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COLORS presents “Tu Juliet Jatt Di” – Ek new-age kahani jaha likhe jayenge pyaar ke naye rules!

Chandigarh, November 2025: College is usually where love stories begin with friendships, crushes, canteen banter, and late-night confessions. However, COLORS’ latest offering Tu Juliet Jatt Di completely flips the narrative where a marriage happens first… then they go to college… and then love happens! This new-age campus romance follows two opposites whose lives are set to collide in the most unexpected way. Set against the lively backdrop of Chandigarh Prime University, this love story is filled with chemistry, chaos, and charm — turning ‘never’ into ‘forever.’ Meet Nawab (Syed Raza), a wealthy, carefree Jatt who lives life on his own terms – bold, spontaneous, and allergic to commitment. Heer (Jasmeet Kaur) is his complete contrast: ambitious, disciplined, practical, and determined to build a better future for her mother. Love is not a priority for her – it’s not even on the schedule. But when circumstances force them into marriage before college life even begins, the journey that follows is emotional, humorous, and full of unexpected sparks. Because sometimes, love doesn’t start with a feeling – it starts with fate.

Ahead of the show’s premiere, the lead cast- Sangita Ghosh, Jasmeet Kaur, and Syed Raza visited Chandigarh to celebrate the spirit of young love with students. The actors joined an engaging interaction at Underpass, Sector 17, where students came together to share their ‘Never Se Forever’ love stories, participate in a lively flashmob, and enjoy impromptu jamming sessions. The evening was filled with laughter, music, and heartfelt conversations as the cast connected with fans, bringing alive the show’s youthful energy and romantic essence.

Sameer Gogate, Business Head, Jiostar says, “At COLORS, we’ve always strived to bring stories that are bold, raw, heartfelt, and zinda-dil — narratives that strike a chord with audiences across generations. ‘Tu Juliet Jatt Di’ perfectly embodies that spirit. It captures the pulse of today’s youth while staying rooted in the vibrant culture of Punjab. More than just a campus romance, it’s a celebration of resilience, identity, ambition and young love — a reflection of how today’s generation balances ambition, friendship, dreams, and responsibility in their journey of growing up.”

Producer Sargun Mehta from Dreamiyata Entertainment says, “College is where identities are built – where you figure out who you are, who you refuse to be, and what you’re willing to fight for. With ‘Tu Juliet Jatt Di’, we wanted to explore a kind of love that is unusual, inconvenient, and transformative. Heer and Nawaab don’t complete each other; they challenge each other. The college romance unfolds in Chandigarh, a city that has given me so much love in my own journey. This is our fun and light-hearted take on love in which enemies become classmates, classmates become unexpected allies, and every test teaches a lesson no textbook can cover.”

Essaying the role of Nawab, Syed Raza says, “Usually, college is where love stories begin, with crushes, canteen banter, and late-night confessions. But Tu Juliet Jatt Di flips the script completely and that’s what makes the show so unique and unpredictable. Nawab is a guy who lives by his own rules. For him, college was supposed to be about fun, freedom, and fame until the studious Heer rattles him in a way no one ever has. ‘Tu Juliet Jatt Di’ is love in reverse, unpredictable, and refreshingly real.”

Taking on the role of Heer, Jasmeet Kaur says, “This show exquisitely captures the tug-of-war between responsibility and emotion, logic and heart. It’s about how life doesn’t always ask for your permission before turning upside down, and in that chaos, you might just find something real. ‘Tu Juliet Jatt Di’ doesn’t pretend that love is easy or picture-perfect — and that’s what makes it real. Heer is a girl who lives by plans and priorities; love was never on her timetable. Suddenly finding herself married to someone like Nawab—impulsive, unpredictable, and everything she isn’t—throws her world off balance. What I love about her is that she stands her ground: sharp, ambitious, and unafraid to call out nonsense, even when it comes from her own husband.”

