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08 Oct

Big Claim by Janata Party Chief: Over 60 AAP MLAs in Contact

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAam Aadmi Party, Navneet Chaturvedi, Punjab politics, Rajya Sabha Elections

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a move that has shaken Punjab’s political corridors, Janata Party’s national president Navneet Chaturvedi on Tuesday filed his nomination as an Independent candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections at the Punjab Assembly Secretariat.What has truly rattled the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is Chaturvedi’s explosive claim that 10 AAP MLAs have pledged their support to him and more than 60 are in touch with him. This revelation has sparked intense political drama and raised serious questions about internal dissent and cracks within AAP’s Punjab unit.Chaturvedi, a Rajasthan-based political thinker and author of the widely read…

08 Oct

Amritsar illuminates on Guru Ramdas Ji’s Parkash Purab, lakhs of devotees pay obeisance at Golden Temple

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Golden Temple

National Times Bureau :- On the auspicious occasion of Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ramdas Ji, lakhs of devotees from across India and abroad are paying obeisance at Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib today. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has made elaborate preparations to facilitate the influx of devotees at the Golden Temple, ensuring smooth arrangements for accommodation, transport, and community services. The city of Amritsar is illuminating with festive lights radiating spiritual fervour, with every nnook and corner resonating with Gurbani. The devotees will celebrate the occassion with over one lakh earthen lamps and colourful candles along the sacred…

08 Oct

Anandpur Sahib likely to become 24th district of Punjab, may include seats from Hoshiarpur constituency

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabAnandpur Sahib, Punjab News

National Times Bureau :- The Punjab government is likely to declare Anandpur Sahib as Punjab's 24th district to mark 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The region holds significant religious revarence and residents have long been demanding district status for it. Currently, the Anandpur Sahib region is divided between the assembly constituencies of Hoshiarpur and Rupnagar (Ropar) districts. Local citizens, religious bodies, and public representatives have been consistently urging the government to create a separate district. The proposal is also being considered substantial from administrative convenience and regional development perspective. A high-level committee formed by the government has…

08 Oct

‘Khana Peena Bhul Jandiyan, Putt Marre Ni Bhuldiyan Mavaan”: Rajvir Jawanda’s song turns heartbreaking after untimely death

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingDeath, Rajwir Jawanda

National Times Bureau :- There are voices that live beyond time, and Rajvir Jawanda’s is one of them. His songs carried the warmth of Punjab, the pride of its soil, and the emotions of its people. But today, one of his own lines — “Khana peena bhul jandiyan, putt marre ni bhuldiyan mavaan” — feels painfully prophetic. It echoes differently now, piercing every heart. For his mother, this line will forever be a haunting truth. Rajvir Jawanda, the beloved Punjabi singer and actor, passed away 11 days after suffering severe head and spinal injuries in a tragic road accident on…

08 Oct

Punjabi Singer Rajvir Jawanda Succumbs to Injuries After Motorcycle Crash

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingRajvir Jawanda

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh) Popular Punjabi artist Rajvir Jawanda, known for his soulful voice and folk-inspired music, has died after spending nearly two weeks in critical condition following a serious motorcycle accident. He was undergoing treatment at Fortis Hospital in Mohali, where he passed away on Wednesday. The 33-year-old singer met with a devastating road accident near Pinjore, where he reportedly lost control of his motorcycle. The crash left him with major head and spinal injuries, and sources indicate he also suffered a cardiac arrest before being transferred to a tertiary care facility. Despite aggressive medical intervention and support from critical…

07 Oct

Celebrity hairstylist Jawed Habib, son booked for multi-crore crypto scam; lookout notices issued against all family members

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabJawed Habib

National Times Bureau :- The Sambhal police, UP, have stepped up action against celebrity hairstylist Jawed Habib and his family over allegations of duping more than 100 investors of crores of rupees. The police have so far registered 20 cases against Habib and his son, Anas Habib, including 19 new cases filed recently. Investigations have also implicated Habib’s wife, who is reportedly the founder of the allegedly fraudulent company. To prevent the family from leaving the country, lookout notices have been issued against all members. Jawed Habib has been summoned to Sambhal for questioning, while police teams are gathering details…

07 Oct

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal allotted official bungalow nearly a year after resigning as Delhi CM, becomes Tharoor’s neighbour

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Arvind kejrival

National Times Bureau :- A year after resigning as Delhi’s Chief Minister, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national president Arvind Kejriwal has been allotted an official government bungalow. The move follows a plea filed in the Delhi High Court, in which Kejriwal requested accommodation in his capacity as the head of a recognised national political party. The government has assigned him a Type VII bungalow at 95, Lodhi Estate. Earlier, AAP had requested the bungalow at 35, Lodhi Estate, earlier occupied by BSP leader Mayawati, but it had already been allocated to Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary in…

07 Oct

Punjab bans sale and use of Coldrif cough syrup after deaths of children in MP and Rajasthan

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBan, Coldrif, Punjab, Syrup

National Times Bureau :- The Punjab Government has banned the sale, distribution and use of Coldrif cough syrup following reports linking the medicine to the deaths of several children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The decision comes after at least 10 children died in Chhindwara district due to the alleged consumption of the toxic syrup. According to official orders issued by the Punjab Health Department, all retailers, distributors, registered medical practitioners, hospitals, and healthcare institutions have been directed not to purchase, sell, or use the product. If any stock of the syrup is found, it must be immediately reported to…

07 Oct

Rain Batters Punjab: Cold Wave Grips Region, Yellow Alert Issued for 12 Districts

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Unseasonal rainfall triggered by an active Western Disturbance has brought a sudden chill across Punjab, with several districts witnessing a significant drop in temperatures and ongoing rain since early Tuesday. The abrupt weather change has prompted authorities to issue a yellow alert for 12 districts on Tuesday, October 7. The alert covers Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Mohali, Patiala, Fatehgarh Sahib, Sangrur, Rupnagar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, and Mohali. Of these, Ludhiana and Jalandhar have already been soaked in rain since morning, with persistent showers and gusty winds disrupting daily life. According to weather officials, the maximum temperature across the…

06 Oct

Punjab Government to Observe 350th Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji as Human Rights Day; Mega Commemorative Events Planned Across State

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab350th martyrdom day, Bhagwant Singh Mann, Guru Teg Bahadur Ji, Human Rights Day, Punjab government

Chandigarh, October 6, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday announced that the state government will approach the Union Government to recognize the martyrdom day of the ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji, as Human Rights Day at the national level. The announcement was made during an interaction with members of the Sant Samaj in Chandigarh.Mann emphasized that observing Guru Teg Bahadur Ji’s martyrdom day as Human Rights Day will promote secularism, communal harmony, and brotherhood, highlighting the Guru’s lifelong dedication to preserving human rights. “Sri Guru Teg Bahadur’s life is a lighthouse for humanity. Commemorating…