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Diwali bonus: Centre announces 30 days’ bonus for central government employees | check details
30 Sep

Diwali bonus: Centre announces 30 days’ bonus for central government employees | check details

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
National Times Bureau :- The central government has announced a non-productivity-linked bonus ahead of the festive season for central government employees for 2024-25. The Finance Ministry has issued an order stating that central government Group C and Non-Gazetted Group B employees will receive an 'Ad-hoc Bonus' equivalent to 30 days’ salary for 2024-25. This amount has been fixed at Rs 6,908. "To illustrate, taking the calculation ceiling of monthly emoluments of R.7000  (where actual average emoluments exceed Rs.7000/-), Non-PLB (Ad-hoc Bonus) for thirty days would work out to Rs 7000x30/30.4=Rs.6907.89/- (rounded off to Rs 6908)," the ministry said in its…
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Punjab Power Utility Introduces AI-Based Billing App to Curb Corruption
30 Sep

Punjab Power Utility Introduces AI-Based Billing App to Curb Corruption

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has taken a significant step towards modernizing its operations by introducing an AI-based scanning application for electricity billing. The new system replaces the traditional manual preparation of bills by field staff and aims to eliminate corruption and malpractice within the department. Previously, some meter readers were known to manipulate unit readings, often colluding with consumers to inflate bills for personal gain, resulting in substantial financial losses for the utility. The AI-based app ensures that bills are generated accurately, based on live meter readings, leaving little room for tampering. Under the…
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Brutal Attack on Dogs in Jalandhar Cantt Sparks Outrage, Police Launch Investigation
30 Sep

Brutal Attack on Dogs in Jalandhar Cantt Sparks Outrage, Police Launch Investigation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- A shocking incident unfolded near Sansarpur in Jalandhar Cantt, where a man was caught on CCTV mercilessly beating a dog with a hockey stick. The footage has gone viral, raising serious concerns among local residents. Several neighbors have filed written complaints at the Jalandhar Cantt Police Station, demanding strict action against the perpetrator. Anju, wife of Sansarpur resident Manoj Kumar, who personally cares for stray dogs in the area, reported that a neighbor, identified as Swarnjit Singh, also known as Soni, attacked one dog with a hockey stick, killed another, and attempted to harm others. She…
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Chandigarh’s last sum, 36-year-old Shahpur Colony razed to the ground, 400 homes demolished
30 Sep

Chandigarh’s last sum, 36-year-old Shahpur Colony razed to the ground, 400 homes demolished

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- The Chandigarh administration on Tuesday demolished UT's last remaining slum the Shahpur Colony in Sector 38 (West), paving way for the city to become the country’s first slum-free city. On Tuesday morning, a team of officials accompanied by heavy police force reached the site and demolished the houses in the colony with bulldozers. By around 8:30 a.m., most of the houses had been reduced to piles of sand, bricks, and rubble. Around 450 houses were demolished in the drive. However, four houses that had court-issued stay orders were spared. The action has sparked outrage among the…
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Mohali : Gym Owner Shot Multiple Times in Early Morning Attack, Admitted to Hospital
25 Sep

Mohali : Gym Owner Shot Multiple Times in Early Morning Attack, Admitted to Hospital

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- A shocking attack took place in Mohali early Tuesday morning when unidentified assailants opened fire on a gym owner outside his establishment. The incident occurred around 5 am near Phase-2, leaving the victim critically injured. According to police reports, the attackers fled the scene immediately after the shooting. The gym owner was rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. Authorities reached the location soon after receiving information about the incident and have launched an investigation into the matter. Police are examining CCTV footage and gathering witness statements to trace the culprits. The motive behind the…
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Horrific Accident Near Dhanola: Young Driver Burned Alive as Car Plunges into Drain
25 Sep

Horrific Accident Near Dhanola: Young Driver Burned Alive as Car Plunges into Drain

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- A tragic accident occurred near Dhanola town when a car lost control, fell into a roadside drain, and caught fire, leaving the driver charred to death. The victim, identified as Hani Singh, 23, son of Ram Singh from Sunam, was reportedly on his way to visit his sister when the incident happened. According to police, the Honda City lost control near Dangarh Road and plunged into the drain, igniting instantly. Bystanders alerted authorities and helped the fire brigade extinguish the flames. Hani Singh was declared dead at the scene and his body was sent to Barnala…
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Punjab Govt Cracks Down on Stubble Burning, FIRs Against 20 Farmers
24 Sep

Punjab Govt Cracks Down on Stubble Burning, FIRs Against 20 Farmers

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- In response to a surge in stubble-burning incidents, the Punjab government has adopted a strict stance, initiating action against farmers found violating the ban. According to official data, FIRs have been registered against 20 farmers, and fines amounting to Rs 1.5 lakh have been imposed. Over the past eight days, authorities have recorded 70 cases of stubble burning. In addition, red entries have been made in land records of 16 farmers as a punitive measure. The crackdown follows the Supreme Court’s directive to take stringent action against stubble burning. However, officials note that many farmers, facing…
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Monsoon Withdraws from Punjab and Haryana, Light Rains to Continue in Uttarakhand
24 Sep

Monsoon Withdraws from Punjab and Haryana, Light Rains to Continue in Uttarakhand

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- The monsoon has officially withdrawn from Punjab and Haryana, while its presence in Uttarakhand has weakened. Meteorologists expect the system to retreat from Uttarakhand within the next week. For now, only light rainfall is likely in the state. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Punjab received 48% above-average rainfall during this monsoon season. From June 1 to date, the state recorded 621.4 mm of rainfall, against the normal 420.9 mm. However, IMD has predicted dry conditions across Punjab for the next seven days, with a slight rise in daytime temperatures. While day temperatures are expected…
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11 Lakh People in Punjab May Lose Free Wheat Under New NFSA Rules
22 Sep

11 Lakh People in Punjab May Lose Free Wheat Under New NFSA Rules

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :-  As many as 11 lakh beneficiaries in Punjab are on the verge o getting deprived of the free wheat under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) after the Punjab government adopted the Centre’s criteria to exclude individual members of families from the scheme. The Punjab government has released a notification, listing the criteria for the inclusion and exclusion of beneficiaries. According to the scheme adopted by the Punjab government, 11 lakh beneficiaries stand to lose receiving free wheat under the NFSA. The notification, which is an amendment to the Punjab Food Security Rules, 2016, also states…
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Fire breaks out at Amritsar Civil Hospital, 15 children evacuated safely
22 Sep

Fire breaks out at Amritsar Civil Hospital, 15 children evacuated safely

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
National Times Bureau :- Panic struck Amritsar Civil Hospital on Monday morning after a sudden fire broke out in the blood bank area around 7.30 am. The blaze reportedly started in a refrigerator inside the blood bank, believed to have overheated and caught fire. The incident triggered chaos as the children’s ward was located adjacent to the blood bank. Hospital staff quickly responded, breaking glass windows to prevent smoke accumulation inside the building. Around 15 children from the ward were immediately evacuated and shifted to a safer location. Using fire extinguishers collected from different floors, the staff managed to control…
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