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Faridkot, December 10: Avtar Singh Barar Memorial Welfare Society Faridkot organized a blood donation camp today at Green Avenue to commemorate the 8th death anniversary of former Education Minister Avtar Singh Barar.The society's chief convenor Navdeep Singh Babu Barar and general secretary Maghar Singh Khalsa stated that former Education Minister Avtar Singh Barar's contribution was not just significant for Faridkot, but for the entire Punjab. They emphasized that he dedicated his entire life to the welfare of Punjab and the region.Mr. Barar's works continue to be a source of inspiration for people. Therefore, this society organizes a blood donation camp every year on his death anniversary to serve poor and needy patients.The blood donation camp saw participation from Navdeep Singh Babu ...

Chandigarh, 6 December: The Aam Aadmi Party Punjab has appealed to the central government to resolve the farmers' demands, emphasizing that farmers are the backbone of the country's development. They should be addressed immediately. Aman Arora, the president of AAP Punjab, stated that farmers have been sitting at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders for the past 10 months, but their concerns have not been heard. He highlighted that Punjab farmers have been conducting peaceful protests for their legitimate demands for the past 10 months. Arora mentioned that the Punjab government has made several appeals to the central government to resolve farmers' issues. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has also offered mediation multiple times to facilitate dialogue between farmers and the ce...

Amritsar, December 2: During a meeting of five Singh Sahibs (respected Sikh leaders) at Sri Akal Takht Sahib today, Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal was given a strict punishment. During the Akali Dal government's tenure, Sukhbir Singh Badal was declared a "tankhahiya" (excommunicated) for incidents of disrespect to Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. Today, he was sentenced. In the decisions taken during the meeting of five Singh Sahibs, Sukhbir Singh Badal was given a 10-day punishment. From December 3, daily from 12 midnight to 1 AM, he will clean toilets. After this, following his bath, he will spend one hour cleaning utensils in the langar hall. After cleaning utensils, he will listen to kirtan (devotional music) for one hour. Subsequently, he will sit on a wheelchair near t...

Chandigarh, November 21 - Social Security, Women, and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur took swift action after receiving information about a potential child marriage in Rupnagar district. The minister was alerted through the Childline helpline about a 17-year-old minor boy from Aspur Kotan village whose marriage was being planned. Immediately responding to the report, Dr. Baljit Kaur instructed department officials to investigate the matter thoroughly. The District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) and District Multipurpose Officer (DMPO) team intervened promptly, stopping the wedding preparations. The team engaged with various stakeholders, including panchayat members, the families of the boy and girl, and the marriage venue owner. Statements were recorded, and both parties wer...