Kultar Singh Sandhwan Archives

18 Feb

Bullock Cart Races Return to Spotlight as Kila Raipur Rural Olympics Draw Record Crowds

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabbullock cart races revival, Kila Raipur Rural Olympics 2026, Kultar Singh Sandhwan, Punjab rural sports

Chandigarh/Kila Raipur (Gurpreet Singh): The second day of the Kila Raipur Rural Olympics witnessed an unprecedented surge of enthusiasm, with thousands of people, particularly the youth, converging at the historic stadium to celebrate Punjab's rich rural sporting heritage. The second day's events captured the imagination of attendees as the historic bullock cart races revived after a 12-year hiatus took center stage. The thunderous traditional races elicited roaring cheers from the packed stands in the stadium. The Spectators enthusiastically supported not only the bullock cart races but also a vibrant array of traditional sports and athletic competitions, including, Hockey matches, Kabaddi…

19 Jan

Punjab Assembly Speaker Flags Off Pilgrimage Buses Under CM Tirath Yatra Scheme in Faridkot District

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabChief Minister Tirath Yatra Scheme, Faridkot, Kotkapura, Kultar Singh Sandhwan, Punjab

Faridkot, January 19: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Sunday flagged off a bus carrying devotees from village Bir Chahil in Kotkapura constituency under the Chief Minister Tirath Yatra Scheme for pilgrimage to Sri Amritsar Sahib and other prominent religious destinations in the region.Addressing the gathering, Sandhwan said the Chief Minister Tirath Yatra Scheme is a significant welfare initiative of the Punjab government aimed at providing free and comfortable pilgrimage facilities to devotees. He said the scheme has enabled a large number of people to fulfil their long-cherished desire of visiting religious places and attain spiritual peace. The…

16 Jan

Punjab Assembly Speaker Flags Export Crisis, Urges Centre to Act on Stalled Basmati Shipments

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): With geopolitical tensions involving Iran disrupting trade routes, Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has approached the Prime Minister seeking immediate intervention to address mounting losses faced by the state’s Basmati rice sector. Sandhwan said consignments valued at more than ₹2,000 crore are currently held up due to the crisis, leaving exporters unable to receive payments and triggering a chain reaction across the agricultural economy. He noted that the uncertainty has already begun to reflect in domestic markets, where Basmati prices in mandis are witnessing a steady decline. Calling the situation alarming, the Speaker said farmers,…

07 Jan

Case of 328 Missing Sacred Swaroops: Silence of the Current SGPC Leaders Is Testimony of ‘Guilt’: Kultar Singh Sandhwan

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SGPC Must Tell Whose Hand Is Behind Protecting the Guilty: SandhwanChandigarh, 07 January, 2026: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, while cornering the leadership the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) over the sensitive issue of the disappearance of 328 sacred swaroops, said that on one hand the SGPC claims that the Ishar Singh Committee and the Internal Committee had clearly recommended strict action against the guilty, but the biggest question is why those recommendations have not been implemented till date. Should it be assumed that the failure to take action itself was a political conspiracy to provide a safe…

28 Dec

Punjab Speaker Slams Cut in Import Duty on New Zealand Apples, Calls It Anti-Farmer

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabapple import duty, Kultar Singh Sandhwan, Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker

Chandigarh, December 28, 2025: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Sunday strongly criticised the Central Government’s decision to reduce the import duty on apples from New Zealand from 50 per cent to 25 per cent under the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), calling it a betrayal of Indian farmers and a move against the principles of Swadeshi. Sandhwan said that while the Centre repeatedly talks about promoting indigenous products and strengthening domestic manufacturing, its policies are instead favouring foreign producers at the cost of Indian farmers. He remarked that such decisions resemble the colonial-era practices of the East India…

28 Sep

Punjab Assembly Speaker Pays Tribute to Shaheed Bhagat Singh on His 118th Birth Anniversary

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Chandigarh, September 28, 2025: Punjab Legislative Assembly Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Sunday paid homage to revolutionary freedom fighter Shaheed-E-Azam S. Bhagat Singh on his 118th birth anniversary. He said that Bhagat Singh sacrificed his life to free India from British colonial rule.Speaker Sandhwan emphasized that Bhagat Singh led a fearless struggle against British oppression to secure freedom for the people of India. His contribution to the country’s independence movement, he said, was unparalleled and continues to inspire generations.“The bravery, courage, and ideals of Shaheed Bhagat Singh remain indelible in our history. The nation salutes his martyrdom, and we…

25 Sep

Punjab Assembly Speaker Listens to Public Grievances During Visit to Kotkapura Wards

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Faridkot, September 25: Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Tuesday evening visited several wards of Kotkapura town, including wards 5, 7, and 8, to review ongoing development works under the state government and interact with residents. During the public outreach, he listened to the problems faced by locals and directed officials to resolve the issues at the earliest.Residents highlighted challenges such as poor sewerage management, frequent power disruptions, and the deteriorated condition of local streets. Assuring quick action, Speaker Sandhwan said that genuine demands of citizens would be addressed in coordination with government departments. He added that the state…

10 Sep

Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan Reviews Kotkapura Drainage and Civic Issues

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabcivic issues, Kotkapura drainage, Kultar Singh Sandhwan, Punjab Speaker, Waterlogging

Sandhwan, Punjab (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan today held a meeting with district officials at his native village Sandhwan to address Kotkapura’s recurring waterlogging problem and other civic concerns. Deputy Commissioner Poonamdeep Kaur and officials from various departments were present. During the meeting, Speaker Sandhwan stressed that stagnant water during the rainy season creates major hardships for residents. He directed that regular cleaning of the city’s drainage and water disposal lines must be ensured so that citizens get permanent relief from the issue.The meeting also discussed detailed plans for the upcoming new bus stand, the construction…

08 Sep

Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan Urges PM Modi to Announce Flood Relief Package for Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDhussi embankment, Gurdaspur flood relief, Kultar Singh Sandhwan, PM Modi, Punjab floods, Punjab visit

Gurdaspur, September 8 – Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan today visited flood-affected areas of Gurdaspur district, including Makoda Pattan and Jainpur. During his visit, he inspected the breached Dhussi embankment in Jainpur village, met flood-hit families, and reviewed ongoing government relief operations with officials. Aam Aadmi Party leader Shamsher Singh also accompanied him.Sandhwan said Punjab has been severely hit by floods, leaving many families struggling. He stressed that the state government is working with full strength to tackle the crisis and ensure relief and rehabilitation on a war footing. He assured that measures like strengthening the Dhussi embankment and…

17 Aug

Punjab Speaker Launches Free Coaching Drive for Civil Services Aspirants

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabFree Education Revolution, Kultar Singh Sandhwan, PCS Exam 2025, Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Raj Malhotra IAS

Chandigarh, August 17, 2025 — Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Sunday rolled out a major educational initiative titled the “Free Education Revolution” to support civil services aspirants in the state. The programme, launched in collaboration with Raj Malhotra’s IAS Study Group, Chandigarh, will provide free coaching for candidates preparing for the Punjab Civil Services (Executive) Preliminary Examination 2025. The 45-day course will cover General Studies and CSAT, and enrollment has been kept open to all, with no restrictions on the number of applicants. Sandhwan said he personally persuaded educationist Raj Malhotra to offer this support, calling the…