Chandigarh, July 17:

The Government of Punjab intends to bring in a new industrial policy that will be the best in India and will pave the way for providing a progressive climate for industrial growth and employment generation in Punjab. The policy will be designed after extensive consultation with various industries, said Sanjeev Arora.

As a first step, the Government of Punjab is ready to notify  the sector-specific committees to allow for a structured and collaborative engagement between industry and the Government. These committees shall function for a period of 2 years from the date of notification, extendable upon the discretion of the Government.

List of Sectors:

1.       Textile-Spinning & Weaving, Apparel Manufacturing, Dyeing & Finishing

2.       IT Sector

3.       Sports/Leather Goods

4.       Machine Tools

5.       Bicycle Industry

6.       Auto & Auto Components

7.       Heavy Machinery

8.       Electric Vehcles

9.       Renewable Energy

10.     Food Processing & Dairy

11.     Steel & Rolling Mills

12.     Furniture & Ply Industry

13.     Plasting & Chemical Products

14.     Logistic & Warehousing

15.     Tourism & Hospitality

16.     Film Media

17.     Pharmaceuticals/Bio-Technology

18.     Hospitals & Health Care

19.     Universities/Coaching institutions

20.     Start Ups

21.     Retail

22.     ESDM-Electronic Systems Design & Manufacturing

He further informed that the first task for each of the committees will be to provide the Government with a structured set of inputs on Punjab’s current industrial climate in their specific sectors, and recommendations for the new industrial policy keeping in mind Punjab’s unique structural and fiscal context. The committees are expected to submit these recommendations in writing with in 45 days of notification of said committes.

Each committee shall have a Chairperson and approximately 8-10 members from the industry, however more members may be added at the discretion of the Government. Members will be diverse in size, scale and geography to ensure all views are tabled during discussions. Members will also represent different sub-segments of the overall sector, he added.

Furthermore, he highlighted that each committee shall conduct its own meetings/discussions; however Secretariat support shall be provided through an Additional District Commissioner who will act as Secretary to the Committee, a GM DIC from Department of I&C and the relevant sector officer from PBIP who may assist the Committee with relevant data and information, as necessary. The Government reserves the right to modify the membership and the Terms of Reference of the committees as deemed fit from time to time.

Chandigarh, July 17:

The Managing Committee of Sri Guru Ravidas Temple, Hastings, New Zealand, felicitated Jasvir Singh Garhi, Chairman of the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission, during his personal visit to New Zealand.

Mr Garhi was honoured for his continuous efforts to raise awareness among Scheduled Castes about their rights and for his dedication to addressing issues affecting the community.

On this occasion, the Managing Committee was represented by President Shri Raman Kant, Vice-President Jaswinder Kumar, Secretary Joga Singh, Deputy Secretary Ravi Kumar Mehmi, Treasurer Manjit Sandhu, Deputy Treasurer Jaswinder Sahjal, along with members Ramjit Singh, Charandas, Tehal Ram, Mahinder Pal, Sohan Lal, Gurbaksh Kaur, Kashmir Kaur, Neelam Rani, Hema Chumbar, Gurpreet Mall, Manjit Sandhu, Surinder Mahi, and others were present.

CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, July 17:

          Amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has busted a cross-border illegal arms smuggling module with links to Pakistan and arrested one of its operative after recovering 10 .30 bore sophisticated pistols along with magazines from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday.

          The arrested person has been identified as Harjinder Singh, a resident of village Dall in Tarn Taran. The latter is a notorious narcotics smuggler with two cases pertaining to NDPS act has been registered against him, and recently bailed-out from Jail.

          The development came a fortnight after CI Amritsar had busted a similar cross-border narcotics and illegal arms smuggling module with the arrest of its three operatives— Sarabjit Singh and Kulwinder Singh, both residents of Ferozepur, and Ashmandeep Singh of Tarn Taran— and recovered eight sophisticated weapons, 1 kg heroin and Rs 2.9 lakh drug money from their possession.

