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Punjab – Temporary Beas River Embankment Breaches, Villages on Alert
12 Aug

Punjab – Temporary Beas River Embankment Breaches, Villages on Alert

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- Mand Baupur area is on high alert after a temporary embankment built by local farmers along the Beas River gave way as water levels rose dangerously high. The breach has created a risk of flooding in several nearby villages, threatening thousands of acres of standing paddy crops. Concerned residents have begun working together to rebuild the embankment and stop the water from advancing further into agricultural land and homes. Former MLA Navtej Singh Cheema visited the site to assess the situation, assuring farmers that the Congress party stands with them in this crisis. He urged the…
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Ward 5 Residents Launch Indefinite Protest Over Sewage Problem in Barnala
12 Aug

Ward 5 Residents Launch Indefinite Protest Over Sewage Problem in Barnala

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Barnala’s Ward No. 5, Awa Basti residents have started an indefinite protest outside the Sewerage Board office today. Frustrated by sewage water overflowing in streets and dirty water entering their homes, locals set up a tent in front of the office and began a sit-in. Residents said they will not leave until proper drainage is ensured and clean drinking water is provided. The ward’s municipal councillor stated that complaints have been made to the administration and concerned department for a long time, but only false assurances were given. According to locals, stagnant water remains in the…
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BKI Terror Module Linked to Pakistan’s ISI Busted in Punjab; Five Arrested
12 Aug

BKI Terror Module Linked to Pakistan’s ISI Busted in Punjab; Five Arrested

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
SBS Nagar, August 11, 2025: In a major security breakthrough ahead of Independence Day, Punjab’s Counter-Intelligence unit in Jalandhar, working with SBS Nagar Police, has dismantled a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module allegedly directed by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).The joint operation, conducted in Tonk and Jaipur districts of Rajasthan, led to the arrest of five operatives linked to the banned outfit. Investigators say the network was being coordinated by foreign-based handlers Mannu Agwan, Gopi Nawashehria, and Zeeshan Akhtar, under the leadership of Pakistan-based BKI chief Harwinder Singh Rinda.Intelligence inputs revealed the group’s involvement in a recent attack attempt on…
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Punjab Scraps Land Pooling Policy Amid Ongoing Debate
11 Aug

Punjab Scraps Land Pooling Policy Amid Ongoing Debate

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh, Aug 11, 2025: In a major policy reversal, the Punjab government on Monday formally announced the withdrawal of its Land Pooling Policy.The announcement was made without providing specific reasons, though officials indicated that more details would follow. The decision comes as discussions continue over land acquisition methods and urban development models in the state.The Land Pooling Policy, initially introduced to facilitate land acquisition for infrastructure and development projects, had drawn mixed reactions from farmers, landowners, and real estate stakeholders. Critics questioned its long-term impact on land rights, while supporters saw it as a streamlined approach to urban expansion.With the…
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Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains Completes Religious Service in Sri Anandpur Sahib
11 Aug

Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains Completes Religious Service in Sri Anandpur Sahib

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Sri Anandpur Sahib, August 11, 2025 (National Times) — Punjab Education Minister Sardar Harjot Singh Bains today performed shoe-cleaning service at Sri Anandpur Sahib, as part of a religious penance directed by Sri Akal Takht Sahib. The service began around 9 a.m. after he paid obeisance at Gurdwara Sheeshganj Sahib.According to available information, today marked the final day of the service under this penance. Earlier, Bains had also performed the same service at Sis Gurdwara Sahib in Delhi. He said that serving in gurdwaras is not only a religious duty but also a lesson in peace of mind and humility.The…
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Punjab Government Announces Free Treatment for Thalassemia Patients, Including Costly Bone Marrow Transplants
11 Aug

Punjab Government Announces Free Treatment for Thalassemia Patients, Including Costly Bone Marrow Transplants

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- The Punjab government has taken a significant step to support children suffering from thalassemia by announcing free treatment for these patients across the state. The government will bear the entire cost of bone marrow transplants (BMT), amounting to ₹10 lakh per procedure. Patients can apply directly through a dedicated portal, as the government has signed an agreement with a company based at CMC Ludhiana to facilitate this treatment. Punjab currently has over a thousand thalassemia patients, with 24 treatment centers established throughout the state. Health officials have clarified that there will be no adverse effects on…
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CM Mann Flags Off Cancer Care Buses, Targets Shiromani Akali Dal Over Drug Menace
11 Aug

CM Mann Flags Off Cancer Care Buses, Targets Shiromani Akali Dal Over Drug Menace

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Politics, Punjab, Trending, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has launched a new phase in the fight against cancer. During a program in Sangrur, he flagged off 12 Cancer Care buses. These buses will provide medical tests and treatment to people. He said that the trains which used to run from Bathinda to Bikaner were known as the “Cancer Express” because Bikaner has a cancer hospital where many people from Punjab used to go for treatment. CM Mann said that about 70 to 80 percent of the patients on that train were cancer patients. The Malwa belt is especially affected…
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Masked Man Shoots at Medical Store in Khaira, Gurdaspur
11 Aug

Masked Man Shoots at Medical Store in Khaira, Gurdaspur

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- This morning around 9:15 AM, a masked man fired a few shots at a medical store in Khaira, Gurdaspur, and then ran away. Luckily, no one was hurt. After getting the news, the police quickly came to the spot. The store owner, Harjeet Singh (Dr. Hari), said that as usual he had opened his shop when a masked man came on a Splendor bike from Wadala Bangar Adda side. The man stopped on the road and fired two or three bullets towards the shop. The bullets hit the glass in front of the store, but nobody…
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Giani Harpreet Singh Named Leader of New Panthic Party After Split in Shiromani Akali Dal
11 Aug

Giani Harpreet Singh Named Leader of New Panthic Party After Split in Shiromani Akali Dal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , , ,
Chandigarh, Aug 11, 2025: Punjab witnessed a major shift in Panthic politics today after the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), formed under the Akali Takht, split into factions. The party’s recruitment committee announced the creation of a new Panthic party, appointing former Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh as its leader.Bibi Satwant Kaur has been named chairperson of the Panthic Committee. Earlier, the Akali Takht, in alliance with the rebel group, had set up Panthic stalls at the Burj Akali Baba Phoola Singh Gurdwara to enroll members. The announcement of the new president came after the completion of this membership drive.According to sources,…
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Punjab Moves Supreme Court to Safeguard Services of Over 1,100 College Faculty Members
11 Aug

Punjab Moves Supreme Court to Safeguard Services of Over 1,100 College Faculty Members

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, Trending,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Cabinet Minister Harjot Bains has confirmed that the state government has filed a petition before the Supreme Court, seeking to modify its order dated July 14, 2025. The plea requests that 1,158 Assistant Professors and Librarians working in government colleges be allowed to continue in their positions for the time being. Bains said the move was taken to prevent disruption to the academic calendar and ensure continuity in higher education. “Removing such a large number of teaching and library staff at once would create a severe shortage, directly affecting students’ learning and overall academic environment,” he…
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