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Bikram Singh Majithia Appears in Mohali Court in Disproportionate Assets Case; Hearing Adjourned Till April 18
07 Mar

Bikram Singh Majithia Appears in Mohali Court in Disproportionate Assets Case; Hearing Adjourned Till April 18

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Gurpreet Singh :- Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former Punjab minister Bikram Singh Majithia appeared before a Mohali court in connection with the disproportionate assets case. Majithia reached the court along with Shiromani Akali Dal spokesperson Arshdeep Singh Kler and his legal counsel D.S. Sobti. After the proceedings, the court adjourned the matter and fixed the next hearing for April 18. Speaking to the media outside the court, Majithia raised concerns over the law and order situation in Punjab, alleging that incidents of firing and violence were becoming frequent in the state. Referring to a recent incident in Amritsar,…
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Firing Outside AAP Councillor’s House in Amritsar, Husband Targeted
07 Mar

Firing Outside AAP Councillor’s House in Amritsar, Husband Targeted

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Gurpreet Singh :- A firing incident was reported outside the residence of Aam Aadmi Party councillor Kajal in the Faizpura area of Amritsar, creating panic in the locality. According to preliminary information, unidentified assailants opened fire with the alleged intention of targeting her husband, Inderjit ‘Babi’. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident and the family remained safe. Kajal is the elected councillor from Ward No. 7 in Amritsar. Upon receiving information, police teams reached the spot and initiated an investigation. Authorities are examining CCTV footage from nearby areas to identify the attackers, while further probe into the incident…
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Punjab Announces Major Cut in Power Tariffs, Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Consumers to Benefit
06 Mar

Punjab Announces Major Cut in Power Tariffs, Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Consumers to Benefit

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab government has announced a significant reduction in electricity tariffs, bringing major relief to consumers across the state. The decision is expected to benefit domestic, commercial as well as industrial electricity users and is being seen as an important step towards easing the financial burden on households and businesses. According to official information, the revised power rates will lower electricity bills for a large section of consumers. The move is particularly expected to help middle-class families and small businesses that have been struggling with rising expenses in recent months. Industry representatives have also welcomed the decision,…
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Class 11 girl killed in tragic truck-scooty collision in Ludhiana
06 Mar

Class 11 girl killed in tragic truck-scooty collision in Ludhiana

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Gurpreet Singh :- A tragic road accident in Ludhiana claimed the life of a 17-year-old student on Friday morning after a speeding truck hit the scooter she was riding with her father near Mata Rani Chowk. The victim, identified as Rashmi Kumari, a resident of a village in Nalanda district in Bihar was travelling to the railway station with her father to board a train for Bihar, where she was scheduled to appear for her Class 11 examination. According to her father, Mithlesh, the two had left early in the morning to catch a train departing around 8.30 am. At…
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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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