In a significant administrative reform aimed at improving governance and service delivery in rural areas, the Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Wednesday approved the restructuring of rural development blocks to align them with district boundaries, thereby enhancing administrative efficiency.

The School of Nursing at Desh Bhagat University, in collaboration with the Alumni Welfare Association, successfully hosted an Alumni Meet at the Mahapragya Seminar Hall. The event brought together former nursing students from various batches in a joyful reunion to celebrate their shared journey, professional achievements, and enduring connection to their alma mater. The program commenced with a warm welcome by Ms. Bhupinder Kaur and Ms. Karanvir Kahlon, followed by an inaugural address by Prof. Dr. Lovesampuranjot Kaur, Principal of the School of Nursing. She expressed heartfelt appreciation for the alumni’s contributions to the healthcare sector and lauded their continued dedication to service and excellence. 

Announcing the revival of traditional rural sports in Punjab that were fading due to legal restrictions, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said the government would remove all legal hurdles to promote and preserve the state’s glorious sports heritage.

Addressing the gathering at a function to felicitate traditional sports lovers, the Chief Minister said Bullock cart races are not just a source of entertainment but represent the glorious cultural heritage of rural Punjab”. He said such races have been held in Punjab since ancient times and served as a living connection to “our traditions and cultural identity”.

The Counter Intelligence (CI) team of Amritsar has busted a cross-border arms smuggling module with the arrest of one of its operatives working under the directions of a Pakistan-based smuggler, said Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Tuesday.

The arrested person has been identified as Bharatpreet Singh, a resident of Marhi Megha village in Tarn Taran district.

The NCC Unit of Desh Bhagat University organized a solemn and inspiring ceremony to commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas, honouring the valour and supreme sacrifice of Indian soldiers during the 1999 Kargil War. The event aimed to instill a deep sense of patriotism, courage, and reverence for the armed forces among cadets and the wider university community.

Desh Bhagat Global School recently hosted a vibrant Teej celebration, marked by enthusiasm, tradition, and cultural pride. Students dressed in colorful, traditional attire, creating a festive ambiance. Girls from classes IV to XII captivated the audience with their remarkable cultural presentations, showcasing the richness of Punjabi heritage through energetic Bhangra and graceful Giddha performances.

At least six pilgrims, comprising two children, were killed and five people have gone missing after an overloaded mini-truck carrying 25 people fell into the swollen Sirhind canal in Punjab’s Ludhiana district, police said on Monday. The accident occurred near the Jagera bridge on the Malerkotla road near Dehlon village on Sunday night.

Divers have been deployed on Monday to fish out the bodies from the canal.

Ludhiana Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain, Senior Superintendent of Police Jyoti Yadav, local legislator Manvinder Singh Giaspura, among other officials from the police and administration, reached the spot in the morning to oversee the search operation.

The police said most of the pilgrims were saved and admitted to nearby hospitals.

Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Engineering College (BBSBEC), Fatehgarh Sahib, marked the successful conclusion of its one-week Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Emerging Trends in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning”

Inderpal Singh, a final-year student of B.Tech in Food Processing Technology, of Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib has brought laurels to the institution by qualifying the prestigious GATE 2025 examination. He has gotten admission to the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai and secured a fully funded scholarship for his postgraduate studies. Inderpal has successfully completed his six-month research project under the supervision of Dr. Rupinder Pal Singh, Incharge, Food Processing Technology, with the active support and guidance of the entire faculty of the department. Dr. Rupinder Pal Singh acknowledged that Inderpal Singh’s dedication, consistent performance, and research aptitude have earned him recognition and opportunities at the national level.