Taking on the role of Gulaab, Sangita Ghosh says, “I’m portraying Gulaab – a mother whose love knows no boundaries and no brakes. She’s used to being the centre of every room she walks into and expects everyone, including her son, to move in her orbit. In protecting him from every scolding, failure, and harsh realities, her love has turned into control. What makes the character fascinating is that she believes every act of manipulation comes from love. As Nawab steps into college life with dreams, freedom, and love, Gulaab’s fear of losing influence deepens. It’s a story today’s youth will relate to – the tug between freedom and family expectations. Gulaab may be flawed and obsessive, but her heart beats only for her son and I hope viewers will feel the emotion behind every action that she takes.”

Juliet aur Jatt keh rahe hain never… par kya kismet isse bana degi forever? Dekhiye ‘Tu Juliet Jatt Di’ 17th November se har raat 7 baje, sirf COLORS aur JioHotstar par

About ‘COLORS’:
COLORS is a prominent Hindi general entertainment channel within the JioStar network. Launched on July 21, 2008, the channel offers a rich blend of emotions and variety, delivering content that resonates deeply with its viewers. From fiction and format-based shows to reality TV and blockbuster movies, the channel offers varied ‘Jazbaat Ke Rang’. COLORS is dedicated to promoting cohesive viewing, through shows such as Shiv Shakti – Tap Tyag Tandav, Binddii, Mangal Lakshmi, Mannat Har Khushi Paane Ki, Manpasand ki Shaadi, Pati Patni Aur Panga, Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment, Bigg Boss, and Khatron Ke Khiladi amongst others.

Capacity Building Plan launched for Officers and Officials of Haryana Vidhansabha Secretariat

Chandigarh, November 10
A comprehensive Capacity Building Plan for officers and employees of the Haryana Legislative Assembly was formally launched at the Assembly premises on Monday.

The event was marked by an inaugural ceremony, where Speaker Shri Harvinder Kalyan and Shri Manoj Yadava, Director General of the Haryana Institute of Public Administration (HIPA), presented an outline of the training programme. HIPA will serve as the nodal agency for the initiative and establish a dedicated wing for legislative training.
Speaking on the occasion, Speaker Harvinder Kalyan said that the Assembly is carrying forward several initiatives started in the past, in collaboration with the Lok Sabha, while also introducing new measures to enhance the quality of work. Drawing an analogy to the operation of a transport service, he emphasized that as members of a great institution, everyone bears unique responsibilities, and the Assembly’s success depends on the collective fulfillment of these roles.
He further remarked, “Government work is divine work, and it must be performed with complete dedication.” Comparing the institution to a family, he noted that the head of a family remains committed to the welfare of all members, and collective effort, discipline, and a sense of responsibility are key to progress.
Kalyan described the capacity building initiative as a concrete step aligned with the Prime Minister’s ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ vision, aimed at fostering efficiency and dynamism in institutional work culture.

He added that efforts are underway to strengthen the Assembly’s Research Wing and to contribute meaningfully to realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘One Nation, One Legislature Framework.’ He acknowledged the guidance of Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla in ensuring the systematic execution of these reforms.
Through this capacity building programme, officials of the Legislative Assembly Secretariat will gain deeper insights into legislative processes and become better equipped for transparent, technology-driven operations. The initiative seeks to enhance administrative efficiency, transparency, and technological competence among officers and staff.

“An administration can only remain effective when it embraces continuous learning, innovation, and accountability,” Kalyan observed, adding that the Assembly is not just a center of legislative activity but also a laboratory for good governance, accountability, and public service excellence.
HIPA Director General Shri Manoj Yadava said the training programme will make the Secretariat’s work processes more structured and outcome-oriented. Special sessions will cover topics such as administrative leadership, communication skills, decision-making, and digital management. He clarified that the pre-training assessment should not be seen as an exam but as an evaluation tool to design more effective training sessions. The event saw enthusiastic participation from officers, and the Assembly premises resonated with the spirit of good governance and administrative empowerment.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, Assembly Secretary Rajiv Prasad extended a vote of thanks to all dignitaries, officers, and media representatives.
Later, addressing the media, Speaker Harvinder Kalyan said the initiative would prove to be a milestone in transforming the Haryana Legislative Assembly into a modern, technology-enabled, and efficient institution.

