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Contaminated Water Tragedy in Hazara Singh Wala Leaves 32 ill, Child’s Death Prompts Escalation to Prime Minister’s Office
03 Mar

Contaminated Water Tragedy in Hazara Singh Wala Leaves 32 ill, Child’s Death Prompts Escalation to Prime Minister’s Office

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National Times Bureau :- Hazara Singh Wala: A suspected case of contaminated drinking water has triggered panic in Hazara Singh Wala village after at least 32 residents fell ill and a young girl lost her life, intensifying public outrage and drawing the attention of authorities at the highest level. Villagers reported that several families began experiencing symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea and severe dehydration shortly after consuming tap water supplied in the area. Health teams were rushed to the village as the number of affected residents climbed, with many requiring medical treatment at nearby health centres. The situation turned grim…
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180 ETT Teachers Climb Water Tanks in Dirba, Accuse Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema of Reneging on Promises
03 Mar

180 ETT Teachers Climb Water Tanks in Dirba, Accuse Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema of Reneging on Promises

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a dramatic escalation of their long-pending protest, nearly 180 ETT teachers serving in Punjab climbed atop water tanks and mobile towers across several villages in Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema’s constituency on Tuesday, alleging betrayal over unfulfilled assurances. Acting under the banner of their union, the teachers said they were compelled to adopt extreme measures after repeated meetings failed to yield any concrete resolution to their grievances. The protesting educators maintained that they have been seeking redressal of issues dating back to the previous Congress regime and had pinned hopes on the current government’s pre-election commitments.…
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Punjab DSP Daljit Singh dies at 51 after prolonged kidney illness; cremation with state honours today
03 Mar

Punjab DSP Daljit Singh dies at 51 after prolonged kidney illness; cremation with state honours today

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant loss to the Punjab Police, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Daljit Singh, known for his firm action against drug trafficking, passed away on Monday late evening. He was 51 and had been battling a serious kidney ailment for a long time. DSP Daljit Singh had been undergoing treatment at Max Hospital, where he was on regular dialysis due to kidney failure. He had been on medical leave for nearly a year as his health condition deteriorated. At the time of his illness, he was posted in the Anti-Narcotic Wing of the Ludhiana Rural Police,…
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Bomb threat emails sent to two Jalandhar schools; no suspicious objects or explosives found
02 Mar

Bomb threat emails sent to two Jalandhar schools; no suspicious objects or explosives found

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Gurpreet Singh :- Authorities in Punjab’s Jalandhar district launched a search operation on Monday after two schools received emails threatening bomb attacks, officials said. The threats were sent to Police DAV Public School, located in the city centre, and the APJ School branch in the Rama Mandi area situated within the Punjab Armed Police campus. After being alerted by school authorities, police teams rushed to the campuses along with sniffer dogs and bomb disposal squads. Officials said no suspicious objects or explosives had been found during preliminary searches. Classes continued as usual, with school administrations choosing not to declare a…
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Punjab, Chandigarh witness April-like heat, dry weather to persist this week
01 Mar

Punjab, Chandigarh witness April-like heat, dry weather to persist this week

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Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab and Chandigarh are experiencing unusually warm conditions, with daytime temperatures resembling those typically seen in April and May. While mornings and evenings remain slightly cool, the mercury has risen significantly during the day. According to the Meteorological Department, dry weather conditions will continue on Sunday, accompanied by strong surface winds throughout the day. The pre-monsoon period has also begun and will continue until May. Over the past 24 hours, the maximum temperature has increased by 0.6 degrees Celsius and is currently running 5.1 degrees above normal. Faridkot and Bathinda recorded the highest maximum temperatures in the state…
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Move to Drop Rajiv Gandhi’s Name from Patiala Law University Triggers Political Storm in Punjab
28 Feb

Move to Drop Rajiv Gandhi’s Name from Patiala Law University Triggers Political Storm in Punjab

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Gurpreet Singh :- A proposal to remove former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s name from Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL) in Patiala has sparked sharp political reactions in Punjab, with the Congress party voicing strong opposition. The development comes after the university’s Academic Council reportedly deliberated on a proposal to rename the institution by dropping “Rajiv Gandhi” from its title. While officials associated with the process have described it as an administrative or policy-level consideration, the move has quickly acquired political overtones. Congress leaders in the state have criticized the reported proposal, calling it an attempt to erase the…
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From Barnala, Rahul Gandhi Sends Stern Message to Punjab Congress: End Factionalism or Miss the Ticket
28 Feb

From Barnala, Rahul Gandhi Sends Stern Message to Punjab Congress: End Factionalism or Miss the Ticket

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Gurpreet Singh :- At a massive Congress rally in Barnala, Rahul Gandhi delivered a sharp and uncompromising message to the Punjab unit of the party, making it clear that indiscipline and internal factionalism will no longer be tolerated. While targeting the Centre over key policy issues, he also turned his focus inward, cautioning senior state leaders against prioritizing personal ambitions over party unity. In a firm tone, Gandhi stressed that no individual, regardless of stature, is bigger than the party. He underlined that electoral victories are achieved through collective effort, not individual prominence. Leaders who fail to function as team…
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Former sarpanch Jagmandeep Singh Minku Kundal survives firing attack in Abohar; was travelling in bulletproof SUV
28 Feb

Former sarpanch Jagmandeep Singh Minku Kundal survives firing attack in Abohar; was travelling in bulletproof SUV

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a major security scare, former sarpanch Jagmandeep Singh, popularly known as Minku Kundal, was targeted in a firing incident in Punjab’s Abohar on Saturday. The attack took place when he was attending a wedding function at Ratta Tibba village. According to initial reports, unidentified assailants opened fire at his vehicle while he was present at the venue. However, the bullets failed to cause harm as Kundal was travelling in a bulletproof SUV. He escaped unhurt in the incident. Sources claimed that gangster Arjoo  Bishnoi had allegedly issued threats to Kundal earlier. The latest attack comes days…
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Punjab revises school timings from March 1, New schedule announced for all govt and private schools
28 Feb

Punjab revises school timings from March 1, New schedule announced for all govt and private schools

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab Government has revised school timings across the state, with the new schedule coming into effect from March 1. The decision was announced through an official order issued by the Education Department. As per the notification, all government, private-aided and recognised primary schools in Punjab will function from 8.30 am to 2.30 pm from March 1 till March 31. For middle, high and senior secondary schools, the revised timing will be from 8.30 am to 2.50 pm during the same period. The change applies uniformly to institutions operating under the state education framework. Authorities have directed school…
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Several schools in Chandigarh, Amritsar receive bomb threats, CM Mann also targeted in email
27 Feb

Several schools in Chandigarh, Amritsar receive bomb threats, CM Mann also targeted in email

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Gurpreet Singh :- Fresh bomb threat emails were sent to Chandigarh schools and Punjab secretariat on Friday, triggering panic among the students and the authorities.  Several teams of police officials and bomb disposal squad were rushed to the spot and cordoned off the area.  Further investigation has been launched and search is currently underway. Non suspicious items from either of the sites have been recovered yet. 
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