          DGP Gaurav Yadav said that preliminary investigations have revealed that the accused has been working in collusion with Pak-based smuggler, who has been using drones to drop weapon consignments from across the border. The arrested accused was further distributing the arms to criminals and gangsters across Punjab with intention to fuel criminal activities in the state, he said.

          Sharing operation details, the DGP said that teams of CI Amritsar received specific intelligence about retrieval of weapons consignments from the Indo-Pak border area falling near the village Dall in Tarn Taran. Acting swiftly, police teams have intercepted the suspect Harjinder Singh from near Bohru Pul at Amritsar-Jhabal road, when he was going to deliver the consignment to some party, and recovered illegal weapons from his possession, he said.

          Further investigations are underway to establish backward and forward linkages in this case and identify the person, who was supposed to receive the consignment.

          A case FIR No. 39 dated 17-07-2025 has been registered under sections 25, 25(1)(A) and 25(1)(B) of the Arms Act and section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Police Station State Special Operation Cell, Amritsar.

Chandigarh, July 17:

Announcing a slew of ambitious projects aimed at making environment cleaner and greener, the Forest and Wildlife Preservation Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak today revealed the launching of a pilot project involving plantation of flowery saplings on both sides of the highways. A State level special committee would oversee the project and conduct reviews at regular intervals.

Initially to be implemented in 5 Districts namely Ropar (With special emphasis on SriAnandpur Sahib), Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar (Focussing on the area around the ancestral village of Shaheed Bhagat Singh at Khatkar Kalan), Sangrur, Pathankot and Amritsar, the project envisages planting of saplings at 500 meters distance on both right & left hand sides of the highways in these districts. Those saplings would be planted which don’t grow above the height of 5, 6 & 7 feet.

Proper care would be taken to ensure that the saplings remain in healthy condition, said the Minister while interacting with the mediapersons at the Punjab Bhawan. Besides, the fencing work would also be undertaken so as to save the saplings from stray animals.

Divulging more, Mr. Kataruchak added that this project would lead towards making the surroundings a lot cleaner. The work would also ensure employment opportunities to the people under MGNREGA, added the Minister.

Unveiling the second significant plan, the Minister disclosed that in order to sensitize the present generation towards the Protection of Trees and Environment, Declamation and Poetry contests based on this theme would commence at Batala from July 23rd on the birth Anniversary of noted poet Shiv Kumar Batalvi who was known for his live of nature. These contests would be held over a period of one month and would be held across Four categories viz. Primary (Class I to V), Secondary (VI to X), Senior Secondary (XI and XII) and College going students.

Elaborating more, Mr. Kataruchak said that the winners from preliminary part of these contests would showcase their skills at the State level. Those winning the first three positions at State level in each of the four categories would be rewarded with the prizes of Rs. 51,000, Rs. 31,000 and Rs. 21,000 respectively. To be conducted under the aegis of Education Department, these contests would have eminent personalities of Punjabi literature as judges.

Replying to a query, the Minister apprised that the Forest area has increased under the present State Government. Quoting facts, Mr. Kataruchak revealed that in 2021 the forest area was 3144.47 Square Kilometers while in 2023, it has expanded to 3321.24 Square Kilometres.

Among others present on the occasion included the Secretary Forests and Wildlife Preservation Department Mr. Priyank Bharti, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Head of Forest Force) Mr. Dharminder Sharma and Conservator of Forests (Shivalik Circle) Mr. Kannan.

Chandigarh, July 17:

Under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab is improving cleanliness and sanitation status continously. ULBs have improved the cleanliness – sanitation status and performed better in Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 results announced today by Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs.

Sharing the details, Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh stated that the state has made remarkable progress in cleanliness mission. He expressed immense pride and satisfaction that 46 ULBs have achieved water plus certification – the highest number amongst all states in this survekshan. 52 ULBs were certified ODF++, 43 as ODF+, and 22 as ODF. 9 ULBs made place in cleanliness in top 100 ULBs in country.

Dr. Ravjot Singh further added that under the Garbage Free City Star Rating, 25 ULBs secure a one-star rating which is highest since year 2016. Notably, Mandi Gobindgarh distinguished itself by securing three-star rating, while Bathinda Municipal Corporation received the State Award for Promising Swachh Shahar. The state is doing continue efforts for improving the cleanliness; sanitation facilities and solid waste management. Funds are being provided to ULBs for strengthening the infrastructure and progress of various development works including sanitation and cleanliness is being monitored. ‘’We are committed to build a cleaner, greener, and healthier state,” he said.