Chandigarh Literary Society announces the Longlist for CLF Literati Awards 2025

Chandigarh, November 9– Chandigarh Literary Society (CLS) has announced the longlist for the inaugural CLF Literati Awards 2025, instituted to honour outstanding works of fiction and non-fiction in English and Hindi. Festival Director Dr. Sumita Misra informed that the CLF Literati Book Awards aim to celebrate creativity, originality, and the cultural impact of contemporary writing in India. The longlist features an impressive line-up of celebrated authors and emerging voices whose works reflect the depth and diversity of Indian literary expression.

“Literature shapes how we see our world and ourselves,” said Dr. Sumita Misra, Chairperson, CLS. “Through the CLF Literati Awards, we aim to honour stories and ideas that enrich our collective imagination and uphold the spirit of creative excellence.”

The awards are part of the 13th edition of the Chandigarh Literature Festival – Literati 2025, to be held on November 22–23 at Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh. “We received 350+ entries from all leading publishers all over India,” added Dr Sumita Misra.

A distinguished jury will evaluate the long-listed titles to select the shortlist and ultimately the winners, who will be felicitated at the festival with a cash award, citation, and trophy.

CLF Literati Book Awards 2025 – Longlist

In the English Non-Fiction category, the longlisted authors include Ajay Bisaria for Anger Management: The Troubled Diplomatic Relationship between India and Pakistan (Aleph Book Company); Alka Pande for Devi and Her Avatars (Rupa Publications India); Amitabh Kant for How India Scaled Mt G20 (Rupa Publications India); Amitav Ghosh for Wild Fictions: Essays (HarperCollins Publishers India); Amrita Shah for The Other Mohan in Britain’s Indian Ocean Empire: A Personal Journey into History (HarperCollins Publishers India); Devdutt Pattanaik for Ahimsa: 100 Reflections on the Harappan Civilization (HarperCollins Publishers India); Gopalkrishna Gandhi for The Undying Light: A Personal History of Independent India (Aleph Book Company); Ira Mukhoty for The Lion and the Lily: The Rise & Fall of Awadh (Aleph Book Company); Najma Heptulla for In Pursuit of Democracy: Beyond Party Lines (Rupa Publications India); Peter Heehs for The Mother: A Life of Sri Aurobindo’s Spiritual Collaborator (HarperCollins Publishers India); Pushpesh Pant for From the King’s Table to Street Food: A Food History of Delhi (Speaking Tiger Books); Ramachandra Guha for Speaking with Nature: The Origins of Indian Environmentalism (HarperCollins Publishers India); Ruskin Bond for Another Day in Landour: Looking Out from My Window (HarperCollins Publishers India); Shashi Tharoor for A Wonderland of Word: Around the Word in 101 Essays (Aleph Book Company); and Stephen Alter for The Cobra’s Gaze: Exploring India’s Wild Heritage (Aleph Book Company).

