CHANDIGARH/MOGA, March 12:

          In a major breakthrough against organised crime amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Anti Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab in a joint operation with Moga arrested an operative of foreign-based Gangster Gaurav alias Lucky Patyal and Davinderpal Singh alias Gopi Lahoria of Davinder Bambiha Gang after a brief exchange of fire  in Moga city, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday.

          The arrested accused has been identified as Malkit Singh alias Manu, a resident of Dosanjh Talwandi in Moga. Police teams have also recovered one .32 caliber pistol along with four cartridges from his possession.

          DGP Gaurav Yadav said that arrested accused Manu, who was an active associate of Davinder Bambiha Gang, has a criminal background with at least seven cases related to murder, attempt to murder, the NDPS Act, and the Arms Act, etc registered against him.

          He said that acting on the instructions of jailed gangster Dharminder Baji, accused Malkit Manu along with his accomplice Manpreet Singh alias Mani executed an attack on his rival in village Kapura in Moga resulting in a murder of one individual and a woman sustaining a bullet injury on her leg on February 19, 2025. Arrested accused Manu also involved in a firing incident took place at Raja Dhaba in Jagraon on February 26, 2025, which was orchestrated by foreign based gangster Lucky Patial, he added. 

          The DGP said that further investigations are on establish backward and forward linkages in this case.

          Sharing operation details, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) AGTF Promod Ban said that following an information based on Human and Technical Intelligence about accused Malkit alias Manu hiding in the Moga area, special teams of AGTF, under the supervision of AIG Gurmeet Chauhan and DSP Bikramjit Brar, led by Inspector Pushvinder Singh successfully tracked him at a rented accommodation located near Dosanjh Road in Moga.

          When police teams raided the suspected accommodation, the accused Manu opened fire at the police team in an attempt to evade arrest, prompting the police teams to retaliate, he said, while adding that during the exchange of fire accused sustained bullet injuries. The latter was admitted to the local Hospital, from where he was referred to Baba Farid Medical College in Faridkot for the treatment.

          The ADGP said that police teams have recovered a .32 calibre pistol along with four cartridges from his possession.

          AIG Gurmeet Chauhan said that preliminary investigations have also revealed that accused Malkit alias Manu was tasked to carry out a sensational crime in the Tricity area by his foreign based handlers Lucky Patyal and Gopi Lahoria.

          SSP Moga Ajay Gandhi said that a fresh case FIR No. 52 dated 12/3/2025 has been registered under sections 109, 132, 221 and 111 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and sections 25(6) and 25 (7) of the Arms Act at Police Station City Moga. Further investigations are on, he added.

Chandigarh 12 March 2025:

The Punjab State Election Commission informed that the General Election to elect the members of 16 Gram Panchayats namely  Bhathalan, Bir Bahadurgarh,  Deelwal,  Farm Bahadurgarh,  Majri,  Peer Colony,  Vidya Nagar,  Hira Colony, Guru Nanak Nagar, Har Gobind Colony, Karheri,  Kasba Rurki,  Mehmadpur Jattan, Nawan Mehmadpur Jattan, Shamaspur, and  Sheikhpur Kamboan of Block Sanour, District Patiala, will be held on 30.03.2025(Sunday).

Disclosing this here today, an official spokesperson of the State Election Commission said that 17.03.2025 (Monday) as the first date for filing nominations from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  He added that 20.03.2025 (Thursday) as the last date for filing nominations upto 3 p.m. and 21.03.2025 (Friday) as the date for the scrutiny of nominations.  In this regard, 22.03.2025 (Saturday) as the last date for withdrawal of nominations upto 3 p.m. and 30.03.2025 (Sunday) as the date on which a poll shall, if necessary, be taken.

Furthermore, he added that counting of votes will take place at the polling stations immediately after the close of poll itself and 01.04.2025 (Tuesday) as the date by which the election shall be completed.

He further informed that the formal notification of the Commission regarding the schedule of election will be issued on 17.03.2025.  In this regard,  District Election Officer-cum-Deputy Commissioner, Patiala has been directed to make all necessary arrangements for a free and fair poll.  The Model Code of Conduct will come into force from the date of notification, in the revenue jurisdiction of said 16 Gram Panchayats of Block Sanour, District Patiala.

Chandigarh, March 11:

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday asked the officers to ensure speedy and timely completion of the construction of Shaheed Udham Singh State Institute of Medical Sciences and Civil Hospital at Hoshiarpur.

Chairing a meeting to review the progress of the proposed Institute and civil hospital here at his official residence, the Chief Minister said that the institute is aimed at ensuring quality healthcare services to the people. He said that the institute will come up over an area of 21.41 acres at a cost of Rs 418.30 Crore and will have a hospital with 300 Unit Beds and Medical College for 150 Annual student intake. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the ultra modern hospital will have two basements, Ground plus eight floors and service floor at the existing Medical Hospital Campus Hoshiarpur.

