Punjab

SSP Shubham Agarwal Warns Against Misleading Social Media Content in Fatehgarh Sahib

SSP Shubham Agarwal Warns Against Misleading Social Media Content in Fatehgarh Sahib

Fatehgarh Sahib, November 14, 2025: SSP Shubham Agarwal has issued a strong warning to those spreading misleading videos and creating panic through social media platforms. He said strict action will be taken against individuals indulging in such mischievous activities.The SSP said the district’s Cyber Cell is fully active and monitoring various social media platforms round the clock. He cautioned that uploading or forwarding unverified videos, posts or messages on WhatsApp or any other platform is a punishable offence. Anyone found involved in such acts will not be spared, he added.Appealing to citizens, Agarwal requested residents to immediately inform the police…
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AAP’s Harmeet Singh Sandhu Gains Momentum in Tarn Taran Bypoll

AAP’s Harmeet Singh Sandhu Gains Momentum in Tarn Taran Bypoll

Tarn Taran (Gurpreet Singh): Harmeet Singh Sandhu of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is inching closer to victory in the Tarn Taran Assembly bypoll, as the vote count moves into its later stages. Sandhu, who has steadily expanded his lead with each round, is now firmly in control of the race, while his primary rival, Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa of the Shiromani Akali Dal, who initially led in early rounds, has slipped into second place. The race remains competitive, with several other prominent candidates in the fray, including Mandeep Singh, the Independent backed by Waris Punjab De, Karanbir Singh Burj from…
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Indian Woman Pilgrim from Kapurthala Goes Missing in Pakistan During Guru Nanak Gurpurab Yatra

Indian Woman Pilgrim from Kapurthala Goes Missing in Pakistan During Guru Nanak Gurpurab Yatra

National Times Bureau :- An Indian woman pilgrim from Kapurthala district has reportedly gone missing in Pakistan after travelling with a group of Sikh devotees for the celebrations of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Prakash Purab. According to official sources, the missing woman has been identified as Sarabjit Kaur, a resident of Amainipur village, Post Office Tibba, Kapurthala. Sarabjit Kaur was part of the group of 1,932 Sikh pilgrims who crossed over to Pakistan through the Attari border on November 4, as per Indian immigration records. After spending ten days visiting various historic Sikh shrines across Pakistan, the jatha began…
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Amritsar-Delhi Highway Shut At Shambhu Border Amid Protest; Check Alternative Routes

Amritsar-Delhi Highway Shut At Shambhu Border Amid Protest; Check Alternative Routes

National Times Bureau :- The Shambhu border, located on the amritsar-Delhi highway, has been closed today on Friday from 7:00 am and will remain closed until 6:30 pm. The Punjab and Haryana administration took this decision due to the announcement of a protest march from the Shambhu barrier by the Qaumi Insaf Morcha and farmer unions. The QaumiInsaf Morcha and farmer organisations announced this protest march to Delhi to express resentment over the non-release of Sikh prisoners who have completed their sentences. As part of this, there is also a program to offer 'Ardas' (prayers) at a Gurudwara Sahib in Delhi. However, no permission has been…
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Harmeet Singh Sandhu Ahead as Tarn Taran Bypoll Trends Take Shape

Harmeet Singh Sandhu Ahead as Tarn Taran Bypoll Trends Take Shape

Tarn Taran (Gurpreet Singh): Early trends from the vote count for the Tarn Taran Assembly by-election on Friday showed the Aam Aadmi Party gaining momentum, with its candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu emerging ahead by the end of the sixth round of counting. Trailing him is Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa of the Shiromani Akali Dal, while candidates Karanbir Singh Burj (Congress), Harjit Singh Sandhu (BJP), and Independent nominee Mandeep Singh continue to compete closely in the multi-cornered contest. The counting process began at 8 a.m., overseen by strict security arrangements at the International College of Nursing, Piddi, which has been converted into…
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Punjab’s Industrial Revolution: Over 10 Lakh New Small Enterprises, 2.55 Lakh Women Entrepreneurs Lead Growth Surge

Punjab’s Industrial Revolution: Over 10 Lakh New Small Enterprises, 2.55 Lakh Women Entrepreneurs Lead Growth Surge

Chandigarh, November 13, 2025: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has launched an unprecedented and successful campaign to strengthen the state's industrial backbone: the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). MSME stands for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, a system used by the government to identify small and medium-scale businesses or industries based on their size (capital investment and turnover). The government's clear vision and pro-entrepreneur policies have created an environment that has made Punjab not only a favored investment destination but is also setting new records in job creation and…
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Punjab Leads with Compassion: Mann Government Sets Benchmark in Empowering Divyang Citizens

Punjab Leads with Compassion: Mann Government Sets Benchmark in Empowering Divyang Citizens

Chandigarh, November 13, 2025: The land of Punjab, known for the blessings of Gurus and human values, is today witnessing a new revolution. This is not a revolution of roads or electricity poles, but of the dignity and empowerment of that section of society which was often sidelined by calling them “Divyangjans” (persons with disabilities). Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab government’s work for deaf-mute and physically disabled people is not just government schemes, but a bridge of sensitivity and respect. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s government has extended its hand to that section which has…
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Zirakpur Chemist Association Holds Meeting to Ensure Transparency and Patient Safety in Drug Sales

Zirakpur Chemist Association Holds Meeting to Ensure Transparency and Patient Safety in Drug Sales

National Times Bureau :- The Zirakpur Chemist Association convened a meeting attended by senior health officials, medical experts, and a large number of medical store owners to discuss transparency and accountability in the sale of medicines. The primary aim of the meeting was to strengthen compliance with drug regulations and maintain high standards in healthcare services. Key attendees included Zonal Licensing Authority Jasbir Pratap Singh, District Drug Control Officer Jaijai Kar Singh, MDCA President Amardeep Singh, Secretary Vikram Thakur, GCA President Puneet Kumar, Secretary Rajeev Chathli, and Tricity Chairman Amardeep Singh. Officials directed medical store owners to maintain complete and…
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Punjab Police Issues Stricter Guidelines for VIP Escorts After Zirakpur Incident

Punjab Police Issues Stricter Guidelines for VIP Escorts After Zirakpur Incident

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In the wake of a high-profile highway controversy, the Punjab Police has released updated instructions for personnel assigned to VIP protection duties, emphasizing professional conduct, public safety, and adherence to traffic rules. The move follows an incident on the Zirakpur-Ambala stretch involving Lt Gen D.S. Hooda (Retd), former Northern Army Commander, who alleged that a Punjab Police escort vehicle intentionally collided with his car while escorting a VIP convoy. According to Lt Gen Hooda, the event occurred around 4 pm as he was driving with his wife. Two police jeeps from the convoy approached with sirens on,…
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