In the English Fiction category, the longlist features Amarjit Sidhu (A River Runs Back, Speaking Tiger Books); Amitabha Bagchi (Unknown City: A Novel, HarperCollins Publishers India); Anita Desai (Rosarita, Pan Macmillan India); Annie Zaidi (The Comeback: A Novel, Aleph Book Company); Anuradha Marwah (Aunties of Vasant Kunj, Rupa Publications); Ashwin Sanghi (The Ayodhya Alliance: Bharat Collection 8, HarperCollins Publishers India); Bhaichand Patel (Across the River, Speaking Tiger Books); Farrukh Dhondy (Deccan Queen Take Two, Om Books International); Hamish Morjaria (The Curse of Muziris, Pan Macmillan India); Jeet Thayil (The Elsewhereans: A Documentary Novel, HarperCollins Publishers India); Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri (Swallowing the Sun: A Novel, Aleph Book Company); Manjul Bajaj (Once Upon A Summer, HarperCollins Publishers India); Rashmi Narzary (Whistles of the Siphoong: Tales from the Bodo Heartland, Om Books International); Shabir Ahmad Mir (The Last Knot, Pan Macmillan India), and Stephen Alter (The Greatest Game: Being the Further Adventures of Kimball O’Hara, Aleph Book Company).

The Hindi Fiction/Non-Fiction longlist includes Anju Ranjan (Sheetal Dhoop, Vijaya Books); Anurag Anant (Muhavare Ki Maut, Lokbharti Prakashan); Balram (Shubh Din, Rajkamal Prakashan Pvt. Ltd.); Geetashree (Kaamnaon Ki Munder Par, Rajkamal Prakashan Pvt. Ltd.); Kaifi Hashmi (Shea Butter, Lokbharti Prakashan); Manoj Kumar Pandey (Pratiroop, Rajkamal Prakashan Pvt. Ltd.); Padmaja (Main Koi Aur, Rajkamal Prakashan Pvt. Ltd.); Renu Behl (Raat Ka Chautha Pahar, Educational Publishing House); Kailash Wankhede (Ujla Andhera, Rajkamal Prakashan Pvt. Ltd.), and Yatish Kumar (Borsi Bhar Aanch, Radhakrishna Prakashan Pvt. Ltd.).

Energy Minister Anil Vij orders strict action against agents involved in illegal trafficking to Russia 

Chandigarh, November 9 – Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Sh. Anil Vij has directed the police to take strict action against two agents who allegedly sent two youths from Ambala Cantt’s Defence Colony to Russia through illegal means.

Sh.Vij was redressing the grievances at his residence in Ambala Cantt. A complainant from Defence Colony stated that two agents from Panjokhra Sahib and Dayalbagh lured him with a promise to send him to Georgia and demanded Rs. 5 lakh. The complainant paid the amount, but instead of sending him to Georgia, the agents first sent him to Mecca. Later, they illegally sent him to Russia on a tourist visa, where he was arrested by local authorities. He was imprisoned for nearly two months before being deported back to India. He alleged that the agents cheated him of around Rs.8.5 lakh.

Similarly, another youth also accused the same agents of illegal trafficking and fraud. He said that after reaching Russia, he did not receive the promised work permit. When he contacted the agents, they threatened him, and soon after, Russian police detained and deported him back to India. He claimed to have been cheated of approximately Rs. 9 lakh.

Taking serious note of both incidents, Minister Sh. Anil Vij instructed the police to start an immediate investigation and take stringent action against the culprits.

During the grievance hearing, several other complaints were also presented before the Minister. Sh. Anil Vij directed the concerned departments and officers to take immediate and effective action.

Special focus will be laid on last-mile connectivity along with expansion of metro services: Manohar Lal

Chandigarh, November 9 – Union Minister for Housing, Urban Affairs and Power Sh. Manohar Lal said the expansion of metro services is being undertaken to ease traffic congestion in the country’s crowded cities. He announced that a separate licence for last-mile connectivity will no longer be required, as it will now be integrated within the metro service licence itself. Emphasizing the importance of last-mile connectivity, especially in busy urban areas, he said this will ensure that people can easily reach their destinations.

The Union Minister was addressing representatives from various states during the valedictory session of the 18th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Exhibition held in Gurugram. He congratulated all participants for the successful completion of the three-day conference and said that the event was not limited to discussions but aimed at implementing practical ideas shared by experts.