Expressing happiness, the Cabinet Minister said, “This is just the beginning, we will do better in the future.” He said that special attention to be paid to cities in the coming time, so that better facilities can be provided to urban citizens.

Dr. Ravjot extended heartfelt thanks to all Municipal Commissioners, ULBs, and PWSSB field functionaries for their dedicated efforts in helping Punjab attain garbage free clean status. He expressed confidence that this momentum will continue in the coming years.

He reiterated that the state government, under the leadership of Bhagwant Singh Mann, is committed to building a “Rangla, progressive, and prosperous Punjab,” and this performance is encouraging and we will put more efforts to imporve Urban Local Governance further.

ਦਫ਼ਤਰ, ਜ਼ਿਲ੍ਹਾ ਲੋਕ ਸੰਪਰਕ ਦਫ਼ਤਰ, ਸਾਹਿਬਜ਼ਾਦਾ ਅਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਨਗਰ

ਸਾਇਬਰ ਕਰਾਇਮ ਪੁਲਿਸ ਐਸ.ਏ.ਐਸ. ਨਗਰ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਆਨਲਾਈਨ ਗੇਮਿੰਗ ਠੱਗੀ ਗ੍ਰੋਹ ਦਾ ਪਰਦਾਫਾਸ਼

8 ਦੋਸ਼ੀ ਕਾਬੂ, 18 ਕਰੋੜ ਰੁਪਏ ਦੀ ਠੱਗੀ ਦਾ ਖੁਲਾਸਾ

ਐੱਸ ਏ ਐੱਸ ਨਗਰ, 17 ਜੁਲਾਈ 2025:

 ਐਸ.ਐਸ.ਪੀ. ਹਰਮਨਦੀਪ ਹਾਂਸ ਨੇ ਅੱਜ ਪ੍ਰੈਸ ਕਾਨਫਰੰਸ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਦਿੰਦੇ ਹੋਏ ਦੱਸਿਆ ਕਿ ਡੀ.ਜੀ.ਪੀ. ਪੰਜਾਬ ਸ਼੍ਰੀ ਗੌਰਵ ਯਾਦਵ ਅਤੇ ਡੀ.ਆਈ.ਜੀ. ਰੋਪੜ ਰੇਂਜ ਹਰਚਰਨ ਸਿੰਘ ਭੁੱਲਰ ਦੇ ਦਿਸ਼ਾ-ਨਿਰਦੇਸ਼ਾਂ ਤਹਿਤ ਸਾਈਬਰ ਕ੍ਰਾਈਮ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲੇ ਵਿਅਕਤੀਆ ਖਿਲਾਫ ਵੱਡੀ ਕਾਰਵਾਈ ਕਰਦੇ ਹੋਏ ਡੀ.ਐਸ.ਪੀ ਰੁਪਿੰਦਰਦੀਪ ਕੌਰ ਸੋਹੀ ਦੀ ਅਗਵਾਈ ਹੇਠ ਐਸ.ਏ.ਐਸ. ਨਗਰ ਦੀ ਸਾਇਬਰ ਕਰਾਇਮ ਪੁਲਿਸ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਇੱਕ ਵੱਡੇ ਠੱਗੀ ਰੈਕਟ ਦਾ ਪਰਦਾਫਾਸ਼ ਕਰਦਿਆਂ ਆਨਲਾਈਨ ਗੇਮਿੰਗ ਐਪ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਵੱਡਾ ਮੁਨਾਫਾ ਕਮਾਉਣ ਦੇ ਲਾਲਚ ‘ਚ ਠੱਗਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਗਿਰੋਹ ਨੂੰ ਕਾਬੂ ਕੀਤਾ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ। ਇਹ ਗਿਰੋਹ ਭਾਰਤ ਭਰ ਦੇ ਭੋਲੇ-ਭਾਲੇ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਨਿਸ਼ਾਨਾ ਬਣਾ ਕੇ ਕਰੀਬ 18 ਕਰੋੜ ਰੁਪਏ ਦੀ ਠੱਗੀ ਕਰ ਚੁੱਕਾ ਸੀ।
ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੱਸਿਆ ਕਿ ਸਾਈਬਰ ਪੁਲਿਸ ਨੂੰ ਖ਼ੁਫੀਆ ਸੂਚਨਾ ਮਿਲਣ ‘ਤੇ ਖਰੜ ਸ਼ਹਿਰ ਦੇ ਵੱਖ-ਵੱਖ ਰਿਹਾਇਸ਼ੀ ਇਲਾਕਿਆਂ (ਕੋਈਆਨ ਸਿਟੀ ਹੋਮਜ਼ ਗਿਲਕੋ ਵੈਲੀ, ਰੋਇਲ ਅਪਾਰਟਮੈਂਟ) ‘ਚ ਰੇਡ ਕੀਤੀਆਂ ਗਈਆਂ। ਇਸ ਦੌਰਾਨ 8 ਦੋਸ਼ੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਗ੍ਰਿਫਤਾਰ ਕੀਤਾ ਗਿਆ, ਅਤੇ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਕੋਲੋਂ ਵੱਡੀ ਮਾਤਰਾ ‘ਚ ਤਕਨੀਕੀ ਅਤੇ ਵਿੱਤੀ ਸਮਾਨ ਬਰਾਮਦ ਹੋਇਆ:
ਬਰਾਮਦਗੀ:
5 ਲੈਪਟਾਪ
51 ਮੋਬਾਇਲ ਫੋਨ
70 ਸਿਮ ਕਾਰਡ
127 ਬੈਂਕ ਏ.ਟੀ.ਐਮ. ਕਾਰਡ
2,50,000 ਨਕਦ ਰਕਮ

