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09 Jan

Chandigarh extends winter vacations for schools till January 13

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabBig news, Chandigarh, Extend, Holidays, School

National Times Bureau :- The Chandigarh Administration has announced an extension of winter vacations for all schools in the city, offering students and parents continued relief amid prevailing winter conditions. According to the latest directive, schools in Chandigarh will now remain closed until January 13. Educational institutions are scheduled to reopen and function as usual from January 14. The decision applies to all government and private schools operating in the Union Territory. School authorities have been advised to follow the existing instructions strictly and inform parents and students accordingly. The extension comes as part of the administration’s precautionary measures, keeping in…

08 Jan

Positive Transformation Visible Over the Past 11 Years, People Feel the Government Belongs to Them — CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsPunjabGood Governance, Haryana, Narendra Modi, National Education Policy, Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh, January 8 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday said that the country has witnessed a clear and positive transformation over the last 11 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He stated that the effective implementation of public welfare policies has strengthened public trust, with citizens today feeling that the government truly represents them, which, he said, is the real essence of good governance. He added that there was a time when people believed governments merely completed five-year terms, but the situation has now changed as citizens seek visible, result-oriented governance rather than political…

08 Jan

Punjab Cabinet Meeting Scheduled at CM Residence Tomorrow

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab Cabinet Meeting

National Times Bureau :- A meeting of the Punjab Cabinet is scheduled to be held on January 9 at 4:00 pm at the official residence of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in Chandigarh. The meeting will be chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and is considered to be significant from an administrative point of view. According to sources, several important issues related to state governance, development projects, and policy matters are likely to be discussed during the meeting. Key decisions concerning public welfare and administrative reforms may also be taken. Senior ministers and top officials of the Punjab government are expected…

08 Jan

Chandigarh: NIA court to declare Goldy Brar fugitive, issues 30-day ultimatum

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabGangster Goldy Brar

National Times Bureau :-A National Investigation Agency (NIA) special court in Chandigarh has issued a 30-day ultimatum to terrorist Satwinder Singh alias Goldy Brar to appear in person within 30 days. The court has also directed the agency to declare him fugitive if he fails to appear in the court. A case of kidnapping a businessman was registered against Goldy Brar in Chandigarh on January 20, 2024, which the NIA took over on March 8, 2024. Goldy is also the mastermind behind the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. The central government has already designated him as a terrorist, and he…

08 Jan

Youth’s body found chopped into three parts near Jalandhar bypass in Ludhiana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabLudhiana, Murder

National Times Bureau :- In yet another case highlighting deteriorating law and order situation in Punjab, a gruesome incident has come to light in Ludhiana, where the body of a young man was found chopped into three pieces in an empty plot near Sacred Heart School, close to the Jalandhar bypass. A passerby noticed the body and raised the alarm, following which the police were informed. Police personnel from Salem Tabri police station reached the spot and launched an investigation. The area has been sealed as part of the probe, and a forensic team has also been deployed to collect evidence.…

08 Jan

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann seeks live telecast of appearance before Akal Takht on Jan 15; SGPC reacts

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCm bhagwant maan, Punjab

National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has appealed to the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, to permit a live telecast of his appearance before the highest Sikh temporal authority on January 15. Making the request through a post on social media platform X, CM Mann said Sikhs across the globe are seeking full transparency in the proceedings. The Chief Minister stated that he has received numerous messages from members of the global Sikh community who want the entire process to be broadcast live, including the submission of accounts related to the Guru’s…

07 Jan

Punjab Government Makes Historic Reforms in Mining Sector to Curb Illegal Mining, Enhance Supply and Transparency

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCM Bhagwant Mann, Illegal Mining, Punjab

Our government is committed to eliminating all kinds of complexities in the mining sector and utilizing natural resources for the public good: Barinder Kumar GoyalChandigarh, January 7, 2026: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab government has implemented historic reforms in the state's mining sector. Significant amendments to the Punjab Minor Mineral Policy have been approved, aiming to ensure adequate supply of raw materials, curb illegal mining and corruption, reduce prices for consumers, increase state revenue, and eliminate monopolies.After extensive consultations with stakeholders at various levels, the Cabinet approved these amendments, which include the introduction of…

07 Jan

Bathinda Court Rejects Kangana Ranaut’s Plea for Exemption, Orders Personal Appearance by January 15

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjabbail warning, Bathinda court, court appearance, defamation case, Kangana Ranaut

Bathinda (Punjab): BJP Member of Parliament and actor Kangana Ranaut suffered a significant legal setback in a defamation case being heard in a Bathinda court, after the court on Tuesday rejected her application seeking exemption from personal appearance and directed her to appear in person by January 15. The court adopted a firm stance while dismissing Ranaut’s plea and made it clear that her presence in court on the next date of hearing is mandatory. It warned that failure to comply with the order could lead to cancellation of her bail and issuance of arrest warrants. The case relates to…

07 Jan

Case of 328 Missing Sacred Swaroops: Silence of the Current SGPC Leaders Is Testimony of ‘Guilt’: Kultar Singh Sandhwan

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabKultar Singh Sandhwan, Missing Sacred Swaroops, Punjab, SGPC

SGPC Must Tell Whose Hand Is Behind Protecting the Guilty: SandhwanChandigarh, 07 January, 2026: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, while cornering the leadership the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) over the sensitive issue of the disappearance of 328 sacred swaroops, said that on one hand the SGPC claims that the Ishar Singh Committee and the Internal Committee had clearly recommended strict action against the guilty, but the biggest question is why those recommendations have not been implemented till date. Should it be assumed that the failure to take action itself was a political conspiracy to provide a safe…

07 Jan

Severe cold wave conditions grip Delhi-NCR, schools shut; AQI slips to ‘very poor’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab, Weather

National Times Bureau :- Winter conditions intensified across Delhi and nearby regions on Wednesday, as cold-day weather, fog and poor air quality made the morning tough for residents of Delhi-NCR. Visibility dropped sharply in several areas, and the Air Quality Index stayed in the ‘very poor’ range, raising health worries. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said dense to very dense fog is likely in parts of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and east Rajasthan, while Delhi can expect moderate to dense fog in the early hours of January 7 and 8. Cold day conditions are expected at a few places in…