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21 Feb

HARJOT BAINS TAKES LOOK AT AI BREAKTHROUGHS FOR PUNJAB SCHOOLS AT INDIA AI IMPACT EXPO 2026

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant move to future-proof the state's educational framework, the Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains today led a School Education Department’s high-powered delegation to the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, where he engaged in a series of strategic discussions with global technology titans and central government institutions to explore scalable, AI-driven solutions for the state's vast school network and further improve the learning outcomes. During his extensive tour of the exhibition halls, accompanied by Secretary School Education Ms. Sonali Giri, Chairman PSEB Dr. Amarpal Singh, and DGSE Mr. Arvind,…

11 Aug

Punjab Moves Supreme Court to Safeguard Services of Over 1,100 College Faculty Members

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Cabinet Minister Harjot Bains has confirmed that the state government has filed a petition before the Supreme Court, seeking to modify its order dated July 14, 2025. The plea requests that 1,158 Assistant Professors and Librarians working in government colleges be allowed to continue in their positions for the time being. Bains said the move was taken to prevent disruption to the academic calendar and ensure continuity in higher education. “Removing such a large number of teaching and library staff at once would create a severe shortage, directly affecting students’ learning and overall academic environment,” he…

06 Aug

Akal Takht Sahib Announces Religious Punishment For Punjab Education Minister Harjot Bains Over Religious Sentiment Controversy

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains appeared before Sri Akal Takht Sahib on Tuesday to express regret over the recent controversy surrounding a government-organized event in Srinagar commemorating the martyrdom of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The controversy stemmed from cultural performances, including Bhangra, that took place during the tribute event. The presence of folk music and dance in a program meant to honour the Sikh Guru drew widespread criticism from Sikh bodies and religious scholars for undermining the solemnity of the occasion. Minister Bains acknowledged his lapse in judgment and admitted that he was present when…

06 Aug

Punjab Education Minister Harjot Bains Appears Before Sri Akal Takht Sahib

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains arrived in Amritsar this morning and appeared before Sri Akal Takht Sahib, the highest temporal authority of the Sikhs. Before making his way to the Takht, the minister also visited Gurdwara Guru Ka Mahal and offered prayers. As per tradition, Minister Bains was seen walking barefoot along the historic Heritage Street toward Sri Darbar Sahib, reflecting a sense of humility and devotion. His appearance comes in response to a summons issued by Sri Akal Takht Sahib, following a recent controversy involving a religious event organized by the state’s Language Department. The…

26 Jul

Akal Takht Summons Punjab Minister Harjot Singh Over Controversial Srinagar Event, Edu Min Agrees to It

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Amritsar (National Times): In a significant development, the acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, has summoned Punjab Cabinet Minister S. Harjot Singh and the Director of the Language Department, S. Jaswant Singh, over a controversial cultural program organized in Srinagar. The event, held on the occasion of the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, has drawn criticism from the Sikh community for including elements deemed objectionable and disrespectful. The Jathedar took serious note of the complaints received from various quarters of the Sikh Sangat regarding the inclusion of dance, songs, and entertainment…

02 Jun

Punjab Aims to Become National Education Hub, Expedites University Status for Private Colleges

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Chandigarh, June 2, 2025 — Punjab Higher Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains has declared the state’s intention to emerge as India’s education hub by accelerating the approval process for private colleges seeking university status. In a high-level meeting with representatives from 18 private institutions, Bains directed officials to eliminate delays and ensure merit-based, transparent evaluations of all pending applications.He appointed Director Higher Education Girish Dayalan as the Nodal Officer to oversee and monitor the proposals in real time. The minister emphasized that the state government under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is committed to streamlining higher education reforms and creating…

28 Feb

Education Minister Harjot Bains calls upon Punjab school students to work hard to shape their future and take admission in nationally reputed institutes like IISER

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SAS Nagar, February 28, 2025: Punjab Education and Information & Public Relations Minister Harjot Singh Bains has called upon Punjab government school students to focus on science subjects and take admission in country’s premier institutes like IISER, IIT and IIM. Inaugurating the two-day Science Fest TATTVA at Indian Institute of Science Education and Reasearch, Mohali, Education Minister Bains while giving the examples of renowned Indian and International Scientists and Reasearchers, Sir C V Raman, J C Bose, Isec Newton and Copernicus inspired the Punjab School Science Students of Class 10+1 from SOE and Meritorious Schools witnessing the Science Fest to…