Punjab

Veterinary Doctors Continue Strike for Second Day in Amritsar, Demand Immediate Government Intervention
24 Dec

Veterinary Doctors Continue Strike for Second Day in Amritsar, Demand Immediate Government Intervention

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Amritsar, December 24: Veterinary doctors in Amritsar district continued their strike for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, bringing all veterinary services under the Animal Husbandry Department to a complete halt. The protest was organised on the call of the Joint Action Committee of Vets for Pay Parity, pressing the government to address long-pending demands related to pay parity and service benefits. As part of the agitation, all veterinary services in the district, including OPD services, medicines, surgery, gynaecology and obstetrics, and laboratory testing, remained suspended, affecting livestock owners across the region. Addressing the protest, district president Dr Gagandeep Singh…
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Jalandhar Youth Arrested by Pakistan Rangers After Allegedly Crossing Border
24 Dec

Jalandhar Youth Arrested by Pakistan Rangers After Allegedly Crossing Border

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Jalandhar resident, Sharandeep Singh from Bhoepur village in Shahkot, Punjab, was reportedly detained by Pakistan Rangers in the Kasur sector after allegedly crossing the India-Pakistan border. Details regarding the circumstances under which the youth entered Pakistani territory remain unclear, and Indian security agencies have been informed of the incident and are conducting further investigations. Sharandeep’s father, Satnam Singh, had earlier filed a missing person report with local authorities, claiming that his son had gone missing. Following the arrest, the family expressed deep concern over his safety. The authorities are coordinating with security and diplomatic channels to…
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Yo Yo Honey Singh Faces Controversy Over New Punjabi Song ‘Naagin’
24 Dec

Yo Yo Honey Singh Faces Controversy Over New Punjabi Song ‘Naagin’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- Punjab’s popular rapper and music producer Yo Yo Honey Singh has found himself in the midst of fresh controversy following a complaint lodged by a senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader. BJP Punjab co-convenor Arvind Sharma approached the state’s Director General of Police, claiming that Honey Singh’s latest release, the Punjabi track “Naagin,” contains objectionable and inappropriate material. In his complaint, Sharma alleged that the song’s video features suggestive dance sequences and visuals that he considers vulgar, asserting that they disrespect women and clash with the values of Punjabi culture. He also expressed concern over the…
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Straw-Laden Truck Overturns on Car in Jhajjar, Five Killed
24 Dec

Straw-Laden Truck Overturns on Car in Jhajjar, Five Killed

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- A tragic road accident claimed five lives in Haryana’s Jhajjar district on Tuesday night when a truck loaded with straw overturned onto a moving car near Silani village. The incident occurred around 8 pm, leaving the car completely crushed under the weight of the truck and its cargo. All five occupants of the car died on the spot. Police and emergency response teams rushed to the scene soon after receiving information. The car was trapped beneath a large heap of straw, making rescue operations extremely challenging. A JCB machine was deployed to remove the debris, and…
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Cold wave and dense fog to grip Punjab, Chandigarh; weather office issues alerts
24 Dec

Cold wave and dense fog to grip Punjab, Chandigarh; weather office issues alerts

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- Residents of Punjab and Chandigarh are likely to experience intensifying cold conditions and dense fog over the next few days, the Meteorological Department has warned. According to the weather office, night-time and early morning hours will witness persistent fog, leading to a spell of dry cold weather across the region. No rainfall is expected during this period. The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for dense fog till December 26, while a yellow alert has been announced for December 29, cautioning people about reduced visibility and potential travel disruptions. The Chandigarh Meteorological Centre stated that no…
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Mohali Court Defers Charge Framing in Bikram Majithia Disproportionate Assets Case
23 Dec

Mohali Court Defers Charge Framing in Bikram Majithia Disproportionate Assets Case

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Mohali (Punjab): A Mohali court on Tuesday heard proceedings in the disproportionate assets case against Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former Punjab minister Bikram Singh Majithia but deferred the framing of charges. The court indicated that the process is likely to be taken up next year, in 2026, and fixed January 3 as the next date of hearing. The Vigilance Bureau had submitted the challan in the case on August 22, presenting an extensive chargesheet exceeding 40,000 pages. The documents, carried to the court in four trunks, list more than 200 witnesses cited by the investigating agency. Majithia was arrested…
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Mann government strengthened the backbone of the Rural economy: Department deployed 24 hours to save Animals during flood crisis, 492 teams, 3.19 lakh animals treated
23 Dec

Mann government strengthened the backbone of the Rural economy: Department deployed 24 hours to save Animals during flood crisis, 492 teams, 3.19 lakh animals treated

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
Chandigarh, 23 December 2025: The Punjab Animal Husbandry Department has culminated the current year on a high note, capping achievements in crisis management and sectoral advancement with a historic operation to safeguard the state's livestock during the unprecedented floods. Punjab Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian said that the department’s defining moment was its swift and massive mobilisation in response to flood hit 12 districts. He informed that 492 rapid-response veterinary teams were deployed across 713 affected villages, besides, establishing 24x7 emergency grid that provided free medical treatment to over 3.19 lakh livestock. “Our teams…
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Over 12 Kg heroin recovered from Dalleke village: DGP
23 Dec

Over 12 Kg heroin recovered from Dalleke village: DGP

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav disclosed that Punjab Police ANTF Punjab (Border Range), in coordination with BSF, has recovered a quantity of suspected heroin weighing approximately 12.050 Kg near Village Dalleke, PS Lopoke, following inputs about drone movement. He said that a case is being registered, and a preliminary investigation is underway to trace backward and forward linkages using technical evidence and human intelligence.
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Punjab constitutes SIT to probe disappearance of 328 saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
23 Dec

Punjab constitutes SIT to probe disappearance of 328 saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- The Punjab government has constituted a special investigation team (SIT) to investigate the case of missing 328 holy saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. The SIT will be led by  Jagatpreet Singh. Other members of the SIT are Ravinderpal Singh Sandhu, DCP (investigation), Police Commissionerate Amritsar; Harpal Singh Sandhu, additional DCP, Police Commissionerate, Amritsar; Gurbans Singh Bains, SP (D), Patiala; Beant Juneja, ACP, Ludhiana; and Harminder Singh, ACP (D), Police Commissionerate Amritsar. The SIT would function under the supervision of Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, Commissioner of Police, Amritsar. Reacting to the development, SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami said…
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