Sh. Manohar Lal underlined the need to increase the number of electric vehicles and address challenges such as charging infrastructure. He said that India has surplus electricity, which will ensure sufficient power for charging stations, and stressed adopting new technologies like superchargers that can charge vehicles quickly. He added that with the projected rise in India’s urban population by 2047, it is essential to work in a planned and innovative manner from now on. The Minister also encouraged the use of National Common Mobility Cards and QR codes to simplify payment systems.

He spoke about parking challenges in big cities like Delhi and said there is a need to address them effectively. He suggested that next year’s conference include new topics and focus more on digital accessibility. He assured participants that the ideas and recommendations discussed during the conference will be taken forward at the ministerial level to ensure the event’s objectives are fulfilled. He said the government is working actively to develop better infrastructure and is committed to providing improved services in every sector.

GMRL Managing Director Dr. Chandra Shekhar Khare welcomed Union Minister Sh. Manohar Lal during the valedictory session and said that the three-day conference in Gurugram brought together participants, experts, and city representatives from across the country. They not only deliberated on the future of urban mobility policies but also expressed a shared commitment to giving a new direction to India’s mobility. Dr. Khare said the insights, innovative ideas, and policy suggestions emerging from the conference would help state governments and municipal bodies take concrete steps to strengthen urban mobility in their regions. He urged all participants to implement the learnings from the conference to make Indian cities not only smart but also sustainable and people-centric.

In recognition of excellence in urban transport, states, Union Territories, and city authorities were honoured during the valedictory session. Union Minister Sh. Manohar Lal presented awards to the winners. The Metropolitan Transport Corporation Limited, Chennai, received the award for the City with the Best Public Transport System, while BRTS Company Limited, Hubballi–Dharwad, received a commendation certificate. Udaipur Smart City Limited, Udaipur, was awarded in the City with the Best Non-Motorised Transport category, with Thrissur (State Mission Management) receiving a special mention. The Municipal Corporation Pimpri Chinchwad was honoured as the City with the Most Innovative Financing. Telangana Renewable Energy Development Corporation Limited (TGREDCO), Hyderabad, won the City with the Best Green Transport Initiative award, while Kochi Metro Rail Limited, Kochi, received a commendation certificate. Chennai Metro Rail Limited received the Metro Rail with the Best Multi-Modal Integration award, while the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, Delhi, was recognized for Best Passenger Service, with Chennai Metro Rail Corporation also receiving a commendation certificate in this category. The Running Trophy for the State/UT Implementing the Best Urban Transport Project (Last Year) was jointly awarded to West Bengal Electronics Industry Development Corporation Limited, Kolkata, and Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, Mysuru, with a special mention for Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT), Bhubaneswar. Aizawl (Town and Country Planning Department, Mizoram) received a special award for Traffic Management.

On this occasion, Union Minister Sh. Manohar Lal launched the logo and official website of the PM e-Bus Service. He said this initiative marks a new revolution in India’s urban transport system, making public transport cleaner and more modern, while also contributing significantly to pollution control and environmental protection.

The Union Minister also announced that the 19th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference and Exhibition will be held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from October 23 to 25, 2026, under the theme “Urban Accessibility and Livability in the Digital Age.”

The event was attended by Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Sh. Tokhan Sahu, Tamil Nadu Minister for Transport and Power S. S. Shivashankar, Rajasthan Urban Housing Minister Jhavar Singh, Secretary of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Shrinivas Katikithala, Principal Advisor to the Urban Development Department, Haryana, Sh. D.S. Dhesi, OSD, MoHUA Sh. Jaydeep, Additional Chief Secretary, Town and Country Planning Department, Haryana, Sh. A.K. Singh, Managing Director, Gurugram Metro Rail Limited, Dr. Chandra Shekhar Khare, Managing Director, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, Sh. Vikas Kumar, Managing Director, National Capital Region Transport Corporation, Sh. Shalabh Goyal, DC Ajay Kumar, CP Vikas Arora, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Manesar, Ayush Sinha, and HSVP Administrator Vaishali Singh, among other dignitaries.

