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Special Punjab Assembly Session Focuses on Rural Jobs Scheme and New Legislation
30 Dec

Special Punjab Assembly Session Focuses on Rural Jobs Scheme and New Legislation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab government has called a one-day special sitting of the Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday to examine the consequences of recent changes to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), a scheme that supports thousands of rural households across the state. At the centre of the discussion is a resolution to be tabled by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, seeking intervention by the Centre. The resolution urges that MGNREGA be preserved in its original form — as a need-based and legally guaranteed employment programme funded entirely by the Union government. The state has expressed…
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PSEB Announces Practical Exam Schedule for Class 10 and 12 Annual Exams 2026
29 Dec

PSEB Announces Practical Exam Schedule for Class 10 and 12 Annual Exams 2026

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Chandigarh, December 29, 2025: The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has released the schedule for practical examinations of Class 10 and Class 12 for the February–March 2026 annual board exams. As per the notification issued by the board, the practical exams will be held from February 2 to February 12, 2026. The practical examinations will be conducted for all subjects and will include regular students as well as candidates from open school, compartment or re-appear categories, additional subjects, grade or performance improvement cases, and vocational or NSQF streams. The board has instructed all school principals to ensure that students are…
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Youth Found Dead in Raikot Hotel Room Days Before Wedding, Police Suspect Suicide
29 Dec

Youth Found Dead in Raikot Hotel Room Days Before Wedding, Police Suspect Suicide

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
National Times Bureau :- A tragic incident was reported from Raikot in Ludhiana district, where a young man was found dead in a hotel room after allegedly shooting himself with his licensed pistol, just days before his scheduled wedding on January 16. According to preliminary investigations, the deceased, identified as Kamal, a resident of Jalal Diwal village, had been staying at a hotel near Barnala Chowk in Raikot. On Sunday night, he reportedly hosted a liquor party with his friends. After dropping them back home, he returned alone to the hotel. Early Monday morning, Kamal allegedly fired a shot at…
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Andhra train fire: One dead as two coaches carrying 158 passengers catch fire
29 Dec

Andhra train fire: One dead as two coaches carrying 158 passengers catch fire

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
National Times Bureau :- One person lost his life after a fire erupted in two coaches of the Tatanagar–Ernakulam Express in the early hours of Monday in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district, railway authorities said. The incident took place around 1 am near Elamanchili railway station when the loco pilot spotted flames coming from a coach and immediately stopped the train. Most passengers were evacuated without delay, but a body was later discovered inside a burnt coach.  Officials said the fire first broke out in the B1 coach and then spread to the adjacent M1 and B2 coaches. The affected coaches…
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Masked robbers loot jewellery shop in Punjab’s Jalandhar, ornaments worth Rs 50 lakh stolen
29 Dec

Masked robbers loot jewellery shop in Punjab’s Jalandhar, ornaments worth Rs 50 lakh stolen

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National Times Bureau :- In a major setback, the Supreme Court has put a stay on Delhi High Court's verdict granting bail to ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao sexual assault case and said he will not be released from jail. The next hearing is scheduled to take place in January.  In his order to pause Kuldeep Sengar's bail in the 2017 Unnao rape case, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said, "We have heard Solicitor General Mehta for the CBI and senior counsel for the convict. We find that several substantial questions of law arise. A counter-affidavit shall be filed…
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Mexico: 13 killed, 98 injured as passenger train derails on Isthmus of Tehuantepec Railway
29 Dec

Mexico: 13 killed, 98 injured as passenger train derails on Isthmus of Tehuantepec Railway

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National Times Bureau :- At least 13 people were killed and 98 others injured after a passenger train on the interoceanic corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec Railway met with an accident on the Salina Cruz-Coatzacoalcos route in Mexico on Sunday, the Mexican Navy Secretariat said.According to the statement issued by the Mexican Navy, which oversees the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, the train on Line Z was carrying around 250 passengers at the time of the accident.Of the 98 injured, 36 are currently receiving hospital treatment, while the remaining passengers sustained non-serious injuries. A total of 139…
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Severe Fog and Pollution Grip North India, Air Traffic Faces Disruptions in Capital
29 Dec

Severe Fog and Pollution Grip North India, Air Traffic Faces Disruptions in Capital

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Large stretches of north India began the week under a heavy cover of fog, with low temperatures and worsening pollution creating difficult conditions for daily life. Parts of Punjab, Haryana and Delhi experienced dense fog on Monday morning, reducing visibility and adding to winter-related challenges across the region. The national capital recorded a cold and hazy start as air quality levels dropped further into the danger zone. Data showed Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index reaching 402 by early morning, categorising the air as “severe” and triggering health advisories. Environmental experts warned that prolonged exposure could pose serious…
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Punjab Speaker Slams Cut in Import Duty on New Zealand Apples, Calls It Anti-Farmer
28 Dec

Punjab Speaker Slams Cut in Import Duty on New Zealand Apples, Calls It Anti-Farmer

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Chandigarh, December 28, 2025: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Sunday strongly criticised the Central Government’s decision to reduce the import duty on apples from New Zealand from 50 per cent to 25 per cent under the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), calling it a betrayal of Indian farmers and a move against the principles of Swadeshi. Sandhwan said that while the Centre repeatedly talks about promoting indigenous products and strengthening domestic manufacturing, its policies are instead favouring foreign producers at the cost of Indian farmers. He remarked that such decisions resemble the colonial-era practices of the East India…
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Anand Karaj Only in Gurdwaras, AI-Based Films on Sikh Themes Banned: Panj Singh Sahiban Issue Firm Directives
28 Dec

Anand Karaj Only in Gurdwaras, AI-Based Films on Sikh Themes Banned: Panj Singh Sahiban Issue Firm Directives

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Amritsar, December 28, 2025: In a major step to protect Sikh religious traditions and maryada, the Panj Singh Sahiban on Sunday announced a series of strict resolutions following a high-level meeting held at Sri Akal Takht Sahib under the leadership of Acting Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj.Addressing the media after the meeting, the Acting Jathedar declared that Anand Karaj ceremonies will be permitted exclusively within Gurdwara premises. He clarified that conducting Sikh marriage ceremonies in parks, hotels, resorts, or any commercial or open venues will no longer be allowed, and the Sikh sangat has been directed to strictly adhere to…
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Mann government has made 2025 the year of prosperity for farmers: Punjab government’s historic initiative is bringing significant changes to Punjab’s farms
28 Dec

Mann government has made 2025 the year of prosperity for farmers: Punjab government’s historic initiative is bringing significant changes to Punjab’s farms

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh, 28 December 2025: As the year of 2025 concludes, Punjab's agricultural landscape stands transformed, driven by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led the state government's bold initiatives. The year has been marked by record farmer remuneration, significant strides in crop diversification and a steadfast commitment to sustainable practices, setting a new benchmark for farm prosperity in the state.   Punjab’s Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, highlighted the year’s landmark achievements, stating that the government’s resolve to empower farmers is matched by its commitment to ecological sustainability. "Our schemes have driven transformative change, and the…
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