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15 Feb

Kejriwal, Mann Offer Prayers at Sri Rankeshwar Mahadev Temple on Maha Shivratri, Seek Peace and Prosperity for Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabArvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Singh Mann, Maha Shivratri, Sri Rankeshwar Mahadev Temple

DHURI (Gurpreet Singh): On the sacred occasion of Maha Shivratri, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann paid obeisance at the revered Sri Rankeshwar Mahadev Temple and performed Pooja at the historic Siddh Peeth, seeking blessings for peace, prosperity and continued progress for Punjab and the nation. Greeting people at the festival, the AAP Chief described Mahashivratri as a civilizational celebration rooted in India’s ancient spiritual tradition and prayed that Lord Bholenath’s grace always remain upon every citizen. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann reaffirmed that the Punjab Government remains firmly committed to preserving…

15 Feb

Akali-BJP and Congress unleashed drugs in state; smugglers being held are linked to these parties: Harpal Cheema

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema today said that the Punjab government's 'War on Drugs' campaign has achieved another big success, when Gurkirat Singh, a resident of Kalanaur in Gurdaspur district, was allegedly caught doing drugs inside the cremation ground. Cheema said that this accused has direct links with the Congress party and photographs of the arrested person with various big leaders of the Congress have also surfaced. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that Punjab knows that when the Akali Dal-BJP was in power in the state or the Congress party was in power, a flood…

14 Feb

AAP Targets Congress After Leader Booked Under NDPS Act in Batala

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Congress Punjab, Gurkirat Singh Kalu, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, NDPS Act

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab on Friday hit out at the Congress after Congress leader Gurkirat Singh alias Kalu was reportedly caught consuming heroin in Batala and booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. Responding to the development, AAP Punjab Chief spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said the incident has exposed the Congress party at a time when Punjab is fighting a decisive battle against drugs.On this, AAP Punjab Chief Spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said, “Gurkirat Kalu is known as a close associate of senior Congress leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder…

14 Feb

Early Onset of Heat in Punjab This February; Clear Skies Till 16th, Rain Likely Under Western Disturbance Influence

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab has begun witnessing early signs of rising temperatures this February, hinting at the approaching summer season sooner than usual. Daytime temperatures across several districts have climbed above the seasonal average, while bright sunshine and dry weather conditions have prevailed in most parts of the state. According to meteorological observations, the weather is expected to remain largely clear and dry until February 16. Residents are likely to experience warm afternoons, though mornings and evenings may continue to remain relatively pleasant. However, a change in weather conditions is anticipated after February 16 due to the impact of…

14 Feb

Punjab Police Home Guard’s son dies of alleged drug overdose in Amritsar; family stages protest

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National Times Bureau :- A 26-year-old youth, identified as Akash, allegedly died due to a drug overdose in Amritsar’s Guru Nanakpura area, which falls under Kot Khalsa police station. The deceased was the son of a Punjab Police Home Guard personnel. According to the family, Akash was a football player and a BSc graduate. However, he had been struggling with drug addiction for some time. His father, Ashok Saini, who serves as a Home Guard in Punjab Police, said he had admitted his son to de-addiction centres several times in an effort to help him recover. Speaking to the media,…

14 Feb

Mohali youth dies in Mexico after alleged agent fraud; body brought home after four-month legal battle

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, World NewsDied, Mexico, Mohali, Youth

National Times Bureau :- A 28-year-old man from Samgoli village in Mohali died in Mexico after allegedly being kept without proper food and water, while trying to reach the United States through the illegal “donkey route.” His body remained in a Mexican mortuary for nearly four months due to documentation fraud, before finally being brought back to India. The deceased, identified as Hardeep Singh, had left his home in July 2024 with hopes of earning in US dollars and supporting his family. According to relatives, the family paid nearly Rs 38 lakh to travel agents who promised to send him…

13 Feb

BJP Punjab SC Wing Leader Amarjeet Singh Kokri Kalan Joins AAP

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Chandigarh, 13 February 2026: In a major boost to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab, Sardar Amarjeet Singh Kokri Kalan, who served as the State Financial Secretary of the BJP SC Wing, formally joined the Aam Aadmi Party today. Punjab Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema welcomed him into the party on behalf of AAP Punjab President Aman Arora and Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.Speaking on the occasion, Cheema said that Amarjeet Singh has played an active and positive role for a long time in the Nihal Singh Wala region, and his entry into AAP reflects the growing public trust…

13 Feb

AAP Holds Statewide Protests Against Partap Singh Bajwa Over Alleged Casteist Remarks

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab protest, caste remarks controversy, Harbhajan Singh ETO, Partap Singh Bajwa

CHANDIGARH, 13th February 2026: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab on Friday held massive protests across the state against Leader of Opposition (LoP) Partap Singh Bajwa over his casteist and derogatory remarks targeting Punjab Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO. Senior leaders, ministers, MLAs, AAP karyakartas and local residents joined demonstrations in large numbers, raising slogans and demanding a public apology from Bajwa and the Congress leadership.During this, senior AAP leader and Punjab Unit General Secretary Baltej Pannu said, “Partap Singh Bajwa’s shameful and casteist remarks against Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO are not merely an insult to a minister but…

13 Feb

Punjab Govt to Set Up State Anti-Gangster Police Station in Rajpura

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant move to intensify its crackdown on organized crime, the Punjab government has decided to establish a dedicated State Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) police station in Rajpura. The Home Department has issued an official notification in this regard, paving the way for a centralized mechanism to handle cases related to gangster activities across the state. With the establishment of this new police station, all legal proceedings initiated by the AGTF — including the registration of FIRs and subsequent investigations — will now be conducted directly from Rajpura. The move is aimed at streamlining operations…

13 Feb

Indian woman Sarabjit Kaur, now Noor Fatima, reunites With Pakistani husband after shelter stay

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National Times Bureau :- Sarabjit Kaur, an Indian national from Kapurthala in Punjab who married a Pakistani citizen during her visit to Pakistan as part of a Sikh jatha, has now reached the home of her husband, Nasir Hussain, after being released from a women’s shelter facility. Speculation had been circulating in recent weeks about her possible return to India. However, following her release from a shelter home in Pakistan, videos surfaced showing her expressing happiness and confidence about her decision to stay with her husband. Speaking to local media, Sarabjit Kaur, also known as Noor Fatima Hussain, shared her…