As part of the ‘Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan-2026’ (Season 4), 71-year-old Lakhvir Singh from village Chounta Kalan showcased his sporting talent by delivering an outstanding performance and securing first place in both the 100-meter and 400-meter races in the 70+ age category.
Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan-2026’: Block level sports competitions in Rupnagar district to start from September 9 ਵਿਦ the aim of further promoting sports culture in the state and connecting the youth with sports. #rupnagar#sports#youth
As part of the Punjab Government’s ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ campaign to make Punjab drug-free, Cabinet Minister Punjab S. Harjot Singh Bains conducted a detailed district-level review of measures being undertaken in Rupnagar to curb drug trafficking to ensure strict legal action.
As part of the series of events being organised by the Punjab Government to commemorate the 650th Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji, the District Administration, Rupnagar, organised a 6.5-km ‘Run for Equality’ Marathon in Rupnagar city today.
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welcomed the torch of ‘Khedan watan Punjab Dian 2026’ with enthusiasm by upon its arrival in Rupnagar. The torch relay race conveyed the message of sportsmanship, enthusiasm and healthy living among the youth.
Sandeep Sharma got a successful patella (kneecap) surgery at the Government Hospital, Rupnagar, completely free of cost under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna. However, it will cost approximately ₹60,000 to ₹70,000, in private hospital.
7-day Disaster Management Training Camp under the Yuva Aapda Mitra Yojana concluded successfully at MGSIPA, Chandigarh. A total of 100 NCC cadets completed intensive training, including a night mock disaster response drill, and received certificates.
Rupnagar Distt achieved over 100% coverage in the three-day Pulse Polio campaign, administering polio drops to 57,773 children under the age of five. With the support of health workers, ASHAs, Anganwadi staff, parents, Distt ensured no child was left behind in the drive.
DC Aditya Dechalwal today reviewed current status of ongoing development works and projects in the villages of the district and directed the concerned officers to keep monitoring of these works continuously so that the benefits of the schemes are ensured at the grassroots level.
Under first phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR), the work of distributing enumeration forms door to door by BLOs has been started on a war footing in Rupnagar from today, which was inspected by the DC-cum-DEO Rupnagar, Aditya Dechalwal, by visiting various places in Distt.
Political parties’ support is vital for ensuring accurate, transparent, and credible electoral rolls, said DC Rupnagar Aaditya Dachalwal during a meeting on SIR-2026 preparations. Political Parties were urged to actively participate and appoint BLA-2 representatives.
12th International Day of Yoga was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Govt College Ropar. About 600 participants joined yoga sessions, pranayama and meditation activities under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.”
Chairperson of the National Commission for Women Vijaya Rahatkar, visited Rupnagar today under Commission’s Rashtriya Mahila Aapke Dwar initiative. Visit included a Mahila Jan Sunwai, jail inspection, POSH workshop, review meetings with distt administration and police officials.
DC-cum-DEO Aaditya Dachalwal said that comprehensive training is being imparted to officials and staff for the smooth, transparent, and timely implementation of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026 of electoral rolls. Training for 71 supervisors was conducted in Rupnagar.
Punjab’s first awareness workshop was held at KVK Rupnagar to promote rural tourism and help farmers earn additional income through farm stays. Over 60 farmers participated and learned about registration, incentives, and opportunities under the policy.
Employment opportunity for graduates and postgraduates! ICICI Bank (ITM Skills Academy) is hiring Relationship Managers through a Placement Camp at O/o DBEE Rupnagar Mini Secretariat on 12 June, 9 AM.
DC Rupnagar Aaditya Dachalwal said that the online Common Entrance Examination for recruitment to Indian Army is likely to be held in the last week of June 2026. Distt Admn will provide free coaching classes and physical training facilities for all eligible candidates.