Punjab Eases Process for Power Connections; Self-Certification Introduced for Consumers Up to 50 kW Load, Says Sanjeev Arora
Chandigarh, November 10: Punjab Power Minister Sanjeev Arora has announced that the selection process for 2,600 Apprentices (Interns) in the Lineman trade—including 2,500 for Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) and 100 for Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL)—has been successfully completed. Arora emphasized that the Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government is making continuous efforts […]
Heightened security measures have been implemented at Panjab University in anticipation of the ‘PU Bandh’ called in response to demands for Senate elections.
(Ozi news desk): In preparation for the ‘PU Bandh’ called by various organizations and student political groups advocating for the notification of Senate elections, heightened security measures have been implemented around the Panjab University campus as of Monday. All access roads leading to the university are now under strict surveillance, with the Chandigarh Police and […]
Punjabi Cultural Council hails restoration of Panjab University senate as victory for democracy
Chandigarh, November 5, 2025 – The Punjabi Cultural Council has welcomed the Central Government’s decision to withdraw its controversial notification dissolving the Senate and Syndicate of Panjab University, calling it a victory for Punjab’s academic community, students and democratic values. The move has effectively reinstated both governing bodies, restoring the university’s long-standing democratic framework. Council […]
350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji: Four Nagar Kirtans to Cover a Distance of 1,563 km- Tarunpreet Singh Sond
Chandigarh, November 5: Punjab’s Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, said that the Punjab Government is commemorating the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji with utmost devotion and on a grand scale. The Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has been designated as the nodal department for organizing and coordinating […]
FINANCE MINISTER HARPAL SINGH CHEEMA LAUNCHES ‘PENSIONER SEWA PORTAL’ FOR 3.15 LAKH PENSIONERS
Chandigarh, November 2 Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday announced the launch of the Pensioner Sewa Portal, a one-stop solution designed to streamline pension services for approximately 3.15 lakh pensioners in the state. The portal, https://pensionersewa.punjab.gov.in , aims to automate the workflow of pension disbursal case processing and provide a range of services to […]
Tarn Taran Returning Officer also summoned to submit a report on November 4
Chandigarh, November 3: The Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission has taken suo moto notice of the casteist comment made by Punjab Congress Committee President and Lok Sabha member from Ludhiana, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, against former Union Home Minister late Buta Singh during an election rally in view of the Tarn Taran Vidhan Sabha by-elections. […]
DIPR BIDS FAREWELL TO ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR HARJIT GREWAL & DEPUTY DIRECTOR HARDEEP SINGH
Chandigarh, October 31: Punjab Information and Public Relations Department (DIPR) officers gave a warm send off to the Additional Director Mr. Harjit Singh Grewal and Deputy Director (Arts) Mr. Hardeep Singh. The event, brimming with emotion and respect, saw colleagues, OSD to CM (Media) Mr. Amanjot Singh and senior officers including Secretary Information and Public […]
VB to observe integrity during Vigilance Awareness Week
Chandigarh, October 27, 2025 – In alignment with the nationwide initiative spearheaded by the Central Vigilance Commission, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) will actively observe annual Vigilance Awareness Week from October 27 to November 2, 2025 in the state. To observe the week with integrity and transparency, all the VB personnel today undertook a solemn […]
Three days 13th National Gatka Championship at Chhattisgarh from October 10
Chandigarh, October 5, 2025: The National Gatka Association of India (NGAI), affiliated with World Gatka Federation and Asian Gatka Federation, is organising its 13th National Gatka (Men & Women) Championship from October 10 to 12, 2025 at Guru Nanak English Senior Secondary School, Bhilai, district Durg in Chhattisgarh. This national-level martial arts tournament is being […]
CM ENVISIONS PUNJAB AS NEXT BUSSINESS HUB OF COUNTRY
Rajpura, October 1- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday envisioned that due to industrial friendly policies and congenial atmosphere of business state will soon emerge as next business hub of the country. Inaugurating the multi-national, Holland-based company De Heus’s Animal Feed plant here, the Chief Minister said that state government has taken several […]