Jalandhar Archives - National Times

08 Aug

Improvement Trust Chairperson Removed Within 6 Months, Ramneek Singh Lucky Randhawa Appointed

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabImprovement trust, Jalandhar, Politics, Punjab, Top news

National Times Bureau :- In a significant development in Jalandhar's political scene, the Punjab Government has removed Rajwinder Kaur Thiara from her post as Chairperson of the Improvement Trust. This move marks the first time in recent memory that a sitting chairperson has been replaced within just six months of appointment. Rajwinder Kaur has now been replaced by Ramneek Singh Lucky Randhawa, who has officially been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Jalandhar Improvement Trust. The sudden change has drawn attention, especially given its timing and the short tenure of the outgoing chairperson. The government has not yet provided…

08 Jul

Kabaddi Player Found Dead in Jalandhar Police Station Room, Body Lay Undiscovered for 3 Days

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabJalandhar, Punjab

Jalandhar (National Times): A chilling discovery at Shahkot police station in Punjab’s Jalandhar district has shocked the region after the decomposed body of 26-year-old kabaddi player Gurbhej Singh, popularly known as Bheja, was found in an upstairs room of the station. The body, believed to be nearly three days old, was discovered after a foul odour spread across the premises late Sunday night. Gurbhej, a resident of Bajwa Kalan village, was known both as a promising kabaddi player and a local bodybuilder. In recent months, he had been assisting at the police station, serving tea and performing other small duties.…

10 May

Restrictive Orders Withdrawn in Jalandhar, Normalcy to Resume

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDeputy Commissioner, Jalandhar, Restrictions Lifted

New Delhi, Mat 10, 2025: All restrictive orders in Jalandhar district have been officially withdrawn, signaling a return to normalcy. The announcement came from the Deputy Commissioner, who thanked citizens for their cooperation during the enforcement period.With the lifting of these restrictions, regular activities across the district are set to resume. The administration has not specified the reason for the initial imposition or withdrawal, but the update is being seen as a positive step toward restoring routine civic life.The Deputy Commissioner concluded with a note of gratitude: “Thanks for all your support.”

15 Mar

Punjab Launches ₹140 Crore World-Class Street Development Project

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Harpal Singh Cheema, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Punjab street development, urban infrastructure

Chandigarh, March 15, 2025 – Punjab is set to undergo a major urban transformation with a ₹140 crore project to develop world-class streets in Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Jalandhar. Announcing the initiative, Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema said the project will reshape 42 kilometers of key streets, improving infrastructure, traffic flow, and aesthetics.Cheema unveiled the plan during a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, calling it a "historic first" for Punjab. He said the project’s success would determine its expansion to other cities across the state. "This initiative will redefine Punjab’s urban streetscape and bring it to global standards," he…