 
ਠੱਗੀ ਦੀ ਵਿਧੀ:
ਦੋਸ਼ੀਆਂ ਵੱਲੋਂ https://www.allpanelexch.com ਵੈਬਸਾਈਟ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਆਨਲਾਈਨ ਗੇਮ ਖੇਡਣ ਅਤੇ ਵੱਡਾ ਮੁਨਾਫਾ ਜਿੱਤਣ ਦੇ ਝੂਠੇ ਦਾਅਵੇ ਕਰਕੇ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਲੁਭਾਇਆ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਸੀ। ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਵਟਸਐੱਪ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਜਾਅਲੀ ਡੈਮੋ ਵਿਖਾ ਕੇ ਆਈ.ਡੀ. ਬਣਾਉਣ ਲਈ ਲਾਲਚ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਸੀ। ਫਿਰ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ ਲਿੰਕ ਭੇਜ ਕੇ ਵੈੱਬਸਾਈਟ ‘ਤੇ ਲਾਗਇਨ ਕਰਵਾ ਕੇ ਵੱਖ-ਵੱਖ ਖਾਤਿਆਂ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਵੱਡੀਆਂ ਰਕਮਾਂ ਟਰਾਂਸਫਰ ਕਰਵਾਈ ਜਾਂਦੀਆਂ ਸਨ। ਇਹ ਗਰੋਹ ਖਰੜ ਵਿੱਚ ਦੋ ਅਲੱਗ-ਅਲੱਗ ਠਿਕਾਣਿਆਂ ਤੋਂ ਇਹ ਠੱਗੀ ਚਲਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਸੀ। ਮੁੱਢਲੀ ਜਾਂਚ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਇਹ ਗੱਲ ਸਾਹਮਣੇ ਆਈ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਇਸ ਗਿਰੋਹ ਦਾ ਮਾਸਟਰਮਾਈਂਡ “ਵਿਜੈ” ਨਾਂ ਦਾ ਵਿਅਕਤੀ ਹੈ, ਜੋ ਅਜੇ ਫਰਾਰ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਜਿਸ ਦੀ ਗ੍ਰਿਫਤਾਰੀ ਲਈ ਕਾਢ ਜਾਰੀ ਹੈ।

