Punjab

Mann Government Guarantee: With 45 MCCCs, No Child in Punjab Will Be Neglected

Mann Government Guarantee: With 45 MCCCs, No Child in Punjab Will Be Neglected

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's AAP government has brought about a major transformation in Punjab's healthcare system. This transformation focuses specifically on the health of mothers and children. The government has set a significant target of building 45 dedicated Mother and Child Care Centers (MCCCs). These centers aim to reduce maternal mortality and provide the best possible start for every child. This initiative fulfills the government's vision of creating a 'Rangla Punjab' (happy Punjab), where good health is everyone's right.The AAP government has demonstrated tremendous speed in this work. Of the target of 45 MCCCs, more than 35…
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Punjab Set for Another Election Round: State Election Commission to Announce Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Poll Dates Today

Punjab Set for Another Election Round: State Election Commission to Announce Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Poll Dates Today

National Times Bureau :- Following the recent Tarn Taran bypolls, Punjab is once again gearing up for a fresh electoral exercise. The Punjab State Election Commission is scheduled to announce the dates for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections today. A press conference has been called at 3:30 PM at Punjab Bhawan, Chandigarh, where the Commission will formally release the schedule for polls across 23 Zila Parishads and 154 Panchayat Samitis. According to initial indications, the elections are expected to be held by December 15. With the announcement, the Model Code of Conduct will immediately come into force across the…
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Cold Wave Intensifies in Punjab: Yellow Alert Issued for Six Districts as Temperature Dips

Cold Wave Intensifies in Punjab: Yellow Alert Issued for Six Districts as Temperature Dips

National Times Bureau :- Punjab is now firmly in the grip of severe winter conditions, with the cold wave escalating to alarming levels across the state. The Meteorological Department on Friday issued a Yellow Alert for six districts, signalling the onset of dangerously low temperatures and harsh weather. The districts placed under the alert include Fazilka, Muktsar Sahib, Bathinda, Faridkot, Jalandhar and Moga, where icy winds and a sharp fall in minimum temperatures have created a heightened risk for vulnerable groups, particularly the elderly, children and those with health concerns. Officials have advised residents to take adequate precautions, avoid early…
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VP Approves Panjab University Senate Elections, Voting to Begin September 2026

VP Approves Panjab University Senate Elections, Voting to Begin September 2026

Chandigarh, November 27, 2025: The Vice-President of India, serving as Chancellor of Panjab University, has formally approved the schedule for Senate elections — clearing the path for a full restoration of the university’s governance structure. After months of student protests and institutional uncertainty, this approval heralds the reinstatement of the university’s top decision-making body. Under the approved plan, ordinary fellows for the new four-year Senate term will be elected from multiple constituencies: registered graduates, university professors and associate/assistant professors, principals and staff of technical and professional colleges, heads and teachers of affiliated arts colleges, and a set of faculty representatives.…
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Charan Ganga Stadium in Anandpur Sahib to Get Major Upgrade, CM Mann Says It Will Become World-Class Martial Arts Hub

Charan Ganga Stadium in Anandpur Sahib to Get Major Upgrade, CM Mann Says It Will Become World-Class Martial Arts Hub

Chandigarh, November 27, 2025: The historic Charan Ganga Stadium in Anandpur Sahib will soon get a brand new look. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced the renovation and upgrade of the existing Charan Ganga Stadium in the holy city of Anandpur Sahib. The stadium will be developed into a world-class facility to serve the millions of devotees who visit during the annual Hola Mohalla festival and sports enthusiasts. The Chief Minister said this stadium will become a major center for martial arts training for young people.Charan Ganga Stadium is an important part of Sikh history and culture. This is…
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Punjab Pushes for Deeper Industrial Partnership with Japan Ahead of 2026 Investors’ Summit

Punjab Pushes for Deeper Industrial Partnership with Japan Ahead of 2026 Investors’ Summit

Chandigarh, November 27, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday batted for strategic tie up with Japan in key sectors of advanced manufacturing, mobility, electronics, food processing, renewable energy, and global services.The Chief Minister, accompanied by Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora, virtually held a detailed deliberation with a high level delegation of Japan comprising representatives of the Embassy of Japan, JETRO, JCCII, and over 25 leading Japanese companies operating across India such as Panasonic, Sumitomo, Nippon, NEC, Toyota and others.The interaction formed a key part of Punjab’s international outreach in the run-up to the 6th Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit…
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s Moga Outreach Blends Village Conversations, Local Cuisine and Focus on Farm Solutions

Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s Moga Outreach Blends Village Conversations, Local Cuisine and Focus on Farm Solutions

Moga (Gurpreet Singh): Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan made a stop in Moga district on Thursday, continuing his statewide tour aimed at strengthening dialogue with Punjab’s farming community. The visit centred on assessing rural projects and hearing directly from villagers about the hurdles they face. At Ransih Kalan village, residents gathered to greet the Minister with traditional warmth. Chouhan spent time at the home of Sarpanch Mintu, where he shared a simple village meal featuring makki di roti, sarson da saag and lassi. Seated comfortably on a charpai, he remarked that Punjab’s hospitality and community…
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Jalandhar Minor Murder Case: ASI Dismissed for Negligence and Misleading Victim’s Family

Jalandhar Minor Murder Case: ASI Dismissed for Negligence and Misleading Victim’s Family

National Times Bureau :- In a significant disciplinary action, Jalandhar Police Commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur has dismissed ASI Mangat Ram from service for gross negligence in the investigation of the brutal murder of a 13-year-old girl. The officer was found guilty of misleading the victim’s family during a critical phase of the probe, falsely assuring them that their daughter was not inside a neighbour’s house — the same location from where her body was later recovered. The Commissioner stepped in personally on the fourth day of the incident, visiting the bereaved family to offer condolences and reaffirm the police department’s support.…
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Punjab denies parole to Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh for Parliament Winter Session

Punjab denies parole to Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh for Parliament Winter Session

National Times Bureau :- The Punjab government has denied parole to Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh who is detained under the National Security Act (NSA) and lodged in Assam’s Dibrugarh jail, to attend the winter session of Parliament from December 1 to 19.  “Deputy commissioner Dalwinderjit Singh has rejected Amritpal’s parole application, citing potential law and order issues after receiving a report from the district police. A detailed order has been passed in this regard,” the official, who didn’t wish to be named, added. This is the second time that the Punjab government has declined parole to the jailed MP.…
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Neha Ahlawat murder case: Chandigarh court convicts serial killer Monu, quantum of sentence tomorrow

Neha Ahlawat murder case: Chandigarh court convicts serial killer Monu, quantum of sentence tomorrow

National Times Bureau :- The Chandigarh court on Thursday convicted a taxi driver, Monu Kumar, in a 15-year-old murder case of 21-year-old girl student Neha Ahlawat. The court will pronounce the quantum of the sentence tomorrow.  The police registered a case against unknown person after Nehas 's blood-stained body was found in bush in Chandigarh's Sector-38 West. She was rushed to the PGI where a doctor declared her brought dead. The police failed to find the culprit for years and closed the investigation in 2020. In the complaint, Neha's father stated that on July 30,2010, around 6 pm his daughter…
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