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12 Apr

Sukhbir Singh Badal Re-Elected Unopposed as SAD President

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabSukhbir Singh Badal

Chandigarh (National Times): In a unanimous decision, Sukhbir Singh Badal was re-elected as the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Saturday. A total of 524 party delegates from Punjab and various other states backed his return to the top post, with no opposition filed. This marks a significant comeback for Badal, who had stepped down from the position last year. He first assumed leadership of the SAD in 2008, succeeding his father and veteran Akali leader Prakash Singh Badal. Since then, he had led the party for over a decade, playing a key role in shaping its political…

12 Apr

Dalvir Goldy’s Return to Congress Sends Ripples Through Punjab Politics

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabDalvir Goldy, Punjab

Chandigarh (National Times): In a political twist that has taken many by surprise, Dalvir Singh Khangura, popularly known as Dalvir Goldy, has officially rejoined the Congress Party, ending his brief stint with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Goldy’s return marks the end of a year-long estrangement from Congress that began when he was denied a ticket from Sangrur ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections—a decision that led him to switch sides and align with AAP. The Sangrur ticket had instead been granted to Sukhpal Singh Khaira, despite attempts by Khaira himself to pacify Goldy and persuade him to stay.…

11 Apr

Industrialists Back Sanjeev Arora, Promise ‘Return Gift’ of Victory in Ludhiana (West) Bypoll

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabLudhiana West bypoll, Sanjeev Arora

Ludhiana, April 11, 2025 — Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora received strong support from the city's industrial community during a Thursday evening interaction, where manufacturers pledged to ensure his win in the upcoming Ludhiana (West) assembly bypoll. Arora, fielded by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), was hailed for his proactive efforts toward industrial development.The event, hosted by the G-13 Bicycle Forum — a prominent association of small and medium bicycle manufacturers — saw industrialists unanimously endorse Arora. They appreciated his consistent accessibility and effectiveness in addressing their concerns.Harsimerjit Singh Lucky, President of the United Cycle and Parts Manufacturers Association (UCPMA),…

11 Apr

Six New Courts Established in Dera Bassi, Judges Assume Charge

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBar Association, Dera Bassi, judges appointed, new courts

Dera Bassi, April 11 – In compliance with the orders of the Hon’ble High Court, six new courts have been established in Dera Bassi. Newly appointed judges have officially taken charge and commenced judicial proceedings in their respective courts.Civil Judge (Junior Division) Shri Ramesh Kumar Chawla welcomed the new judges to their posts. On this occasion, Bar Association President Advocate Vikramjeet Singh and his entire team extended a warm reception to the incoming judges at the Dera Bassi court. He emphasized that both the Bar and the Bench would work together transparently, without bias, and in full cooperation to strengthen…

11 Apr

Punjab CM to Hold Landmark ‘Sarkar-Kisan Milni’ on April 12 to Promote Water-Saving Farming

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabGroundwater Conservation, Punjab Agriculture Reform, Sarkar-Kisan Milni

Chandigarh, April 11, 2025: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann will meet directly with farmers at the ‘Sarkar-Kisan Milni’ on April 12 at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, to push for sustainable agricultural reforms and address groundwater concerns.The dialogue aims to curb the state's rapidly depleting water table by urging farmers to adopt low water-consuming, high-yielding paddy varieties and modern sowing techniques. More than 1,100 farmers are expected to take part in this major outreach effort.Key discussions will revolve around the promotion of paddy varieties developed and approved by PAU that use significantly less water. Farmers…

10 Apr

Tax Commissioner Punjab Releases Garg’s Comprehensive GST Guide—’GST Manual’ Edition 2025

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabSAS Nagar, Tax Commissioner

SAS Nagar, April 10: In a significant initiative to enhance understanding of Goods and Services Tax (GST) regulations, Varun Roojam, IAS, Commissioner State Tax Punjab, along with H.P.S Ghotra, Additional Commissioner State Tax, today unveiled the latest edition of the 'GST Manual'—a meticulously compiled book authored by P.C. Garg, Advocate, in collaboration with Lovinder Jain (Additional Commissioner GST, Retd.), C.A Ritesh Garg, and C.A Puneesh Garg.On this occasion, Author P.C. Garg said that the 2025 Edition of the GST Manual offers a structured and user-friendly approach to GST laws, featuring Acts, Rules, notifications, orders, and expert commentary. What sets this…

10 Apr

HIL Limited is now BirlaNu Limited

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, PunjabBirlaNu, HLI

Chandigarh, 10th April 2025: HIL Limited, a part of the US $3 billion CK Birla Group, announced it has rebranded to BirlaNu Limited. This reflects the company’s ambitious growth strategy and its commitment to delivering world-class products and services across the building products space. The company has 32 manufacturing facilities across India and Europe, with customers and partners in over 80 countries.Avanti Birla, President, BirlaNu, said, “Our new identity, BirlaNu, reflects who we are at our core—a company which is always pushing forward. We’re in this business because we believe in quality, innovation and making things that last. The people…

10 Apr

Parmeet Singh Unanimously Elected President of Patiala Media Club

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjabParmeet Singh, Patiala, President of Media Club

Patiala, April 10 – Parmeet Singh has been unanimously elected as the new president of the Patiala Media Club. The election concluded with complete consensus among members, reflecting a spirit of unity and cooperation.Chief election officer Ujagar Singh, along with assistant election officers Kuljit Singh and Manjit Singh Chahal, announced the results and confirmed that all 12 office-bearers were elected unopposed.Khushvir Singh Toor was chosen as General Secretary, Kulveer Singh Dhaliwal as Treasurer, and Dharminder Singh Sidhu as Senior Vice President. Jagtar Singh and Suresh Kamra will serve as Vice Presidents. Gurvinder Singh Aulakh has taken charge as Secretary, while…

09 Apr

Governor Kataria Visits Zirakpur to Mark Navkar Mantra Day with Jain Saints

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabGulab Chand Kataria, Jain Saints, Navkar Mantra Day, Zirakpur

Zirakpur, April 9 – Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, along with his wife Anita Kataria and daughter Avani, visited Jain saints Sadhvi Shri Sunidhi, M. Shri Sajag, and M. Shri Samahi in Zirakpur to celebrate Navkar Mantra Day with great spiritual fervor.Naresh Jain, head of the local Jain Sabha at Ahimsa Bhavan, shared that on this auspicious occasion, the saints emphasized the spiritual power of the Navkar Mantra and the teachings of the 24th Tirthankara, Lord Mahavira. They urged people to embody these values in daily life. The saints also lauded Governor Kataria’s dedication to de-addiction efforts and women empowerment.During…

09 Apr

Sidhu Moosewala’s Mother Condemns AI Manipulation of Singer’s Image

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCharan Kaur, Sidhu Moosewala

Mansa (National Times): Charan Kaur, mother of the late Sidhu Moosewala, has strongly objected to the misuse of artificial intelligence in altering her son’s iconic image. Specifically, she has called out the digital removal of his turban in AI-generated visuals, calling the act a violation of religious and cultural values. Posting to Instagram, Kaur said, “My son stood for truth and wore his turban with pride. To tamper with that is not just an insult to him but to all of Punjab.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Charan Kaur (@charan_kaur5911) She further warned that anyone found…