The MLA also invited the participating players, teachers and officials to visit the **Maa Jwala Ji Temple**. He said he wanted all the participants to seek the blessings of Maa Jwala Ji and announced that dinner would be arranged for them at the temple's langar facility. He added that efforts would be made to prepare food according to the preferences of the players.

According to local residents, the pickup driver, Ashok Jain, a resident of Kashapat, had completed his routine trip to the milk plant at Dattnagar and was returning home after delivering milk. As on most days, five local residents boarded the vehicle for a lift back to Kashapat.

The Court further stated that the responsibility for constructing, maintaining, and protecting footpaths from encroachments lies with local authorities and civic bodies. Failure to provide safe pedestrian infrastructure could amount to a violation of citizens’ constitutional rights.

Addressing concerns over road safety following the accident, Rattan said improvement works are already underway on the concerned road and any shortcomings would be rectified. He urged people not to politicize such unfortunate incidents and instead offer constructive suggestions that could help prevent similar tragedies in the future.

People in areas such as Bariyal, Nandpur, Khabbal, and Ludret have been facing serious inconvenience for years due to railway crossings. Responding to these concerns, the Railways has proposed construction of Low Height Subways (LHS) and Road Under Bridges (RUBs) at multiple locations along the Pathankot–Joginder Nagar (PTK-JDNX) railway section.

Subsequently, 24 participants who performed exceptionally well in the festival were felicitated, including four winners and twenty consolation prize recipients. Director Transport, Neeraj Kumar who presided over the function presented the awards to the participants and encouraged them for their efforts.

The Transport Minister said that in the field of employment generation, 1,061 stage carriage bus routes have been approved for the private sector, and more than 39,000 taxi/maxi permits have been issued, providing employment and self-employment opportunities to thousands of youths.

DGP Gaurav Yadav said that following the launch of Sadak Surakhiya Force, Punjab recorded a decline in road accident fatalities from 4,829 in 2023 to 4,759 in 2024, and a decline in road accidents from 6,269 to 6,063 in 2024, thus coming amongst nine States/UTs to achieve reduction in both the metrics. City Surveillance and Traffic Management System was

It gave its nod to start 4 years integrated B.Ed. programme at Government College of Teachers Education, Dharamshala, Government College, Nadaun, Government College, Chail Koti and Government College, Tikkar, district Shimla. It also gave its approval to start 2 years B.P.Ed. Programme at Government College Saraswati Nagar, district Shimla. It also decided to introduce new Fine Arts subjects at College of Fine Arts at Loharab, district Shimla and open a new Fine Arts College by converting the existing Government Degree College, Haripur Guler in district Kangra.

Minister Arora also pressed for improved routine maintenance of NHAI highways across Punjab, including timely repair of surfaces and prompt restoration and upkeep of street lighting to enhance road safety during night hours. The NHAI Chairman gave categorical assurances that all issues raised by Minister Arora will be addressed on a priority basis, directed concerned regional officials to act without delay, and appreciated the Minister’s proactive engagement and commitment to the development and connectivity of Punjab.