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PM Modi Extends Birthday Wishes to Punjab CM Bhagwant Maan

PM Modi Extends Birthday Wishes to Punjab CM Bhagwant Maan

National Times Bureau :- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took to social media to convey his warm birthday greetings to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, “Best wishes to Punjab CM Shri Bhagwant Mann Ji on his birthday. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life.” Bhagwant Mann, a senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, assumed office as Punjab’s Chief Minister in March 2022. His birthday is widely celebrated as a significant occasion, drawing messages of goodwill from across the political spectrum. PM Modi’s gesture highlights the cordial…
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Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO’s Convoy Meets with Accident, Four Policemen Injured

Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO’s Convoy Meets with Accident, Four Policemen Injured

National Times Bureau :- A vehicle in the convoy of Punjab Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO met with an accident near Kalanaur on Tuesday morning, leaving four police personnel injured. The incident occurred when the pilot vehicle of the convoy reportedly collided with another car coming from the wrong side. According to eyewitnesses, the minister was en route from Gurdaspur to Dera Baba Nanak after distributing compensation cheques to flood-affected farmers in villages under the Dinanagar and Khokhar areas. The accident took place shortly after the convoy crossed Kalanaur. Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO and Deputy Commissioner Dalwinderjit Singh immediately stopped…
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AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal allotted official bungalow nearly a year after resigning as Delhi CM, becomes Tharoor’s neighbour

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal allotted official bungalow nearly a year after resigning as Delhi CM, becomes Tharoor’s neighbour

National Times Bureau :- A year after resigning as Delhi’s Chief Minister, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national president Arvind Kejriwal has been allotted an official government bungalow. The move follows a plea filed in the Delhi High Court, in which Kejriwal requested accommodation in his capacity as the head of a recognised national political party. The government has assigned him a Type VII bungalow at 95, Lodhi Estate. Earlier, AAP had requested the bungalow at 35, Lodhi Estate, earlier occupied by BSP leader Mayawati, but it had already been allocated to Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary in…
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Sunil Jakhar Challenges Punjab CM Over Mismanagement of SDRF Funds

Sunil Jakhar Challenges Punjab CM Over Mismanagement of SDRF Funds

National Times Bureau :- Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar on Saturday accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of mismanaging the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), citing a recent CAG report. According to the report, Punjab had received Rs 9,041.74 crore in SDRF allocations up to March 31, 2023, and with subsequent releases over the next three years, the total fund amounted to Rs 12,000 crore. Jakhar claimed that the state government had failed to utilize the funds appropriately, in violation of central government norms. He added that both the Chief Minister and state ministers had acknowledged this lapse. Jakhar urged the…
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Punjab Flood Relief: Raghav Chadha Allocates ₹3.25 Crore from MPLADS Fund

Punjab Flood Relief: Raghav Chadha Allocates ₹3.25 Crore from MPLADS Fund

National Times Bureau :- Punjab is currently grappling with severe floods, prompting swift action from Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha. In a significant move to support relief and rehabilitation efforts, Chadha has approved ₹3.25 crore from his Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) fund. The allocated amount will be utilized to provide immediate relief, restore essential services, and support those displaced due to the flood situation. Chadha emphasized that the primary focus is to ensure timely aid reaches the affected people and that necessary measures are taken to rebuild the damaged infrastructure. Expressing solidarity with the flood-affected residents,…
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Punjab – Mann Government Forms High-Level Committee for Flood Management After Heavy Rainfall Damage

National Times Bureau :- In the wake of widespread destruction caused by relentless rains across Punjab, the state government has swung into action to mitigate the crisis. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced the formation of a high-level committee tasked with overseeing flood management and coordinating relief efforts in the affected regions. The committee will assess the extent of the damage, streamline rescue and relief operations, and implement preventive measures to curb further losses. The move comes amid increasing public concern over rising water levels, damaged infrastructure, and displaced residents in several districts. Officials stated that the panel will work closely…
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Punjab CM Accuses Centre of Axing Over 8 Lakh Ration Cards, Seeks Time for Verification

Punjab CM Accuses Centre of Axing Over 8 Lakh Ration Cards, Seeks Time for Verification

National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has levelled serious allegations against the central government, claiming it is planning to cancel 8,02,493 ration cards across the state, potentially depriving around 32 lakh residents of essential food supplies. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Mann stated that Punjab has a total of 1.53 crore ration card holders, out of which 1.29 crore beneficiaries have already been verified. He urged the Centre to grant the state six more months to complete the verification process before taking any action. “Punjab feeds the nation by contributing the bulk of its wheat…
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AAP Issues Clarification on Manish Sisodia’s Controversial Statement

AAP Issues Clarification on Manish Sisodia’s Controversial Statement

National Times Bureau :- The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has issued a clarification after a recent statement made by former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia triggered political reactions. The party said that Sisodia’s remarks were being “misinterpreted and taken out of context” by opponents to create unnecessary controversy. AAP leaders stressed that the former minister’s words were aimed at highlighting governance issues, not at targeting any individual or institution. Party spokespersons added that AAP remains committed to its core agenda of education, healthcare, and clean politics, and accused rival parties of twisting Sisodia’s comments for political gain. The clarification…
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Punjab Jail Minister Reviews Facilities for Inmates

National Times Bureau :- Punjab’s Jail Minister, Laljit Singh Bhullar, visited the Central Jail on Tajpur Road to review the facilities provided to inmates and detainees. During his visit, he personally inspected key services, including food, sports, medical care, gymnasium, bakery, furniture workshop, and other vocational units. Minister Bhullar spoke directly with the prisoners, listened to their concerns, and assured them that immediate action would be taken to address their issues. He emphasized the Punjab government’s commitment to creating a rehabilitative environment in the state’s jails, aiming to transform them into centers where inmates can acquire skills and reintegrate as…
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Anmol Gagan Maan Withdraws Resignation, Reaffirms Loyalty to AAP

Anmol Gagan Maan Withdraws Resignation, Reaffirms Loyalty to AAP

Chandigarh (National Times): In a fresh political development, senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Punjab cabinet minister Anmol Gagan Maan has announced her decision to withdraw her resignation, reaffirming her faith in the party’s leadership. Taking to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Maan wrote, “Met AAP Punjab president Aman Arora today. Accepted the decision of Aam Aadmi Party and Arvind Kejriwal to reject the resignation.” Her public statement comes days after she had submitted her resignation amid growing speculation over internal party disagreements. However, with this move, she appears to have signaled a truce and a renewed…
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