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Punjab Government to Observe 350th Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji as Human Rights Day; Mega Commemorative Events Planned Across State

Punjab Government to Observe 350th Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji as Human Rights Day; Mega Commemorative Events Planned Across State

Chandigarh, October 6, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday announced that the state government will approach the Union Government to recognize the martyrdom day of the ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji, as Human Rights Day at the national level. The announcement was made during an interaction with members of the Sant Samaj in Chandigarh.Mann emphasized that observing Guru Teg Bahadur Ji’s martyrdom day as Human Rights Day will promote secularism, communal harmony, and brotherhood, highlighting the Guru’s lifelong dedication to preserving human rights. “Sri Guru Teg Bahadur’s life is a lighthouse for humanity. Commemorating…
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Election Commission Announces By-Election Schedule for Tarn Taran Assembly Seat; Polling on November 11

Election Commission Announces By-Election Schedule for Tarn Taran Assembly Seat; Polling on November 11

Tarn Taran, October 6, 2025: The Election Commission of India has released the schedule for the by-election to the 21-Tarn Taran Assembly Constituency in Punjab, bringing the Model Code of Conduct into immediate effect across the district.Punjab’s Chief Electoral Officer, Sibin C, stated that the official notification for the by-election will be issued on October 13, 2025. The last date for filing nomination papers is October 21, followed by scrutiny on October 22. Candidates will be able to withdraw their nominations until October 24.Polling for the by-election is scheduled for November 11, 2025, with counting of votes set to take…
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Amritsar Police Recover Two More Hand Grenades Linked to ISI Network in Tarn Taran

Amritsar Police Recover Two More Hand Grenades Linked to ISI Network in Tarn Taran

Amritsar, October 6, 2025: Acting on precise intelligence inputs, the Amritsar Rural Police have recovered two additional hand grenades from Harpreet Singh, alias Happy or Milkha, a resident of Tarn Taran. With this recovery, the total number of grenades seized in the case has risen to four.According to preliminary investigations, Harpreet Singh was allegedly in direct contact with handlers from Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and received the explosives through cross-border channels. Authorities suspect the weapons were intended for use in a larger terror plot targeting Punjab.A case has been registered at Police Station Gharinda, Amritsar, and investigations are underway to…
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NHAI to Introduce QR Code Boards and New Toll Rules on Highways

NHAI to Introduce QR Code Boards and New Toll Rules on Highways

National Times Bureau :- The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is making highways smarter and safer for travelers. From November 15, 2025, new signboards with QR codes will appear along major highways, and toll payment rules will also change. These QR code boards will give travelers more than just directions. By scanning the code with a smartphone, people can get instant details about the highway, toll plaza contacts, resident engineers, patrol teams, and the Highway Emergency Helpline number 1033. This will make it easier to get help in case of emergencies. The boards will be installed at important points,…
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Clashes erupt during Durga Puja in Cuttack; internet shut and curfew imposed, VHP calls for Bandh

Clashes erupt during Durga Puja in Cuttack; internet shut and curfew imposed, VHP calls for Bandh

National Times Bureau :- The Odisha government on Sunday night imposed prohibitory orders across 13 police station limits and suspended internet services in Cuttack after fresh clashes during a Durga idol immersion procession left 25 people injured, officials said. Additional Police Commissioner Narasingha Bhola stated that a prohibitory order under Section 163 of the BNSS, effectively a curfew, had been issued by the magistrate. “This order will be in effect from 10 pm Sunday until 10 am Monday (October 7). We will assess the situation further and take a decision accordingly. As of today, only emergency services are open. Government…
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Heavy rain in Chandigarh and Punjab; IMD issues orange alert in 13 districts as rivers swell

Heavy rain in Chandigarh and Punjab; IMD issues orange alert in 13 districts as rivers swell

National Times Bureau :- Chandigarh witnessed heavy rainfall since early Monday morning, bringing a noticeable drop in temperature and relief from recent humidity. Similar weather conditions were reported in Ludhiana, Jalandhar, and Amritsar,  where morning downpours led to waterlogging in several low-lying areas. Mohali is also likely to witness a strong likelihood of more rain throughout the day. Meanwhile, in Sri Anandpur Sahib’s Gambirpur village, hailstorm activity was reported around 1 am. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for 13 districts in Punjab, warning of heavy rainfall due to an active Western Disturbance. According to weather…
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Election Commission likely to announce Bihar poll dates today

Election Commission likely to announce Bihar poll dates today

National Times Bureau :- The Election Commission of India is expected to announce the schedule for the 18th Bihar Legislative Assembly elections today at 3 PM. All 243 assembly seats, including two reserved for STs and 38 for SCs, will go to polls before the term of the current Assembly ends on November 22, 2025. The poll body will address from the Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital, it said in an official release. The announcement comes after a detailed two-day review of Bihar’s election preparedness by Election Commission of India (ECI) officials. Ahead of the upcoming polls, the ECI…
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Punjab on High Alert as Rainfall and Dam Releases Raise Flood Concerns

Punjab on High Alert as Rainfall and Dam Releases Raise Flood Concerns

Punjab (Gurpreet Singh): Several parts of Punjab are bracing for possible flooding as a combination of persistent rainfall and increased water discharge from major dams pushes river levels higher. The weather department has issued a heavy rain alert for multiple districts, prompting state authorities to ramp up preparedness measures. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded an orange alert for 13 districts across the state. These include key areas such as Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Patiala, Ludhiana, Mohali, and Jalandhar, where rainfall activity is expected to intensify. A yellow alert has been issued for the remaining districts, with wind speeds expected to…
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Punjab CM Lays Foundation Stone for Heritage Walkway in Sri Anandpur Sahib

Punjab CM Lays Foundation Stone for Heritage Walkway in Sri Anandpur Sahib

Sri Anandpur Sahib, Punjab, October 5, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday laid the foundation stone for a heritage walkway in the sacred city of Sri Anandpur Sahib. The project, aimed at enhancing religious tourism, will be developed at a cost of Rs 25 crore and is expected to be completed by March 31, 2026.Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister described the holy city as a historic landmark where Guru Gobind Singh Ji established the Khalsa Panth on Baisakhi, 1699. He said Punjabis continue to draw both spiritual and physical strength from the site and take…
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Wildlife Week Day 4: Over 200 Runners Join “Run for the Wild” at Chhatbir Zoo

Wildlife Week Day 4: Over 200 Runners Join “Run for the Wild” at Chhatbir Zoo

Chandigarh, October 5, 2025: The fourth day of Wildlife Week celebrations at Chhatbir Zoo began on an energetic note with “Run for the Wild,” a special marathon dedicated to wildlife conservation. More than 200 participants took part in 5 km and 10 km runs to spread awareness about protecting wildlife and preserving biodiversity.The event was organized in collaboration with running groups such as National Flag Runners, Daudta Punjab, Hansali-Run, Patiala Runners, and Fit-Club. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (HoFF) and Chief Wildlife Warden of Punjab, Dharminder Sharma (IFS), flagged off the run and later presented awards to the winners. Adding…
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