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15 Jul

Punjab Launches “STOP Diarrhoea Campaign” to Protect Children, Orders Door-to-Door Survey

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Chandigarh, July 15, 2025: Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Tuesday launched the “STOP Diarrhoea Campaign 2025,” aimed at drastically reducing child deaths from diarrhoea in the state.Calling diarrhoea a major yet preventable cause of mortality among children under five, Dr Singh emphasized, “Each child’s life lost is a tragic and avoidable loss. This campaign is our pledge to protect every child through awareness, prevention, and timely treatment.”Running for two months during the high-risk monsoon period, the campaign will follow a Prevent-Protect-Treat (PPT) strategy. The state will conduct door-to-door surveys and distribute ORS-Zinc kits via ASHA…

15 Jul

Breaking: Former Akali MLA Harmeet Singh Sandhu Joins AAP Ahead of Punjab Assembly Elections 2025

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Chandigarh (National Times): In a significant political development ahead of the 2025 Punjab Assembly elections, former Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and three-time MLA Harmeet Singh Sandhu has officially joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Sandhu, who previously served as Chief Parliamentary Secretary and represented the Tarn Taran constituency, was formally inducted into AAP by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann at a press event held in Chandigarh. Welcoming Sandhu into the party fold, CM Bhagwant Mann said, "AAP continues to strengthen its grassroots presence by welcoming clean and experienced leaders who believe in our vision for Punjab. Harmeet Singh Sandhu…

15 Jul

Sacrilege Bill Sent to Select Committee in Punjab Vidhan Sabha Special Session

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Chandigarh (National Times): In a pivotal development during the ongoing Special Session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, the House unanimously approved the resolution to refer the proposed Sacrilege Bill to a Select Committee for in-depth examination. The committee is expected to submit its report within a six-month timeframe. Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan will formally constitute the Select Committee, which will be tasked with conducting surveys, gathering stakeholder feedback, and refining the legislative framework around the sensitive issue of sacrilege. The bill, aimed at addressing incidents of desecration of religious scriptures across communities, has seen growing demand for stronger…

15 Jul

CM Bhagwant Mann Bats for Strong Law on Sacrilege in Punjab Assembly: “Punishment Must Be Exemplary, Not Just Routine”

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Chandigarh (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday delivered a passionate address in the Vidhan Sabha while backing the Sacrilege Bill, stating that the law is not just a legal necessity but a moral imperative to uphold the dignity and sanctity of religious scriptures and sentiments across all communities. “This matter transcends politics,” Mann said, “It is about the spiritual and emotional core of our people. There is deep pain in Punjab because of repeated incidents of sacrilege, be it of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, Quran Sharif, or Bhagavad Gita, and yet justice has remained elusive.” Mann highlighted…

14 Jul

Legendary Marathon Runner Fauja Singh Passes Away at 114

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National Times Bureau, July 14, 2025: Legendary marathon runner Fauja Singh, hailed as the world’s oldest marathoner, has passed away at the age of approximately 114. He had reportedly been unwell for the past few days, family sources confirmed on Monday.Fauja Singh began his marathon journey in 2000, going on to participate in eight marathons and inspiring countless people worldwide with his indomitable spirit.He made global headlines in 2011 when he competed in the Toronto Marathon, becoming recognized as the oldest marathon runner ever to finish the race. However, his name was not officially entered into the Guinness Book of…

14 Jul

Eight Senior IPS Officers Promoted to DGP Rank in Punjab

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Chandigarh, July 14, 2025: In a significant administrative move, the Punjab government has promoted eight senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers of the 1994 batch to the prestigious rank of Director General of Police (DGP). According to an official order issued by the Department of Home Affairs (Home-I Branch), the following officers have been elevated to Level-16 in the Pay Matrix with immediate effect: Dr. Naresh Kumar, IPS Ram Singh, IPS Sudhanshu Shekhar Srivastava, IPS Praveen Kumar Sinha, IPS B. Chandra Sekhar, IPS Amardeep Singh Rai, IPS Neeraja Voruvuru, IPS Anita Punj, IPS The promotion orders were issued with the…

14 Jul

Colonel Assault Case: Punjab & Haryana High Court Summons SIT Chief Over Plea Seeking CBI Probe Amid Alleged Police Inaction

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Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday summoned the head of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Chandigarh Police over a petition demanding that the investigation into the alleged assault of a Colonel by Punjab Police officials be transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The petition, filed by Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath, alleges inaction and bias by the Chandigarh Police, which was tasked with probing the case. Colonel Bath, who is posted at the Army Headquarters in New Delhi, claimed that he and his son were brutally attacked by four Punjab Police inspectors and…

14 Jul

Big Blow to Punjab: Supreme Court Quashes Appointment of 1,158 Assistant Professors and Librarians

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New Delhi/Chandigarh (National Times): In a significant setback to Punjab’s higher education sector, the Supreme Court of India has quashed the appointments of 1,158 college faculty members, including 1,091 assistant professors and 67 librarians, across government colleges in the state. The apex court’s decision comes in response to writ petitions filed by aggrieved candidates, who raised serious concerns about irregularities and procedural lapses in the recruitment process. The petitioners alleged that merit-based norms were violated, and the recruitment was carried out without involving the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), which is the constitutionally mandated body for such appointments. The Supreme…

13 Jul

Former MLA Launches Plantation Drive in Dera Bassi; Around 10,000 Saplings to Be Planted: N.K. Sharma

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Dera Bassi (Gurpreet Singh): Former MLA N.K. Sharma today launched the Shiromani Akali Dal’s plantation campaign in the Dera Bassi area, starting from the village Devi Nagar. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sharma shared that a forest will be developed on two acres of common village land in Devi Nagar.He stated that the Akali Dal team in Dera Bassi aims to plant nearly 10,000 saplings. The saplings are being planted using proper scientific methods to ensure the development of a robust forest. After planting, the Shiromani Akali Dal team in the village will take responsibility for nurturing and maintaining the…

13 Jul

CM Mann Announces 13,000 Ultra-Modern Stadiums to Transform Punjab’s Sporting Landscape and Combat Drug Menace

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Chandigarh, July 13, 2025 — Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday unveiled an ambitious plan to construct ultra-modern sports stadiums in every village of the state, a sweeping initiative aimed at fostering a vibrant sports culture and steering youth away from drug addiction.Speaking at his official residence, Mann revealed that construction has already begun on 3,083 stadiums in the first phase, as part of a larger mission to build around 13,000 such facilities across Punjab. “Idle hands are the devil’s workshop. We want to channel the immense energy of our youth into sports and positive pursuits,” Mann said,…