Massive Public Support for NDA in Bihar: CM Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh, November 9 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini today held a grand election roadshow in support of the NDA alliance candidate in the Bagaha Assembly constituency of Bihar. A huge crowd gathered to welcome him. The Chief Minister said that there is tremendous enthusiasm among the people of Bihar in favour of the NDA, and the people are once again going to elect the NDA government in the upcoming Assembly elections.

Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that in Haryana, the triple-engine government is setting new benchmarks of public welfare and development. He added that the NDA government in Bihar is fully committed to strengthening law and order, providing more employment opportunities to the youth, and giving a new direction to development. He said that keeping in view the policy of clean governance, transparency, and accountability, the people of Bihar will once again ensure NDA’s victory in the elections.

The Chief Minister stated that Bihar has always prioritized good governance. The NDA government accelerated the pace of development in the state, upheld the rule of law, and made remarkable achievements in the fields of women’s safety, education, and health. He said that the people of Bihar had placed their trust in the NDA and gave it the opportunity to govern, and today the results are evident — development is taking place, and there is an atmosphere of security and stability.

He said with the formation of the NDA government once again, Bihar will gain the strength of a “triple-engine” government, which will further accelerate the pace of development. He appealed to the people to ensure the victory of the NDA alliance and continue this journey of good governance. The Chief Minister expressed confidence that with the blessings of the people, the NDA will once again receive a clear mandate and lead Bihar on a new path of progress.

Foolproof security arrangements for polling at Tarn Taran Bye election by ECI: CEO

Chandigarh,  November 9:

In view of the sensitivity of the Border district of Tarn Taran, in which Bye poll is going to be held for Tarn Taran Assembly Constituency on 11.11.25, Election Commission of India (ECI) had made foolproof security arrangements through District Election machinery and had finalized the deployment plan in consultation with Observers deployed by ECI.

Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C informed that 12 Companies of Central armed Police Forces (CAPF) have been deployed in the Assembly Constituency, which is one of the largest deployment of CAPF ever by ECI in any bye election.

The CEO also said that as per the Deployment plan, all 114 Polling station Locations, covering 222 Polling Stations will be covered by CAPF. Apart from CAPF, all Polling stations will have CCTV cameras with webcasting which will be closely monitored at Returning officer, DEO and CEO level under overall supervision and monitoring of ECI. He added that all the critical polling station locations will also be covered by 46 Micro observers.

CEO Punjab also informed that all the assured Minimum facilities have been provided in all 222 Polling stations and assured that any violation of law and order will be dealt strongly by the election machinery. He further urged all the voters of AC Tarn Taran to come forward and exercise their franchise freely and fearlessly during Polling to be held on 11.11.25 from 7.00 am to 6.00 pm.

‘YUDH NASHIAN VIRUDH’: ON DAY 253, PUNJAB POLICE NABS 106 DRUG SMUGGLERS WITH 700GMs HEROIN, ₹58K DRUG MONEY

CHANDIGARH, November 9:

          Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 253rd day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 303 locations on Sunday leading to the arrest of 106 drug smugglers after registration of 78 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 35,925 in 253 days.

          The raids have resulted in recovery of 700 grams heroin, 3050 intoxicant pills and Rs 57,910 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers.

          Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked the Commissioners of Police, Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendent of Police to make Punjab drug free state. The Punjab government has also constituted a 5-member Cabinet Sub Committee led by Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema to monitor the war against drugs.

          Over 120 Police teams, comprising over 900 police personnel, under the supervision of 70 gazetted officers have conducted 303 raids across the state. Police teams have also checked as many as 322 suspicious persons during the day-long operation.

          The state government has enforced a three-pronged strategy— Enforcement, Deaddiction and Prevention (EDP)— to eradicate drugs from the state, the Punjab Police as part of ‘De-addiction’ has convinced 32 persons to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment today.

