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PUCTA Union Meets Dr. Gurpreet Kaur and MLA Gurlal Ghanaur, Highlights Long-Standing Issues of Contract Teachers

Patiala: Members of the Punjabi University Contract Teachers’ Association (PUCTA), led by their President Dr. Taranjeet Kaur, met Dr. Gurpreet Kaur, wife of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, at the residence of MLA Gurlal Ghanaur to discuss their long-standing demands. The delegation emphasized the plight of contract teachers who have been rendering their services for 10-15 years despite meeting all qualifications as per UGC guidelines. … Continue reading PUCTA Union Meets Dr. Gurpreet Kaur and MLA Gurlal Ghanaur, Highlights Long-Standing Issues of Contract Teachers

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Massive Protest by Computer Teachers Against AAP Government’s Unfulfilled Promises at State President Aman Arora’s Residence

• Burning of “False Promises” Effigy Marks Protest Against Government • Computer Teachers Stage Hunger Strike for Merger into Education Department, CSR, DA, and Sixth Pay Commission Benefits • Unique Protest: Pile of Brooms Thrown in Front of Party Leader’s House Sunam, January 11: Thousands of computer teachers, who have been serving in government schools across the state for the past 20 years, staged a … Continue reading Massive Protest by Computer Teachers Against AAP Government’s Unfulfilled Promises at State President Aman Arora’s Residence

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Digital Financial Literacy Pilot Project Launched by Punjab CM’s Mother and Wife in Sangrur

Sangrur/ Satoj: In a significant move towards women empowerment, the District Administration of Sangrur, in collaboration with Vardhman Special Steels Limited, launched a pilot project for digital financial literacy aimed at strengthening rural women entrepreneurs in village Satoj. The initiative was inaugurated by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s mother, Harpal Kaur, and wife, Dr. Gurpreet Kaur, in the presence of Deputy Commissioner Sandeep Rishi. … Continue reading Digital Financial Literacy Pilot Project Launched by Punjab CM’s Mother and Wife in Sangrur

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Patiala District’s Voter Count Reaches 15,01,207 -Final Electoral Rolls Published After Revision

Patiala, January 7: The voter count in Patiala district has reached 15,01,207 following the revision of electoral rolls based on the eligibility date of January 1, 2025. Additional Deputy Commissioner (General), Isha Singhal, handed over the updated voter lists and CDs to representatives of various political parties today. During the revision process, new voters were added, ineligible voters were removed, and corrections were made. Patiala … Continue reading Patiala District’s Voter Count Reaches 15,01,207 -Final Electoral Rolls Published After Revision

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No Pedestrian’s Life Should Be Lost Due to ‘Black Spots’ – Dr. Preeti Yadav

Patiala, January 7: Patiala Deputy Commissioner Dr. Preeti Yadav, while presiding over a meeting of the District Road Safety Committee, emphasized the urgent need to address ‘black spots’—accident-prone areas on roads—immediately to prevent the loss of valuable lives. She instructed the Transport Department, Traffic Police, and other road maintenance agencies to continuously identify and rectify these locations, which are prone to change over time. Any … Continue reading No Pedestrian’s Life Should Be Lost Due to ‘Black Spots’ – Dr. Preeti Yadav

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Punjab Computer Teachers Union Discusses Key Issues in Meeting with Finance Minister and Officials

Chandigarh, January 7, 2025 On January 7, 2025, an important meeting of the Computer Teachers Union Punjab was held under the leadership of State President S. Gurwinder Singh Tarn Taran at the Punjab Secretariat, Chandigarh. The meeting was attended by Punjab Finance Minister S. Harpal Singh Cheema, the Chief Secretary, Finance Secretary, Education Secretary, and other senior officials from various departments. The agenda of the … Continue reading Punjab Computer Teachers Union Discusses Key Issues in Meeting with Finance Minister and Officials

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Prime Minister Pays Tributes to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on Prakash Utsav

New Delhi, January 6, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tributes to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on the occasion of his Prakash Utsav. Highlighting the profound impact of Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s teachings, the Prime Minister emphasized the inspiration his thoughts provide in fostering a progressive, prosperous, and compassionate society. Sharing his sentiments on social media platform X, PM Modi wrote: “I bow … Continue reading Prime Minister Pays Tributes to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on Prakash Utsav

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Protests by Computer Teachers Escalate as Demands Go Unheard; Significant Protest Planned on January 11 with 2,100 Brooms to Be Burned Outside Aman Arora’s Residence

Anandpur Sahib, January 5: Computer teachers from across Punjab, who have been on a hunger strike since September 1, 2024, in front of the Sangrur Deputy Commissioner’s office, intensified their protest today. Frustrated with the state government’s unresponsiveness, they staged a massive demonstration outside the residence of Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains in Gambhirpur. The teachers demanded the fulfillment of their long-pending demands. According to … Continue reading Protests by Computer Teachers Escalate as Demands Go Unheard; Significant Protest Planned on January 11 with 2,100 Brooms to Be Burned Outside Aman Arora’s Residence

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If the panel meeting is not given, Guest Faculty professors of government colleges will stage a protest on at Education Minister’s village Gambhirpur: Front leaders

Guest faculty assistant professors, who have been working in government colleges of Punjab for a long time, will stage a protest on under the leadership of United Front at Harjot Singh Bains’ village Gambhirpur, regarding their demands. The leaders of the Guest Faculty United Front have demanded a panel meeting from the Honorable Higher Education Minister by January 8. The front leaders said that in … Continue reading If the panel meeting is not given, Guest Faculty professors of government colleges will stage a protest on at Education Minister’s village Gambhirpur: Front leaders

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Police Action on Computer Teachers’ Hunger Strike Sparks Outrage

Patiala: Tensions escalated in Punjab as police forcibly removed computer teacher Jony Singla from his fast-unto-death protest late last night, admitting him to Rajindra Hospital due to deteriorating health. The move has drawn sharp criticism, with protesters questioning the democratic principle: “How can someone be forcibly picked up from a peaceful protest?” The Computer Teachers Hunger Strike Struggle Committee vowed to continue their 120-day-long agitation, … Continue reading Police Action on Computer Teachers’ Hunger Strike Sparks Outrage

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