ਮੁਕੱਦਮਾ ਵੇਰਵਾ:
ਐਫ.ਆਈ.ਆਰ ਨੰਬਰ: 35, ਮਿਤੀ: 17/07/2025 ਧਾਰਾ 318(4) ਭਾਰਤੀ ਨਿਆਂ ਸੰਹਿਤਾ (BNS) ਅਤੇ 66 IT ਐਕਟ, ਥਾਣਾ: ਸਾਇਬਰ ਕਰਾਇਮ, ਐਸ.ਏ.ਐਸ. ਨਗਰ
ਗ੍ਰਿਫਤਾਰ ਦੋਸ਼ੀਆਂ ਦੀ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ:
1. ਪੰਕਜ ਗੋਸਵਾਮੀ, ਵਾਸੀ: ਜਿਲ੍ਹਾ ਹਨੂੰਮਾਨਗੜ੍ਹ, ਰਾਜਸਥਾਨ
2. ਤੈਵਨ ਕੁਮਾਰ ਉਲੀਕੇ, ਵਾਸੀ: ਨਾਗਪੁਰ, ਮਹਾਰਾਸ਼ਟਰ
3. ਗੁਰਪ੍ਰੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ, ਵਾਸੀ: ਹਨੂੰਮਾਨਗੜ੍ਹ, ਰਾਜਸਥਾਨ
4. ਮਨਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ, ਵਾਸੀ: ਟਿੱਬੀ, ਰਾਜਸਥਾਨ
5. ਨਿਖੀਲ ਕੁਮਾਰ, ਵਾਸੀ: ਜੈਨਪੁਰ, ਬਿਹਾਰ
6. ਅਜੈ. ਵਾਸੀ: ਟਿੱਬੀ, ਰਾਜਸਥਾਨ
7. ਹਰਸ਼ ਕੁਮਾਰ, ਵਾਸੀ: ਮੱਧ ਪ੍ਰਦੇਸ਼
8. ਰਿਤੇਸ਼ ਮਾਝੀ, ਵਾਸੀ: ਸੁਭਾਸ਼ ਚੌਕ, ਮੱਧ ਪ੍ਰਦੇਸ਼

ਸਾਇਬਰ ਪੁਲਿਸ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਸੁਚੇਤ ਕੀਤਾ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਅਜਿਹੀਆਂ ਝੂਠੀਆਂ ਵੈੱਬਸਾਈਟਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਸਾਵਧਾਨ ਰਹਿਣ ਅਤੇ ਆਨਲਾਈਨ ਗੇਮ ਜਾਂ ਨਿਵੇਸ਼ ਸਬੰਧੀ ਕਿਸੇ ਵੀ ਸੰਦਰਭ ਵਿੱਚ ਪੂਰੀ ਜਾਂਚ/ਪੁਸ਼ਟੀ ਤੋਂ ਬਿਨਾਂ ਆਪਣੀ ਵਿੱਤੀ ਜਾਂ ਨਿੱਜੀ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਸਾਂਝੀ ਨਾ ਕਰਨ।

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O/o DPRO SAS Nagar

Cyber Crime Police, S.A.S. Nagar Busts Major Online Gaming Fraud

8 Accused Arrested, 18 Crore Scam Uncovered

SAS Nagar, 17 July:

In a significant breakthrough, the Cyber Crime Police of SAS Nagar has successfully unearthed a large-scale online gaming fraud racket.

Divulging the details, SSP Harmandeep Singh Hans said thta the gang, which lured unsuspecting citizens across India with promises of high returns through online gaming apps, is reported to have defrauded victims of approximately 18 crore.

