Punjab

AAP Holds Statewide Protests in Punjab Against India-US Deal, Alleges Threat to Farmers and Traders

AAP Holds Statewide Protests in Punjab Against India-US Deal, Alleges Threat to Farmers and Traders

Chandigarh, 12 February 2026: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), terming India-USA deal as “fatal” for Indian farmers and traders, held strong protests on Thursday in various districts of Punjab. Party workers fully supported the ‘Bharat Bandh’ against the policies of the Central Government and came out on the roads to register their protest.During the protest, AAP leaders and workers held placards with slogans written against the deal and raised slogans against the Central Government. AAP accused the Central Government of compromising the nation’s interests under pressure from the United States and demanded that this deal be immediately cancelled. Addressing the…
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Harpal Singh Cheema Alleges US-India Deal Will Harm Punjab Farmers, Demands Public Disclosure of Agreement

Harpal Singh Cheema Alleges US-India Deal Will Harm Punjab Farmers, Demands Public Disclosure of Agreement

CHANDIGARH, 12th February 2026: Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday addressed a press conference at the party office and strongly criticised the BJP-led Central Government, saying it has hatched a big scheme and conspiracy to destroy Punjab’s farmers and sell India’s agriculture to the USA through a so-called US-India deal.Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, “The BJP-led Central Government has prepared a big scheme and conspiracy to destroy Punjab’s farmers and sell India’s agriculture to the USA through this so-called US-India deal.” The Finance Minister warned that if cheap American…
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AAP MLA Narinder Kaur Bharaj Alleges BJP Attempted to Approach Her Under ‘Operation Lotus’

AAP MLA Narinder Kaur Bharaj Alleges BJP Attempted to Approach Her Under ‘Operation Lotus’

CHANDIGARH, 12th February 2026: Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Sangrur Narinder Kaur Bharaj addressed a press conference at the party office along with AAP Punjab State Media Incharge Baltej Pannu and spoke about an alleged attempt by the BJP under its so-called ‘Operation Lotus’ to approach her with inducements.AAP MLA Narinder Kaur Bharaj said, “The BJP is running ‘Operation Lotus’ across the country to topple elected governments. A few days ago, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini tried to contact me. He tempted me with a BJP ticket from Sangrur and said that whatever demand I had would be fulfilled.…
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Youth killed, brother critically injured after unidentified vehicle hits bike in Chandigarh

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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Pakistan-Backed Terror Module Busted in Amritsar; One Arrested

Pakistan-Backed Terror Module Busted in Amritsar; One Arrested

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…
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Youth Stabbed to Death by Friends During Wedding Ceremony in Faridkot

Youth Stabbed to Death by Friends During Wedding Ceremony in Faridkot

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

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

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…
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