Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar, in collaboration with the Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology (CSTT), Ministry of Education, is set to host a five-day national workshop from June 9 to June 13, 2025, at the University School of Financial Studies.

This academically significant workshop is focused on the development of the ‘Fundamental Glossary – Commerce (English–Punjabi)’, a key step toward promoting bilingual terminology and enhancing language accessibility in commerce education.

Prof. Karmjit Singh, Vice Chancellor of GNDU, is the Chief Patron of the initiative, reflecting the university’s dedication to inclusive and forward-thinking academic projects.

In a major breakthrough, Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence of Amritsar apprehended two people, Sukhchain Singh and Jugraj Singh, who were actively involved in cross-border arms smuggling and recovered eight weapons, police said on Friday.

Director General of Police, Gaurav Yadav, said that acting on specific Intelligence, these operatives were intercepted while transporting a consignment of illegal arms from Pakistan-based smuggler Noor.

The DGP wrote on social media handle X that three Glock 9mm pistols, four Px5 pistols and one .30 bore pistol were seized.

"A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered in Amritsar. Further investigation is underway to identify additional handlers and unearth the full extent of this smuggling network," the DGP added.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today actively campaigned for Aam Aadmi Party’s candidate Sanjeev Arora in the Haibowal and Gopal Nagar areas of Ludhiana West assembly constituency. The campaign was supported by prominent leaders including Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO, MLAs Gurpreet Singh Banawali and Chaudhary Madan Lal Bagga, Ludhiana Mayor, councilors, and other AAP MLAs.

Addressing massive gatherings, CM Bhagwant Mann emphasized the need for clean politics and people-centric governance. He appealed to voters to elect AAP candidate Sanjeev Arora in the Ludhiana West by-election to ensure the continuation of development initiatives. CM Mann’s speech focused on empowering youth, women, and common families while strongly criticizing political opponents for their failures.

CM Mann lauded the large turnout of women, calling it a source of inspiration. He urged women to actively participate in politics, stating, “If a home cannot run without women, how can a country?” He highlighted the need for their involvement in addressing social and political issues.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday said that the Sikhiya Kranti initiative, launched by his government to revitalize the education sector, is once again enabling the state to produce achievers on a daily basis.

Addressing a gathering while felicitating 44 students from government schools who cleared the prestigious JEE Advanced examination, the Chief Minister said that the students of Punjab possess an indomitable spirit to succeed. He added that the Sikhiya Kranti has provided them with the necessary support to excel in various fields. “These students are now scripting new success stories every day and bringing laurels to the state,” Bhagwant Singh Mann said.

The Chief Minister emphasized that the primary aim of Sikhiya Kranti is to make Punjab a frontrunner in the field of education. He expressed immense pride and satisfaction that the initiative is yielding outstanding results, with students proving their mettle across domains. Bhagwant Singh Mann assured that Punjab will continue to introduce educational reforms to further empower the youth.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday exhorted the newly selected candidates of Union Public Services Commission (UPSC) to lead by example and become the brand ambassadors of the rich culture and heritage of the state across the country.

Interacting with 26 newly selected candidates here at his official residence today, the Chief Minister congratulated the candidates for their resounding success, which he attributed to their hard work, commitment and perseverance. He said that now when these candidates have been selected they will be allotted cadres and postings as per their merit. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that wherever these candidates should go and get postings they must spread the fragrance of their native state at their workplace.

Forty-four students from Punjab’s government schools have achieved a remarkable feat by clearing the prestigious JEE Advanced 2025 examination. These success stories highlight the transformative impact of AAP Government and Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s visionary “Sikhiya Kranti” initiative, which has made quality education and coaching accessible to underprivileged students across the state.

The students and their parents expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Chief Minister and the Aam Aadmi Party government for their unwavering commitment to empowering the aspirations of common families through free coaching and educational support.