Punjab News

Punjab Sees Further Dip in Temperature; No Relief from Pollution Yet

Punjab Sees Further Dip in Temperature; No Relief from Pollution Yet

National Times Bureau :- Temperatures across Punjab continued to drop on Sunday, with the minimum temperature falling by 0.2°C and settling 1.7°C below normal. The maximum temperature also recorded a decline of 0.3°C compared to the previous day. Faridkot remained the coldest place in the state, with the mercury touching 8°C — the same as recorded in hill stations like Shimla and Dharamshala. According to the Meteorological Department, temperatures are expected to dip slightly further today. The weather is likely to remain dry for the next two weeks, with no forecast of rainfall. This means that pollution levels may continue…
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Protest Continues at Panjab University Against Senate Amendment; Gate No. 2 Remains Sealed

Protest Continues at Panjab University Against Senate Amendment; Gate No. 2 Remains Sealed

National Times Bureau :- The ongoing student protest at Panjab University intensified on Monday as demonstrators continued their sit-in against the proposed amendments to the student senate. Although the Centre has already withdrawn the controversial notification, students have declared that their protest will continue until the date for the senate elections is formally announced. The situation on campus remained tense through the night, with reports of heated exchanges between protesters and security personnel. By early morning, authorities had completely sealed Gate No. 2 of the university, barring both students and media personnel from entering the premises. Several individuals were reportedly…
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Pune man kills wife in ‘Drishyam-inspired’ murder, burns body to erase evidence; confesses during interrogation

Pune man kills wife in ‘Drishyam-inspired’ murder, burns body to erase evidence; confesses during interrogation

National Times Bureau :- In a gruesome case reminiscent of the Bollywood thriller 'Drishyam', the Maharashtra Police have arrested a 42-year-old man for allegedly murdering his wife and meticulously destroying all evidence to evade detection. The accused, identified as Sammer Punjabrao Jadhav, was apprehended by the Pune police on Saturday after he confessed to the crime, admitting that he was “influenced by the movie” while planning the act. According to police officials, Jadhav, a resident of Swami Sankul Apartment near the Talathi office in Shivane, ran an automobile garage and held a diploma in automobile engineering. His wife, Anjali Sammer…
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ED Steps In: 50 Punjab Officers Under Scanner in DIG Bhullar Bribery Case

ED Steps In: 50 Punjab Officers Under Scanner in DIG Bhullar Bribery Case

National Times Bureau :- After the CBI’s crackdown in the bribery case involving former Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is now set to step in, signaling deeper trouble for several senior officials. On Tuesday, an ED team is expected to visit the CBI office in Chandigarh to collect records related to alleged benami properties linked to Bhullar and a number of IAS and IPS officers. According to CBI sources, the investigation so far has revealed the names of nearly 50 Punjab officials suspected of having invested in properties through a Patiala-based real estate dealer, Bhupinder Singh.…
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Tarn Taran: Campaigning to end today, voting on November 11th

Tarn Taran: Campaigning to end today, voting on November 11th

National Times Bureau :- High voltage campaigning on Tarn Taran seat will end today November 9 evening and voting will take place on November 11. Though every political party including the ruling one have worked hard for making their candidates win but it was virtually a showdown between Akali Dal and police administration during whole campaign. ECI on complaint of Akali Dal has suspended SSP Dr. Ravjot Kaur Grewal further charging the atmosphere. Political leaders of all parties from different parts of state have camped down in the constituency which is part of Majha. Election Commission is likely to tell…
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Punjab Governor orders inquiry into government’s ‘Sadak Surakhya Force’ vehicles following Congress’ complaint

Punjab Governor orders inquiry into government’s ‘Sadak Surakhya Force’ vehicles following Congress’ complaint

National Times Bureau :-  An inquiry has been ordered into the purchase of 144 Toyota Hilux vehicles bought for use by the Sadak Surakhya Force launched by the Punjab government.  Following a letter from the office of Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, the state’s Home Department has assigned the investigation to the Director General of Police (DGP) of Punjab. The investigation order was issued on October 31, 2025. The probe is to be completed within fifteen days, and the report must be submitted to the complainant, as well as to the Governor’s Office and the Home Department. This means the…
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Punjab gets major boost with Ferozepur-Delhi Vande Bharat Express; to run six days a week, except Wednesdays

Punjab gets major boost with Ferozepur-Delhi Vande Bharat Express; to run six days a week, except Wednesdays

National Times Bureau :- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, expanding India’s semi-high-speed rail network to more than 160 services. Among the new routes, the Ferozepur-Delhi Vande Bharat Express is a major boost for Punjab. The train will connect Ferozepur, a key border district, directly to New Delhi in 6 hours and 40 minutes, making it the fastest service on the 486-km route. The train will run six days a week (except Wednesdays), leaving Ferozepur Cantt at 7:55 am and reaching New Delhi by 2:35 pm. On the return journey, it…
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I’m Not a Chief Minister, I’m Your Partner in Pain!” Mann’s Heartfelt Story in Tarnaran Moves Thousands — Declares: This Election Isn’t About Power, It’s About Securing Your Children’s Future!

I’m Not a Chief Minister, I’m Your Partner in Pain!” Mann’s Heartfelt Story in Tarnaran Moves Thousands — Declares: This Election Isn’t About Power, It’s About Securing Your Children’s Future!

National Times Bureau :- A unique emotional wave is being witnessed in the streets of Tarnaran in Punjab’s politics. Just before the upcoming by-election on November 11, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said something to the people here that was completely different from traditional political tactics. During a massive road show in support of Aam Aadmi Party candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu, when Mann stood on top of a jeep and said, “I am not the Chief Minister, I am the Grief Minister – I have come to share your sorrows and joys, not just to sit on a chair,” the reaction…
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Patiala: CBI raids property dealer’s house in connection with suspended DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar case

Patiala: CBI raids property dealer’s house in connection with suspended DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar case

National Times Bureau :- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is carrying out a raid at the residence of Bhupinder Singh, owner of BH Properties, in Patiala in connection with the ongoing probe against suspended Ropar Range DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar, who was earlier arrested in a bribery case. According to sources, the CBI team reached Bhupinder Singh’s residence early in the morning and conducted an extensive search operation, restricting entry and exit during the raid. Officials have not issued an official statement yet, but sources revealed that BH Properties’ name surfaced during Bhullar’s interrogation and from documents recovered during…
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Patiala Shocker: Dhaba Worker Hacked to Death Over Bill Dispute

Patiala Shocker: Dhaba Worker Hacked to Death Over Bill Dispute

National Times Bureau :- A shocking incident was reported in Patiala where a worker at the Kohli Dhaba, located opposite Polo Ground on Lower Mall Road, was brutally murdered late Friday night with sharp-edged weapons. According to police officials, the dispute reportedly broke out over a food bill, following which the accused attacked the worker and fled the scene. Upon receiving information, SHO Jaspreet Singh Kahlo of Kotwali Police Station and SHO Gurpinder Singh of Sabzi Mandi Police Station reached the spot with their teams. The police have taken the body into custody and sent it for post-mortem examination. A…
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