Saturday, May 23, 2026
ADVT 
India

12 state-of-the-art libraries opened in Punjab, 16 more to come up

Darpan News Desk IANS, 29 Sep, 2023 03:18 PM
  • 12 state-of-the-art libraries opened in Punjab, 16 more to come up

Sangrur (Punjab), Sep 29 (IANS) In an initiative aimed at inculcating reading habits among the youth, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday dedicated 12 state-of-the-art libraries.

"These 12 libraries are just a beginning and 16 more such libraries will be soon inaugurated," the Chief Minister said while addressing the gathering here. 

The Chief Minister said these world-class libraries are equipped with ultra-modern facilities to ensure they act as a paradise for book lovers. 

Mann said these libraries are a true repository of knowledge and literature, adding it is a matter of pride and satisfaction that these libraries house books on varied subjects. 

The Chief Minister said the collection of libraries includes some of the rare books, which would be a big asset for the book lovers. 

He envisioned that these libraries will prove to be a game changer for transforming the destiny of the students. 

The Chief Minister announced that in a paradigm shift, the government will get the uniforms of the government schools stitched from the self-help groups. 

He said the self-help groups are working tirelessly in the villages and this move will help strengthening them. 

Slamming the Opposition parties, the Chief Minister said those who were living in palatial houses during their heydays of power have been ousted from the political scene of the state. 

He said that the state has witnessed the dawn of a new era as these people who were considered invincible have been shown the door by the people. 

The Chief Minister reiterated that anyone who had plundered the money of Punjab and its people will be made accountable for his sins against the state. 

He said the corrupt elements will be put behind the bars, and not be spared at any cost. 

Mann solicited support and cooperation from the people in the tirade of the state government against the corruption. 

MORE India ARTICLES

Centre warns states against new Covid variant found in South Africa

Centre warns states against new Covid variant found in South Africa
The Centre on Thursday told all the states and Union Territories to be cautious about international passengers travelling from or through Botswana, South Africa and Hong Kong in view of a new Covid variant detected in South Africa.

Centre warns states against new Covid variant found in South Africa

Fake job racket busted in Delhi

Fake job racket busted in Delhi
According to the officer, an information was received by the special staff team in Shahdara district that a fake call centre was being run near Vishwas Nagar. Subsequently, a police team was constituted to obtain all the relevant details of the persons who were cheated by the accused.

Fake job racket busted in Delhi

Delta variant can infect fully vaccinated individuals: Study

Delta variant can infect fully vaccinated individuals: Study
The study was conducted by the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG), Council Of Scientific And Industrial Research (CSIR) and the National Centre for Disease Control in two Delhi hospitals.

Delta variant can infect fully vaccinated individuals: Study

Sisodia urges Punjab not to make assistant professors unemployed

Sisodia urges Punjab not to make assistant professors unemployed
 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday urged the Punjab government not to make 1,000 guest faculty assistant professors unemployed as they have been handling the education system in government colleges for years.

Sisodia urges Punjab not to make assistant professors unemployed

Punjab Police foil possible terrorist attack, one held

Punjab Police foil possible terrorist attack, one held
The police have recovered two Chinese made P-86 hand grenades and two pistols along with cartridges, besides a black Royal Enfield motorcycle from his possession, said Director General of Police Iqbal Preet Singh Sahota here.

Punjab Police foil possible terrorist attack, one held

'Farmers have right to protest but none can take law into hands'

'Farmers have right to protest but none can take law into hands'
Notably, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had recently announced the repeal of three controversial farm laws after a year of protests. Thousands of farmers are still camping at Delhi's borders and several died from heat, cold and Covid.

'Farmers have right to protest but none can take law into hands'