Punjab Archives - Page 178 of 205

28 Apr

BSF Constable Still Held in Pakistan as Efforts for Release Continue

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabBSF, Pakistan

Ferozepur (National Times): BSF constable Purnab Kumar Shaw remains in Pakistan's custody for the fifth straight day, with Islamabad yet to respond to India's multiple appeals for his return. Shaw had inadvertently crossed the international border near Ferozepur, Punjab, on April 23. A senior BSF official confirmed that since Wednesday afternoon, there has been no positive development from the Pakistan side despite repeated diplomatic and military efforts. Meanwhile, Shaw’s wife, Rajani, who is pregnant, announced on Sunday that she, along with her son and other relatives, will travel to Ferozepur to seek information directly from BSF officials. The family plans…

26 Apr

BSF did not ask for wheat harvesting in two days: Deputy Commissioner

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, BSF, Clarification, Wheat Harvesting

Amritsar, April 26 – The Deputy Commissioner of Amritsar, Smt. Sakshi Sahni has clarified the ongoing discussion that the Border Security Force (BSF) had announced the harvesting of wheat across the border areas within two days. She confirmed that no such announcement had been made by the BSF in the border villages.Smt. Sahni stated that she had spoken with senior BSF officials who also denied such reports, describing them as baseless. She urged people to disregard such misleading information and recommended that if anyone comes across such news, they should verify it with the local Patwari, Tehsildar, or any district…

26 Apr

DIG Bhullar Visits Mohali Colleges, Assures Students of Safety and Warns Against Rumour-Mongering

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar, Mohali Colleges, Student Safety

SAS Nagar (National Times Bureau): Deputy Inspector General of Police, Rupnagar Range, S. Harcharan Singh Bhullar, today, visited the various educational institutions situated in the Rupnagar Range including Mohali to review the law and order situation and Inculcate sense of safety and security among the students of other states studying here. Interacting with the media after the visit, the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Mr Bhullar said that there is no need of panic to other states' students on wake of the Pehalgam Terror Attack. He said that the Punjab Police is capable to respond the naferious designs of the…

25 Apr

Crackdown in Punjab: Vigilance Chief, AIG, SSP Suspended in License Scam Cover-Up

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab

Chandigarh (National Times): In a bold and unprecedented move, the Punjab Government has suspended Vigilance Bureau Chief SPS Parmar, along with two senior officers, AIG Vigilance and SSP Vigilance, in what’s being described as a shocking attempt to shield those involved in a massive driving license scam. Sources confirm that the suspended officers allegedly tried to interfere in the action being taken against scamsters, triggering a firm response from the state government. "Direct action against those who save scamsters," read an official statement, as news of the suspension broke. Notably, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had made it very clear…

25 Apr

Terror Plot Foiled: RDX, Arms, and Explosives Found Near India-Pak Border in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab

Chandigarh (National Times): In what is being called a major security success, the Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police have recovered a massive cache of ammunition and explosives from Sahowal village, situated perilously close to the India-Pakistan border. The shocking find included 4.5 kg of RDX, 5 hand grenades, 5 pistols, 8 loaded magazines, 220 rounds of live bullets, two batteries, and a remote control device—tools typically associated with planned terror activities. The cache was stumbled upon during routine crop harvesting, when locals discovered a suspiciously large packet buried in the fields. Officials believe this is yet another sinister…

24 Apr

Australia-Punjab Ties Strengthen: MP Dylan Wight Meets Speaker Sandhwan, Talks Tech and Agriculture

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAustralia-Punjab ties, Dylan Wight, Kultar Singh Sandhwan

Chandigarh, April 24 – Australian MP Dylan Wight met Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan in Chandigarh, discussing deeper cooperation between Australia and Punjab. The meeting focused on enhancing collaboration in education, healthcare, sports, agriculture, and green energy.Speaker Sandhwan called for partnerships between Australian universities and Punjab-based institutions like Baba Farid University of Health Sciences. He emphasized the importance of bringing cutting-edge technologies to Punjab, especially in renewable energy and farming innovations. Sandhwan noted that adopting modern methods from Australia could improve Punjab’s agricultural productivity and economic strength.Highlighting Punjab’s green energy potential, the Speaker urged Australia to assist with…

24 Apr

BSF Constable Detained by Pakistan Rangers After Accidental Border Crossing; Release Talks Underway

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabBSF, Pakistan

New Delhi (National Times): A Border Security Force (BSF) constable was detained by Pakistan Rangers on Wednesday after inadvertently crossing the international boundary near Firozpur, Punjab, officials confirmed Thursday. The detained jawan, identified as Constable PK Singh of the 182nd battalion, was on duty escorting local farmers when he stepped over the line to rest in the shade. Clad in full uniform and bearing his service rifle, he was promptly taken into custody by Pakistani Rangers. A senior BSF officer stated, “A flag meeting has been called to negotiate the safe return of our colleague.” Such inadvertent crossings are not unprecedented;…

24 Apr

Kartarpur Corridor Remains Open for Sikh Pilgrims Despite Attari Check Post Closure

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, PunjabAttari Check Post, Kartarpur Corridor, Pahalgam

Gurdaspur/Amritsar (National Times): The Kartarpur Corridor at Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur district continues to facilitate pilgrim traffic to the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan, even as India and Pakistan have suspended operations at the Attari Integrated Check Post, officials confirmed. “Pilgrims wishing to travel through the corridor to visit the gurdwara can do so. As of now, the corridor is open,” said Sohail Qasim Mir, Senior Superintendent of Police, Batala, in an interview with The Indian Express. Wednesday evening’s announcement by India’s Ministry of External Affairs imposed new restrictions on bilateral engagement in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack,…

22 Apr

Punjab’s Education Revolution: Major Infrastructure Upgrades in Government Schools

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabKuljit Singh Randhawa, Punjab Education Revolution

Derabassi (S.A.S. Nagar), April 22, 2025 – MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa today dedicated improvement and modernization projects worth ₹94.94 lakh to four government schools in the Derabassi constituency. The upgrades aim to enhance the basic infrastructure of the schools, providing a better learning environment for students.Randhawa expressed his gratitude to Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann for his support in upgrading the infrastructure of government schools. He assured that the Punjab government, under CM Mann’s leadership, is committed to making government schools on par with private institutions.The schools that received these improvements include:Government Primary School, Habatpur: ₹16.62 lakh spent on two…

22 Apr

Stay on Partap Singh Bajwa’s Arrest to Remain Until May 7

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Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday extended the interim protection from arrest granted to Congress leader and Leader of Opposition, Partap Singh Bajwa, as it scheduled the next hearing for May 7. The court reiterated that the stay on Bajwa’s arrest would remain in place until the next date of hearing. However, the court clarified that while Bajwa cannot be arrested at this stage, the investigation into the matter will continue. A status report was submitted by the government during the hearing. The bench noted that the probe is still ongoing and instructed that any…