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Punjab Police Arrests Gangster Maxi After Fierce Encounter in Mohali
01 Mar

Punjab Police Arrests Gangster Maxi After Fierce Encounter in Mohali

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Mohali (National Times) – In a high-intensity encounter, Punjab’s Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), along with Mohali Police, successfully apprehended gangster Malkiat alias Maxi, a key operative of Goldy Brar and Goldy Dhillon. The operation took place near Ghaggar bridge on the Zirakpur-Ambala Highway, SAS Nagar, following a brief exchange of fire, as confirmed by DGP Gaurav Yadav. Encounter and Arrest Details According to police sources, Maxi opened fire on the police team in an attempt to flee. The police, acting in self-defense, returned fire, resulting in Maxi sustaining a gunshot wound to his left leg. He was immediately transported to…
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Punjab Government Extends NoC-Free Plot Registration Deadline by Six Months
01 Mar

Punjab Government Extends NoC-Free Plot Registration Deadline by Six Months

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab Housing and Urban Development Department has extended the deadline for registering plots without a No Objection Certificate (NoC) until August 31, 2025. The move, taken under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, aims to ease property registration procedures and accommodate the growing demand from the public. Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardip Singh Mundian stated that the extension comes after numerous requests from residents. Initially, the NoC exemption was available from December 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025. Now, citizens will be able to register their plots from March 1, 2025, to August…
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NHAI Terminates Ceigall India Limited’s Amritsar Connectivity Project Contract
27 Feb

NHAI Terminates Ceigall India Limited’s Amritsar Connectivity Project Contract

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab,
Amritsar (National Times) – Ceigall India Limited has announced the termination of its contract with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for the construction of a four-lane Greenfield Amritsar connectivity project. The project, executed in partnership with Ms Krishna Constructions, was intended to link Amritsar with the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway. The termination was officially communicated by NHAI through letter No. NHAI/PIU/ASK/DAK/PKg-1/File-207962, dated February 25, 2025. The contract was ended under Clause 3.4 of the agreement, primarily due to insufficient land acquisition along the designated project stretch. Despite Ceigall India Limited’s request to revoke the termination, NHAI upheld its decision. However,…
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Punjab Government Makes Punjabi Compulsory in All Schools Across the State
27 Feb

Punjab Government Makes Punjabi Compulsory in All Schools Across the State

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh (National Times): In a major decision to promote Punjabi language and culture, the Punjab government has made it mandatory for all schools in the state—regardless of their affiliation—to teach Punjabi as a main subject. Punjabi Now a Compulsory Subject in All Boards As per the new directive, all schools affiliated with the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB), Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), and Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) must ensure Punjabi is part of the curriculum as a primary subject. Announcing the decision, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains stated that the AAP-led state government…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre of Targeting Punjab Over US Deportation Issue
25 Feb

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre of Targeting Punjab Over US Deportation Issue

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Chandigarh (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday lashed out at the Central government, accusing it of deliberately portraying Punjab in a bad light over the recent deportation of illegal immigrants from the United States. Addressing the Punjab Assembly’s special session, CM Mann questioned why all three deportation flights landed in Amritsar, despite carrying immigrants from multiple states. "Three flights arrived in India, and all of them landed in Amritsar. These flights came via Gujarat due to restrictions on using Pakistani and Afghan airspace for military aircraft. However, the number of Gujaratis and Haryanavis on these flights was…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Opposition Over Claims of AAP MLAs Defecting
25 Feb

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Opposition Over Claims of AAP MLAs Defecting

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, ,
Chandigarh (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday hit back at the opposition, particularly Congress leader Partap Bajwa, over his claim that over 32 AAP MLAs were in touch with him. Addressing the Punjab Vidhan Sabha Special Session, CM Mann dismissed these statements as baseless political gossip and accused the opposition of being directionless. Referring to repeated speculation about his tenure, Mann said, "First, they said I wouldn’t last six months as CM. When I completed six months, they claimed I wouldn’t survive a year. Later, they insisted I’d be removed after the Delhi elections. They keep spreading…
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Punjab Assembly Rejects Centre’s Draft Policy on Agricultural Marketing
25 Feb

Punjab Assembly Rejects Centre’s Draft Policy on Agricultural Marketing

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Chandigarh: The Punjab government on Tuesday introduced a resolution in the Punjab Assembly opposing the Centre’s draft National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing, calling it an attempt to reintroduce the repealed farm laws under a different name. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann strongly criticized the Centre, stating, “The Union government is trying to bring back the farm laws through a different route. We completely reject this draft policy, as the Centre has yet to fulfill its promises to farmers, including a legal guarantee on Minimum Support Price (MSP).” Last month, the Punjab government had officially rejected the Centre’s draft policy, arguing…
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Punjab Police Bulldoze Drug Trafficker’s Illegal House in Ludhiana in Crackdown Against Narcotics
25 Feb