Similarly, the Chief Minister said that the proposed Medical College will have an auditorium and service blocks having two basements with ground plus six floors. Similarly, he said that the Medical college will have separate hostel facilities for boys and girls with provision for expansion keeping in view futuristic needs.  Bhagwant Singh Mann said that in order to expedite the work separate tenders should be called for the work of construction of Medical College and Civil Hospital.

The Chief Minister said that it is imperative for accelerating the pace of construction of the Medical College and Civil Hospital at the proposed site. He said that it is the need of hour to ensure that the residents of Kandi region get quality health services. Bhagwant Singh Mann asked the officers to ensure that the work is allotted and executed in a time bound and speedy manner.

Chandigarh, March 11:

The Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday extended a warm civic reception to President of India Mrs Droupadi Murmu during her visit to the state.

Welcoming the President during a function organised here at Indian School of Business, the Chief Minister said that the visit of President is a red letter day in the history of state and every Punjabi is elated in this occasion. He said that President is welcome to Punjab- the sacred land of great Gurus, saints, seers and prophets. Bhagwant Singh Mann expressed hope that during her visit, the President of India will have a feel of the glorious cultural heritage of the state besides enjoying the warm hospitality of the Punjabis.

The Chief Minister said that the President had attended function at Central University Bathinda today and on Wednesday she will be attending convocation at Panjab University. He said that the visit of President in these premier educational institutions will inspire the students for hard work and dedication in life. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the life of President is a source of inspiration for all of us as she had struggled hard in life both at personal and professional level.

However, the Chief Minister said that Mrs Droupadi Murmu attained new heights in life through her hard work, vision and commitment adding that this achievement brings her in league of global leaders like former US President Abraham Lincoln and others. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that it is a momentous occasion for all of us and the entire Punjab is giving a red carpet welcome to the country’s President during her visit to the state. He said that the state government is honored to welcome the country’s President on this blessed land.

The Chief Minister said that the hard working and resilient farmers of the state had made the country self reliant in food production. Likewise, he said that besides being the nation’s food bowl, Punjab also has a distinction of being the sword arm of the country. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that hardworking and brave Punjabis Punjabis are well known all over the world for their courage, resilience and spirit of enterprise.

The Chief Minister said that the had closely witnessed numerous pages of history unfolding on this sacred land of five rivers.

Early, Chief Secretary KAP Sinha welcomed the dignitaries during the function.

On the occasion Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatraya, Chief Justice Punjab and Haryana High Court Justice Sheel Nagu, Speaker Punjab Vidhan Sabha Kultar Singh Sandhwan and others were also present.

मोहाली, 8 मार्च 2025

ज़ेनप्लस प्राइवेट लिमिटेड कार्यस्थल में महिलाओं के अविश्वसनीय योगदान को मान्यता देते हुए, अपने जीरकपुर कार्यालय में एक आकर्षक और जीवंत उत्सव के साथ अंतर्राष्ट्रीय महिला दिवस मनाया। यह कार्यक्रम मज़ेदार गतिविधियों, एक उत्साही खेल सत्र और एक दिल छू लेने वाले केक-काटने के समारोह से भरा हुआ था, जिसमें महिला कर्मचारी एक आनंदमय माहौल में एक साथ आईं।

उत्सव की शुरुआत तंबोला के एक रोमांचक दौर के साथ हुई, जहाँ डॉ. नेहा मंडल और सिमरन विजयी रहीं। जैसे-कर्मचारियों ने म्यूजिकल चेयर प्रतियोगिता में भी भाग लिया, जिसमें संतोष ने विजेता का खिताब जीता। खेलों ने कर्मचारियों के बीच एकजुटता और सौहार्द की भावना को बढ़ावा दिया, जिससे यह दिन और भी खास हो गया।

कार्यक्रम का मुख्य आकर्षण केक काटने का समारोह था, जो ज़ेनप्लस प्राइवेट लिमिटेड की महिला स्टाफ के प्रति प्रशंसा और कृतज्ञता का प्रतीक था। एकजुटता का एक विशेष क्षण को स्वादिष्ट मिठाइयाँ वितरित कर सेलिब्रेट किया गया, जिससे इस अवसर पर गर्मजोशी और उत्साह और बढ़ गया।

इस कार्यक्रम में मनीषा, परनीत, रमन, भगवंत, अनीता, संतोष, प्रीति, नेहा, सिमरन और सत्या सहित महिला कर्मचारियों की उपस्थिति थी, जिन्होंने अपने उत्साह और भागीदारी से उत्सव की भावना को बढ़ा दिया।

