Punjab

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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Akali Dal President Giani Harpreet Singh Calls Special Delegates Session at Anandpur Sahib on September 25

Akali Dal President Giani Harpreet Singh Calls Special Delegates Session at Anandpur Sahib on September 25

National Times Bureau :- Shiromani Akali Dal president Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh has convened a special state general delegates session on September 25 at Sri Anandpur Sahib. The meeting will begin at 10:30 am with ardas, after which detailed discussions will be held on the party’s upcoming programs and strategies to strengthen its organizational structure. According to a statement issued by the party office, the session aims to reinforce democratic values within the party. State delegates will participate in decision-making regarding appointments to the working committee and other organizational posts. Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh emphasized that every tier of the…
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Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney Announces ₹1 Crore Aid and Massive Relief Support for Flood-Hit Punjab

Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney Announces ₹1 Crore Aid and Massive Relief Support for Flood-Hit Punjab

National Times Bureau :- Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab, Dr. Vikramjit Singh Sahney, has announced a contribution of ₹1 crore towards flood relief and rehabilitation in Punjab. His donation has been made to the “Mission Chardikala – Chief Minister Rangla Punjab Fund” launched by the state government. In addition, Dr. Sahney has set up a dedicated mega warehouse in Ajnala to support flood-affected families. From this facility, around 1,500 households are being provided with essential relief kits, while 250 quintals of fodder are being distributed weekly to support livestock. Extending his commitment further, Dr. Sahney has pledged 50 tractors and…
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Amritsar Police Bust Cross-Border Narco-Terror Network, Six Arrested with 9 Kg Heroin

Amritsar Police Bust Cross-Border Narco-Terror Network, Six Arrested with 9 Kg Heroin

National Times Bureau :- In a major breakthrough against cross-border narco-terror networks, Amritsar Commissionerate Police have dismantled two drug syndicates, arresting six traffickers and recovering 9.066 kilograms of heroin. Preliminary investigations revealed that Harpreet Singh, alias Happy Jatt of Jandiala Guru, a known gangster, maintained direct links with Pakistan-based smugglers. According to police officials, he allegedly operated his network through social media platforms to coordinate smuggling and distribution. An FIR has been registered at Chehharta police station, and further investigation is underway to trace the wider network and identify international connections. Punjab Police emphasized their firm commitment to eradicating drug…
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Youth Attack on Police in Bathinda Leaves SHO and Two Officers Injured

Youth Attack on Police in Bathinda Leaves SHO and Two Officers Injured

National Times Bureau :- A violent incident unfolded in Rai-ke-Kalan village as a group of youths attacked police officers, leaving the Station House Officer (SHO) Ravinder Singh and two other personnel seriously injured. The officers were immediately admitted to a private hospital for treatment. According to police sources, the clash erupted during a local fair when tensions escalated between residents of Rai-ke-Kalan and outsiders. The police team had intervened to control the situation, but the youths turned aggressive and launched an attack on the officers. Authorities have confirmed that no FIR has been registered by the victim’s family so far,…
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Punjab Government’s Project JIWANJYOT 2.0 Rescues 311 Children from Streets

Punjab Government’s Project JIWANJYOT 2.0 Rescues 311 Children from Streets

Chandigarh, September 17, 2025: Project JIWANJYOT 2.0, a flagship initiative of the Punjab Government, is changing young lives by rescuing children from begging and ensuring them a safe, dignified, and hopeful future.Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that in a recent operation near a Gurdwara Sahib in Amritsar district, 15 children were rescued from begging, shifted to safe shelter homes, and given immediate rehabilitation support.She noted that public response has been very encouraging, with more citizens reporting incidents of child begging near religious places, markets, bus stands, and traffic signals. Under the leadership of Chief…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Launches ‘Mission Chardi Kala’ to Rebuild Flood-Hit State

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Launches ‘Mission Chardi Kala’ to Rebuild Flood-Hit State

Chandigarh, September 17: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday launched Mission Chardi Kala, a global fundraising campaign to support the rehabilitation of victims of the devastating 2025 floods in Punjab.In a video address, Mann described the disaster as “the most horrifying tragedy in Punjab’s history.” He said the floods submerged 2,300 villages, affected more than two million people, destroyed five lakh acres of crops, damaged 3,200 schools, 19 colleges, and 1,400 health facilities, and washed away 8,500 km of roads and 2,500 bridges. At least 56 lives were lost, while over seven lakh people were left homeless. The…
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