350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji:

Light and Sound Shows to be organized in Amritsar, Ferozepur, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar and Sangrur on November 11: Tarunpreet Singh Sond

Chandigarh, November 9:

Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond today announced that the next phase of Light and Sound Shows, dedicated to the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, will be held on November 11 at Amritsar, Ferozepur, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali), and Sangrur. These shows are being organized by the Punjab Government as part of the ongoing series of events commemorating the sacred occasion.

He said that the show at Amritsar’s Mela Ground, Ranjit Avenue, will be attended by Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh E.T.O. In Ferozepur, the event will take place at the Cantonment Stadium, where Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur will grace the occasion. The Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali) event at Saras Mela Ground will see the presence of Education, Information and Public Relations Minister Harjot Singh Bains and Member of Parliament Malvinder Singh Kang. At Sangrur’s Ranbir College, Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, Employment Generation, Skill Development and Training Minister Aman Arora, Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal, and Member of Parliament Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer will attend.

On November 14, shows will be held at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, in the presence of Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond, Power, Industries and Commerce Minister Sanjeev Arora, and Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian. On the same day, Defence Services Welfare Minister Mohinder Bhagat will attend the event at Guru Nanak Stadium, Kapurthala, while Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian will attend the show at Guru Gobind Singh Stadium, Sri Muktsar Sahib. At Baba Kala Mehar Stadium, Barnala, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, Minister Aman Arora, and MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer will grace the occasion.

On November 17, the Light and Sound Show at Police Stadium, Tarn Taran, will be attended by Jails and Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar. In Moga, the event at New Grain Market will be attended by Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, while in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, at the ITI Ground, Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and MP Malvinder Singh Kang will be present. At Shaheed Bhagat Singh Stadium, Bathinda, Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian and MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer will participate.

On November 20, the Light and Sound Show at Government College, Malerkotla, will feature Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh and Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian. At Charan Ganga Stadium, Sri Anandpur Sahib, Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains and MP Malvinder Singh Kang will attend. At Nehru Memorial College, Mansa, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal will be present.

Minister Sond said that the purpose of organizing these Light and Sound Shows is to highlight the life, teachings, and supreme sacrifice of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji for the protection of faith and humanity, so that the younger generation can connect with this glorious legacy.

He further stated that the earlier shows organized in Jalandhar, Fatehgarh Sahib, Patiala, Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Faridkot, Fazilka, and Hoshiarpur received an overwhelming response from devotees, who highly appreciated the Punjab Government’s efforts to showcase the rich history and spiritual message of the ninth Sikh Guru.

CM FLAGS OFF FIRST BATCH OF BUSES CARRYING DEVOTEES TO AMRITSAR

Dhuri (Sangrur), November 9-

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday flagged off the first batch of buses carrying devotees for paying obeisance at holy city of Amritsar under the Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Scheme.

Interacting with the devotees, the Chief Minister said that this pilgrimage is dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of the ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. He said that this scheme was launched on October 29, 2025, from the village Bararwal and the selection of these devotees has been done in a transparent manner through a draw. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this is a humble initiative to strengthen social and religious harmony among Punjabis by facilitating pilgrimages to holy places.

The Chief Minister said that this initiative fulfills the heartfelt wish of the elderly people who have long desired to visit sacred religious sites. He said that under the scheme the Devotees will be taken to visit Sri Harmandir Sahib, Durgiana Temple, Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal, Jallianwala Bagh, the Partition Museum, and other religious and historical places in Amritsar. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this scheme is for people of all castes, religions, income groups, and regions.

Divulging more details, the Chief Minister said that the state government has made elaborate arrangements for free three-day and two-night stay for the pilgrims. He said that devotees aged 50 years or above have been registered for the pilgrimage and a voter ID card has been made mandatory for registration. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the pilgrims will be provided with AC buses, AC hotel accommodations and meals free of cost.

