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27 Sep

Centre to Transfer Rs 1,600 Crore Flood Relief Directly to Punjab Farmers, Skipping State Govt

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Chandigarh, September 27, 2025: Union Minister B.L. Verma announced on Saturday that the ₹1,600 crore flood relief package for Punjab will be deposited directly into farmers’ bank accounts, bypassing the state government. He assured that disbursement would begin promptly once surveys are completed and added that extra assistance would be provided if necessary.The Centre’s decision follows sharp criticism from Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Finance Minister Harpal Cheema, who alleged on Friday that not a single rupee from the package had reached the state. They accused the Modi government of undermining the state’s role, sparking a renewed political confrontation.The…

27 Sep

Popular Singer Rajveer Jawanda Seriously Injured in Severe Road Accident

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Chandigarh, September 27, 2025: Popular Punjabi singer Rajveer Jawanda sustained serious injuries in a motorcycle accident while traveling from Baddi to Shimla. The incident took place on the hilly route, leaving the singer in critical condition.Jawanda was rushed to Fortis Hospital in Mohali for immediate medical care. Fellow Punjabi artists, including Kulwinder Billa and Sufi singer Kavver Grewal, visited the hospital to check on his wellbeing. Doctors are currently monitoring his condition closely.

27 Sep

Gurugram accident: Five killed as speeding Thar crashes into divider on national highway

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National Times Bureau :- : At least five people were killed and one injured after a speeding Thar crashed into the divider in Gurugram on Saturday . The incident unfolded on Exit 9 of National Highway-48 Five people, including three women and two men, died on the spot, while one man was critically injured and admitted to a private hospital. The visuals from the accident site projects that the crash was so severe that the Tahar was completely damaged. Gurugram police reached the scene, took possession of the bodies, and an investigation is currently underway.

27 Sep

AAP MLA Pathanmajra releases another video, alleges govt harassing children and ailing wife

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National Times Bureau :- Days after Sanaur MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra went into hiding after a dramatic chase,a new video has surfaced with AAP leader accusing lack of support from party MLAs. The sexual-assault accused MLA, who has been absconding, released a six-minute long video alleging that social activists, fellow MLAs, and farmer unions have failed to support him. Pathanmajra's video is making rounds on social media despite suspension of all of his social media accounts. In the video, Pathanmajra has appealed the people of Punjab to stand by him. He said, his wife and children are constantly being harrassed.…

27 Sep

Punjab police, CBI extradite Babbar Khalsa International fugitive Parminder Singh from UAE

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant breakthrough, the Punjab police in coordination with Central Bureau of Investigation, a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) fugitive was extradited from UAE. Parminder Singh alias Pindi was wanted by Punjab police in cases related to terror funding, extortion, attempt to murder, criminal intimidation and under the stringent anti-terror law Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. The operation was carried out with the close coordination of central agencies, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Government of the United Arab Emirates. "The subject had fled from India and had been absconding. The International Police Cooperation Unit…

27 Sep

Post-Monsoon Heatwave Grips Punjab: Temperatures Climb, Dry Spell Continues

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Punjab (Gurpreet Singh): In the wake of the monsoon’s retreat, Punjab is experiencing a renewed surge in heat, with daytime temperatures pushing well beyond the usual range for late September. As the region settles into a dry spell, residents are facing a spell of unusually warm weather. Meteorological data shows that temperatures across the state are averaging 1.8°C above normal, with districts like Mansa recording a high of 37.2°C, marking one of the hottest days of the season so far. The absence of cloud cover and rainfall has allowed heat to build up steadily over recent days. Not only are…

26 Sep

Bhagwant Mann Targets Opposition, Defends Flood Relief Measures in Punjab Assembly

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Chandigarh, September 26, 2025: On the opening day of the special Punjab Assembly session on floods, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched a sharp attack on the opposition, accusing them of exploiting a natural disaster for political gain. He said those who lack substance are trying to turn people’s suffering into an opportunity to hurl abuse at him.Taking a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s recent visit, Mann said Gandhi arrived in Punjab with Z-plus security during peak flooding. “The Ravi river was in full flow. Had anything happened, they would have claimed Rahul Gandhi was pushed into Pakistan,” he remarked.The…

26 Sep

Punjab Flood Debate Turns Heated as Harjot Bains Criticizes Political Parties

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Chandigarh, September 26, 2025: Punjab Assembly witnessed a heated session on Friday as legislators debated the devastating floods that have affected the state. Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains accused the Congress of politicizing the disaster instead of focusing on relief and planning for the future.Bains praised the efforts of local leaders, artists, social workers, and religious figures who assisted flood-affected communities. “Times of crisis show who genuinely stands with the people,” he said, referring to the absence of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann due to illness, and added that the Congress attempted to make political gains out of the situation. “Illness…

26 Sep

Punjab Assembly Speaker Appeals for Unity, Urges Parties to Set Aside Politics Amid Flood Crisis

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Chandigarh, September 26, 2025: Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Friday appealed to all political parties to rise above partisan politics during the special session convened to discuss the devastating floods that have ravaged the state. “No politics should be played over the floods,” Sandhwan said, urging legislators to work together to ensure swift relief and rehabilitation for affected communities.The session began with tributes to the flood victims, as well as eminent personalities including former minister Harpal Toor, Punjabi comedian Jaswinder Bhalla, and music maestro Charanjit Ahuja. Punjab has witnessed unprecedented flooding this monsoon, affecting 23 districts, 2,565 villages,…

26 Sep

Floods Trigger Heated Assembly Debate; Minister Says Crisis Worse Than 1988

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBarinder Goyal, Kultar Sandhwan, Punjab Assembly special session, Punjab floods

Chandigarh, September 26, 2025 — The Punjab Assembly on Friday convened a special session focused exclusively on the devastating floods that swept through the state during this year’s monsoon. Speaker Kultar Sandhwan made it clear that proceedings would be restricted to flood-related discussions, with no Question Hour or Zero Hour scheduled.Irrigation Minister Barinder Goyal, initiating the debate, described the disaster as unparalleled in scale, surpassing even the 1988 floods. “This tragedy is unlike anything people have witnessed in their lifetimes. In 1988, the state received 11.20 lakh cusecs of water, but this year the inflow surged to 14.11 lakh cusecs—nearly…