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19 Sep

National Times Media Launches Global Fundraising Drive for Punjab Flood Relief

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjabFund Raising, National Times media, Punjab floods

Toronto/Mohali (Rajeev/Gurpreet): National Times Media has launched a global fundraising initiative to support victims of the devastating floods in Punjab, India. The natural disaster has displaced thousands, submerged homes, and destroyed livelihoods across the region.The fundraising drive will run from September 20 to September 27, 2025, mobilizing communities in both Canada and India to contribute toward urgent relief efforts. Donations will be directed to the Chief Minister’s Rangla Punjab Fund – Mission Chardi Kala. With deep ties in both countries, National Times Media has always stood with communities in times of crisis. Through this campaign, the organization seeks to raise…

19 Sep

Sri Akal Takht Launches Dedicated Website to Aid Flood-Affected Families in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabFLOOD, Helpline, Portal, Punjab News, Sarkare Khalsa

National Times Bureau :- Amid the devastating floods in Punjab, which have left many villages struggling to recover, Sri Akal Takht Sahib has launched a major initiative to support the victims. On Thursday, Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj inaugurated a dedicated website, SarkareKhalsa.org, aimed at providing direct assistance to flood-affected individuals and families. Through this platform, anyone in need of essential supplies or other help can contact authorities directly. Likewise, individuals or organizations willing to contribute donations can do so through the website. Giani Gargajj explained that the website’s key purpose is to bridge the gap between those who continue…

19 Sep

Rain Hits Punjab and Haryana, Safety Alert Issued for Sutlej River Dams

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHaryana, Punjab, Sutlej river

National Times Bureau :- Heavy rainfall began on Friday morning across several districts of Punjab and Haryana, prompting the Meteorological Department to issue warnings for intermittent showers throughout the day. Areas including Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar, SAS Nagar (Mohali), and Patiala are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall, while other districts may experience cloudy skies with occasional drizzle. The rainfall has caused a rise in water levels in the Sutlej River, raising safety concerns at the Dhussi Barrage in Mandala Channa. Rapid water flow has damaged nearby barriers, putting four adjacent homes at risk. The Meteorological Department has…

19 Sep

Fortist Invest ₹950 Crore in Punjab, Generating Employment for 5,000 People

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAman Arora, Fortis Hospital, Punjab News

National Times Bureau :- Fortis Healthcare has announced a major expansion in Punjab with an investment of ₹950 crore, aimed at extending its Mohali hospital. The project, announced by Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora, is expected to create employment opportunities for approximately 5,000 people, including 2,500 direct jobs and 2,200 indirect jobs. Fortis plans to develop the hospital into a multi-specialty facility spanning over 13.5 acres. Manoo Kapila, Head of Corporate Affairs at Fortis Healthcare, stated that the company, which opened its first hospital in Mohali in 2001, is prioritizing Punjab for this expansion. He also confirmed future investments in…

19 Sep

Congress Ramps Up for Tarn Taran By-Election, Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria In-Charge

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCongress, Elections, Punjab News, Taran Taran

National Times Bureau :- The Congress party has intensified preparations for the upcoming by-election in the Tarn Taran Assembly constituency. Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria has been appointed as the in-charge for the by-election, following directives from Punjab Congress in-charge Bhupesh Baghel, party president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, and opposition leader Pratap Singh Bajwa. The by-election was necessitated by the demise of AAP legislator Dr. Kashmir Singh Sohal, leaving the seat vacant. So far, Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) has fielded Bibi Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa as its candidate, while the Bharatiya Janata Party has announced district president Harjit Singh Sandhu as its nominee.…

19 Sep

Punjab Receives ‘Severely Flooded’ Status from Centre, Paving Way for Greater Relief

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major acknowledgment of the devastation caused by recent torrential rains, the central government has officially classified Punjab as a “severely flooded” state. The designation follows detailed field visits by Union Ministers Jitendra Singh and Jitin Prasada to the worst-affected regions of Pathankot and Gurdaspur, where they reviewed the extensive damage caused by the flooding. The announcement is expected to significantly boost the state’s access to central assistance, especially in the form of long-term financial support for rebuilding critical infrastructure. Punjab, which is grappling with the aftermath of one of its most destructive floods in decades,…

19 Sep

Heavy Showers Lash Parts of Punjab, Sutlej River Swells Again; Farmers Fear Flooding Threat

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): The monsoon’s final push across Punjab has brought intermittent rainfall across several districts today, raising both hopes for relief from sweltering humidity and concerns over rising water levels. While residents welcomed the dip in temperatures, the rain has once again triggered flood anxiety, especially among farmers near the banks of the Sutlej River. Several Districts Under Rain Cloud The latest update from the Meteorological Department suggests that various regions in Punjab, particularly in the north and central zones, are experiencing light to moderate rainfall. Areas likely to receive significant showers include Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Shaheed Bhagat Singh…

18 Sep

Punjab Assembly Calls Special Session to Address Flood Relief and Safety Measures

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, flood relief, Punjab floods, special assembly session

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh)— The Punjab government has convened a special session of the state assembly from September 26 to 29, 2025, to address the widespread devastation caused by recent floods.The four-day session will focus on introducing amendments aimed at strengthening disaster response and approving new laws for fair and timely compensation to affected families. Officials said the assembly will also deliberate on public-friendly measures designed to improve preparedness against future calamities.Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the upcoming session will prioritise relief for flood victims while ensuring that safety and compensation systems are made more robust. The government has promised swift…

18 Sep

MLA Kulwant Singh Flags Off Relief Trucks for Punjab Flood Victims, Urges PM for Additional Grant

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Mohali, September 18: MLA Kulwant Singh today flagged off vehicles loaded with relief material, including 500 cots, mattresses, pillows, and bedding, for families affected by floods in Punjab. Speaking to reporters at his Sector-79 office, he stressed that ration, daily essentials, and proper rehabilitation arrangements must continue for flood victims with everyone fulfilling their responsibility.Singh said nearly 2,300 villages and around five lakh acres of farmland in Punjab had been submerged, destroying homes, livestock, and livelihoods. “Punjabis are known for their resilience. Even in such testing times, people from across India and abroad are contributing relief materials according to the…

18 Sep

Supreme Court Orders States, UTs to Frame Rules for Registering Sikh ‘Anand Karaj’ Marriages

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjabAnand Marriage Act 1909, Sikh marriage Registration, Supreme Court on Anand Karaj

New Delhi, September 18, 2025: The Supreme Court has directed all states and union territories to notify rules within four months for the registration of marriages solemnised through the Sikh rite of ‘Anand Karaj’.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta observed that while the Anand Marriage Act, 1909 (amended in 2012) legally recognises ‘Anand Karaj’ as a valid form of marriage, the absence of a proper registration mechanism renders the law incomplete.“The fidelity of a constitutional promise is measured not only by the rights it proclaims, but by the institutions that make those rights usable. In a secular…