The Chief Minister said that each bus will have an attendant to assist the passengers and a medical team will also accompany the pilgrims to provide immediate assistance in case of any emergency. He said that after the completion of the pilgrimage, all devotees will be given prasad. Meanwhile, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Punjab is the sacred land of great Gurus, deities, saints, and martyrs who gave us the message of brotherhood, unity, and communal harmony.

The Chief Minister said that he considers himself blessed that God has bestowed him the duty of serving the people through this noble cause. He said that this scheme is in line with the teachings and philosophy of the great Guru sahibans who had given the message of universal love, brotherhood and peace to the people. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that a large section of society in the state were not able to visit these sacred places across the country due to one reason or another.

However, the Chief Minister said that now the state government has started this scheme to facilitate the pilgrims to visit the various holy places across the country and state. He appealed to all devotees to actively participate in the various events, religious processions, and main programs being held across different districts and at Sri Anandpur Sahib, for commemorating the martyrdom day of the Ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government has already chalked out a detailed program to commemorate this historic occasion through a series of events.

Replying to a query, the Chief Minister said that the state Congress Chief has lost his mental balance due to which he is making irresponsible and irrational statements. He said that such frivolous statements are not made by a normal or sensible person adding that the state Congress Chief sensing his party’s inevitable defeat in Tarn Taran poll, the Lok Sabha MP has been baffled due to which he is indulging in such acts. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that recovery of slips of VVPAT and EVMs from the garbage dumps and house of BJP leaders respectively poses serious question mark over the free and fair polls along with the working of Election Commission of India.

The Chief Minister expressed concern that the declining credibility of the Election Commission of India can prove fatal for democracy. He said that the Election Commission should clarify its position if any political party is raising questions over EVM and vote theft. However, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the Election Commission is mum whereas BJP is acting as its mouthpiece which is very wrong.

The Chief Minister reiterated that the BJP led NDA government at the centre has been desperately trying for a backdoor entry in the Panjab University, which will not be allowed. He said that ever since inception, the Panjab University, Chandigarh is part of the emotional, cultural, literature and rich legacy of the state. Bhagwant Singh Mann bemoaned that regular attempts are being made to change the status of the university, but he said that the Punjab government will not allow any such move in the larger interests of the students.

The Chief Minister said that the BJP is suffering from anti-Punjab syndrome due to which they are hell bent on ruining the state. He said that the BJP doesn’t allow the tableaus of the state to participate in the Independence Day and Republic Day functions. Likewise, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the undue interference in BBMB, Panjab University and other affairs also reflect the hostile attitude of the saffron party towards the state.

The Chief Minister further said that Congress leaders who had joined BJP for berths in GoI are mere ‘ornamental Ministers’ as they don’t have any power to sanction any project. He quipped that leaders like Jyotiraditya Scindia, Ravneet Bittu and others hardly have any power for giving any project to the states and they are Union Ministers only of name. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that with the NDA government led by Narendra Modi giving major push to privatization of key sectors these Ministers have been left jobless. 

The Chief Minister slammed the Union government for meting out step motherly treatment with the state especially in this hour of grave crisis. He said that the state is yet to receive Rs 1600 crore announced by the Prime Minister for the flood relief adding that to aggrieve the situation the centre government is trying to adjust the funds from other ongoing schemes in this too. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the Union government should stop this maltreatment with the state which is the food bowl and the sword arm of the country.

Meanwhile, the Chief Minister said that as the food growers of the state have suffered a whopping loss during the recent floods, the state government is providing two lakh quintal seeds worth Rs 74 crore free of cost to them. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the process to distribute the seeds free of cost to the farmers of the flood affected districts had started and will be completed soon. He also said that the state government has also disbursed compensation worth Rs 20,000 per acre to the farmers for crop loss, which is the highest ever given by any state government in the country.

On the occasion Cabinet Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian and others were also present.