akali Dal) and its Chief Sukhbir Singh Badal had repeatedly compromised their political position for political gains and were now desperately seeking an understanding with the BJP. Calling out Sukhbir Badal, AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said, “Today Sukhbir Singh Badal is saying that he fully agrees with some of the Bills being brought by the BJP government at the Centre. But the people of Punjab remember very well that when the farm laws were introduced, the entire Badal family…
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‘No Cash, No Farmaish’, Says CM Bhagwant Singh Mann As He Hands Over Govt Job Appointment Letters To 866 Youth

‘No Cash, No Farmaish’, Says CM Bhagwant Singh Mann As He Hands Over Govt Job Appointment Letters To 866 Youth

MOHALI (GURPREET SINGH): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government is continuing its mission of providing government jobs to Punjab’s youth, with CM Bhagwant Singh Mann handing over 866 more appointment letters handed over in Mohali on Saturday, taking the total number of government jobs provided in just four-and-a-half years to 69,094. The Chief Minister said the transparent recruitment process had replaced the old system where cash and recommendations were considered essential for securing a government job. The Chief Minister pointed out that the growing confidence of the youth in the system and the declining trend of migration abroad reflected the…
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Punjab Police’s ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ — 200 Days of Sustained Crackdown on Organised Crime, Over 1.09 Lakh Raids, Arrests of 1,532 Proclaimed Offenders

Punjab Police’s ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ — 200 Days of Sustained Crackdown on Organised Crime, Over 1.09 Lakh Raids, Arrests of 1,532 Proclaimed Offenders

MOHALI (GURPREET SINGH): Punjab Police’s flagship anti-gangster ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ has completed 200 days, emerging as one of the state’s most sustained and comprehensive crackdowns on organised crime. During the operation, police conducted 1,09,087 raids across Punjab, arrested 1,532 proclaimed offenders, initiated action against more than 58,000 criminals and their associates, recovered a massive cache of illegal weapons and narcotics, and dealt a significant blow to organised criminal networks. Launched under the leadership of the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Government, ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ is an intelligence-driven campaign designed to dismantle organised crime syndicates through targeted enforcement, interstate and international coordination,…
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Mohali Kicksoff ‘Hamare Ram’ Theatrical Performances; Punjab Govt to Organise 41 Shows Across State: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Mohali Kicksoff ‘Hamare Ram’ Theatrical Performances; Punjab Govt to Organise 41 Shows Across State: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

MOHALI (GURPREET SINGH): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday joined the audience to witness the inaugural performance of the acclaimed theatrical production ‘Hamare Ram’ in Mohali, featuring renowned actor Ashutosh Rana in a powerful lead performance, marking the beginning of a statewide cultural initiative under which the Punjab Government will organise 41 free performances across 12 cities during August and September. Describing the initiative as an effort to take the timeless teachings of Lord Sri Ram to the people, the Chief Minister said the programme aims to strengthen the values of Sanatan Dharma while spreading the message of…
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CM Bhagwant Mann Writes to Punjab Governor Seeking Parole for Jagtar Singh Hawara

CM Bhagwant Mann Writes to Punjab Governor Seeking Parole for Jagtar Singh Hawara

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday urged Governor of Punjab Gulab Chand Kataria to grant 10 days’ parole to Jagtar Singh Hawara to enable him to meet his ailing mother. In a letter to the Governor, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Owing to her old age, the mother of Jagtar Singh Hawara is facing age-related health issues. This has resulted in deterioration of her health, which is a major cause of concern for everyone.” CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Jagtar Singh Hawara has also filed CRWP No. 3868/2026 before the Punjab and Haryana High Court,…
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Chandigarh’s Deputy Commissioner Inspects Special Camps for Electoral Services

Chandigarh’s Deputy Commissioner Inspects Special Camps for Electoral Services

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): Deputy Commissioner, U.T. Chandigarh, Shri Nishant Kumar Yadav, IAS, today made surprise visits to various polling station locations to review the functioning of the two-day Special Camps for Electoral Services being organised on August 08 and 09, 2026 (Saturday and Sunday) across Chandigarh as per the schedule of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). During the visits, the Deputy Commissioner inspected the arrangements at the polling stations and interacted with Booth Level Officers (BLOs). He directed the BLOs to actively assist and guide citizens visiting the camps for electoral services. The Special Camps are being organised at all…
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Punjab BJP Leadership Summoned to Delhi After Sukhbir Badal’s Meeting With PM Modi

Punjab BJP Leadership Summoned to Delhi After Sukhbir Badal’s Meeting With PM Modi

New Delhi/Chandigar (Gurpreet Singh): The BJP's central leadership has called Punjab BJP president Kewal Dhillon and state organising secretary Mantri Srinivasulu to Delhi for discussions, a day after Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The development comes amid heightened political activity in Punjab, with the BJP assessing its organisational preparedness and electoral strategy ahead of the next Assembly elections. Leaders leave Ludhiana meetings midway Dhillon and Srinivasulu were in Ludhiana on Saturday, where they were attending meetings with the BJP's recently elected state office-bearers and district presidents. However, both leaders reportedly left the programme before…
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Manipal University Jaipur Launches PCI-Approved B.Pharm. Programme, Admissions Open for 2026–27

Manipal University Jaipur Launches PCI-Approved B.Pharm. Programme, Admissions Open for 2026–27

Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) has announced the launch of its Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) programme under the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences after receiving approval from the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI). Admissions for the inaugural 2026–27 academic session are now open for the aspiring students.   Manipal University Jaipur   The introduction of the B.Pharm. programme marks a significant milestone in the University's continued expansion of quality professional education in the healthcare domain. Backed by the approval of the apex statutory body for pharmacy education in India, the programme is designed to prepare competent pharmacy professionals equipped with scientific knowledge,…
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MAHE and GHCL Limited Collaborate to Develop AI-Enabled Real-Time Fuel Quality Monitoring Solution

MAHE and GHCL Limited Collaborate to Develop AI-Enabled Real-Time Fuel Quality Monitoring Solution

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GHCL Limited, one of India’s leading chemical companies, to develop a Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS)-based solution for real-time monitoring of the Gross Calorific Value (GCV) of carbon-based fuels. Mr Sanjay Gupta, Vice President (Commercial) at GHCL, participated in the discussions with the MAHE team and exchanged the signed MoU with Dr P. Giridhar Kini, Registrar of MAHE.   MAHE and GHCL Limited exchanged an MoU to collaborate on developing a LIBS-based solution for real-time monitoring of the GCV…
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