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12 Feb

Youth killed, brother critically injured after unidentified vehicle hits bike in Chandigarh

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National Times Bureau :- An 18-year-old youth was killed while his brother was critically injured after their bike as hit by an identified vehicle in near a gaushala on the Sector 45-50 road. The deceased has been identified as Subhash (18), a resident of Jagatpura, Punjab. His brother, Shubham (20), has been undergoing treatment at the PGIMER. A passer-by alerted the police, who rushed to the spot and shifted both injured youths to hospital.

12 Feb

Progressive Punjab Investment Summit to Be Held in Mohali from March 13–15, Says CM Bhagwant Mann

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements for the Progressive Punjab Investment Summit to be held from March 13-15 in Mohali, envisioning it as a decisive step towards accelerating industrial growth in the state.Addressing the meeting, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “The Progressive Punjab Investment Summit slated to be held on March 13-15 in Mohali will act as a catalyst to further give a major push to the industrial development in the state, which has already emerged as a favorite investment destination across the globe.” He added, “This…

12 Feb

AAP’s Kuldeep Dhaliwal Terms India–US Trade Deal ‘Anti-Farmer’, Seeks Public Disclosure of Draft

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab’s chief spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, while strongly criticizing Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar for advocating the India–US trade deal, termed the agreement the biggest “betrayal” of the country’s farmers. Dhaliwal directly challenged Jakhar to make the actual draft of the deal public instead of singing praise for it in the media.Addressing a press conference on Wednesday along with AAP leader Prabhvir Brar, Dhaliwal, citing figures, said that the Trump administration has increased tariffs on Indian goods to 18%, whereas the Modi government, completely bowed down, and reduced taxes on American…

11 Feb

Pakistan-Backed Terror Module Busted in Amritsar; One Arrested

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National Times Bureau :- Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) in Amritsar has unearthed a Pakistan-backed terror module and arrested one suspect, police officials said on Tuesday. The operation is being described as a major breakthrough that potentially averted a serious security threat. According to the police, a remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED), a foreign-made pistol and a substantial quantity of ammunition were recovered during the operation. Preliminary investigation indicates that the arrested accused was in direct contact with a Pakistan-based handler and was using encrypted digital platforms to coordinate activities while attempting to evade…

11 Feb

Youth Stabbed to Death by Friends During Wedding Ceremony in Faridkot

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National Times Bureau :- A wedding celebration turned tragic after a young man was allegedly stabbed to death by his own friends during a function at a marriage palace in Faridkot. The incident has sent shockwaves across the area, raising serious concerns over escalating personal disputes among youngsters. According to preliminary information, the deceased, identified as Dilpreet Singh, had attended a friend’s wedding ceremony where several acquaintances had gathered. It is learnt that a minor altercation had taken place between Dilpreet and another युवक during the ‘Jaggo’ ceremony a day earlier. Police suspect that the disagreement later escalated into a…

11 Feb

Sidhu Moosewala’s parents stage protest outside Mansa SSP office over inaction in royalty case

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National Times Bureau :- The parents of slain Punjab singer Sidhu Moosewala on Wednesday staged a sit-in protest outside Mansa senior superintendent of police (SSP) office in connection with their complaint against three digital marketing promoters over an unresolved financial dispute. The protest coincided with DIG Bathinda range Harjeet Singh’s visit to the office in connection with Operation Prahar 2.0. The couple claimed that a firm holding the marketing rights to the late rapper’s released tracks has failed to share financial audits and royalty payments for over a year. “We are being deprived of the income generated by our son’s…

11 Feb

CM Bhagwant Mann Urges Public Not to Fall for Rumours on Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, Assures ₹10 Lakh Free Treatment

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CHANDIGARH, 10th February 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday appealed to the people of Punjab not to be misled by misleading and malicious propaganda being spread by anti-Punjab forces regarding the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, the flagship healthcare programme of the state government.In a video message addressed to the people, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “The Punjab government launched this ambitious scheme to ensure that every resident of Punjab, especially those from the weaker sections of society, has direct access to quality medical treatment.”Explaining the scope of the initiative, Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “To provide comprehensive healthcare…

10 Feb

AAP Questions Governor’s Anti-Drug Yatra, Alleges Presence of Political Backers of Drug Trade

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CHANDIGARH, 10th February 2026: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Tuesday raised serious questions over the so-called anti-drug yatra initiated by Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, saying that while the AAP government has been consistently leading the fight against drugs across the state, the Governor’s parallel yatra sends a deeply troubling message about who he is choosing to stand with.Addressing a press conference at the AAP office, Punjab Chief Spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said, “Under the guidance of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, the AAP government has been…

10 Feb

Punjab Government Targets Khanna’s Meat Market in Renewed Drive Against Drug Abuse

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Khanna, Ludhiana, February 10: Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond, along with Khanna SSP Dr. Darpan Ahluwalia, appealed to the people on Tuesday to unite in the fight against drugs until the menace is completely eradicated from Khanna.With joint cooperation from police and civil administration, a major plan has been prepared to make Meat Market free of the drugs, Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond stated a comprehensive plan has been prepared through close coordination between the civil and police administrations to bring positive change to families in the area. He urged the residents of Meat Market to actively support the state…

10 Feb

Bittu’s Video Rips Open Congress–Akali Nexus; Fixed-Match Politics That Looted Punjab Exposed: Baltej Pannu

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National Times Bureau :- Aam Aadmi Party Punjab Media Incharge Baltej Pannu on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal, alleging that both parties ran a decades-long, covert power-sharing arrangement that systematically looted Punjab while posing as political opponents. Addressing a press conference at the AAP party office here, Pannu played a video clip of Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu, claiming that the clip itself exposes the “hand-in-glove politics” between Congress and Akali leadership. In the video, Bittu is heard admitting that in 2017, efforts were made to defeat Bhagwant Mann and ensure the victory…