Crackdown and Seizure:

Acting on intelligence inputs, the Cyber Police conducted under the supervision of DSP Rupinder deep Kaur Sohi, coordinated raids in various residential areas of Kharar, including Koiyaan City Homes, Gillco Valley, and Royal Apartments. During these raids, 8 accused individuals were apprehended and a substantial amount of technical and financial material was recovered from their possession:

Seized Items:
05 Laptops
51 Mobile Phones
70 SIM Cards
127 Bank ATM Cards
2,50,000 in Cash

Modus Operandi:
The accused operated through the website https://www.allpanelexch.com, falsely promoting it as a platform to play online games and earn high profits.
Initially, they lured victims by showing fake demo earnings on WhatsApp and offered attractive incentives to create user IDs.
Victims were then directed to log in via a link and persuaded to transfer large sums of money through various accounts under the pretense of investing in games.
The investigation has revealed that this fraudulent operation was being run from two separate locations in Kharar. Preliminary inquiry has identified the mastermind behind the operation as an individual named Vijay, who is currently absconding. Efforts are underway to apprehend him, and a lookout notice has been issued.

Case Details:
FIR No.: 35, Date: 17/07/2025, Sections: 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 66 of the Information Technology Act Police Station: Cyber Crime, S.A.S. Nagar

Details of Arrested Accused:
1. Pankaj Goswami – Resident of Hanumangarh, Rajasthan
2. Bhaven Kumar Ulke – Resident of Nagpur, Maharashtra
3. Gurpreet Singh – Resident of Hanumangarh, Rajasthan
4. Manjeet Singh – Resident of Tibbi, Rajasthan
5. Nikhil Kumar – Resident of Jaunpur, Bihar
6. Ajay Resident of Tibbi, Rajasthan
7. Harsh Kumar – Resident of Madhya Pradesh
8. Ritesh Majhi – Resident of Subhash Chowk, Madhya Pradesh

Public Advisory:
The Cyber Crime Police urges citizens to exercise caution while interacting with websites offering online games or investment opportunities. Refrain from sharing any personal or financial information without proper verification or due diligence.

Chandigarh, July 17, 2025

The Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), Panjab University, has invited applications for admissions in various Under Graduate and Post Graduate Programmes.

PU’s CDOE, which was earlier known as USOL, is currently accepting applications for 29 programmes, including undergraduate, postgraduate, advanced diploma, and certificate courses. The last date to apply for most programmes is August 20, 2025.

The CDOE is offering a wide range of academic programmes including  Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.LIS), along with B.Ed (2-Year Course). Postgraduate programmes include Master of Arts in Economics, Education, English, Hindi, History, Political Science, Public Administration, Punjabi, and Sociology; Master of Commerce; and Master of Business Administration. In addition, the Centre offers several Advanced Diploma programmes such as Computer Applications, Disaster Management & Corporate Security, Educational Management and Leadership, Guidance & Counselling, Human Rights & Duties, Health, Family Welfare and Population Education, Library Automation & Networking, Mass Communication, Photography, Statistics, and Social Work.

Certificate-level offerings include the Certificate Course in Vivekananda Studies (Annual), Certificate Course in Women Studies (Annual), and a specialized Certificate Course in Corporate Security, Safety and Fire Protection Management (6 Weeks), catering to diverse academic and professional interests.

Admissions to B.Ed (Semester-I) commenced on July 14, 2025, and candidates may apply through https://cdoebed.puchd.ac.in. For B.A. and B.Com Semester-I (New Batch), admissions will begin from August 1, 2025.

Admission to selected postgraduate programmes is being facilitated through the newly launched SAMARTH-supported Online Admission Portal, designed to provide a user-friendly and transparent application experience

As per Panjab University norms, eligible candidates can also avail themselves of scholarships, freeships, and fee concessions to support their academic journey.

Interested candidates are advised to visit the official admission portal at https://cdoeadmissions.puexam.in  for detailed information regarding eligibility criteria, programme structures, and the application process. For any queries or assistance, applicants may contact the admission helpline at 0172-2534308 or 0172-2534302, or email cdoe@pu.ac.in.

Chandigarh, July 17

With tensions easing and a sustained ceasefire between India and Pakistan for over a month, the Global Sikh Council (GSC), a unified body of national Sikh organizations worldwide, has fervently appealed to the Government of India to immediately reopen the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor which has remained shut since May 7, 2025 following the Pahalgam attack and subsequent border unrest. 

