Punjab

Heavy Vehicles Barred on Airport Road During Peak Hours From August 4
03 Aug

Heavy Vehicles Barred on Airport Road During Peak Hours From August 4

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major relief for office-goers, the Mohali administration has announced restrictions on the movement of heavy vehicles on Airport Road during peak hours. Starting Monday, August 4, heavy vehicles will be prohibited from entering the 18-km stretch between 8 am and 11 am, and again from 5 pm to 8 pm. The restriction will apply to all heavy vehicles, including construction equipment carriers and multi-axle lorries. However, emergency vehicles such as ambulances, fire tenders, police vehicles, disaster response units, and trucks carrying essential goods like milk, water, or medicines will be exempted. Why the Ban? The…
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Murder Charges Framed Against 4 Punjab Cops, 2 Others in Kabaddi Player Ajmer Singh’s Killing case……
02 Aug

Murder Charges Framed Against 4 Punjab Cops, 2 Others in Kabaddi Player Ajmer Singh’s Killing case……

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending, , , , ,
National Times Bureau :- In a nine-year-old fake encounter case, the Faridkot district court has framed murder and conspiracy charges against six individuals, including four Punjab Police personnel and two liquor contractors from Bathinda. The court found prima facie evidence to proceed under multiple serious offenses, including murder (IPC Section 302), destruction of evidence (Section 201), criminal conspiracy (Section 120-B), criminal intimidation (Section 506), rioting (Sections 148 and 149) and relevant sections of the Arms Act (Section 27). The case pertains to the alleged staged police encounter of Ajmer Singh, a Kabaddi player and liquor vendor, in May 2016. His…
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CM Bhagwant Mann Visits Katalgarh Sahib, Responds to Vigilance Raid and Channi’s Allegations
02 Aug

CM Bhagwant Mann Visits Katalgarh Sahib, Responds to Vigilance Raid and Channi’s Allegations

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, , , , ,
National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday paid obeisance at Gurudwara Katalgarh Sahib in Chamkaur Sahib in Ropar district. He was accompanied by his wife and daughter. In a brief interaction with the media, the CM said he had come to perform ardas for the welfare of Punjab and its people. Commenting about the vigilance raid conducted by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau at the office and residence of Gillco Valley realtor Ranjit Singh Gill, the CM said that the law would take its course. “Jo karan ge so bharan ge (people would pay for their own…
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Punjab Vigilance Conducts Raid at Ranjit Singh Gill’s Home After BJP Switch
02 Aug

Punjab Vigilance Conducts Raid at Ranjit Singh Gill’s Home After BJP Switch

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National times bureau:- The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) on Saturday (August 2, 2025) raided the premises of former Akali leader and prominent realtor Ranjit Singh Gill in Chandigarh, sources said. The action came just a day after Mr. Gill joined the BJP. Mr. Gill was inducted into the BJP by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini at his official residence here on Friday evening. VB sleuths raided Mr. Gill's residence in Chandigarh. However, there is no official word on the raid operation yet.Mr. Gill had recently resigned from the primary membership of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). He was once…
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More Than 35,000 Lives Saved in a Year, Says Punjab Government
02 Aug

More Than 35,000 Lives Saved in a Year, Says Punjab Government

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, , , ,
National times bureau :- Punjab's Road Safety Force (SSF), launched in January 2024 under the leadership of chief minister Bhagwant Mann has saved over 35,000 lives by providing rapid medical assistance at accident sites. The force has made significant strides in improving road safety, emergency response times, and public security across the state, according to official figures released by the state government.The SSF currently covers approximately 4,100 kilometers of roads, with teams stationed every 30 kilometers.Around 28% of SSF personnel are women, a figure presented as part of a broader push toward inclusion and empowerment, as per government data. In…
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Five Months of ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’: Over 24,000 Drug Smugglers Arrested, 1000 Kg Heroin Seized in Punjab
01 Aug

Five Months of ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’: Over 24,000 Drug Smugglers Arrested, 1000 Kg Heroin Seized in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh, August 1, 2025 — In a major breakthrough in Punjab’s fight against narcotics, the state police under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s flagship campaign Yudh Nashian Virudh have arrested 24,089 drug smugglers and registered 15,242 FIRs since March 1, 2025. Over five months, the state’s multi-pronged crackdown has led to the seizure of 1000 kilograms of heroin, marking one of the most aggressive anti-drug operations in the state's history.According to the Punjab Police, operations are being carried out daily in all 28 police districts under the direct supervision of Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav. The campaign, personally…
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GNDU Vice-Chancellor Removed from SGPC Panel After Controversial Interaction with RSS Chief
01 Aug

GNDU Vice-Chancellor Removed from SGPC Panel After Controversial Interaction with RSS Chief

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Amritsar, August 1, 2025 — The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has removed Dr. Karamjit Singh, the Vice-Chancellor of Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), from a key committee following a controversy surrounding his alleged remarks during a conversation with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief.The decision came in the wake of a viral video circulating on social media in which Dr. Singh was reportedly seen expressing views perceived as anti-Sikh during his interaction with the RSS leader. The footage sparked immediate outrage within the Sikh community, prompting strong reactions from various quarters.SGPC Secretary S. Pratap Singh confirmed the development and stated…
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Jailed Gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Threatened to Kill My Son: Sukhjinder Randhawa
01 Aug

Jailed Gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Threatened to Kill My Son: Sukhjinder Randhawa

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending,
Chandigarh (National Times): Former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister and sitting MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has alleged that jailed gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria has issued death threats against his son. The Congress leader claimed in a social media post, accusing the Punjab government of failing to curb lawlessness. Randhawa said the threat came shortly before a firing incident outside a pagri centre where his son was present. According to police, two unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened fire at the centre, with bullets striking the window panes. Fortunately, no one was injured. Following the attack, DSP Vipin Kumar and SHO Prabhjot Singh…
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Khaira Barred from Remarks as CM’s Aide Files Defamation Suit Amid Political Row
31 Jul

Khaira Barred from Remarks as CM’s Aide Files Defamation Suit Amid Political Row

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , , ,
Chandigarh, July 31, 2025 — Punjab Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira finds himself in legal crosshairs after Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s Officer on Special Duty (OSD), Rajbir Singh, filed a defamation case against him for allegedly making false and damaging statements.The local court has not only accepted the complaint but also issued a restraining order against Khaira, barring him from making any public remarks concerning the case. Khaira has been formally served and directed to appear before the court on August 11.The defamation suit stems from a series of allegations Khaira reportedly made against Singh, which the latter claims were…
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RSS Infiltration into Punjab’s Educational Institutions: An Attempt to Undermine Sikh Philosophy and Threaten Cultural Identity
31 Jul

RSS Infiltration into Punjab’s Educational Institutions: An Attempt to Undermine Sikh Philosophy and Threaten Cultural Identity

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Amritsar, July 31, 2025: The student organization Sath issues this press note to alert Punjab and the global Sikh community about the centralization of the education system and the subsequent threat it poses to Punjabi culture and Sikh philosophy. With the central government's direct control over education policies, states have been stripped of the autonomy to design independent curricula and policies. Since 1947, the core objective of educational institutions has been to forge a singular "national identity"—a project aimed at subsuming distinct identities into Indian nationalism. This strategy has now reached its most dangerous phase.Under its anti-Sikh agenda, the RSS…
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