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30 Jan

Blood Donation Drive in Zirakpur Collects 68 Units to Address Hospital Shortage

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBlood Donation Camp, blood shortage, Indian Red Cross Society, Vishvas Foundation, Zirakpur

Zirakpur, 30 January 2026. To meet the shortage of blood in hospitals Vishvas Foundation Panchkula and Indian Red Cross Society District Branch Mohali organised a blood donation camp in Zirakpur with the blessings of Gurudev Shri Swami Vishvas Ji. This blood donation camp was organized Opposite Metro Store in Zirakpur. The team of Blood Bank AM Care Blood Centre Zirakpur collected 68 units of blood under the supervision of Dr. Kartik Agarwal. Sadhvi Neelima Vishvas, President of Vishvas Foundation, said that people have a misconception that donating blood causes weakness in the body. There is no weakness due to blood…

30 Jan

Senior Congress Leader Manoj Malhotra Passes Away Suddenly in Jalandhar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCongress, Punjab

National Times Bureau :- Jalandhar witnessed the sudden demise of senior Congress leader Manoj Malhotra, popularly known as Manu Baring, who suffered a cardiac arrest early Friday morning around 4 a.m. Despite immediate medical attention from his family, doctors declared him dead upon arrival at the hospital. His sudden passing has left family members and supporters in deep shock. Fitness Enthusiast Till the EndManoj Malhotra was known for his commitment to personal fitness. Just a day before his death, he shared a fitness video on social media to inspire the youth. His dedication to health and wellness made him a…

30 Jan

Punjab Congress Launches Second Phase of MNREGA Campaign with Rallies in Ludhiana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCongress, Punjab

National Times Bureau :- Punjab Congress has kicked off the second phase of its MNREGA outreach campaign in the state, beginning with a rally at Mullampur Dakha in Ludhiana. Following this, another rally is planned at Raikot near Mullampur. The rallies are scheduled at the grain markets, with the Mullampur Dakha event at 11 a.m. and the Raikot rally at 2 p.m. Key leaders, including Punjab Congress in-charge Bhupesh Baghel, state party president Raja Warring, opposition leader Pratap Singh Bajwa, and Gurdaspur MP and former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, will address the gatherings alongside other senior party figures.…

30 Jan

Punjab to conduct Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls ahead of Assembly elections 2027

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National Times Bureau :- Ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections 2027, the Election Commission will carry out a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across the state to correct errors and improve voter data accuracy. The revision exercise in Punjab is scheduled to begin during February–March, officials confirmed. Preparations for the SIR have already started, with the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Punjab issuing directions to district election authorities to address discrepancies in voter lists before the formal revision begins. According to official sources, the decision was discussed during a virtual meeting held by the Election Commission of India…

30 Jan

Punjab weather sees fog, rain and cold wave conditions, showers likely till February 3

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabChandigarh Meteorological Department, Cold Wave, Dense fog, Punjab weather, rainfall

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Weather conditions in Punjab continue to remain unpredictable, with people across the state experiencing dense fog, rainfall, hailstorms and intermittent sunshine over the past few days. Several districts are still witnessing persistent fog, accompanied by a noticeable dip in temperatures. According to the latest forecast issued by the Chandigarh Meteorological Department, parts of Punjab are likely to receive rainfall on January 31 and February 1. Earlier, the department had issued an orange alert warning of dense fog and cold wave conditions across the state. While mornings and evenings continue to be cold, there has been a marginal…

29 Jan

Punjab Government to Set Up Sri Guru Ravidass Bani Adhayyan Centre Near Jalandhar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHarpal Singh Cheema, Jalandhar, Punjab government, Ravidass Bani Adhayyan Centre, Sri Guru Ravidass Ji

Chandigarh, 29th January 2026: With a view to passing on to the coming generations the timeless message of social, economic and political equality given by Sri Guru Ravidass Ji nearly six centuries ago, the Punjab Government has taken a decision of historic significance to establish the Sri Guru Ravidass Bani Adhayyan Centre near Dera Ballan in Jalandhar. The initiative is also aimed at ensuring global outreach of the teachings and ideology of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji.Disclosing the details, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that in a novel initiative, one of its kind in the country, the Punjab Government has…

29 Jan

Punjab Government Announces Year-Long Celebrations for 650th Birth Anniversary of Guru Ravidass Ji

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab650th birth anniversary, Guru Ravidass Ji, Harpal Singh Cheema, Punjab government

Chandigarh, 29 January 2026: The Punjab Government will celebrate the 650th birth anniversary of Shri Guru Ravidass Ji on a grand scale. The year-long events will be guided and led by the blessings of saints, great men and religious sects.These events will commence on February 4, 2026 with the beginning of Sri Akhand Path Sahib at Khuralgarh Sahib and will conclude in February 2027. In November 2026, Katha Kirtan Darbar and Begampura event will be held at Khuralgarh Sahib, in which religious and other personalities will also participate.Cabinet Sub-Committee Chairman Harpal Singh Cheema chaired the first meeting of the committee…

29 Jan

AAP Targets Congress Over Bhattal Remark, Seeks Answers on Alleged Use of Violence for Power

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAam Aadmi Party, Baltej Pannu, Congress, Punjab politics, Rajinder Kaur Bhattal

Chandigarh, 29 January 2026: Aam Aadmi Party Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Congress leadership for maintaining a “criminal silence” over the shocking statements made by former Punjab Chief Minister Rajinder Kaur Bhattal, who recently claimed that she was advised to allow bomb blasts in Punjab to help the Congress government return to power.Addressing a press conference at the party office, Pannu said it was deeply disturbing that more than 24 hours after the interview went viral, neither Rajinder Kaur Bhattal nor any senior Congress leader has come forward to clarify or condemn…

29 Jan

Punjab Government Flags Off Special Pilgrim Train to Varanasi for Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Parkash Purab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabParkash Purab, pilgrim train, Punjab government, Sri Guru Ravidas Ji, Varanasi

Chandigarh, 29th January 2026: Punjab Cabinet Ministers Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema and Lal Chand Kataruchak on Wednesday flagged off a special train carrying devotees to Varanasi from the city railway station to mark the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji, with the leaders calling upon people to walk the path of universal brotherhood shown by Sri Guru Ravidas Ji to build an ideal and inclusive society. The programme was attended by Lok Sabha Member Raj Kumar Chabbewal, Chabbewal MLA Dr. Ishank Kumar, former Minister Balkar Singh, Mohali MLA Kulwant Singh and Chairman Punjab State Cooperative Agricultural Development Bank Pawan…

29 Jan

BJP Clinches Clear Win in Chandigarh Mayoral Poll, Saurabh Joshi Takes Charge

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBJP win, Chandigarh civic body, Chandigarh mayor election, Saurabh Joshi mayor

Chandigarh, January 29, 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious in the Chandigarh mayoral election on Thursday, securing a comfortable majority and electing party councillor Saurabh Joshi as the new mayor. The BJP bagged 18 votes, sealing a one-sided outcome in the civic contest.Support for Joshi was evident even before the voting process began, with party members extending congratulations in advance. In a departure from past practice, the election was conducted through a show of hands by councillors instead of a secret ballot, making the proceedings more transparent.This election marked the first time that all three major political parties…