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05 Jan

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim released on 40-day parole for 15th time

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDera Sacha sauda, Gurmeet Ram Rahim

National Times Bureau :- Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim, who is serving life imprisonment in cases related to the sexual assault of two sadhvis and the murder of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati, was released from Rohtak’s Sunaria Jail on a 40-day parole on Monday. After receiving parole around 11.30 am, Ram Rahim left for the Dera Sacha Sauda headquarters in Sirsa under tight security. A convoy of luxury vehicles, including two bulletproof Land Cruisers, two Fortuners and other cars, arrived from Sirsa to escort him from the prison. This marks the 15th time Ram Rahim has stepped out of…

05 Jan

IMD issues orange alert in Punjab, Chandigarh as cold wave condition prevails

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab, Weather

National Times Bureau :- The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert fo rdense fog , cold wave and cold day conditions already prevailing in Punjab and Chandigarh. The bitting cold weather to likely to persist until January 9. As a result the daytime temperatures have also dropped significantly. Temperatures are likely to drop further by 2 to 3 degrees over the next two days. Over the past 24 hours, the state’s temperature has fallen by 2.1 degrees Celsius and is now 4.1 degrees below normal. Hoshiarpur recorded the lowest temperature at 6.8 degrees Celsius, while Amritsar experienced cold day…

05 Jan

AAP sarpanch killing: Dony Bal claims responsibility, SAD questions deteriorating law and order in state

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAAP, Amritsar, Bhagwant Mann, Murder, Sarpanch

National Times Bureau :- A day after chilling murder of Aam Aadmi Party's sitting sarpanch Jarmail Singh was shot dead at a wedding ceremony, gangster Dony Bal has claimed responsibility for the killing. The post, allegedly made by gang members Doni Bal, Prabh Dasuwal, Mohabbat Randhawa accused the sarpanch of bribing the police of Rs 35 lakh and getting his house demolished. While the authenticity of the post could not be independently verified, the police said they were aware of the social media claim and were investigating all angles, including gang rivalry. Jarmal Singh, the sarpanch of Valtoha village in…

04 Jan

AAP Sarpanch Jharmal Singh Shot Dead During Wedding Function in Amritsar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Murder, Sarpanch

Amritsar / Tarn Taran (Bureau): In a shocking incident on Sunday, Jharmal Singh, the sarpanch of village Valtoha in Tarn Taran district and a leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), was shot dead by unidentified assailants while attending a marriage function in Sri Amritsar Sahib.According to police, the incident occurred in broad daylight at a marriage palace in Amritsar district. The assailants allegedly entered the venue posing as guests and opened fire at Jharmal Singh before fleeing the spot.He was rushed to a nearby hospital in a critical condition, where he succumbed to his injuries.Senior police officials reached the…

04 Jan

Police Step Up Action in 328 Sacred Saroops Case, One more Former SGPC Employee Arrested

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab2 Arrested, 328 Saroop Missing, Punjab, SGPC

National Times Bureau :- Police have intensified their investigation in the case involving the disappearance of 328 sacred Saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, leading to the arrest of a former employee of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC). According to official sources, the accused, who previously served with the SGPC, was taken into custody as part of the ongoing probe aimed at uncovering the full chain of responsibility behind the missing sacred scriptures. The arrest marks a significant development in the case, which has drawn widespread attention and concern within the Sikh community. Investigating agencies stated that the action…

04 Jan

Punjabi Actress Sonam Bajwa Faces Backlash Over Goa New Year Dance Performance

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingControversy, Sonam Bajwa

National Times Bureau :- Punjabi film industry star Sonam Bajwa has once again found herself at the center of controversy after a dance performance in Goa during New Year celebrations triggered strong reactions on social media, particularly from sections of the Punjabi community. Following the circulation of the performance video online, several users criticized Bajwa’s choice of attire and dance moves, arguing that they do not align with traditional Punjabi cultural values. The criticism quickly escalated, with some social media users accusing the actress of projecting a negative image of Punjabi culture through such public appearances. The backlash intensified as…

04 Jan

Market panic in Tarn Taran as ransom gang fires at medical store

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabFiring, Medical store, Punjab, Taran Taran

Nafional Times Bureau :- Panic gripped Tarn Taran city after armed miscreants opened indiscriminate fire at a medical store on Sarhali Road late Saturday evening, allegedly to terrorise the owner following a ransom demand of ₹10 lakh. Biru Ram, owner of Suraj Medical Store, told police that he had received a threatening call two days earlier from a foreign WhatsApp number. The caller identified himself as Prabh (Prabh Dasuwal) and demanded ₹10 lakh as ransom. When the shopkeeper did not take the threat seriously, the attackers allegedly carried out the firing to intimidate him. According to eyewitnesses and the victim,…

03 Jan

SGPC Slams Punjab Government Over FIR on Missing ‘Saroops’, Alleges Political Interference

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHarjinder singh dhami, missing saroops case, SGPC FIR controversy

Chandigarh, January 3: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government over the registration of an FIR linked to the disappearance of 328 ‘saroops’ of the Guru Granth Sahib, accusing it of encroaching upon the autonomous authority of the apex Sikh body for political advantage. Speaking to the media, Dhami asserted that the SGPC is a constitutionally elected institution governed by the Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925, and said any form of government intrusion into its functioning would not be tolerated. He alleged that the Bhagwant Mann…

03 Jan

Punjab Crosses 61,000 Government Jobs Milestone as CM Mann Hands Appointment Letters to 606 Educators

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Education Department recruitment, Mission Rozgar, Punjab government jobs

Chandigarh, 3 January 2026: Continuing the Punjab Government’s flagship Mission Rozgar, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday handed over appointment letters to 606 newly recruited candidates of the Education Department at a ceremony held at Tagore Theatre, marking a historic milestone of providing more than 61,000 government jobs to the youth of Punjab within four years. The newly appointed candidates include 385 Special Educator Teachers, 157 Primary Teachers, eight Principals, and 56 employees recruited on compassionate grounds.Extending New Year greetings to the appointees, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this achievement reflects the government’s unwavering commitment to merit, transparency, and…

03 Jan

Mann Government Bringing 1311 New Buses, Opening Doors to Jobs: Bus Stands in Big Cities to Get Modern

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, New Buses, Punjab

Chandigarh, 3 January 2026: The Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab has taken a big step to strengthen public transport and empower women financially. To expand free bus service for women, the state government announced the purchase of 1311 new buses. These include 606 buses for Punjab Roadways (PEPSU) and 705 for PRTC. This will not only make travel easier for women but also create new job opportunities.Sources in the Transport Department say these new buses will greatly increase public transport capacity in Punjab. Women already get free bus rides, but many routes lack enough buses, causing problems for passengers. The…