Punjab's Education Minister Harjot Bains stated that sending 72 teachers from government schools to Finland for training reflects significant improvements in Punjab's education system over the past two and a half years. People are now discussing the education revolution in Punjab in every village and city.

He mentioned that before 2022, more than 8,000 government schools lacked boundary walls. We constructed boundary walls covering about 1,400 kilometers in all those schools. Additionally, more than 10,000 new classrooms were built, and desks were provided for students. Previously, around 100,000 children had to sit on the ground to study due to a lack of furniture, we have resolved that issue. Furthermore, 1,400 schools did not have bathrooms for girls, which we also constructed.

He added that significant work is ongoing in all government schools, alongside the Schools of Eminence. Wi-Fi has been installed in 18,000 schools, and security guards and campus managers have been hired. Before this government, not a single rupee was allocated for cleanliness in government schools. Now, monthly allocations range from 3,000 to 50,000 rupees.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday dedicated the state-of-the-art Bhagwan Valmiki-ji Panorama, situated in Bhagwan Sri Valmiki Tirath Sthal, popularly known as Ram Tirath, here to the humanity.

Dedicating the project, the Chief Minister said the world's first epic, Ramayana, was written by Adikavi Bhagwan Valmiki-ji, who illuminated the world with his wisdom and philosophy. He said in this first-of-its-kind panorama the magic of technology blends with a deep narration, creating an immersive and divine environment for the visitor.

Mann said the panorama is a perfect blend of grandeur, aesthetics and architecture, adding "it is a humble tribute to Bhagwan Sri Valmiki-ji by the state government".

The Chief Minister said the panorama complex is constructed over nine acres and has been constructed at a cost of Rs 32.78 crore. He said the panorama showcases the story of his life, along with excerpts from the epic.

"This modern museum uses technology to narrate the life and contributions of Bhagwan Valmiki-ji," he said.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) strongly condemns the recent derogatory remarks made by Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) leader Virsa Singh Valtoha against respected Jatthedar Damdama Sahib Giani Harpreet Singh. 

In a statement released to the media, AAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang said that this behavior of Akali Dal Badal leaders, where they threaten Giani Raghubir Singh at his own house and use such derogatory language towards Giani Harpreet Singh, reflects a troubling decline in political decorum of the party. The Badal family has shown a consistent pattern of misusing Sikh institutions for personal gain, which is unacceptable. 

Kang added that as the Badal family struggles to maintain relevance, winning only a single seat in the recent elections, it is clear that their outdated tactics and arrogance have alienated them from the very community they claim to represent. 

The 354th birth anniversary of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur was celebrated at Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Engineering College, Sri Fatehgarh Sahib.The ceremonies began on October 8 with the recitation of Sri Sahaj Path Sahib Ji, which was performed by the college students and staff. Prabhat Pheris (morning processions) were also taken out by the college staff and students.

On the 23rd anniversary of Rana Hospital, Shri Amritvani was recited in the hospital. The recitation was started by Dr Raghubir Suri and Rama Suri ji by lighting a lamp in front of God. On this occasion, Dr Hitender Suri, Dr Deepika Suri, Dr Isabella and all the staff members of Rana Hospital recited the Amritvani of Lord Shri Ram ji and everyone together prayed for the good health and care of the patients.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) thanked the people of Punjab for their active participation in the Panchayat elections. The party also praised the district administration and the state election commission for successfully and peacefully conducting the elections.

In a statement released from the party office on Wednesday, AAP Punjab's senior spokesperson Neel Garg said that during the Panchayat elections, the appeal made by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had a significant impact on the people. Out of a total of 13,237 Panchayats in the state, around 3,800 Sarpanches were elected unanimously, while more than 48,000 Panchs were elected unopposed. This reflects the popularity of the Aam Aadmi Party and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in Punjab.

Akali Dal has accepted resignation of Virsa Singh Valotha from party.

In a tweet, senior leader Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema said that the SAD working President S Balwinder S Bhundar has accepted the resignation of S Virsa Singh Valtoha from Primary Membership & all offices of SAD with immediate affect. Copy of the resignation is being enclosed here with.

In a major move aimed at facilitating people, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday directed officers to construct 13,400 km link roads at a cost of Rs 2,436.49 crore.

Chairing a meeting here, the Chief Minister said these link roads act as a catalyst in commuting, besides smooth transportation of goods and services to people. He said the link roads give impetus to the economic growth of the state and facilitate the people residing in rural areas.

Mann underlined the need for the construction of these roads as a majority of them have remained unattended even after passing their life of six years.

Polling for approximately 1.05 lakh candidates contesting for the posts of panch and sarpanch in Punjab began on Tuesday with voting happening through ballot boxes, officials said.

The voting will continue till 4 p.m. after which the ballots will be counted at the respective polling stations. The election is underway amid tight security arrangements despite calls for postponement by the Congress over alleged irregularities in nominations.

There will be more than 19,000 polling booths, covering over 13,000 gram panchayats.

A total of 3,798 candidates have been unanimously elected for the position of sarpanch, while 48,861 candidates have been selected for the panch. Elections in 28 gram panchayats have been cancelled, and one has been halted. As a result, voting will now take place for 9,398 gram panchayats.