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...
56th Chitrai Thiruvizha Celebration Concluded with Great Fanfare by Chandigarh Tamil Sangam Chandigarh 10 May ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : The 56th Anniversary Celebration—Chitrai Thiruvizha 2026—organized by the Chandigarh Tamil Sangam (a South Indian socio-cultural organization), concluded successfully on Sunday at Bharati Bhawan, Sector 30-B, Chandigarh, amidst great enthusiasm and traditional dignity. Members of the Tamil community, cultural enthusiasts, and distinguished guests participated enthusiastically in the event. The program’s Chief Guest was Shri Manish Tewari, Honorable Member of Parliament for the Chandigarh Lok Sabha constituency. Senior officials, including Shri Arvind (IAS), along with dignitaries from various institutions, were also present at the ceremony. The event featured captivating cultural performances by the cultural troupe of the North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC), Patiala, and the renowned classical dance institution, Lasya Kshetram, which further enhanced ...