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Ajnala Councillor Nand Lal Bao Quits AAP, Joins BJP
20 Aug

Ajnala Councillor Nand Lal Bao Quits AAP, Joins BJP

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- Ajnala city witnessed a political setback for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) when sitting councillor Nand Lal Bao resigned from the party and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He formally entered the party under the leadership of former MLA and BJP district rural president, Amarpal Singh Boni Ajnala, who welcomed him with full respect. Explaining his decision, Bao said that he never received due recognition or support in AAP and that no development work was carried out in his ward. “That is why I decided to join the BJP today,” he stated. Meanwhile, Boni Ajnala…
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Sukhbir Badal Targets Govt, Announces Rally in Moga
20 Aug

Sukhbir Badal Targets Govt, Announces Rally in Moga

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- The death anniversary of Shaheed Sant Harchand Singh Longowal was observed with devotion today, with separate events organized by both factions of the Shiromani Akali Dal and a brief official function by the Punjab government. Addressing the SAD (Badal) gathering, party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal accused the AAP government of attempting to “snatch” 65,000 acres under its land pooling policy, claiming public resistance forced the rollback. He announced a “Victory Rally” in Moga on September 1, projecting it as a show of strength. Badal alleged that 70% of state jobs under the Mann government had gone…
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Phillaur Case: Woman Commission Takes Strict Stand on Drugging, Harassment and Video Recording Incident
20 Aug

Phillaur Case: Woman Commission Takes Strict Stand on Drugging, Harassment and Video Recording Incident

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National Times Bureau :- The Punjab State Women Commission has taken a serious view of the shocking incident reported from Phillaur, where a woman was allegedly given intoxicants, harassed, and recorded on video without her consent. According to initial reports, the victim alleged that she was forcibly made to consume intoxicating substances before being subjected to physical and mental harassment. The accused also filmed the act, further aggravating the trauma. Taking strict note of the matter, the Women Commission has demanded swift police action and assured the victim of full support. The Commission chairperson stated that such crimes against women…
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Amritsar – Gangster Injured in Police Encounter at Makboolpura, Pistol Recovered
20 Aug

Amritsar – Gangster Injured in Police Encounter at Makboolpura, Pistol Recovered

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- A gangster was injured in a police encounter at Makboolpura on Tuesday after he allegedly opened fire during a raid. According to police, the operation was carried out following a tip-off about illegal weapons in the area. During the search, the suspect tried to escape and fired at the police team. In retaliation, the police fired back, leaving him injured. A pistol was recovered from his possession. The injured gangster was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Police officials said further investigation is underway to trace his links with other criminal networks.
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Punjab Government Approves 10% Hike in Mandi Labour Rates
20 Aug

Punjab Government Approves 10% Hike in Mandi Labour Rates

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- Taking a step towards labour welfare, the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has approved a 10 percent increase in mandi labour rates. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Punjab Mandi Board, chaired by Harchand Singh Burst. With this revision, the labour rate for handling paddy has gone up from ₹17.50 to ₹19.26 per bag of 37.5 kg, marking an increase of ₹1.76 per bag. Mr. Burst said the hike has been made in line with the demands of labour unions and reflects the state government’s…
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Punjab Crosses 55,000 Jobs Milestone Under ‘Mission Rozgar’, CM Mann Hands Over Appointment Letters
20 Aug

Punjab Crosses 55,000 Jobs Milestone Under ‘Mission Rozgar’, CM Mann Hands Over Appointment Letters

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh, August 20 – The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, on Wednesday marked a major achievement under its flagship Mission Rozgar programme by providing more than 55,000 government jobs to youth during the first three years of its tenure.Addressing a state-level function in Chandigarh, where 271 newly appointed recruits received their appointment letters, CM Mann said the initiative was part of his government’s resolve to empower Punjab’s youth and build a transparent, merit-based system.“Unlike previous governments that distributed a handful of jobs just before elections, we ensured from the very first day that deserving youth get…
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Phillaur Outrage: Teen Allegedly Drugged, Assaulted, Video Shared; Authorities Move Swiftly
20 Aug

Phillaur Outrage: Teen Allegedly Drugged, Assaulted, Video Shared; Authorities Move Swiftly

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Jalandhar, August 20 – A disturbing incident in Phillaur, Jalandhar, has prompted immediate action from the Punjab State Women’s Commission and local police. A 19-year-old girl was allegedly drugged, sexually assaulted, and filmed by two youths, who reportedly circulated the video on social media.Taking suo motu notice, Punjab Women’s Commission Chairperson Raj Lali Gill described the case as “extremely appalling” and urged strict legal action. She instructed officials to submit a detailed report by August 22 and warned that the commission would step in if justice was delayed.Jalandhar Rural Police have registered FIR No. 76 against the accused under relevant…
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Punjab on High Alert: Water Discharge from Pong Dam Worsens Flood Threat in Several Districts
20 Aug

Punjab on High Alert: Water Discharge from Pong Dam Worsens Flood Threat in Several Districts

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Chandigarh: Heavy inflows from Himachal Pradesh have pushed Punjab into a flood scare, with seven districts reporting waterlogging after the release of water from dams. While there is no immediate forecast of heavy rainfall until August 23, officials have warned that the situation may worsen with more water being discharged. The Meteorological Department has predicted scattered light to moderate rainfall today in districts such as Pathankot, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Rupnagar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Nawanshahr, Fatehgarh Sahib, and Patiala. On August 23, however, widespread rain is expected, for which a yellow alert has been sounded. In the past 24 hours, the state’s temperature…
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Punjab Assembly Panel Seeks Expert Views on Bill Against Sacrilege
19 Aug

Punjab Assembly Panel Seeks Expert Views on Bill Against Sacrilege

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh, August 19 — The Punjab Government has moved closer to enacting a law against sacrilege by introducing The Punjab Prevention of Offences Against Holy Scriptures Bill, 2025 in the state Assembly.Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has constituted a Select Committee led by MLA Inderbir Singh Nijjar to examine the draft law. The panel has been holding weekly meetings and inviting public input through advertisements published on July 31 and August 14. Officials said several responses have already been received.On August 12, the committee consulted experts from Punjabi University, Patiala. Among them were Dr. Jaspreet Kaur Sandhu and Dr.…
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Heavy Rain Leaves Chandigarh Waterlogged, Vehicles Submerged
19 Aug

Heavy Rain Leaves Chandigarh Waterlogged, Vehicles Submerged

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , , ,
Chandigarh, August 19, 2025: Chandigarh witnessed heavy rainfall on Tuesday afternoon, causing severe waterlogging across the city. Several vehicles were left stranded or partially submerged as roads turned into streams. The sudden downpour disrupted normal life, with rainwater flooding areas from PGI to the Punjab and Haryana High Court.The rainfall, which began around 3 p.m., quickly inundated key city spots. The Rose Garden in Sector-16 was submerged, and the water current spread into the nearby Punjab Kala Bhawan’s parking lot. The Punjab and Haryana High Court road was blocked after cars were trapped in rising water. Even the High Court’s…
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