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News18
27-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Why Did Class 10 and 12 Toppers Spend A Day With Top Cops In Punjab?
Last Updated: Punjab's Class 10 and 12 toppers got a unique chance to spend a day with senior district officials under the state's 'Ek Din, DC/SSP De Sang' initiative to learn about governance Punjab's top-performing Class 10 and 12 students recently got a unique opportunity to spend a day with senior district officials as part of a new initiative by the state government. The programme, titled 'Ek Din, DC/SSP De Sang' (One Day With DC/SSP), aims to provide meritorious students from government schools with a first-hand experience of public administration, discipline, and service. Under this initiative, toppers were invited to interact with high-ranking officials such as Deputy Commissioners (DC), Police Commissioners (CP), and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSP). On Monday, the DCs of Amritsar, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, and Kapurthala, along with the CP of Jalandhar and the SSP of Kapurthala, spent the day with their district's top students. In Jalandhar, DC Himanshu Aggarwal spent time with Class 12 (Non-Medical) toppers, Madhavi Salaria (99%), Sakshi (98.6%), and Amanpreet Kaur (98.4%). The students were taken on a guided tour of the DC office, SDM court, Seva Kendra, and the sub-registrar's office, where the administrative processes were explained in detail. Meanwhile, Police Commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur met with Class 10 toppers Preeti Kumari (97.85%), Navneet Kaur (97.54%), and Neelu Kumari (97.54%), offering them insights into police work, law and order, and public safety. Amritsar DC Sakshi Sahni hosted Class 10 toppers Mehrpreet Kaur (99.38%), Arnoorbir Kaur (98.30%), and Arshdeep Singh (97.84%) for lunch at her residence. Sharing her journey into civil services, she advised students to choose careers based on passion, not pressure. 'True happiness lies in helping others and contributing to society, not just in earning a salary," she said. In Hoshiarpur, DC Ashika Jain met Class 10 toppers Mehakpreet Kaur (98.46%), Surekha (98.3%), and Mantavy Singh (96.61%). She spoke to them about leadership, the functioning of district administration, and the value of serving the public. Kapurthala DC Amit Kumar Panchal met with Class 12 toppers Ankita Sharma, Ravneet Kaur, and Tania. He encouraged them to remain dedicated and to never give up on their goals. SSP Gaurav Tura, who interacted with Class 10 toppers Manpreet Kaur (96.77%), Kamaljit Kaur (96.46%), and Anjali Kumari (95.84%), also motivated them to continue striving for excellence in their chosen fields. This initiative by the Punjab government aims not only to honour academic excellence but also to inspire the next generation of leaders by giving them a glimpse into public service and governance. First Published: May 27, 2025, 14:26 IST
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: Class 10, 12 toppers spend a day with top bureaucrats
The Class 10 and 12 toppers of Punjab government schools spent the day with deputy commissioners (DCs), commissioners of police (CPs), and senior superintendents of police (SSPs), as part of the state government's 'Ek Din, DC/SSP De Sang' initiative. The initiative aims at giving the youngsters an insight into the working of the administration and also help them draw inspiration from the lives of these top bureaucrats Jalandhar DC Himanshu Aggarwal engaged with the Class-12 toppers of the district -- Madhavi Salaria (99%), Sakshi (98.60%), and Amanpreet Kaur (98.40%), all of the non-medical stream. He took them on a tour of the DC office, SDM court, Sewa Kendra, sub-registrar's office, and briefed them about the registration process. Jalandhar police commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur spent the day with Class 10 district toppers Preeti Kumari (97.85%), Navneet Kaur (97.54%) and Neelu Kumari (97.54%). Amritsar DC Sakshi Sawhney hosted Class 10 district toppers Meharpreet Kaur (99.38%), Arnoorbir Kaur (98.30%) and Arshdeep Singh (97.84%). Sawhney shared with them her journey of becoming a DC and encouraged them to choose their careers without giving in to any external pressure. Kapurthala DC Amit Kumar Panchal spent the day with Class 12 toppers Ankita Sharma, Ravnit Kaur, and Tania. He shared his IAS journey and advised them to work hard and adopt a never-give-up attitude. Kapurthala SSP Gaurav Toora interacted with Class 10 toppers Manpreet Kaur (96.77%), Kamaljeet Kaur (96.46%) and Anjali Kumari (95.84%).
