In order to strengthen the second line of defence over more than 500 kilometre border in the state, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday gave nod for recruiting 5500 jawans in the border wing of Punjab Home Guards.

A decision to this effect was taken in a meeting chaired by the Chief Minister here at his official residence today.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chandigarh held a major protest today under the leadership of state president Jitender Pal Malhotra against Pakistan. Thousands of people raised slogans of “Pakistan Murdabad” and strongly opposed Pakistan’s terrorist activities. After the protest, an effigy of Pakistan was also burned, symbolizing the party’s anger against Pakistan.

State president Jitender Pal Malhotra stated on this occasion, “India will not tolerate any attacks on its sovereignty and security. Pakistan must stop its terrorist activities. This protest is a symbol of our commitment to national security.”

Rambeer Bhatti said, “The security of our country comes first. We will not tolerate Pakistan’s terrorist actions at any cost. Through this protest, we want to send a clear message that any attack on India’s unity and integrity will not be tolerated.”

The first meeting of the Art, Culture & Sports Committee of the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh was held today under the chairpersonship of Mrs. Anju Katyal, which was attended by other Committee members namely Mrs. Sarbjit Kaur, Mr. Saurabh Joshi, Mr. Sachin Galav, Mrs. Mohinder Kaur and concerns officers actively participated in the discussions.

The highlight of the meeting was the committee’s strong focus on planning zero-budget, zero-waste cultural and sports events aimed at community engagement without incurring public expenditure.

Members discussed innovative approaches to celebrate local festivals and host activities by leveraging existing resources, volunteer participation, and civic engagement.

Condemning the unfortunate incident of terrorist attack in Pahalgam (Jammu and Kashmir), the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday said that state is on high vigil and is according top priority to maintain law and order in Punjab.

Interacting with the media persons after a high level meeting with officers of Civil and Police administration, the Chief Minister said that this terrorist attack on innocent tourists is a barbaric and inhuman act. He said that this incident has once again proved that the terrorists do not have any religion and their sole aim was to spread terror amongst the masses. Meanwhile, reiterating the firm commitment of the state government to maintain peace and communal harmony in the state, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that they were fully ready to meet any sort of challenge and no one will be allowed to disturb hard earned peace in the state.

On Saturday, a one-day training program was organized in Chandigarh for hundreds of active social media warriors of Aam Aadmi Party from Punjab. The Punjab social media team invited Aam Aadmi Party's Punjab In-Charge Manish Sisodia and National Media In-Charge Anurag Dhanda to this program. During the program, discussions were held about strengthening the social media team down to the booth level. During this interaction, volunteers were given special training on digital strategies, spreading the government’s policies to the masses, and effective techniques for online campaigning. Members of Punjab’s social media team, including Akashnoor Gadri, Harjeet Khosa, Gursewak Singh Kang, and several others were present in this meeting.

Addressing the gathering Manish Sisodia said, “In today’s politics, social media has become a powerful medium. To take our government’s work, honest politics, education revolution, anti-drug campaign, and public welfare issues to every household, it is essential that we stay organized and active on the digital front.”

In a strongly-worded press conference, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab President Aman Arora sharply criticized Congress Leader of Opposition (LOP) Partap Bajwa for making reckless statements that threaten Punjab's peace and align with the agenda of the state's adversaries. He further called out the Congress party and the BJP for their failure to clarify their positions on these provocative remarks, particularly those endorsed by controversial figures like Gurpatwant Pannun.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court, in an interim order, on Wednesday asked the Punjab government not to take "coercive" action against Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa till April 22.

The high court also sought the government’s response on Congress legislator Bajwa’s plea to quash the first information report (FIR) against him for spreading misleading information that endangers the country's sovereignty and unity.

A vacation bench of Justice Deepak Gupta, while issuing a notice returnable by April 22, said "no coercive" action shall be taken against the petitioner until the next date of hearing.

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa is under fire for failing to appear at the police station despite being summoned.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Malvinder Kang questioned Bajwa, asking why he is hesitant to share information about the 50 grenades he mentioned earlier with the Punjab Police, if he indeed possesses any such information.

Kang noted that while Bajwa finds time for hours-long television interviews, he fails to make time to cooperate with the police. He questioned what personal matters could possibly outweigh the security of the state and the nation. Kang further added that the police are merely seeking Bajwa’s cooperation to substantiate his statements and take appropriate action, yet he is deliberately avoiding engagement with the authorities.

In a splendid celebration of brilliance, talent, and tireless perseverance, DAV College, Sector 10, unfurled the tapestry of its accomplishments at the much-anticipated Annual Prize Distribution Function 2025.

The occasion was graced by Sh. A. S. Rai, IPS, Additional Director General of Police, Traffic, Punjab, who honored the dais as the Chief Guest, bringing with him an aura of dignity and inspiration. Former Principal, Sh R C Jeevan graced the function as thr Guest Of Honour. Chief Guest Sh. A. S. Rai, IPS, captivated the gathering with his address, instilling a sense of discipline, foresight, and futuristic learning. He stressed upon the rising relevance of Artificial Intelligence in the modern world and urged students to embrace skill development courses to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.

The event, a proud hallmark of academic grandeur and holistic development, was held under the visionary leadership of Principal Dr. Mona Narang, with dynamic coordination by Dr. Deepti Madaan (Convener) and Dr. Ghanshyam Dev (Co-coordinator).

The Secretary Education, UT Chandigarh, Smt. Prerna Puri, IAS, convened a meeting today with the Principals of all Government Colleges in Chandigarh to discuss the Annual Work Plan for 2025–26, the status of implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, and the best practices being followed in the colleges. All Principals gave detailed presentations on these key areas.

During the deliberations, the Secretary Education UT suggested several important initiatives to further enhance the academic and administrative functioning of the colleges. These included the introduction of vocational and skill-oriented courses with a fixed target number of students, and strengthening alumni networks for institutional development. It was proposed that centralized coaching for competitive examinations under RUSA may be initiated for interested students from all government colleges.