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18 Jun

Punjab Government Bus Services to Halt for 3 Days Amid Employee Protest

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPRTC, Punjab

Chandigarh (National Times): In a move likely to cause major disruption across Punjab, government-run bus services under PRTC and PUNBUS will remain completely suspended for three days, from July 9 to 11, as employees prepare for a statewide protest. The strike, announced by contract-based workers, is a response to the Punjab government’s failure to fulfill promises made last month regarding the regularization of their employment. Despite a public assurance by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, employees say there has been no meaningful progress. Their primary concern centers on the expansion of the contract system within the transport department. Workers fear that…

11 Jun

Nangal MC Passes Resolution to Impose Entry Tax on Himachal Vehicles in Tit-for-Tat Move

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingHimachal Pradesh, Nangal, Punjab

Nangal (National Times): In a significant development likely to escalate inter-state tensions, the Nangal Municipal Council (MC) has approved a resolution to levy an entry tax on vehicles bearing Himachal Pradesh (HP) registration numbers. The decision, passed unanimously by the 16 MC members present during a House meeting on Monday evening, is being seen as a retaliatory measure against a similar tax imposed by the Himachal Pradesh government. The proposal was introduced by MC member Paramjit Singh Pamma, who described the move as a “reciprocal tax” aimed at countering the charges being levied on Nangal residents entering Himachal for work,…

11 Jun

Emotional Tribute to Sidhu Moosewala on His Birth Anniversary — Three New Songs Released

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingPunjab, Sidhu Moosewala

Mansa (National Times): On the birth anniversary of legendary Punjabi singer and rapper Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, widely known as Sidhu Moosewala, fans were treated to a posthumous musical gift as three unreleased songs were dropped on his official YouTube channel. The songs — "0008", "Neal", and "Take Notes" — are part of an extended play titled “Moose Print”, adding to the growing body of work released after his untimely demise in May 2022. With these tracks, a total of 11 songs have been released posthumously, each keeping the legacy of the artist alive. https://youtu.be/EdxguQAXeoU The release came just five hours…

08 Jun

Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government Waives off Rs 68 Cr Loan of 4,727 Dalit Families in Major Relief Move

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Punjab

Amritsar (National Times): In a significant step towards social justice and economic relief, the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab has waived off loans worth ₹68 crore belonging to 4,727 Dalit families. This major announcement marks a milestone in the state government’s commitment to uplift marginalized communities. A formal function to commemorate this initiative is being held today at Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar, where Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will personally meet and interact with the beneficiaries. The event is expected to draw a large number of attendees, including government officials, community leaders, and members of…

07 Jun

Punjab Reports Second Death Due to COVID-19, 69-Year-Old Woman from Ludhiana Succumbs

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingCoronavirus, Covid-19, Punjab

Ludhiana (National Times): The resurgence of COVID-19 in Punjab has claimed its second victim, raising fresh concerns about the virus's spread in the state. A 69-year-old woman from Ludhiana succumbed to the infection, health officials confirmed today. According to the State Health Department, the deceased had been admitted to a hospital in Ludhiana after complaining of breathlessness and fever. Despite medical intervention, her condition deteriorated rapidly, and she passed away due to COVID-related complications. This is the second COVID-19 fatality in Punjab amid a slow but steady increase in reported cases. The total number of active COVID-19 cases in the…

03 Jun

Historic Achievement: 32 Students from Punjab Government Schools Crack JEE Advanced

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab

Chandigarh (National Times): In a moment of immense pride for Punjab, 32 students from government schools across the state have successfully cracked the prestigious and notoriously challenging JEE Advanced examination, the gateway to India’s top engineering institutes, including the IITs. What makes this accomplishment even more remarkable is that most of these students come from families with annual incomes of less than ₹1 lakh, underscoring a powerful narrative of resilience, determination, and the transformative power of public education. Celebrating the milestone, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains took to social media, declaring the moment as "historic" and a testament to…

02 Jun

Property of Drug Smugglers Seized by Mohali Police in Yudh Nashian Virudh

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabMohali, Punjab, Yudh Nashian Virudh

Chandigarh (National Times): The state-wide campaign "Yudh Nashian Virudh" was launched by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav to eliminate the drug menace from the state, District SAS Nagar Police acting on the directions of Harcharan Singh Bhullar, IPS, DIG Ropar Range, has seized/frozen the property of two drug smugglers of Lalru area in the jurisdiction of police station Lalru Distt SAS Nagar, U/s 68F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act 1985 (NDPS) A), as proceeds of drug trafficking, said Sh. Harmandeep Hans, IPS, SSP, SAS Nagar. Divulging the details, the SSP stated that…

01 Jun

NIA Raids 15 Locations Across 8 States in Pakistan-Linked Espionage Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingNIA, Punjab

New Delhi (National Times): In a major crackdown on espionage activities allegedly linked to Pakistan, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted extensive search operations at 15 locations across eight Indian states on Saturday. The raids form part of an ongoing investigation into a spy network operated by Pakistan-based intelligence operatives. The NIA confirmed that the searches were carried out at premises associated with individuals suspected of maintaining links with Pakistani Intelligence Operatives (PIOs). The locations span multiple states, including Delhi, Maharashtra (Mumbai), Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Assam, and West Bengal. During the coordinated raids, NIA teams seized a trove…

01 Jun

Another COVID-19 Case Emerges in Punjab: 30-Year-Old Man Infected in Ludhiana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingCoronavirus, Covid 19, Punjab

Ludhiana (National Times): Punjab is witnessing a rise in COVID-19 cases as another new infection has been reported in Ludhiana. A 30-year-old man tested positive for the virus after experiencing symptoms of cough and cold. The individual, a businessman by profession, underwent a COVID-19 test, which returned a positive result. This comes after a 29-year-old businessman was diagnosed with the virus on Friday, bringing the total number of active COVID-19 cases in the state to five. Across the country, several states are reporting daily cases of the virus, with numerous fatalities already recorded, indicating that COVID-19 is once again spreading…

31 May

Amritsar to Observe Citywide Blackout Drill Tonight from 8 PM to 8:30 PM

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Punjab

Amritsar (National Times): The District Administration of Amritsar has announced a 30-minute citywide blackout drill to be held this evening from 8:00 PM to 8:30 PM, urging citizens to participate in the exercise to test emergency preparedness and promote energy awareness. In a message issued by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Amritsar, residents were informed that power feeders will be centrally switched off across most locations in the city during the half-hour blackout period. However, critical and essential services, rural areas, the airport, and the Walled City area will remain exempt from the central power cut. The DC further requested that residents…