Punjab Police Bulldoze Drug Trafficker’s Illegal House in Ludhiana in Crackdown Against Narcotics

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Ludhiana (National Times): In a major crackdown under Punjab’s War on Drugs initiative, the Punjab Police demolished the illegally constructed house of an alleged drug trafficker in Talwandi village near Ladhowal, Ludhiana, on Monday night. The smuggler, identified as Sonu, has been booked in six drug trafficking cases in the last three years. Acting on strict directives to curb illegal drug operations, Punjab Police personnel arrived with bulldozers and razed the unauthorized structure as a warning to those involved in the narcotics trade. A top police official called the move a major step in the fight against drugs, stressing that…
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Political Turmoil in Punjab: Congress’ Partap Bajwa Claims 32 AAP MLAs Ready to Defect
24 Feb

Political Turmoil in Punjab: Congress’ Partap Bajwa Claims 32 AAP MLAs Ready to Defect

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, ,
Chandigarh (National Times): The political landscape in Punjab is heating up, with Leader of the Opposition Partap Bajwa claiming that 32 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs are in touch with him, expressing their desire to switch to the Congress. Bajwa took a swipe at the Bhagwant Mann-led government, accusing it of failing to fulfill its pre-election promise of providing a Rs 1,000 monthly honorarium, which has left many legislators discontent. Adding to the political drama, Congress MLA Pargat Singh alleged that AAP is considering replacing Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. He hinted that Mann’s leadership is under scrutiny following AAP’s significant…
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ਪੰਜਾਬ ‘ਚ ਆਵਾਰਾ ਕੁੱਤਿਆਂ ਦਾ ਆਤੰਕ, ਦਵਾਈ ਲੈਣ ਜਾ ਰਹੀ ਔਰਤ……
23 Feb

ਪੰਜਾਬ ‘ਚ ਆਵਾਰਾ ਕੁੱਤਿਆਂ ਦਾ ਆਤੰਕ, ਦਵਾਈ ਲੈਣ ਜਾ ਰਹੀ ਔਰਤ……

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, ,
ਨੈਸ਼ਨਲ ਟਾਈਮਜ਼ ਬਿਊਰੋ :- ਅਬੋਹਰ ਅਤੇ ਆਸ-ਪਾਸ ਦੇ ਪਿੰਡਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਅਵਾਰਾ ਕੁੱਤਿਆਂ ਦਾ ਆਤੰਕ ਰੁਕਣ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਨਹੀਂ ਲੈ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ। ਸ਼ਨੀਵਾਰ ਸਵੇਰੇ ਜਦੋਂ ਇੱਕ ਔਰਤ ਸਰਕਾਰੀ ਹਸਪਤਾਲ ਵਿੱਚ ਦਵਾਈ ਲੈਣ ਜਾ ਰਹੀ ਸੀ ਤਾਂ ਲੱਕੜ ਮੰਡੀ ਨੇੜੇ ਘੁੰਮ ਰਹੇ ਆਵਾਰਾ ਕੁੱਤਿਆਂ ਨੇ ਉਸਨੂੰ ਬੁਰੀ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਵੱਢ ਕੇ ਜ਼ਖਮੀ ਕਰ ਦਿੱਤਾ। ਉਸਨੂੰ ਇਲਾਜ ਲਈ ਸਰਕਾਰੀ ਹਸਪਤਾਲ ਵਿੱਚ ਦਾਖਲ ਕਰਵਾਇਆ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ। ਇਲਾਜ ਅਧੀਨ 68 ਸਾਲਾ ਕ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਨਾ ਰਾਣੀ, ਜੋ ਕਿ ਬਾਜ਼ਾਰ ਨੰਬਰ 12, ਆਖੀਰੀ ਚੌਕ ਦੀ ਵਸਨੀਕ ਹੈ ਨੇ ਦੱਸਿਆ ਕਿ ਉਹ ਆਪਣੀ ਦਵਾਈ ਲੈਣ ਲਈ ਸਰਕਾਰੀ ਹਸਪਤਾਲ ਪੈਦਲ ਆ ਰਹੀ ਸੀ, ਅਤੇ ਜਦੋਂ ਉਹ ਲੱਕੜ ਮੰਡੀ ਦੇ ਨੇੜੇ ਪਹੁੰਚੀ ਤਾਂ…
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