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21 Nov

Punjab AG Maninderjit Singh Bedi designated as Senior Advocate

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National Times Bureau :- The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday accorded senior advocate status to Punjab Advocate General Maninderjit Singh Bedi. According to an official notification issued by the Registrar General, the High Court exercised its authority under Section 16(2) of the Advocates Act, 1961 to grant Bedi the senior designation. His elevation will take effect from the date of the notification. The court has also stipulated that as part of the designation, Bedi must handle ten pro bono cases each year under the ‘Free Legal Aid’ category. Bedi, enrolled as an advocate since 2005 (Enrolment No. P-834/2005),…

21 Nov

Shiromani Akali Dal’s IT wing President Nacchatar Singh Gill granted interim bail, high court calls his arrest ‘illegal’

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant development, Punjab and Haryana High Court granted interim bail to Shiromani Akali Dal's IT wing president Nachhatar Singh Gill on the petition filed by Adv Arshdeep Singh Kaler, Chief Spokesperson Shiromani Akali Dal and President Legal Cell. The High Court further declared his arrest unjustified and illegal citing that case against him was registered after he was taken into the custody.

21 Nov

Free dialysis facility now available in 40 government hospitals in Punjab, saving lakhs of rupees for thousands of patients

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Under the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab government has taken an unprecedented and historic step towards making the state's healthcare system world-class. By placing health as its top priority, the government has proven that public service is its sole goal. In this regard, a comprehensive and robust network of free dialysis facilities has been established for patients suffering from kidney disease. This initiative not only elevates Punjab's healthcare infrastructure to new heights but also testifies to the government's commitment to providing quality healthcare to every citizen, regardless of their background. This scheme…

20 Nov

PU Bachao Morcha Calls for Total Shutdown on Nov 26 if Senate Poll Schedule Not Released by Deadline

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabPanjab University protest, PU Bachao Morcha, PU bandh November 26, Senate poll schedule

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore)— Panjab University is headed for another complete shutdown as the PU Bachao Morcha announced a campus-wide bandh on November 26 if the administration fails to release the Senate election schedule by November 25. The Morcha, backed by more than 50 student unions, farmers’ groups, employees’ bodies and civil society organisations, said the bandh will mirror the massive uprising of November 10 when PU saw its largest youth mobilisation in years.The Morcha declared that no academic, administrative or allied activity will be permitted on November 26. Further decisions will be announced during a protest gathering the same day.The…

20 Nov

Punjab Govt Showcases Investment Reforms as Amritsar Secures ₹150 Crore Boost in Hospitality Sector

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar tourism, CII Northern Region, Punjab investment, Sujan ₹150 crore project

Chandigarh, November 20, 2025: The Punjab government presented its forward-thinking industrial reform agenda, sector-specific policy initiatives, and major infrastructure projects at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Northern Region council meeting in Amritsar. The goal is to boost investment momentum in the state.CII Northern Region Chairperson Mrs. Anjali Singh welcomed Minister Sanjeev Arora and said Punjab is quickly becoming a preferred destination for high-quality investment. She highlighted SUJAN’s ₹150 crore investment in Punjab’s hospitality sector, starting from Amritsar, as strong proof of the improving investment climate.She said, “This major investment strengthens Punjab’s premium tourism sector and shows growing confidence in…

20 Nov

Youtube suspends SGPC’s official channel for one week over policy violation; Live Gurbani shifted to alternate channel

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, India, Punjab, TrendingSGPC, YouTube

National Times Bureau :- YouTube has suspended the official channel of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), SGPC, Sri Amritsar, for one week citing a violation of its content policies. The suspension was enforced on the evening of November 19, during the live broadcast of Rehras Sahib from Sri Harmandir Sahib. According to YouTube, the action stems from objections raised over a video uploaded on October 31, 2025, in which a Sikh preacher discussed historical events related to Sikh warriors and references connected to the 1984 period. The platform flagged the video as a breach of its content guidelines. SGPC…

20 Nov

RSS leader’s grandson murder case: Ferozepur police arrest third accused after brief encounter

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabEncounter, Murder case, Punjab, Punjab Police, RSS

National Times Bureau :- The Ferozepur police have arrested the third accused in the murder case of Naveen Kumar, the grandson of senior RSS leader Dina Nath. Naveen was shot dead on November 16 in Mochi Bazaar. According to Ferozepur SSP Bhupinder Singh, the arrested suspect has been identified as Jatin Kali. The police received information late at night that Kali was moving around in the city. A CIA team immediately set up a checkpoint on Arifke Road. When officials signalled him to stop, Kali attempted to flee on his motorcycle. On seeing the police, he opened fire, with one bullet…

20 Nov

Harmeet Singh Sandhu Takes Oath as Tarn Taran MLA, Vows to Boost Development

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingHarmeet Singh Sandhu, Tarn Taran

Tarn Taran (Gurpreet Singh): Harmeet Singh Sandhu was sworn in as the MLA for Tarn Taran on Thursday, with Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan administering the oath of office. A veteran politician, Sandhu joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) earlier this year after resigning from the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). He has previously served three terms as MLA — first as an independent from 2002–07, and later representing SAD from 2007–12 and 2012–17. The recent bypoll, necessitated by the demise of sitting MLA Kashmir Singh Sohal, saw Sandhu emerge victorious with a margin of over 12,000 votes against…

20 Nov

Wanted Shooter Killed in Late-Night Amritsar Encounter; Police Probe Cross-Border Angle

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): A late-night police operation on Wednesday ended with the death of an alleged gangster believed to have ties to criminal syndicates abroad and operatives across the Pakistan border. The man, identified as Harjinder Singh alias “Harry,” was fatally shot after a confrontation with an anti-gangster unit on the city’s outskirts. According to Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, officers had received intelligence that Harry and an associate were preparing to carry out a contract killing in Amritsar. A team deployed to intercept them came under fire, prompting police to retaliate. Harry was hit during the exchange and died…

20 Nov

Ferozepur Murder Case: Key Suspect Nabbed After Motorcycle Chase and Gunfire

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Ferozepur: Police on Thursday arrested the man believed to be the lead assailant in the killing of Naveen Arora, the son of a prominent RSS leader, after a dramatic early-morning pursuit that ended in an exchange of gunfire. Officials said Gursimran Singh, also known locally as Jatin Kali, was intercepted near Sodhiwala in Arif Ke village after authorities received specific intelligence about his movements. Acting swiftly, the Ferozepur police blocked exit routes and deployed multiple patrol units in the area. During the operation, officers attempted to halt a motorcycle matching the suspect’s description. Instead of stopping, the rider reportedly accelerated…