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29 Jan

Bomb threat triggers evacuation at Punjab and Haryana Secretariats; CM Mann among those targeted

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryana, Punjab, TrendingHaryana, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A serious security alert was triggered in Chandigarh on Thursday after a bomb threat was received for the Punjab Secretariat and Mini Secretariat, prompting immediate evacuations and a large-scale security response. The email, reportedly sent from a Gmail account claiming affiliation with the Khalistan National Army, also contained a direct threat against Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. As a precaution, both the Punjab and Haryana Secretariat complexes were cleared of all employees and visitors. Administrative operations at the Secretariats have been temporarily suspended, and officials have been advised to stay away until the situation is deemed safe.…

29 Jan

PM Modi set to visit Dera Sachkhand Ballan on February 1, focus on Ravidass Jayanti

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingJalandhar, PM Modi

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Dera Sachkhand Ballan in Jalandhar district on February 1, a move being seen as politically significant with the Punjab Assembly elections due next year. Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu confirmed the programme, stating that the Prime Minister will arrive at the revered Dera around 4 pm after attending the Budget Session of Parliament earlier in the day. The visit coincides with the 649th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidass, a revered spiritual figure whose followers form a substantial and influential community in Punjab. Over the past few years,…

29 Jan

Birthplace of Lala Lajpat Rai at Dhudike to be developed as a model village: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

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MOga (Gurpreet Singh): Setting a clear break from years of symbolic gestures around Punjab’s icons, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday announced that Lala Lajpat Rai’s birthplace in Dhudike will be transformed into a full-fledged model village, with time-bound delivery of sewerage, ponds, playgrounds and all basic infrastructure. Speaking at the 71st Lala Lajpat Rai Janam Diwas Khed Mela, the Chief Minister said earlier governments confined themselves to drawing up plans, while his government would ensure visible work on the ground within a year. Underlining his point, Bhagwant Singh Mann pledged to return on Lala Ji’s next birth anniversary…

28 Jan

Medical Store Owner Shot Dead in Broad Daylight at Dera Baba Nanak

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDera Baba Nanak, Medical store, Murder, Punjab

National Times Bureau :- A shocking incident of gun violence was reported from the border town of Dera Baba Nanak on Wednesday morning, where the owner of a well-known medical store was shot dead by unidentified assailants. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. when Ranbir Singh Bedi, owner of Bedi Medical Store and son of Raghbir Singh, was opening his shop as part of his daily routine. According to preliminary information, the attackers were already lying in wait and opened fire as soon as he arrived at the shop. Ranbir Singh sustained gunshot injuries to the head and collapsed on…

27 Jan

Haryana–Punjab CMs Hold Crucial Meeting on SYL Issue, Agree on Officer-Level Talks

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, PunjabBhagwant Mann, Haryana Punjab water dispute, Nayab Singh Saini, SYL Canal, SYL meeting Chandigarh

Chandigarh, January 27, 2026: Haryana and Punjab on Tuesday held an important meeting in Chandigarh to discuss the long-pending Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal issue, with Chief Ministers Nayab Singh Saini and Bhagwant Mann agreeing to take the dialogue forward at the officials’ level.The meeting, described as cordial and constructive, saw detailed point-by-point discussions on the SYL matter. Haryana Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Choudhry and Punjab Cabinet Minister Barinder Goyal were also present during the talks.After the meeting, both Chief Ministers addressed a joint press conference to brief the media on the outcome. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini…

27 Jan

Punjab shocker: 19-year-old youth stabbed to death by friends in Fatehgarh Sahib

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National Times Bureau :- In a shocking incident, a 19-year-old youth was brutally killed by his friends in Punjab's Fatehgarh Sahib district. The deceased has been identified Manvinder Singh who was the only son of his parents. The incident unfolded in Khamano in Fatehgarh Sahib district after an argument turned into a violent confrontation and Manvinder was attacked with sharp-edged weapon by his friends. His family has demanded the strictest possible action and arrest of those responsible for the killing. The attackers fled the scene after committing the crime. Manvinder Singh’s uncle, Surinder Singh, stated that he was standing on…

27 Jan

Rain lashes Punjab, Chandigarh; IMD issues alert for thunderstorm, hail and lighting

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab weather, Rain

National Times Bureau :- The weather has significantly changed in Punjab and Chandigarh after heavy rain lashed several parts including Mohali, Ludhiana and Jalandhar. The Chandigarh Meteorological Centre has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms, rain, lightning, and strong winds blowing at speeds of 40 to 50 km per hour. In addition to rain and thunderstorms, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also forecast hail across the region. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are likely in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Moga, Ludhiana, Barnala, Mansa, Sangrur, Fatehgarh Sahib, Rupnagar, Patiala, Mohali (SAS Nagar), and Malerkotla. According to…

27 Jan

SYL canal dispute: Haryana and Punjab CMs agree on official-level talks, Mann calls for new water pact

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryana, India, PunjabMeeting, SYL Dispute

National Times Bureau :- In another attempt to break the long-standing deadlock over the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal dispute, the Chief Ministers of Haryana and Punjab held their third round of talks in Chandigarh on Tuesday. The meeting, which lasted nearly two hours, focused on exploring possible solutions within the framework laid down by the Supreme Court. After the discussions, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and his Punjab counterpart addressed the media jointly. ‘Positive atmosphere, meaningful dialogue’: Nayab Singh Saini Haryana CM Nayab Saini said the talks were held in a constructive and cordial environment. He stated that whenever…

27 Jan

Punjab and Haryana CMs Wrap Up Talks on SYL Dispute

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryana, Punjab, TrendingHaryana, Punjab

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh/Balwinder Singh): The meeting between Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to discuss the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) issue has come to an end, officials confirmed. The discussions were attended by Punjab Cabinet Minister Barinder Goyal and Haryana Cabinet Minister Shruti Chaudhary, along with senior officials from both states. While no official statement has been released regarding the conclusions or agreements from the meeting, the talks were seen as part of ongoing efforts to find a resolution to the decades-old water-sharing dispute between Punjab and Haryana.

27 Jan

Punjab Police Arrest Goldy Brar’s Parents in Fresh Extortion Probe

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingGoldy Brar

Punjab Police have taken into custody the parents of fugitive gangster Satinderjit Singh, alias Goldy Brar, in connection with an extortion case registered last year in Muktsar district, officials confirmed on Monday. The development comes as part of an intensified statewide drive aimed at breaking the influence and logistical backing of organised crime groups. Police sources said the arrests stem from a 2024 complaint lodged by a resident of Udekaran village, who alleged intimidation and extortion. After months of investigation, a team from Sadar Muktsar police station traced the accused and detained them from Amritsar. The accused have been identified…