Historic Qadian–Beas Railway Line Project Revived after almost 100 years : Ravneet Singh Union Minister of state for Railways and Food processing industries 39.68-kilometre long broad-gauge corridor at an estimated cost of approximately ₹1,400 crore A Major Boost to Connectivity, Tourism and Development in Punjab New Delhi/Chandigarh/ Gurdaspur 18 June ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : In a landmark development for Punjab's Majha region, the Government of India has revived the long-pending Qadian–Beas New Railway Line Project. Addressing the media at Rail Bhawan today Ravneet Singh Union Minister of state for Railways and Food Processing Industries expressed gratitude to the Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Hon'ble Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for their continued support and commitment towards strengthening railway infrastructure in Punjab. Elaborating on the Qadian Beas rail link, Ravneet Singh said that proposed railway line will connect Qadian in Gurdaspur distri...
President Confers Kirti Chakra on Major Arshdeep Singh Gill S.A.S.Nagar 10 June ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Major Arshdeep Singh Gill, a brave officer of the Indian Army and a resident of Sector 79, Mohali, has been awarded the Kirti Chakra, the country’s second-highest peacetime gallantry award, for his exceptional courage and devotion to duty. The honour was conferred by President Droupadi Murmu during the Defence Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Major Arshdeep Singh Gill, who serves with The Armoured Corps and 1 Assam Rifles, displayed extraordinary bravery, leadership and determination during a challenging counter-insurgency operation in Manipur. During the nearly 84-hour-long operation, he led his team from the front and successfully carried out action against militants, ensuring the successful completion of the mission. According to Army sources, Major Gill demonstrated remarkable courage and professionalism despite adverse and highly dangerous condi...