92 Drone Shows to Be Held Across Punjab to Showcase Teachings and Bani of Guru Ravidas Ji: Tarunpreet Singh Sond

Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Reviews Preparations with DCs of SAS Nagar, Rupnagar and SBS Nagar

Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains Participates Online; Arrangements for November Shobha Yatras Also Reviewed

Chandigarh /SAS Nagar, August 26:Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister S. Tarunpreet Singh Sond today said that the Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, will organise 92 specially designed drone shows across the state as part of the year-long commemoration of the 650th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Maharaj.

Chairing a review meeting with the Deputy Commissioners of Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Rupnagar and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar at the District Administrative Complex, SAS Nagar, Minister Sond reviewed the arrangements for the upcoming drone shows and other programmes being organised to commemorate the historic occasion. The meeting was attended by MLA Mohali S. Kulwant Singh, Advisor to the Punjab Tourism and Heritage Promotion Board Sh. Deepak Bali and Sant Baba Pardeep Das Ji of Dera Kathhar, associated with Dera Ballan. Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains also participated in the meeting online.

S. Sond said that, in accordance with the guidance of revered saints, the Punjab Government has been organising a series of programmes to mark the 650th Birth Anniversary of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji. These include Kirtan Darbars, university seminars, school-level competitions and screenings of a specially produced documentary on the life, teachings and Bani of Guru Sahib.

He said that the specially designed drone shows will commence in September, with more than 500 drones participating in each show. Through an immersive digital presentation in the night sky, the shows will depict the life, Bani and teachings of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji in an engaging manner, particularly to connect the younger generation with the eternal message of Guru Sahib.

The Minister said that each drone show will feature approximately 25 to 30 minutes of aerial presentations. He directed the Deputy Commissioners to identify suitable locations and ensure that the general public is informed well in advance about the venue and schedule of the shows.

S. Sond further said that the Punjab Government considers it a privilege to have the opportunity to serve the people of Punjab through programmes dedicated to great spiritual and historical occasions. He recalled the commemoration of the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and said that the year-long celebrations dedicated to the 650th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji are another significant initiative.

Reviewing preparations for the proposed Shobha Yatras, the Minister said that four yatras originating from Kashi, Jammu, Bathinda and Faridkot will culminate at the sacred site of Khuralgarh Sahib, where Sri Guru Ravidas Ji is revered for having stayed for a considerable period. The yatras will be taken out in November, with the Shobha Yatra originating from Kashi scheduled to stay in Mohali.

S. Sond said that the specially produced documentary on the life and teachings of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji has so far been screened in around 3,500 villages out of approximately 13,500 villages across Punjab. A fleet of 50 vans is continuously travelling across the state to screen the documentary and spread the message of Guru Sahib.

He added that the Punjab Government will organise a three-day special celebration at Khuralgarh Sahib in December, marking the culmination of the year-long commemorative programmes.

Sant Baba Pardeep Das Ji expressed gratitude to the Punjab Government and Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann for organising a comprehensive series of programmes to mark the 650th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji. He said that the followers of Guru Sahib were pleased with the efforts being made by the State Government and appreciated that the programmes had been planned with due guidance and consultation with revered saints.

Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains, who participated in the meeting online, said that the year-long commemorative programmes had generated a positive and spiritual atmosphere among the Sangat. He expressed gratitude to Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann and the Sangat for their collective efforts in planning and conducting the celebrations.

MLA Mohali S. Kulwant Singh said that the drone shows would be organised successfully in Mohali with the participation of a large number of devotees and members of the public.

Advisor to the Punjab Tourism and Heritage Promotion Board Sh. Deepak Bali said that the immersive drone shows would be an innovative medium to connect particularly the younger generation with the Bani and teachings of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji.

Prominent among those present at the meeting were DC SAS Nagar Mrs. Komal Mittal, Director Tourism and Cultural Affairs Punjab, DC Rupnagar Aaditya Dachalwal and DC Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar Gurpreet Singh Aulakh, who participated online, along with AAP SC Wing State President S. Gurpreet Singh GP and General Secretary S. Baljinder Singh Chonda.

