Faridkot Archives - National Times

29 Mar

Faridkot shines in Punjab; Crime Falls 37%, Snatching Recovery Rate at 97%

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingFaridkot, Punjab

FARIDKOT (Gurpreet Singh) : Faridkot has emerged as a leading example of the Bhagwant Mann Government’s intensified campaign against drug abuse, with the district recording a sharp 37% decline in overall crime and a 97% recovery rate in snatching cases, reflecting the impact of sustained action under the ongoing ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ (war against drugs) and ‘Operation Prahar’. The transformation in Faridkot is being driven by a combination of strict enforcement, technology-backed surveillance and deep community engagement, which together have broken the local drug networks and strengthened law and order on the ground. The Bhagwant Mann Government’s focused push to…

22 Feb

Jail Intelligence Leads to Major Drug Bust in Faridkot; Six Arrested Including Serving Soldier

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingFaridkot, Punjab

Faridkot (Gurpreet Singh): A prolonged covert investigation by Faridkot Police has resulted in the exposure of an alleged heroin supply chain operating across parts of Punjab. The breakthrough came after authorities acted on information reportedly intercepted from within a prison, setting off nearly two months of surveillance and field operations. Police confirmed the arrest of six suspects said to be connected to the narcotics racket. Among those taken into custody are a serving member of the Indian Army and a former police employee who had previously been dismissed from duty. Officials stated that several of the accused have past cases…

19 Jan

Punjab Assembly Speaker Flags Off Pilgrimage Buses Under CM Tirath Yatra Scheme in Faridkot District

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabChief Minister Tirath Yatra Scheme, Faridkot, Kotkapura, Kultar Singh Sandhwan, Punjab

Faridkot, January 19: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Sunday flagged off a bus carrying devotees from village Bir Chahil in Kotkapura constituency under the Chief Minister Tirath Yatra Scheme for pilgrimage to Sri Amritsar Sahib and other prominent religious destinations in the region.Addressing the gathering, Sandhwan said the Chief Minister Tirath Yatra Scheme is a significant welfare initiative of the Punjab government aimed at providing free and comfortable pilgrimage facilities to devotees. He said the scheme has enabled a large number of people to fulfil their long-cherished desire of visiting religious places and attain spiritual peace. The…

25 Sep

Punjab Assembly Speaker Listens to Public Grievances During Visit to Kotkapura Wards

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsPunjabFaridkot, Kotkapura wards, Kultar Singh Sandhwan, Punjab Assembly Speaker

Faridkot, September 25: Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Tuesday evening visited several wards of Kotkapura town, including wards 5, 7, and 8, to review ongoing development works under the state government and interact with residents. During the public outreach, he listened to the problems faced by locals and directed officials to resolve the issues at the earliest.Residents highlighted challenges such as poor sewerage management, frequent power disruptions, and the deteriorated condition of local streets. Assuring quick action, Speaker Sandhwan said that genuine demands of citizens would be addressed in coordination with government departments. He added that the state…

20 Mar

Punjab Vigilance Bureau Arrests PSPCL Junior Engineer for Accepting Bribe

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabbribe, corruption, Faridkot, Jarnail Singh, PSPCL, Punjab Vigilance Bureau

Chandigarh, March 20, 2025 – The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has arrested Jarnail Singh, a Junior Engineer (JE) with the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), for accepting a bribe of ₹10,000. The arrest was made as part of the state's ongoing anti-corruption drive.An official spokesperson of the VB disclosed that the case was based on a complaint filed by a resident of Kothe Chahal Singh in Faridkot. According to the complaint, Singh had demanded ₹20,000 to shift a tubewell connection and install a domestic power meter at the residence of the complainant’s acquaintance. After negotiations, Singh agreed to accept…

08 Feb

Punjab Prison Olympics 2025 Kicks Off at Faridkot Central Jail

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabFaridkot, Punjab Prison Olympics 2025

Faridkot (National Times)– The much-anticipated Punjab Prison Olympics 2025 began on February 3 at Central Jail Faridkot, marking the second edition of the initiative aimed at promoting discipline, teamwork, and rehabilitation among inmates. The event was inaugurated by Ms. Navjot Kaur, Hon’ble District and Sessions Judge, Faridkot, and will continue until February 9. Inmate Teams Compete Across Punjab Jails Launched in 2024, the Punjab Prison Olympics provides inmates an opportunity to engage in sports, channel their energy positively, and foster a spirit of camaraderie. This year’s tournament features participants from Central Jail Bathinda, District Jail Mansa, District Jail Muktsar Sahib,…