            In a statement issued today, GSC President Dr. Kanwaljit Kaur and Secretary Harjeet Singh Grewal expressed deep concern over India’s unilateral and indefinite suspension of pilgrimages, despite Pakistan keeping its side of the corridor operational. This abrupt closure has left thousands of Sikh devotees, both from India and abroad, disheartened as they are unable to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur in Pakistan – one of the holiest Sikh shrines, marking the final resting place of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

            In a written appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the GSC emphasized that the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor was established as a historic gesture of faith, peace, and international goodwill. Dr. Kaur stressed that religious access must not be held hostage to political tensions, especially when normalcy had already been restored between the two nations.

            “The Kartarpur Sahib Corridor is not merely a physical passage, it is a spiritual lifeline for the Sikh qaum worldwide. With hostilities subsided and peace has prevailed, there is no justifiable reason to keep this sacred pathway closed any longer,” they said.

            The GSC has urgently called upon the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of External Affairs to take swift action and resume the cross-border pilgrimage facility. “Shri Kartarpur Sahib transcends politics, it is a matter of spiritual rights and religious freedom. Its continued closure due to political or administrative reasons is unjustified and deeply wounds the sentiments of the global Sikh Sangat,” they added.

            The Global Sikh Council firmly believes that reopening the corridor would not only uphold religious freedom but also strengthen goodwill and promote international peace. The Council has also appealed to Sikh organizations, the Punjab government, Members of Parliament, and civil society to unite in demanding the immediate reopening of the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, ensuring that devotees could once again start to pay their respects at this sacred shrine.

Chandigarh, July 16- Haryana Co-operation Minister, Dr. Arvind Sharma said that without the prosperity of farmers, the dream of a Viksit Bharat cannot be fulfilled, and in this journey, NABARD has played a very important role. Haryana is leading in agricultural innovation, crop diversification, and processing-based farming. NABARD is supporting and is playing an important role in overall rural development in the state.  He said NABARD’s support has helped bring digitalisation, transparency, and community focus to the cooperative sector in Haryana. Its contribution spans many areas—from computerisation of PACS, digitalisation of KCC, strengthening FPOs, SHGs, and JLGs, to technical training for cooperative institutions.

Co-operation Minister, Dr. Arvind Sharma was addressing an event on the occasion of NABARD’s 44th Foundation Day in Chandigarh.

He said that the state government is committed to make the cooperative sector digital, transparent and public-centric and in this direction, NABARD is working as a driving force. He said that under the guidance of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi and the leadership of Union Cooperation Minister, Sh. Amit Shah, cooperative institutions are no longer limited to just loans, seeds, and fertilisers. Today, they are also providing over 25 types of services, including Jan Aushadhi Kendras, gas stations, and Common Service Centres.

Dr. Sharma shared that under Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini’s leadership, Haryana has set a target to establish 500 CM-PACS. Out of these, 161 have already been formed. These centres are helping provide services like small warehouses, distribution of food grains under the public distribution system, and more, which are not only benefiting farmers but also creating local employment and ensuring transparency.

The cooperative movement in Haryana is now entering a new era with the goal of reaching every village. Inspired by the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat by 2047’ and the mission of “PACS in every village,” the government is transforming primary agricultural credit societies into multipurpose organisations where farmers can get everything—from seeds, fertilisers, loans, storage, and marketing—under one roof, he added.

Dr. Sharma said that the Haryana government under the leadership of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini is taking concrete initiatives towards building a self-reliant state and a strong agriculture-based economy through the new cooperative policy.

With NABARD’s support, efforts are being made to develop small warehouses, provide financial aid, and promote technological innovations so that farmers are supported throughout the entire cycle from production to marketing. 

Chief General Manager, NABARD Haryana, Smt. Nivedita Tiwari, said that over the past four decades, NABARD has significantly contributed to agricultural finance, strengthening cooperatives, building rural infrastructure, improving financial inclusion, managing natural resources, and promoting rural skills and entrepreneurship. It has also nurtured organisations like FPOs, SHGs, JLGs, and non-farm producer organisations.

Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India, Sh. Vivek Srivastava, Convener, SLBC Haryana, Sh. Lalit Taneja, and other officers and employees of NABARD also remained present.