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National Times Bureau | The Punjab government owes over Rs 4,500 crore in pending subsidy, which has burdened the financial health of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), leading to reduced revenue collection efficiency and increasing aggregate technical and commercial (AT C) losses, a source-based report claimed on Saturday. If subsidies are not released on time, experts say this could mean higher power tariffs for consumers in the next fiscal year.     Collectability drops sharply As per PSPCL's energy account report for the second quarter of this year, its revenue collection efficiency has nosedived to 73.29% as against…

Chandigarh/National Times Bureau: Sarwan Singh Pandher, a prominent farmer leader from Punjab, affirmed in a video message that their protests will remain peaceful and non-disruptive. “We have ensured there will be no roadblocks. We hope for government approval to take tractors and trolleys, demonstrating our trustworthiness,” he stated. Pandher added that the protests aim to avoid interference with scheduled events, including the Prime Minister’s December 9 visit. The Supreme Court on Monday took note of the ongoing farmers' agitation at the Khanauri border, emphasizing the need to prevent public inconvenience. Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan highlighted that while peaceful…

New Delhi :Venkata Datta Sai of Hyderabad will marry badminton star and double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu on December 22, a family member confirmed on Monday. Venkata is the executive director of Posidex Technologies.   The wedding festivities will commence from December 20 in Udaipur, a hot favorite destination for celebrity weddings. A lavish reception in Hyderabad is slated for December 24.   Work-Life Balance The wedding has been scheduled when Sindhu, 29, is free to get back on the court without any interruptions, with the 2025 season starting in January.   Sindhu broke a two-year title drought two months…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Punjab Engineering College (PEC) in Chandigarh’s Sector 12 today. To ensure a smooth event, the UT Administration has deployed a robust security arrangement, with approximately 4,000 police personnel and 10 paramilitary units stationed across the city. Schedule and Attendees PM Modi will arrive at the old airport around 11:25 am, from where he will take an MI-17 helicopter to the Rajindra Park helipad in Sector 1. He will then travel by road to PEC, located less than a kilometer away. Joining the Prime Minister at the event will be Union Home Minister…

Amritsar/National Times Bureau: In a poignant display of repentance, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal and veteran politician Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa commenced their punishment at Sri Darbar Sahib as decreed by Sri Akal Takht Sahib. Holding spears in their hands and wearing placards around their necks, the two leaders served as guards at the sacred Ghanta Ghar Deodhi, marking a historic moment of accountability within the Sikh community. Public Service as Punishment The punishment stems from their involvement in controversial decisions during the Akali Dal government, including the pardon of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim and…

Ambala, Dec 02: A delegation of Punjab farmers, led by Sarwan Singh Pandher, on Monday held a meeting with senior police officials in Ambala regarding their proposed march to Delhi on December 6. Led by farmers' organisations Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, the farmers assured the authorities that their protest would be peaceful and would not disrupt traffic. Pandher, speaking to reporters after the meeting with SS Bhoria, Superintendent of Police, said, `We informed them about our route and programme and assured them all precautions will be taken so that there are no roadblocks or disturbances. Farmers…

Shimla/National Times Bureau: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu accused the Centre of treating Himachal Pradesh unfairly by excluding it from tourism promotion funds. Sukhu criticized the Modi-led government’s “step-motherly” approach, highlighting that Himachal received no share of the Rs 3,296 crore distributed under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment scheme.   On X, Sukhu posted, “In a federal structure, discriminatory treatment is unacceptable. The people of Himachal will not forgive BJP for this.” He also criticized BJP MPs from Himachal for ignoring the state's interests while celebrating allocations to other states and condemned the Centre's inadequate disaster response.…

Imphal, Dec 2: N. Biren Singh, Chief Minister of Manipur, announced that 29 suspected Bangladeshi nationals were arrested on Monday in Imphal West district. The suspects, employed at a bakery in Mayang Imphal Bengoon, possessed Aadhaar cards issued in Assam, violating Inner Line Permit (ILP) norms.   Acting on a tip-off, police detained them and plan to hand them over to Assam authorities, as their documents reportedly originate from that state. A revenue official tied to issuing their ILPs has been suspended. “The Centre introduced ILP to protect Manipur’s people. Corruption undermines this purpose,” Singh stated.   The Chief Minister…

Chandigarh/National Times Bureau: Chandigarh Traffic Police has advised public advisory/traffic diversions and restrictions in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah's visit in the city which is scheduled for December 3.   Traffic restrictions on Dec 2, 2024 From 9:15 PM until 10:30 PM traffic will be diverted or restricted on: Dakshin Marg: Airport Light Point to Tribune Chowk Purv Marg: Tribune Chowk to Transport Light Point Madhya Marg: Transport Light Point to Dhillon Light Point  Transportation Limitations on December 3, 2024 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM diversions/restrictions on: Madhya Marg: Dhillon Light Point to A.P. Chowk (Sector 7/8-18/19) Dakshin…

National Times Bureau | On December 3, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will officially dedicate three groundbreaking laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—to the nation. The event, themed `Secure Society, Developed India: From Punishment to Justice`, will take place in Chandigarh at noon, marking a pivotal moment in India's legal history.       Objective and Vision   The new laws aim to modernize India’s criminal justice system by:   Eliminating outdated colonial-era laws.   Transitioning the system’s focus from punishment to justice, emphasizing fairness and transparency.   Addressing contemporary challenges like cybercrime and organized…