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Class X, XII toppers get a taste of civil services, spend day with top officers in 4 Punjab districts
1 2 3 Chandigarh: Under the 'Ek Din, DC/SSP De Sang' initiative launched by the Punjab govt, top-performing Class X and XII students from govt schools will spend a day with senior bureaucrats, including deputy commissioners (DCs), commissioners of police (CPs), and senior superintendents of police (SSPs). The DCs of Amritsar, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur and Kapurthala, CP of Jalandhar, and SSP of Kapurthala on Monday hosted their districts' toppers, offering them firsthand exposure to governance, discipline, and public service delivery. The officers also shared personal stories of their struggles, achievements, and challenges to give students deeper insights into public administration. In Jalandhar, DC Himanshu Aggarwal spent the day with Class XII non-medical toppers Madhavi Salaria (99%), Sakshi (98.6%), and Amanpreet Kaur (98.4%). The students were given a tour of the DC office, SDM court, Sewa Kendra, and sub-registrar office, where they were briefed on the registration process. In Jalandhar, CP Dhanpreet Kaur engaged with Class X toppers Preeti Kumari (97.85%), Navneet Kaur (97.54%), and Neelu Kumari (97.54%), offering insights into law enforcement and the role of police in maintaining public order. In Amritsar, DC Sakshi Sawhney hosted Class X toppers Meharpreet Kaur (99.38%), Arnoorbir Kaur (98.30%), and Arshdeep Singh (97.84%). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Over lunch at her residence, she shared her journey to the civil services, highlighting the importance of choosing a career based on passion rather than pressure. She emphasized that real fulfilment came not from salary, but from internal satisfaction and the opportunity to serve others. She also stated that serving as part of the Indian Administrative Service gave her an opportunity to do something beyond herself and to make a difference in her own way by helping others, which brought her immense satisfaction. The students got to sit with the DC, do office work, listen to people's problems, and learn about the office's workings. Sakshi also invited the students to her house for lunch and gifted them books on their return, wishing them well for future endeavours. Teachers of these schools were also present. In Hoshiarpur, DC Aashika Jain spent the day with Class X toppers Mehakpreet Kaur (98.46%), Surekha (98.3%), and Manatvay Singh (96.61%). She introduced them to the workings of district administration, principles of leadership, and the value of public service. In Kapurthala, DC Amit Kumar Panchal interacted with Class XII toppers Ankita Sharma, Ravnit Kaur, and Tania, encouraging them to work hard and adopt a never-give-up attitude. Kapurthala SSP Gaurav Toora engaged with Class X toppers Manpreet Kaur (96.77%), Kamaljeet Kaur (96.46%), and Anjali Kumari (95.84%), motivating them to pursue excellence in their chosen fields. (Inputs from Amritsar)
Hindustan Times
15-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Two illegal de-addiction centres busted in Jalandhar; 76 rescued
Jalandhar : The Jalandhar civil and police administration has busted two unauthorised drug de-addiction centres in the Shahkot area, rescuing 76 individuals who were being held in illegal captivity. Deputy commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal said joint teams from the civil administration and district rural police conducted raids at two locations following reports of unlawful confinement and abuse. The first raid was carried out at a centre operated by the Baba Deep Singh Welfare Society in Dhandwal village, where 47 individuals were rescued. 'A case has been registered against the property owner and members of the society under Section 127(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which pertains to illegal confinement, along with relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act,' Aggarwal said. In a separate operation, senior superintendent of police (SSP) Harvinder Singh Virk said another illegal de-addiction centre in Bajwa Kalan village was raided, leading to the rescue of 29 individuals. Both cases have been registered at Shahkot police station. According to the police, many of the rescued individuals had been forcibly confined for several months and subjected to physical abuse. Aggarwal added that other de-addiction centres in and around Shahkot have been inspected and are under verification. 'Such unauthorised centres not only violate the law but also put the lives and well-being of vulnerable individuals at serious risk,' SSP Virk stated. 'Strict legal action will be taken against anyone found operating such illegal facilities. No one will be allowed to take the law into their own hands.'
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Business Standard
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Schools to reopen in Punjab's border districts from May 14 after closure
The state government on May 8 ordered the closure of academic institutions for three days as a military standoff between India and Pakistan soared Press Trust of India Chandigarh Schools in five Punjab districts bordering Pakistan will reopen on Wednesday, officials said. Punjab shares a 553-kilometre border with Pakistan, spanning the districts of Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Pathankot, Fazilka, Ferozepur and Gurdaspur. While schools in Gurdaspur reopened on Tuesday, authorities in the other five border districts said academic institutions would reopen on Wednesday. The state government on May 8 ordered the closure of academic institutions for three days as a military standoff between India and Pakistan soared. While schools in most districts reopened on Monday, they remained shut in the six border districts and Sangrur. The district authorities in Pathankot, Tarn Taran and Amritsar on Tuesday said all schools would reopen on Wednesday. "Schools will open tomorrow (Wednesday) from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm," the Amritsar district administration said. The district authorities in Amritsar and Pathankot also urged citizens to observe a voluntary blackout on Tuesday. "We will switch off streetlights at 8 pm. Please follow a voluntary blackout by switching off all your external lights at this time," Amritsar Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney said in a message. "Once indoor, please use minimal light or ensure light does not escape outside. However, in case there is a red alert, then please switch off these internal lights as well and stay away from windows," she said in the message. "We do not want to centrally shut power. However, in case there is a red alert and we find there is no compliance, we will be forced to centrally shut power," she added. Earlier in the day, the Amritsar administration said people could resume their normal daily activities. On Monday, blackout measures were enforced in Amritsar and Hoshiarpur's Dasuya and Mukerian areas as a precautionary measure. An Amritsar-bound IndiGo flight was forced to return to Delhi due to the blackout being in force and the airport being shut. Drone activity had been observed in Jalandhar, following which electricity supply was shut in certain areas. Jalandhar Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal had said armed forces neutralised a suspected "surveillance drone" near Mand village. A level of normality returned to the border areas of Punjab on Monday, with markets teeming with people even though schools in some districts remained shut as a precautionary measure. India and Pakistan reached an agreement on May 10 to halt military actions after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes.