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*Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan Appeals to Punjabis To Plant Trees to Combat Global Warming*

Chandigarh, 26 August 2026:Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Sardar Kultar Singh Sandhwan has made a fervent appeal to Punjabis to plant trees to protect the environment for future generations.

Expressing deep concern over rising global temperatures, Speaker Sandhwan warned that global warming poses a severe threat to human survival and all living beings on Earth. He emphasized that the time has come for every individual to take responsibility and plant at least one tree in their lifetime to effectively combat climate change.

"Whatever we do for nature, nature will do the same for us," Sandhwan stated, highlighting the deep, reciprocal bond between humans and the environment. "The more we connect with and care for nature, the more it will protect us and help us progress."

The Speaker pointed out that trees play an indispensable role in human life by purifying the air and offering a direct solution to today’s heavily polluted environment. Leading by example, Sandhwan shared that he has already planted numerous fruit-bearing trees within the Punjab Vidhan Sabha premises—a legacy that will benefit generations to come. He committed to continuing this plantation drive in the future.

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PSPCL Releases 24x7 Dedicated Helpline Numbers, +91 1613105055 or +91 1616650355, for Electricity Bill Complaints

Will resolve every bill related complaint of consumers within 15 days: Power Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond

Chandigarh, August 26:Punjab Power Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond today announced the establishment of dedicated helpline numbers for electricity consumers to lodge complaints related specifically to their electricity bills. The minister said that consumers can reach PSPCL through +91 1613105055 or +91 1616650355 which will be available 24X7 and their issues would be resolved within 15 days.

The Minister said that consumers facing problems such as provisional, erroneous, inflated or otherwise disputed electricity bills can now register their complaints through these dedicated helpline numbers.

The minister said that consumers are also advised to lodge their complaints within 15 days through these dedicated helpline numbers so that their grievances can be taken up for examination and necessary redressal.

Sond urged consumers who have received unusually high, provisional or otherwise incorrect electricity bills to make use of this dedicated facility and register their complaints within the stipulated 15-day period.

The Minister said that the establishment of the dedicated helpline is aimed at providing consumers with a simple and direct mechanism for raising electricity bill-related grievances and ensuring their timely examination.

The minister assured consumers that the Punjab Government is committed to safeguarding the interests of electricity consumers and ensuring that genuine billing-related complaints are addressed promptly.

Sond reiterated that no eligible consumer will be deprived of the Punjab Government’s benefit of 300 units of free electricity per month merely because of a provisional, erroneous or inflated electricity bill.

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*GURMEET SINGH KHUDIAN HOLDS TALKS WITH DIFFERENT UNIONS & VETERINARY INSPECTORS; DIRECTS DEPTs TO RESOLVE ALL GENUINE DEMANDS*

*• CM Mann led Govt committed to welfare of employees, says Khudian*

*• Gurmeet Khudian assures priority examination of demands raised in memorandums*

CHANDIGARH, August 26:Reaffirming Chief Minister S Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government's commitment to employee welfare, Punjab Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian held separate meetings with delegations of Punjab Mandi Board contractual employees, Mandi Board Workers' Union and Veterinary Inspectors to hear their demands and grievances at Kisan Bhawan here on Wednesday.

During the discussions, S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian reviewed their specific demands related to operations, regularisation and service matters. He directed senior officials of both the Punjab Mandi Board and the Animal Husbandry Department to ensure immediate redressal of all matters that fall within the departments’ purview.

While assuring the delegations that the issues raised in their memorandums would be examined on priority, S. Khudian said that all genuine demands and grievances would be resolved in a time-bound manner.

Principal Secretary Animal Husbanded, Dairy Development and Fisheries Mr. Rahul Bhandari, Director Mr. Paramdeep Singh Walia and other senior officials of the department and the Punjab Mandi Board also attended the meetings.

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