Punjab

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

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

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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Sunil Jakhar Under Medical Observation After Being Rushed to Mohali Hospital

Sunil Jakhar Under Medical Observation After Being Rushed to Mohali Hospital

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar was placed under medical care on Sunday after he reported symptoms of chest discomfort accompanied by breathlessness, prompting immediate concern among party colleagues. The senior leader is understood to have felt unwell in the early morning hours and was initially taken to a hospital in Panchkula for preliminary assessment. Doctors later advised shifting him to Fortis Hospital in Mohali, where he is currently undergoing further examinations. Party functionaries said Jakhar’s health condition is not critical and he remains stable, though physicians are carrying out detailed tests to rule out any complications. No…
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Forensic Report Is Part of Court Record, Not Political Opinion: AAP Warns Jakhar, Pargat Singh

Forensic Report Is Part of Court Record, Not Political Opinion: AAP Warns Jakhar, Pargat Singh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party has strongly condemned attempts by BJP and Congress leaders to mislead the public by casting doubts on a forensic conclusion that has already been categorically recorded by a court in the case related to the doctored video of AAP leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi. AAP Punjab President Aman Arora, responding to the question raised by BJP Punjab President Sunil Jakhar on the forensic report of Punjab Police, said that the issue has gone far beyond political disagreement and now amounts to a direct challenge to a judicial order. Arora clarified that…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Opposes Seed Bill, Raises State Concerns in Meeting with Amit Shah

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Opposes Seed Bill, Raises State Concerns in Meeting with Amit Shah

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Saturday to voice his state’s objections to the proposed Seed Bill, 2026, and to discuss a host of other pressing issues affecting Punjab. The Bill is slated for introduction in the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Mann criticised the legislation for potentially threatening traditional farming practices in Punjab. “Our farmers have always saved seeds for the next season. Under this Bill, private companies could dictate which seeds they buy, and that is unacceptable,” Mann said. He…
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Sukhbir Badal Secures Bail From Chandigarh Court in Defamation Case

Sukhbir Badal Secures Bail From Chandigarh Court in Defamation Case

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was granted bail by a Chandigarh court on Saturday in a defamation case linked to remarks he allegedly made about a religious organisation. The order was passed by the court of the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate during a hearing held earlier in the day. The development comes weeks after the court had cancelled Badal’s earlier bail and issued a non-bailable warrant against him due to his absence at a previous hearing in December. His legal team subsequently moved the court, seeking relief and explaining the circumstances behind his non-appearance.…
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Dr. Rupesh K. Singh Re-elected as Chairman of PRCI Chandigarh Chapter for 2026-27

Dr. Rupesh K. Singh Re-elected as Chairman of PRCI Chandigarh Chapter for 2026-27

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Dr. Rupesh K. Singh has been unanimously re-elected as the Chairman of the Public Relations Council of India (PRCI), Chandigarh Chapter for the 2026-27 term, marking his third consecutive year in the role. The decision was taken unanimously during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the PRCI Chandigarh Chapter held at the UT Guest House.The AGM also reaffirmed Sudeep Rawat as Secretary for a third consecutive term. Dr. Priya Chadha was appointed as the new Vice President, while Lalit Sharma will serve as Joint Secretary. Pavittar Singh will continue in his role as Treasurer.The AGM proceedings were…
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Rana Balachauria murder: Key shooter killed in police encounter in Mohali after dramatic chase

Rana Balachauria murder: Key shooter killed in police encounter in Mohali after dramatic chase

National Times Bureau :- In a significant development, key shooter in Rana Balachauria murder case has been reportedly killed in a police encounter on Airport road in Mohali.  According to the police, the accused Karan Defaulter was taken into CI custody following which he escaped and attacked the police, prompting an encounter.  According to the police, the accused Karan Defaulter was taken into CI custody following which he escaped and attacked the police, prompting an encounter.  The encounter took place on Airport Road, Mohali. Police officials are expected to hold a media briefing about the encounter.  Chandigarh Senior Superintendent of…
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Cold wave tightens grip as dense fog blankets Delhi-NCR, flights delayed

Cold wave tightens grip as dense fog blankets Delhi-NCR, flights delayed

National Times Bureau :- A dangerous combination of thick fog, piercing cold and unhealthy pollution levels blanketed Delhi-NCR on a harsh Saturday morning, dropping visibility to alarming lows, disrupting flight schedules and aggravating the region’s pollution crisis.  The steep fall in temperatures, along with still air and poor atmospheric circulation, added to residents’ discomfort as the capital endured yet another intense winter phase. Large swathes of north India woke up to a heavy fog cover, drastically reducing visibility in several states. Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh remained shrouded in dense to extremely dense fog.  Cities such as Saharanpur, Ghaziabad, Bareilly,…
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SGPC Executive Committee Meets Under Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami; Condemnation Resolution Passed Over Remarks on Sikh Gurus

SGPC Executive Committee Meets Under Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami; Condemnation Resolution Passed Over Remarks on Sikh Gurus

Amritsar, January 16: A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) was held today at the SGPC office in Amritsar under the chairmanship of SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami. During the meeting, a condemnation resolution was unanimously passed against the alleged derogatory remarks made about the Sikh Gurus by former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi, with a decision to initiate strict action against her. Addressing the meeting, Advocate Dhami said that the use of objectionable language about the Sikh Gurus by an elected representative on the floor of the Delhi…
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