Punjab

Punjab Launches First-Ever Coordinated Drive to Address Stray Animal Crisis

Punjab Launches First-Ever Coordinated Drive to Address Stray Animal Crisis

Chandigarh, November 17, 2025: For the first time in Punjab’s history, the state government has launched a coordinated, state-level action plan to tackle the decades-old problem of stray animals. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s government has turned its earlier assurance given during the debate on the amendment to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act into a concrete policy.Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh informed the Assembly that for the first time, all departments and stakeholders are working together to solve this issue. The Local Government Department is leading this multi-agency effort, ensuring coordination among all related departments.To support the victims…
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Batala Police Neutralise Key Gangster Linked to Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Group

Batala Police Neutralise Key Gangster Linked to Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Group

National Times Bureau :- In a significant breakthrough against organised crime, Batala Police have gunned down another major gangster identified as Manik, who was reportedly associated with the notorious Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang. Police sources confirm that Manik was also a prime suspect in the murder of Deep Cheema, which took place on November 2. Authorities revealed that two accused involved in the Cheema murder case had already been arrested earlier, while the identities of three additional suspects have been established. Further investigations are underway, and police teams continue to intensify operations to dismantle the gang’s network in the region. The…
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Cold Wave Tightens Grip on Punjab as Temperatures Continue to Drop

Cold Wave Tightens Grip on Punjab as Temperatures Continue to Drop

National Times Bureau :- A fresh spell of icy winds blowing in from the northern hills has triggered a noticeable dip in temperatures across Punjab, bringing a distinct winter chill to the region. According to the Meteorological Department, the state has witnessed a steady fall in mercury levels over the past 24 hours, with the minimum temperature nearing 5°C in several areas. Faridkot emerged as the coldest district, recording a minimum of 5.6°C. Weather officials have clarified that the current pattern is expected to persist, with no forecast of rain until November 20. The week ahead is likely to remain…
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Punjab Police Arrest 72 More as Statewide Anti-Drug Raids Continue for 260th Day

Punjab Police Arrest 72 More as Statewide Anti-Drug Raids Continue for 260th Day

Chandigarh, November 16, 2025: Punjab’s crackdown on narcotics continued for the 260th straight day on Sunday, with police teams conducting coordinated raids at 298 locations across the state. The latest operation led to the arrest of 72 drug smugglers and the registration of 46 FIRs, taking the total number of arrests under the ongoing campaign to 36,855.Police officials reported the recovery of 3.1 kg of heroin, 1.5 kg of opium, 215 intoxicant tablets, and ₹1.5 lakh in suspected drug money during the day-long operation.Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, who launched the state’s intensive anti-drug mission “Yudh Nashian Virudh,” has repeatedly…
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Amritsar Sisters Donate Crochet Earnings to Flood Relief, Win Praise from CM Mann

Amritsar Sisters Donate Crochet Earnings to Flood Relief, Win Praise from CM Mann

Chandigarh, 16 November 2025: At an age when most children dream of toys and sweets, two young girls from Amritsar decided to dream differently. Just 7-year-old Moksh Soi and 6-year-old Shrinika Sharma did not ask for birthday gifts or new dolls. Instead, their tiny hands worked tirelessly with crochet needles, weaving not just threads—but hope.They named their exhibition “Crochet of Kindness.” It wasn’t meant to showcase art, but to showcase humanity. Every colorful creation they made carried the warmth of their innocent hearts. And when the exhibition ended, the two little angels did something that made even adults realise how…
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Son of Senior RSS Leader Shot Dead in Ferozepur

Son of Senior RSS Leader Shot Dead in Ferozepur

National Times Bureau :- shocking incident occurred in Punjab’s Ferozepur on Saturday night when the son of a senior RSS leader was shot dead by unidentified assailants. The victim, identified as Naveen Arora, was the son of Baldev Raj Arora, a prominent leader of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in Punjab. His grandfather, Deenanath Arora, was also an RSS leader during the pre-Independence era. Naveen ran a cosmetics and general goods shop in the city’s Mochi Bazaar. According to police, the attack took place late Saturday night when Naveen was closing his shop and heading home. Two unidentified men intercepted him…
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Fake Facebook Profile of Gurdaspur DC Used to Scam Citizens; FIR Registered

Fake Facebook Profile of Gurdaspur DC Used to Scam Citizens; FIR Registered

National Times Bureau :- A fraudulent scheme targeting residents of Gurdaspur and Pathankot has come to light after scammers created a fake Facebook account impersonating Deputy Commissioner Aditya Uppal. The impersonators used the profile—named “Aditya Uppal IAS” with the DC’s photograph—to send misleading messages and attempt financial fraud. According to the complaint, several individuals received messages claiming that a “friend named Santosh Kumar,” described as a CRPF officer, would contact them to sell household furniture and electronic items at “very reasonable” prices. Shortly after, people received WhatsApp calls from the number 9784383463, with the caller claiming imminent transfer and offering…
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CM Bhagwant Mann to Attend Sarabha Memorial Event Today; Tight Security in Ludhiana Village

CM Bhagwant Mann to Attend Sarabha Memorial Event Today; Tight Security in Ludhiana Village

National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is scheduled to visit Sarabha village in Ludhiana today to attend the state-level ceremony commemorating the martyrdom day of revolutionary Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha. The Chief Minister will pay floral tributes at the memorial statue in the martyr’s ancestral village. Ahead of his visit, the district administration has strengthened security arrangements across the area. Sarabha village has effectively been turned into a security zone, with a heavy deployment of police personnel to manage the gathering and ensure smooth conduct of the event. Senior officials, including Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain, along…
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Punjab Nights Turn Colder, Minimum Temperatures to Dip Further: IMD Forecast

Punjab Nights Turn Colder, Minimum Temperatures to Dip Further: IMD Forecast

National Times Bureau :- Punjab is witnessing a noticeable drop in night temperatures, and the chill is expected to intensify in the coming days. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the state’s maximum temperatures currently remain close to normal levels, but the minimum temperatures have slipped below the seasonal average, leading to colder nights across the region. The weather is expected to remain largely dry through the upcoming week, with very little chance of rainfall. IMD officials have indicated that maximum temperatures may show slight fluctuations, but the minimum temperatures are likely to fall even further. Over the next…
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Punjab Sets Historic Record With 150 Lakh Metric Tons of Paddy Procurement, Over ₹34,000 Crore Paid to Farmers Within 48 Hours

Punjab Sets Historic Record With 150 Lakh Metric Tons of Paddy Procurement, Over ₹34,000 Crore Paid to Farmers Within 48 Hours

Chandigarh, November 15, 2025: This season has brought a victory of hope, hard work, and trust for the hardworking farmers of Punjab. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab government has created a new history this year by completing the procurement of over 150 lakh metric tons of paddy. This unprecedented achievement comes at a time when floods in several parts of the state had damaged crops, but the government's strong policy and the farmers' unwavering spirit overcame all challenges.According to government figures, a total of 1,51,80,075.88 metric tons of paddy arrived in the state's mandis…
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