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NGT Cracks Down on Mining in Punjab, Bans Operations at 85 Sites Until Further Orders
16 Feb

NGT Cracks Down on Mining in Punjab, Bans Operations at 85 Sites Until Further Orders

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Chandigarh, Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant environmental intervention, the National Green Tribunal has ordered an immediate halt to mining activities at 85 locations across Punjab, following a petition filed by the gram panchayat of Gahlari village in Gurdaspur district. The tribunal directed that the suspension will remain in force until further orders. The identified sites had earlier been earmarked by the Punjab Water Resources Department for dredging and desilting operations, with tenders recently floated for the removal of riverbed material. However, the tribunal ruled that while the tendering process may proceed, no desilting or mining activity can commence on…
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Early Onset of Heat in Punjab This February; Clear Skies Till 16th, Rain Likely Under Western Disturbance Influence
14 Feb

Early Onset of Heat in Punjab This February; Clear Skies Till 16th, Rain Likely Under Western Disturbance Influence

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Punjab has begun witnessing early signs of rising temperatures this February, hinting at the approaching summer season sooner than usual. Daytime temperatures across several districts have climbed above the seasonal average, while bright sunshine and dry weather conditions have prevailed in most parts of the state. According to meteorological observations, the weather is expected to remain largely clear and dry until February 16. Residents are likely to experience warm afternoons, though mornings and evenings may continue to remain relatively pleasant. However, a change in weather conditions is anticipated after February 16 due to the impact of…
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Punjab Govt to Set Up State Anti-Gangster Police Station in Rajpura
13 Feb

Punjab Govt to Set Up State Anti-Gangster Police Station in Rajpura

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- In a significant move to intensify its crackdown on organized crime, the Punjab government has decided to establish a dedicated State Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) police station in Rajpura. The Home Department has issued an official notification in this regard, paving the way for a centralized mechanism to handle cases related to gangster activities across the state. With the establishment of this new police station, all legal proceedings initiated by the AGTF — including the registration of FIRs and subsequent investigations — will now be conducted directly from Rajpura. The move is aimed at streamlining operations…
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Pakistan-Backed Terror Module Busted in Amritsar; One Arrested
11 Feb

Pakistan-Backed Terror Module Busted in Amritsar; One Arrested

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) in Amritsar has unearthed a Pakistan-backed terror module and arrested one suspect, police officials said on Tuesday. The operation is being described as a major breakthrough that potentially averted a serious security threat. According to the police, a remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED), a foreign-made pistol and a substantial quantity of ammunition were recovered during the operation. Preliminary investigation indicates that the arrested accused was in direct contact with a Pakistan-based handler and was using encrypted digital platforms to coordinate activities while attempting to evade…
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Youth Stabbed to Death by Friends During Wedding Ceremony in Faridkot
11 Feb

Youth Stabbed to Death by Friends During Wedding Ceremony in Faridkot

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- A wedding celebration turned tragic after a young man was allegedly stabbed to death by his own friends during a function at a marriage palace in Faridkot. The incident has sent shockwaves across the area, raising serious concerns over escalating personal disputes among youngsters. According to preliminary information, the deceased, identified as Dilpreet Singh, had attended a friend’s wedding ceremony where several acquaintances had gathered. It is learnt that a minor altercation had taken place between Dilpreet and another युवक during the ‘Jaggo’ ceremony a day earlier. Police suspect that the disagreement later escalated into a…
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Bittu’s Video Rips Open Congress–Akali Nexus; Fixed-Match Politics That Looted Punjab Exposed: Baltej Pannu
10 Feb

Bittu’s Video Rips Open Congress–Akali Nexus; Fixed-Match Politics That Looted Punjab Exposed: Baltej Pannu

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Aam Aadmi Party Punjab Media Incharge Baltej Pannu on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal, alleging that both parties ran a decades-long, covert power-sharing arrangement that systematically looted Punjab while posing as political opponents. Addressing a press conference at the AAP party office here, Pannu played a video clip of Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu, claiming that the clip itself exposes the “hand-in-glove politics” between Congress and Akali leadership. In the video, Bittu is heard admitting that in 2017, efforts were made to defeat Bhagwant Mann and ensure the victory…
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Daylight Shooting Shocks Tarn Taran Law College, Student Killed; Gunman Dies by Suicide
09 Feb

Daylight Shooting Shocks Tarn Taran Law College, Student Killed; Gunman Dies by Suicide

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- Tarn Taran witnessed a chilling incident on Thursday after a young woman was shot dead inside the campus of a well-known law college, triggering panic among students and staff. The accused attacker later ended his own life by shooting himself, turning the educational institution into the scene of a double tragedy. According to preliminary information, the deceased woman has been identified as Sandeep Kaur, a student of the law college. Eyewitnesses said the accused suddenly opened fire at her inside the campus, leaving her critically injured. She succumbed to her injuries on the spot. Moments after…
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Heroine worth Rs 125 crore seized near Indo-Pak border in Amritsar; ammunition also recovered
08 Feb

Heroine worth Rs 125 crore seized near Indo-Pak border in Amritsar; ammunition also recovered

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, , , , , ,
National Times Bureau :- Punjab police in joint operation with the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered a large quantity of heroin and weapons near Indo-Pak border in Amritsar. The recovered heroine has been allegedly smuggled from Pakistan which is estimated to be worth around Rs 125 crore in the international market.  According to officials, security agencies had received credible information about drug and arms smuggling in the border area. Acting on this tip-off, Amritsar Rural Police and BSF jointly raided a suspicious house in Ghuman village. During the search, more than 25 kilograms of heroin was recovered from inside the…
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Pakistan installs Hari Singh Nalwa bust at Kartarpur Corridor Art Gallery
03 Feb

Pakistan installs Hari Singh Nalwa bust at Kartarpur Corridor Art Gallery

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia
National Times Bureau :- The Pakistan government has allowed the installation of a bust of legendary Sikh general Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa at the Kartarpur Corridor Art Gallery, nearly three years after his statue was controversially removed from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The move has been widely welcomed by Sikh organisations worldwide as a positive step towards acknowledging Sikh history and heritage in the region. The unveiling of the bust took place on February 1, a development announced by Sikhs in America president Gurinder Singh Josan through a social media post. Calling it a “historic moment”, Josan said the gesture could…
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SAD leader Bikram Majithia walks out of Nabha jail after 224 days
03 Feb

SAD leader Bikram Majithia walks out of Nabha jail after 224 days

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
National Times Bureau :- Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former Punjab minister Bikram Singh Majithia was released from Nabha Jail on Sunday after securing bail from the Supreme Court in a disproportionate assets case. Majithia stepped out of the prison premises around 11 am, where a large number of party supporters had gathered to welcome him. Majithia was arrested by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau on June 25 in connection with a case alleging assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. The case reportedly pertains to properties valued at around ₹540 crore. He had remained in judicial custody for…
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