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16 Oct

Patiala Teacher Suspended Following Medical Confirmation of Sexual Abuse of 8-Year-Old Girl

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab8 year girl, Patiala, Punjab News, School, Sexual Assault

National Times Bureau :- A medical report has indicated that an eight-year-old student was subjected to repeated abuse, days after allegations surfaced against a physical education teacher at a school in SST Nagar. Police officials said after the medical findings, investigators have sent the accused teacher’s DNA sample for further examination. The FIR, registered on October 13, mentions that the student was allegedly harassed multiple times within the school premises. SP (City) Palwinder Cheema said a detailed investigation was underway under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. “The medical report has confirmed the abuse, and the accused…

06 Sep

Patiala – Flood Threat Rises in Ghaggar River, Residents on Alert

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabFloods, Ghaghar river, Patiala, Punjab, Punjab News

National Times Bureau :- The flood threat along the Ghaggar River near the Punjab–Haryana border has intensified as water levels continued to rise compared to the previous day. Officials stationed at the Harchandpura bridge, including Duty Officer and Block Development & Panchayat Officer Gurmeet Singh and Panchayat Officer Jatinder Singh, reported a 4–5 inch increase in the river’s level overnight. While the situation on the Punjab side remains under control, the river has started to swell at several points, raising concerns among residents. Moderate rainfall has been ongoing in the area since morning, adding to the tension.

01 Sep

Patiala Administration Issues Safety Advisory Amid Rising Ghaggar Water Levels

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPatiala, Punjab

Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): The Patiala District Administration has issued an alert for villages situated along the Ghaggar River, after continuous rainfall in the catchment areas pushed water levels higher at Bhankharpur. Authorities have urged residents to exercise caution and avoid venturing near the riverbanks. According to an advisory released by SDM Rajpura, Avikesh Gupta, precautionary measures are especially advised for villagers in Untsar, Nanheri, Sanjarpur, Lachhru, Kamalpur, Rampur, Saunta, Maru and Chamaru. Residents can contact the flood control room in Rajpura at 01762-224132 for assistance or updates. In Dudhan Sadhan, SDM Kirpalveer Singh has cautioned people from Bhasmra and Jalahkhedi…

22 May

Punjab Govt Transfers 10 Villages from Patiala to Mohali District

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabMohali, Patiala, Punjab

Chandigarh (National Times): In a significant administrative decision, the Punjab Government has issued a notification transferring 10 villages from Patiala district to SAS Nagar (Mohali) district. The move, effective immediately upon publication in the Official Gazette, was announced through a notification dated May 20, 2025, by the Department of Revenue, Rehabilitation, and Disaster Management. The villages affected include Manakpur (H.B. No. 272), Khera Gajju (H.B. No. 269), Urna (H.B. No. 2), Changera (H.B. No. 243), Ucha Khera (H.B. No. 271), Gurditpura (H.B. No. 268), Hadayatpura (H.B. No. 270), and Lehlan (H.B. No. 267). These villages have been transferred from the…

10 Apr

Parmeet Singh Unanimously Elected President of Patiala Media Club

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjabParmeet Singh, Patiala, President of Media Club

Patiala, April 10 – Parmeet Singh has been unanimously elected as the new president of the Patiala Media Club. The election concluded with complete consensus among members, reflecting a spirit of unity and cooperation.Chief election officer Ujagar Singh, along with assistant election officers Kuljit Singh and Manjit Singh Chahal, announced the results and confirmed that all 12 office-bearers were elected unopposed.Khushvir Singh Toor was chosen as General Secretary, Kulveer Singh Dhaliwal as Treasurer, and Dharminder Singh Sidhu as Senior Vice President. Jagtar Singh and Suresh Kamra will serve as Vice Presidents. Gurvinder Singh Aulakh has taken charge as Secretary, while…