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11 Sep

Punjab on High Alert as IMD Predicts Heavy Rain; Bhakra Dam Releases Water as Precaution

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingBhakra Dam, Punjab News

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): As weather systems strengthen over North India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded an alert for widespread heavy rainfall across Punjab for three consecutive days — September 12, 13, and 14. In response, water management authorities have begun taking precautionary steps to prevent any flood-related emergencies. In a significant move, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains revealed that at 11:30 AM today, an additional 5,000 cusecs of water was released from Bhakra Dam to ease pressure on the reservoir and accommodate possible inflows from the expected downpours. “The discharge is a precautionary action based on the…

10 Sep

Reliance Launches Comprehensive Relief Operations in Flood-Hit Punjab

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjabAnant Ambani, Punjab floods 2025, Reliance Foundation, Reliance Industries

Amritsar, September 10, 2025: Reliance Industries has stepped up with a large-scale humanitarian response to assist flood-hit communities in Punjab, focusing on worst-affected areas in Amritsar and Sultanpur Lodhi.The company said its teams are working closely with the state administration, panchayats, and local stakeholders to deliver urgent aid. “Our hearts go out to the people of Punjab in this hour of suffering. Families have lost homes, livelihoods, and security. The Reliance family stands with them, providing food, water, shelter, and care for both people and animals. This ten-point plan reflects our belief that We Care,” said Anant Ambani, Director, Reliance…

10 Sep

Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan Reviews Kotkapura Drainage and Civic Issues

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabcivic issues, Kotkapura drainage, Kultar Singh Sandhwan, Punjab Speaker, Waterlogging

Sandhwan, Punjab (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan today held a meeting with district officials at his native village Sandhwan to address Kotkapura’s recurring waterlogging problem and other civic concerns. Deputy Commissioner Poonamdeep Kaur and officials from various departments were present. During the meeting, Speaker Sandhwan stressed that stagnant water during the rainy season creates major hardships for residents. He directed that regular cleaning of the city’s drainage and water disposal lines must be ensured so that citizens get permanent relief from the issue.The meeting also discussed detailed plans for the upcoming new bus stand, the construction…

10 Sep

Good news – Clear Weather in Punjab Today, No Alert Issued Till September 12

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabFloods, Punjab News, Weather

National Times Bureau :- Punjab experienced clear skies and pleasant weather conditions today after several days of heavy rainfall and flood-like situations in different parts of the state. According to the Meteorological Department, no rain-related alerts have been issued for Punjab until September 12. Officials said that the weather is expected to remain stable across most districts, bringing relief to residents and farmers who were struggling due to continuous rainfall in the past week. The department also stated that there are no chances of any heavy showers or storms during this period, though light and scattered rain cannot be completely…

10 Sep

Case Registered Against AIG Gurjot Kaler and Four Others After Man Shoots Himself Inside Mohali Bank

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National Times Bureau :- Mohali police have registered a case against AIG Gurjot Kaler and four others in connection with the shocking suicide of Rajbir Singh, who shot himself inside an HDFC Bank branch. Rajbir Singh, a resident of Moga, was running immigration offices in Phase-11 and Sector-82, Mohali. According to police sources, a video recorded by the deceased before taking his life has surfaced, in which he levelled serious allegations against AIG Gurjot Kaler. A handwritten note was also recovered from him. Based on this evidence, the police registered a case under sections 108 and 61(2) of the Bharatiya…

10 Sep

Usma Case: Khadoor Sahib MLA Manjinder Singh Lalpura Convicted, Taken Into Custody

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabKhadoor Sahib MLA, Manjinder Singh Lalpura, Tarn Taran court, Usma case

Tarn Taran, September 10, 2025: In a significant verdict, a Tarn Taran court has convicted Khadoor Sahib MLA Manjinder Singh Lalpura in the 2013 Usma case involving the assault and harassment of a Dalit woman. Additional Sessions Judge Prem Kumar on Monday ordered the immediate custody of Lalpura and other accused. The official sentence has not been disclosed, though reports indicate a jail term of four to five years.The case dates back to March 4, 2013, when Harbinder Kaur Usma, her father Kashmir Singh, and family members attended a wedding function in their village. A group of taxi drivers allegedly…

10 Sep

Punjab Floods: Harpal Cheema Criticises Centre’s Relief Package, Calls Disaster Unprecedented

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingHarpal Cheema, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has described the recent floods as the gravest calamity the state has witnessed in the last half-century. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, he said nearly 2,000 villages were affected, impacting more than four lakh people and claiming at least 43 lives across 14 districts. Cheema highlighted that widespread destruction of farmland and homes occurred after swollen rivers changed course, leaving fertile land barren and crops ruined. He said the floods have dealt a severe blow to Punjab’s economy, which contributes almost one-third of the nation’s agricultural output. The Finance…

10 Sep

Governor Gulab Chand Kataria Pays Visit to Ailing CM Bhagwant Mann in Mohali

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Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria reached Fortis Hospital in Mohali to check on Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who has been admitted for health concerns. During the visit, the Governor spent some time with the Chief Minister, inquiring about his condition and extending best wishes for a swift recovery. He later interacted with reporters outside the hospital, expressing hope that Mann would soon return to his official duties. The meeting between the two constitutional heads took place amid tight security arrangements around the hospital complex, with police and security personnel ensuring smooth movement. According to hospital sources, CM…

10 Sep

Arrest Warrants Issued Against AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra and Associates in Patiala Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingHarmeet Pathanmajra, Punjab

Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): The legal troubles of Aam Aadmi Party legislator Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra have deepened, with police issuing arrest warrants against 16 people linked to him, including his son Harjashan Singh alias Jashn and personal aide Gurpreet Singh Gurri. Others named include AAP’s district youth chief Amar Singh Sanghera along with several associates. The FIR, registered at Civil Lines police station in Patiala, accuses the group of harbouring the absconding MLA, obstructing police action, and disturbing peace. Pathanmajra, who is wanted in connection with a rape case, remains untraceable despite searches being carried out in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and…

09 Sep

PM Modi Visits Punjab, Announces Rs 1,600 Crore Relief Package for Flood-Hit Areas

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPM Modi, Punjab flood relief, Rs 1600 crore aid, SDRF

Gurdaspur, September 9, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Punjab on Tuesday to review the damage caused by recent floods, cloudbursts, and heavy rains. He began the day with an aerial survey of affected areas and later held a detailed review meeting with officials and local representatives in Gurdaspur.During the meeting, PM Modi announced an additional financial aid of Rs 1,600 crore for the state, supplementing the Rs 12,000 crore already allocated for flood relief and rehabilitation. The package includes advance release of the second installment of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and support under the PM Kisan Samman…