Punjab

Amritsar NRI woman murder case cracked: Husband arrested in Rajasthan, sent to three-day police remand
20 Jan

Amritsar NRI woman murder case cracked: Husband arrested in Rajasthan, sent to three-day police remand

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- In a significant development, the Punjab police have cracked the murder case of an NRI woman, Prabhjot Kaur, who was killed in a hotel in Amritsar. The accused husband, Mandeep Singh Dhillon was arrested in Ganganagar, Rajasthan. He has been remanded to three-day police custody.  The accused was produced before a court in Amritsar, which granted the police a three-day remand. Police said further significant revelations are likely, and officials believe the accused’s statement could uncover the entire conspiracy behind the murder. The deceased was originally from Gurdaspur and was living in Austria. She had come to…
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Punjab Government Takes U-Turn on Claim of 169 Guru Granth Sahib Saroops Found at Banga Religious Site
19 Jan

Punjab Government Takes U-Turn on Claim of 169 Guru Granth Sahib Saroops Found at Banga Religious Site

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): For the past several days, the issue related to the sacred saroops (copies) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib has remained in the spotlight. The Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government has now taken a U-turn on its earlier claim regarding the recovery of 169 saroops from Rasokhana Sri Nabh Kanwal Raja Sahib Ji (Banga). On Monday, Punjab Cabinet Ministers Harpal Singh Cheema and Harjot Bains, along with MP Malvinder Singh Kang, visited Rasokhana Sri Nabh Kanwal Raja Sahib Ji to review the situation. Speaking to the media, Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated that a thorough inspection revealed that…
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Punjab to Launch ₹10 Lakh Cashless Health Scheme on January 22; Free Sehat Cards to Reach Every Home
19 Jan

Punjab to Launch ₹10 Lakh Cashless Health Scheme on January 22; Free Sehat Cards to Reach Every Home

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CHANDIGARH, 19th January 2026: Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Monday announced that the Punjab government’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, which provides cashless medical treatment up to ₹10 lakh, will be formally launched on the 22nd, reiterating that the scheme fulfils the commitment made by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal to ensure quality healthcare for every citizen without any financial burden. Addressing a press conference at the AAP office in Chandigarh, Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh made it clear that the scheme is entirely free and that the government itself is taking responsibility…
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Punjab Assembly Speaker Flags Off Pilgrimage Buses Under CM Tirath Yatra Scheme in Faridkot District
19 Jan

Punjab Assembly Speaker Flags Off Pilgrimage Buses Under CM Tirath Yatra Scheme in Faridkot District

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Faridkot, January 19: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Sunday flagged off a bus carrying devotees from village Bir Chahil in Kotkapura constituency under the Chief Minister Tirath Yatra Scheme for pilgrimage to Sri Amritsar Sahib and other prominent religious destinations in the region.Addressing the gathering, Sandhwan said the Chief Minister Tirath Yatra Scheme is a significant welfare initiative of the Punjab government aimed at providing free and comfortable pilgrimage facilities to devotees. He said the scheme has enabled a large number of people to fulfil their long-cherished desire of visiting religious places and attain spiritual peace. The…
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Two brothers killed as speeding truck rams into bike in Ludhiana, driver at large
19 Jan

Two brothers killed as speeding truck rams into bike in Ludhiana, driver at large

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National Times Bureau :- In a tragic turn of events, three youths riding a bik were violently hit by a speeding truck leading to the death of two brothers and critically injuring their friend. The driver fled the scene after the horrific accident.  The deceased were identified as Damodar Kumar (21) and Shivmohan Kumar (28). Soon after the accident, a team of police officials reached the spot and rushed the brothers to the civil hospital where doctors declared them brought dead. While their friend who was also critically injured was rushed to another hospital and is currently undergoing treatment. Meanwhile…
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MP Kang Demands PM to Take Stern Action Against BJP Leaders for Hurting Sikh Religious Sentiments
19 Jan

MP Kang Demands PM to Take Stern Action Against BJP Leaders for Hurting Sikh Religious Sentiments

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AAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang Writes to Prime Minister, Seeks His Intervention in Matter of Fake Video Circulated by BJP Leaders Kapil Mishra Weaponised Sikh Faith for Political Gains, PM Must Intervene to Deliver Justice: Malvinder Singh Kang National Times Bureau :- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Parliament from Sri Anandpur Sahib, Malvinder Singh Kang, wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding the strictest possible action against those responsible for deliberately hurting Sikh religious sentiments by circulating a fake and doctored video. Kang said that forensic investigations by the Forensic Science Laboratories (FSL) of both Punjab and…
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SGPC Chief has become soldier of Sukhbir Badal instead of serving Guru Sahiban, which is deeply painful for Panth: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann
19 Jan

SGPC Chief has become soldier of Sukhbir Badal instead of serving Guru Sahiban, which is deeply painful for Panth: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

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People will not allow SGPC Chief’s ploys to push Punjab back into beadbi & goondagardi to succeed: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann People can never forget goondagardi & beadbi witnessed during Akali rule: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann National Times Bureau :- At a public function in Majithia on Sunday, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann delivered a clear message on faith, governance and the future of the constituency while laying the foundation stone for 23 rural link roads worth ₹11.32 crore. The Chief Minister said it would have given him heartfelt happiness if the Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) President, Advocate…
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Bhagwant Mann’s Remarks on Sikh Institutions Rekindle Controversy in Punjab
18 Jan

Bhagwant Mann’s Remarks on Sikh Institutions Rekindle Controversy in Punjab

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Amritsar: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has once again sparked controversy with sharp remarks targeting Sikh religious institutions, raising questions over the functioning of jathedars and the leadership of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), despite having recently assured restraint on such statements. Addressing a state-level programme at the grain market in the Majitha constituency of Amritsar, Mann made comments that were perceived as objectionable by religious and political circles. His remarks questioned the process through which jathedars are appointed or removed and how religious pardons are granted or withdrawn, triggering strong reactions from panthic organisations. The controversy has gained…
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Noida techie dies while screaming for help as car plunges into drain amid dense fog
18 Jan

Noida techie dies while screaming for help as car plunges into drain amid dense fog

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National Times Bureau :- A 27-year-old software engineer died after drowning when his speeding car skidded into a water-logged basement near Sector 150 in Greater Noida late Friday night. This happened despite his repeated cries for help and a lengthy rescue attempt in front of his father and police officials. The accident took place in Sector 150, where the car lost control in dense fog, smashed through the wall of a deep drain and plunged into a basement filled with water. Teams from the Knowledge Park police station, the fire department, SDRF and NDRF carried out rescue efforts for nearly…
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Dense fog triggers multi-vehicle collision on Delhi-Lucknow Highway, 12 injured
18 Jan

Dense fog triggers multi-vehicle collision on Delhi-Lucknow Highway, 12 injured

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Dense fog in Uttar Pradesh’s Amroha on Sunday morning triggered a major pile-up on the Lucknow–Delhi National Highway (NH-9), injuring more than a dozen people as visibility suddenly dropped. The incident took place near Shahwajpur Dor village in the Gajraula Kotwali area, where the thick fog led to nearly 10 vehicles colliding in a chain reaction. Police teams and ambulances quickly arrived at the scene and transported all the injured to a nearby hospital. The heavy impact of the collisions caused confusion on the highway, resulting in prolonged traffic disruption. Due to the intense fog, drivers…
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