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11 Feb

Sidhu Moosewala’s parents stage protest outside Mansa SSP office over inaction in royalty case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabParents, Protest, Punjab, Sidhu Moose Wala, SSP Office

National Times Bureau :- The parents of slain Punjab singer Sidhu Moosewala on Wednesday staged a sit-in protest outside Mansa senior superintendent of police (SSP) office in connection with their complaint against three digital marketing promoters over an unresolved financial dispute. The protest coincided with DIG Bathinda range Harjeet Singh’s visit to the office in connection with Operation Prahar 2.0. The couple claimed that a firm holding the marketing rights to the late rapper’s released tracks has failed to share financial audits and royalty payments for over a year. “We are being deprived of the income generated by our son’s…

08 Feb

Punjab’s Sikhya Kranti: Bhagwant Mann Govt sets national benchmark as over 17.5 lakh parents join statewide workshop

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab

CHANDIGARH (GURPREET SINGH): The Punjab School Education Department on Saturday organised the second Statewide School-Level Parents’ Workshop across all government schools, engaging over 17.5 akh parents in an unprecedented exercise in community participation. Sharing details of the initiative, Punjab School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said, “The Punjab School Education Department organised the second Statewide School-Level Parents’ Workshop, engaging over 17.50 lakh parents across all government schools.” The Punjab Education Minister pointed out the mega initiative, spearheaded by the State Council of Educational Research and Training, had set a new benchmark for parental involvement in the state’s education system and…

07 Feb

Punjab family falls critically ill in Germany after eating ‘poisonous’ panjeeri; survivor alleges murder attempt by employee

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, World NewsGermany, Punjab

National Times Bureau :- In a strange yet tragic turn of events, an Indian family in Germany fell criticlly ill after allegedly consuming panjeeri with highly toxic chemical. Rachna Kapoor, 49 claimed that thallium in very high quantity was mixed in the sweet that she had prepared to celebrate birth of her granddaughter in Germany. She has accused her domestic help of mixing poison in the panjiri in an attempt of mass murder. Doctors have confirmed that the sudden illness was caused by thallium poisoning and not due to any natural disease. Within days of consuming it, several family members…

06 Feb

AAP leader Lucky Oberoi shot dead in Jalandhar; Sukhbir Badal questions AAP’s ‘zero fear’ governance model

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Big news, Lucky Oberoi, Murder, Punjab, Shromni akali dal, Sukhbir Badal

National Times Bureau :- In a shocking incident that has raised serious questions about law and order in Punjab, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Jalandhar’s posh Model Town area on Friday morning. Oberoi, 52, was the AAP in-charge of the Jalandhar Cantt Assembly constituency. According to the police, the attack took place around 7.15 am when Lucky Oberoi had come to a local gurdwara in Model Town to offer prayers, a routine he followed regularly. As he stepped out of the gurdwara and was about to sit in his Thar SUV…

04 Feb

Aman Arora on Majithia’s Bail: Law, Evidence and Truth Are Stronger Than Political Celebrations

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AAP Government Will Take Corruption Cases to Their Logical End, No Matter How Powerful the Accused Is National Times Bureau :- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora, reacting to the bail granted to Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, made it clear that bail should not be misrepresented as exoneration. He said that the people of Punjab must understand that this relief is purely procedural and does not weaken the serious corruption charges against Majithia in any manner. Aman Arora said that the bail has been granted on technical grounds related to the period…

31 Jan

While Congress, Akalis and BJP were worried about sons & in-laws, AAP concerns itself with children of Punjab: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

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JALANDHAR (Gurpreet Singh): Launching the distribution of scholarships to more than 2.7 lakh Scheduled Caste (SC) students at the PAP Ground in Jalandhar, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said the ₹271 crore Post-Matric Scholarship under the ‘Mission Rangla Punjab’ drive reflects a fundamental shift in governance priorities, asserting that while Congress, the Akalis and the BJP remained preoccupied with family interests, AAP has focused squarely on securing the future of Punjab’s children. Highlighting a 35 percent rise in beneficiaries since 2020–21, the Chief Minister said the surge was the result of genuine education reforms, not tokenism, and stressed that scholarships…

31 Jan

Threat Email Triggers High Alert in Jalandhar Ahead of Prime Minister’s Scheduled Visit

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Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): A threat message warning of possible bomb attacks sent shockwaves through Jalandhar, just ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit to Punjab, prompting an immediate security response from local police and central agencies. Officials said the alert was received via email and referred to potential explosions at multiple schools in the city. The message also mentioned Dera Sachkhand Ballan, a key stop in the Prime Minister’s itinerary, leading authorities to intensify checks in and around the area. Police teams from the Urban Estate police station, along with intelligence and security units, launched search operations soon after…

30 Jan

Senior Congress Leader Manoj Malhotra Passes Away Suddenly in Jalandhar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCongress, Punjab

National Times Bureau :- Jalandhar witnessed the sudden demise of senior Congress leader Manoj Malhotra, popularly known as Manu Baring, who suffered a cardiac arrest early Friday morning around 4 a.m. Despite immediate medical attention from his family, doctors declared him dead upon arrival at the hospital. His sudden passing has left family members and supporters in deep shock. Fitness Enthusiast Till the EndManoj Malhotra was known for his commitment to personal fitness. Just a day before his death, he shared a fitness video on social media to inspire the youth. His dedication to health and wellness made him a…

30 Jan

Punjab Congress Launches Second Phase of MNREGA Campaign with Rallies in Ludhiana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCongress, Punjab

National Times Bureau :- Punjab Congress has kicked off the second phase of its MNREGA outreach campaign in the state, beginning with a rally at Mullampur Dakha in Ludhiana. Following this, another rally is planned at Raikot near Mullampur. The rallies are scheduled at the grain markets, with the Mullampur Dakha event at 11 a.m. and the Raikot rally at 2 p.m. Key leaders, including Punjab Congress in-charge Bhupesh Baghel, state party president Raja Warring, opposition leader Pratap Singh Bajwa, and Gurdaspur MP and former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, will address the gatherings alongside other senior party figures.…

30 Jan

Punjab to conduct Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls ahead of Assembly elections 2027

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National Times Bureau :- Ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections 2027, the Election Commission will carry out a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across the state to correct errors and improve voter data accuracy. The revision exercise in Punjab is scheduled to begin during February–March, officials confirmed. Preparations for the SIR have already started, with the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Punjab issuing directions to district election authorities to address discrepancies in voter lists before the formal revision begins. According to official sources, the decision was discussed during a virtual meeting held by the Election Commission of India…