Govt of Punjab has appointed Sanjeev Kumar Sood as new Director/Technical of PSTCL .A seasoned professional in the power sector, Sood brings with him over 34 years of rich experience in key areas of electricity transmission and distribution in Punjab.

Sood began his professional journey with the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India, where he served for two years before transitioning to the state power sector. Since then, he has steadily risen through the ranks, holding a variety of crucial technical and leadership positions at both Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) and PSTCL.

In 2022, he was promoted to Chief Engineer (CE), a position he held for nearly three years. During this tenure, he spearheaded the commissioning of 400 kV substations at Dhanasu and Ropar, and was instrumental in reviving critical 220 kV projects at Sherpur (GIS) and Budhladha (AIS).

Desh Bhagat University (DBU), a NAAC A+ accredited institution, is proud to announce its official membership in the International Association of Universities (IAU). The IAU is a globally respected network under UNESCO, comprising leading universities from more than 130 countries, committed to advancing quality, collaboration, and innovation in higher education. This milestone further strengthens DBU’s global standing as a multidisciplinary institution dedicated to academic excellence, industry integration, and international outreach. Dr. Sandeep Singh, President of Desh Bhagat University, stated, “Joining the International Association of Universities is a proud moment for DBU. This recognition reflects our commitment to delivering education that meets global standards while remaining deeply rooted in our values. It is a step forward in our mission to empower students to become innovators and global leaders.” As a NAAC A+ university and now a member of the IAU, DBU will benefit from: Greater global academic visibility and credibility, High-impact international research and innovation partnerships, Student and faculty exchange opportunities across IAU’s worldwide network, Thought leadership in global education policy and sustainability goals (SDGs), Strategic collaborations aligned with Industry 4.0 and digital transformation

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains, the Education Revolution campaign is making significant strides. As part of this initiative, MLA Lakhbir Singh Rai inaugurated the development projects undertaken by the government at Government Senior Secondary School Khera (FGS). 

The Department of Biotechnology at Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University organized an educational visit to the ICAR-Directorate of Mushroom Research (ICAR-DMR), located in Kandaghat, Solan. A group of 47 students was accompanied by faculty members Dr. Rupinder Kaur (Head of the Department), Dr. Simran Jot Kaur, Dr. Nancy, Er. Navgeet Kaur, and Kudratdeep Kaur. The visit was aimed at providing students with firsthand knowledge about the latest research and technological advancements in the field of mushroom cultivation.

In a breakthrough against Pakistan's ISI-backed terror networks, Punjab Police have busted a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module operated by foreign-based handlers Maninder Billa and Mannu Agwan on the directions of Harwinder Singh Rinda, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Tuesday.

He said six operatives -- Jatin Kumar, alias Rohan, Barinder Singh, alias Sajan, Rahul Masih, Abraham, alias Rohit, Sohit, and Sunil Kumar -- have been arrested. The module had attempted a grenade attack outside a liquor store in Batala town.

The accused were receiving direct instructions from Portugal-based Maninder Billa and BKI mastermind Mannu Agwan, who has recently assumed operational charge after the arrest of Happy Passian in the US. Jatin Kumar was injured in the exchange of fire while being taken for recovery.

After 10 days of ceasefire between India and Pakistan, the Beating Retreat ceremony by the Border Security Force (BSF) is set to resume on Tuesday evening in a scaled-down version at the Attari-Wagah, Hussainiwala, and Fazilka borders, all situated in Punjab.

This comes after a 12-day pause amid military conflict between the two countries.

Officials informed that there will be no handshake with armed personnel on the Pakistani side or the opening of border gates; however, audiences will still be permitted to witness the ceremony.

The ceremonies will take place at 6 p.m. at the Attari border near Amritsar, the Hussainiwala border in Ferozepur, and the Sadqi border in Fazilka.

The Indian Army on Monday showed a demonstration of how Indian air defence systems, including the Akash missile system, saved the holiest shrine of Sikhism, the Golden Temple, here and cities of Punjab from Pakistani missile and drone attacks during Operation Sindoor.

The Army also showed here debris from intercepted Pakistani missiles and drones. Major General Kartik C Seshadri, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 15th Infantry Division, said Pakistan attempted to target the Golden Temple in Amritsar with drones and missiles on the intervening night of May 7-8 in retaliation against India’s strikes on nine terrorist sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and National Convener of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Arvind Kejriwal on Friday gave clarion call to the people of the state to act as watchdogs for checking the menace of drugs to save our coming generations.

Addressing the gathering in a function to administer oath to people, the Chief Minister said that it is heartening to learn that people are saying that things have changed in the villages after the launch of Yudh Nasheyan Virudh. He said that this decisive war against drugs has been meticulously planned and flawlessly executed due to which it is giving desired results. Subsequently, Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the drug line was snapped, smugglers were nabbed and rehabilitation of drug victims was ensured.

The Chief Minister said that the state government will not sit idly and watch the smugglers bloom at the cost of the dead bodies and pyres of the drug victims. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the state government has already snapped the supply line of drugs and big fishes involved in this heinous crime have been put behind the bars. He said that for the first time the property of the drug smugglers acquired illegally are being destroyed/ confiscated by the state government so that it acts as a deterrent for others.