श्री मनीष बत्रा, प्रोजेक्ट हेड, ज़ेनप्लस प्राइवेट लिमिटेड ने कहा, “आज का दिन हमारे संगठन में अभूतपूर्व महिलाओं को पहचानने और उनकी सराहना करने का दिन है। उनका योगदान अमूल्य है, और यह उत्सव उनकी कड़ी मेहनत के लिए हमारी कृतज्ञता का एक छोटा सा प्रतीक है।”

ज़ेनप्लस प्लिप्राइवेट लिमिटेड एक जुटता और सशक्त कार्यस्थल को बढ़ावा देने के लिए प्रतिबद्ध है, जहां महिलाओं के योगदान को महत्व दिया जाता है और उसका जश्न मनाया जाता है। यह महिला दिवस कार्यक्रम सभी के लिए सकारात्मक और सहायक वातावरण बनाने के लिए कंपनी के समर्पण का एक प्रमाण था।

Chandigarh, March 9, 2025: In a divine and transformative announcement at the Mahan Gurmat Samagam organized by Gurudwara Nanaksar Jagraon in Chandigarh, Sant Baba Lakha Singh Ji of Nanaksar Kaleran dedicated the upcoming GYAN Wellness retreats in Chandigarh (adjoining the Botanical Gardens) and Rajpura, Punjab, to the Sangat. These wellness and healthcare projects, developed in alliance with Gurudwara Nanaksar community, aim to combat the dual challenges of drug addiction and cancer in Punjab while promoting holistic well-being in alignment with the tenets of Sarbat da Bhala (welfare for all).

Sant Baba Lakha Singh Ji termed the project as a revolutionary step towards the physical, mental, and spiritual upliftment of the Sangat. He expressed deep concern over the devastation caused by cancer and drug addiction in Punjab, stating, “Punjab has been ruined by the scourge of drugs and cancer. This project is our resolve towards Punjab’s revival and a step towards healing our land and people.” He praised GYAN Wellness for its commitment to universal well-being and assured the community of accessible Ayurveda, Yoga, and Naturopathy treatments rooted in Guru’s teachings.

Sardar Inder Preet Singh, Chairman of Global Middas Capital Fund, highlighted the project’s significance in empowering the Sangat and addressing their wellness concerns. He announced free and subsidized treatments for the community, alongside professional holistic care packages for all.

Sardar Aman Bandvi, Director of Global Middas Capital Fund, described the initiative as a groundbreaking effort to create an ecosystem of wellness centers, including campus happiness labs, to tackle stress, anxiety, and depression. He emphasized the urgent need to address the rising cases of student suicides due to academic pressure.

Sardar Harmeet Singh, Director of GYAN Wellness Worldwide, expressed gratitude to Sant Baba Lakha Singh Ji and assured the Sangat that these centers would serve as hubs for spiritual, physical, and mental well-being, directly addressing challenges like addiction, depression, and stress.

Bibi Harleen Kaur, Spiritual Head of Satkarmic Mission and Director of GYAN Wellness, stressed the importance of early interventions for youth, reviving Ayurveda and Naturopathy, and empowering women. She also revealed plans to expand the project to Jagraon.

Arun Kumar Sharma, CEO of GYAN Wellness, thanked the Sangat and Sant Baba Lakha Singh Ji for their support, promising world-class treatments and therapies in the Tricity region.

This initiative marks a significant step towards holistic wellness, combining ancient wisdom with modern care, and is set to transform lives across Punjab and beyond.

Mohali, March 9

At least 258 students were today awarded degrees at Khalsa College (Amritsar) of Technology and Business Studies, Mohali during 2nd annual Convocation of the institution.  Rajinder Mohan Singh Chinna Pro Chancellor, Khalsa University and  Honorary Secretary, KCGC who was the chief guest at the occasion stressed on impetus to the Skill Development education while coaxing the youth to think futuristic as the world is changing too fast.

He said, this is an era of Skill Development education and the studies and syllabus must be in coherence with the Business requirement and prevailing job market. The world is heading for a revolution in every sector as new industries will require newer human resource. He added that youth must prepare itself for innovation, entrepreneurship in the today’s world of metaverse and quantum technology.

Delivering his motivating convocational address, Chinna said that students must need to start their own businesses, so they can give jobs to people, instead of taking jobs from others.  He cited the journey of glorious history of Khalsa College Governing Council (KCGC) since 1892, which is running now Khalsa University and 20 educational institutions and envisaging mega future projects including Khalsa Medical College too.

While congratulating graduate and post-graduated who were bestowed with degrees, he said we need to provide quality education that meet international benchmarks and students should respect their parents.

Earlier Principal Dr. Harish Kumari read the College progress report and achievements of the faculty and students in various fields including academics, sports and cultural activities. Others were present. KCGC Members JS Gill and Gurdeep Singh Toor, Amitoz Singh Dhaliwal, Undersecretary DS Rataul, Dean Balvir Kaur, Dr Maninder Pal Singh, Director SKRM Colleges; RN Joshi, Senior Vice President, Raikot College and senior faculty were present.