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...
Chandigarh's Kohana and Mishka brought laurels to the 71st All India Dance and Drama Competition Chandigarh 11 June ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Two talented students from Chandigarh brought laurels to the city with their outstanding performances at the 71st All India Dance and Drama Competition held in Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh. The prestigious competition, organized by the All India Artists Association, featured artists and students from across the country showcasing their talents. In the competition, Kohana Sharma, a student of Ritika Performing Art Society, Chandigarh, secured second place in the junior category by giving a brilliant performance, while Mishka Sharma also received the consolation prize for her excellent performance . According to the organization, the two students' achievements were aided by the special guidance of their mentor, Abhishek Gangani . During the competition, he guided the students through tabla and padhant. Dheeraj Verma, on the ot...