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13 Dec

Abohar’s ‘Aabha Library’ Among 275 Ultra-Modern Libraries Become Pride of Mann Government, Example for the Country

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Chandigarh, December 13, 2025: Buildings competing with luxury hotels and world-class facilities - Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's Knowledge Revolution CampaignUnder the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab government has established 275 ultra-modern libraries in the state's rural areas, while work continues on 58 more libraries. The Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Public Library (Aabha Library) located in Abohar is a splendid link in this chain, whose grandeur has people comparing it to a five-star hotel. It is not just a library but a living proof of the Mann government's vision and commitment to youth. Videos going viral on social media…

11 Dec

Punjab Police fully prepared to ensure free, fair and peaceful Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Elections: DGP

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National Times Bureau :- With Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections scheduled for December 14 (Sunday), Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav has said that the state police is fully prepared to ensure transparent, impartial and peaceful polling across Punjab. The elections will be held on December 14, while counting of votes and declaration of results will take place on December 17. Emphasising the need to maintain a positive environment ahead of the polls, DGP Yadav directed all police officials to strictly follow professional policing standards and adhere to the Model Code of Conduct. Sharing further details, Special DGP (Law and Order)…

10 Dec

Punjab Revives Traditional Acquisition Route to Secure Over 5,000 Acres for Urban Growth

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Mohali/New Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab has taken a major step toward reshaping the urban landscape around Mohali and New Chandigarh by initiating the acquisition of more than 5,100 acres under the country’s standard land acquisition law. The decision follows the state’s withdrawal of its controversial land pooling policy earlier this year. Officials confirmed that a notification has been issued for acquiring 4,059 acres in Mohali under Section 11 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. Another 1,048 acres—part of an earlier acquisition plan for New Chandigarh—will soon move to the award…

09 Dec

The impact of the AAP government’s policies in Rural Punjab is visible at the grassroots level

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Chandigarh, December 9, 2025: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab has undertaken several landmark initiatives during its tenure, focusing on rural areas, which are sure to have a direct impact on the upcoming Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections. The government claims that these elections will be fought on a development agenda, and the rural population has not only accepted the changes made by the AAP government but has also pledged their support.Unprecedented Infrastructure Improvements The government has given top priority to rural connectivity, successfully completing a 44,920-kilometer link road project. This road network has become the backbone…

08 Dec

Rs 500 crore to become Punjab CM: Navjot Kaur Sidhu’s remark sparks row in Punjab

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National Times Bureau :- Navjot Kaur Sidhu, Congress leader and wife of cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Sidhu, has sparked a row in Punjab by alleging that is takes Rs 500 crore to become state's chief minister. Speaking to reporters after meeting Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Saturday, Navjot Kaur said they “speak only for Punjab”, but lack the kind of money she alleges influences top political appointments. “We do not have Rs 500 crore to give to sit in the chief minister’s chair,” she said, adding that no one had demanded money from them but “the one who gives a suitcase of…

06 Dec

Punjab Aims to Improve Girl-Child Ratio by 2026; State Government Takes Major Step for Daughters’ Safety

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Chandigarh, December 6, 2025: To eradicate the evil practice of female foeticide in Punjab, the Bhagwant Maan government has taken a significant step. Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh stated that Punjab no longer just seeks change but aspires to be the best. The government's goal is to ensure that by 2026, Punjab's sex ratio surpasses the national average.The Maan government has issued strict orders to all health department employees to monitor every aspect from conception to childbirth. The aim is to prevent any attempt at sex determination or female foeticide. This move underscores the government's strong commitment to the respect…

06 Dec

One Killed, Three Injured in Dense Fog Crash on Ferozepur Road in Faridkot

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National Times Bureau :- A severe road accident triggered by heavy fog early Saturday morning left one young motorcyclist dead and three others injured on Ferozepur Road in Faridkot. According to police, the collision occurred around 5:30 a.m. when a motorcycle carrying three youths crashed into an overloaded truck moving ahead of them. The impact caused the truck to lose balance and overturn on the road. The deceased, whose identity is yet to be disclosed by authorities, died on the spot due to the force of the collision. The two other riders, along with the truck driver, sustained serious injuries.…

05 Dec

11 ITIs to be built in Punjab prisons; new initiative by the Punjab government to provide skills training and a new lease of life to prisoners

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Chandigarh, 4 December 2025: The High Court of Punjab and Haryana, in collaboration with the Department of Prisons, Punjab, and the Department of Technical Education & Industrial Training, Punjab, is launching a major correctional reform initiative titled “Empowering Lives Behind Bars: Real Change – The New Paradigm of Correctional Justice” on December 6, 2025 at Central Jail, Patiala. The programme will be inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India, Mr. Justice Surya Kant, in the presence of Judges of the Supreme Court of India, Judges of the High Court, and senior State officials. The initiative aims to transform Punjab’s…

05 Dec

Punjab Govt Rescues Farmers: Cotton Prices Surge from ₹5,700 to ₹7,500+ After Swift Action

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Chandigarh, December 5, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s government has once again proven its strong commitment to the state’s hardworking farmers. This year, when cotton (narma and desi) prices in the market were falling below the Minimum Support Price (MSP), the Mann government quickly stepped in and saved farmers from massive losses.Initially, when cotton started arriving in mandis, private traders were buying it between ₹5,700 to ₹6,800 per quintal. These prices were significantly lower than MSP, causing major concern among farmers. In this difficult situation, on Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s orders, the state government immediately pressured the Cotton Corporation…

04 Dec

High Court Seeks Clarity on IPS Control as DIG Bhullar Challenges CBI’s Reach

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday turned its attention to a crucial administrative question while hearing DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar’s challenge to a CBI inquiry: Which government ultimately exercises authority over an IPS officer belonging to a state cadre? A Bench led by Chief Justice Sheel Nagu, sitting alongside Justice Sanjiv Berry, asked the Union and state governments to produce the All India Services Act and the governing rules that define control, supervision, and disciplinary powers over IPS officers. The judges observed that although states may initiate action, the final decision-making structure needed to be…