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imposes Rs 1.54 crore fine on Ludhiana Municipal Corporation over improper waste management
16 Jan

imposes Rs 1.54 crore fine on Ludhiana Municipal Corporation over improper waste management

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a fine of Rs 1.54 crore on the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation for failing to manage waste effectively. The penalty was imposed after the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) reported negligence by the municipal body in adhering to proper solid waste management practices over the past two years. According to the authorities, the lapses have caused significant environmental damage in Ludhiana. PPCB and NGT officials highlighted that the improper handling of waste has had a detrimental impact on the city’s environment. The municipal corporation has been directed to recover the…
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Severe cold wave grips Punjab and Chandigarh; dense fog alert issued, rain expected from Jan 18
16 Jan

Severe cold wave grips Punjab and Chandigarh; dense fog alert issued, rain expected from Jan 18

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- Punjab and Chandigarh continue to reel under intense cold weather conditions as temperatures dipped close to the freezing point for the second time this winter season. The Chandigarh Meteorological Centre has issued an Orange Alert for dense fog and cold wave conditions, warning residents to remain cautious over the next few days. According to the Meteorological Department, Punjab witnessed a further drop of 0.3 degrees Celsius in minimum temperatures on Thursday. Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar recorded the lowest temperature in the state at 0.9°C, followed by Hoshiarpur and Bathinda at 3°C, Amritsar at 3.2°C, while Chandigarh…
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Elderly Amritdhari Woman Killed in Early-Morning Robbery While Heading to Gurdwara in Tarn Taran
15 Jan

Elderly Amritdhari Woman Killed in Early-Morning Robbery While Heading to Gurdwara in Tarn Taran

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- Tarn Taran witnessed a shocking crime in the early hours of the morning when an elderly Amritdhari woman lost her life after being attacked by robbers while she was on her way to a gurdwara. The incident has once again raised serious concerns over the deteriorating law-and-order situation in the district. According to available information, the woman, a resident of a village in the Tarn Taran district, was heading to the local gurdwara as part of her daily routine when she was intercepted by three armed assailants. The attackers allegedly attempted to snatch the gold earrings…
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Punjab bomb threats: Prominent schools, court complexes evacuated after bomb threat e-mails
14 Jan

Punjab bomb threats: Prominent schools, court complexes evacuated after bomb threat e-mails

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- The court complexes in Ludhiana and Sri Fatehgarh Sahib have received bomb threat, prompting the authorities to evacuate the premises and suspension of judicial work for the day.  The police officials and security agencies have launched investigation and advised the people to stay away from the complex. The e-mails threatening to blow up the court complexes triggered panic among people with security significantly heightened.  Meanwhile, two schools in Moga district also received similar threats triggering swift evacuation of the school premises. Several teams of police officials were deployed at the scenes and students were barred from…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann inaugurates Punjab’s First Startup Conclave; calls innovation & hard work backbone of startup success
13 Jan

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann inaugurates Punjab’s First Startup Conclave; calls innovation & hard work backbone of startup success

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann inaugurated the state’s first Startup Punjab Conclave at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Kapurthala, placing innovation, hard work, and entrepreneurship at the heart of the government’s economic vision. Organised by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Punjab, the Startup Punjab Conclave 2026 emerged as a flagship state-level platform celebrating innovation, entrepreneurship, and the state’s rapidly expanding startup ecosystem. With over 100 startups participating, seed grants being disbursed, and industry leaders, investors, incubators, academic experts, and policymakers converging under one roof, the Bhagwant Mann government sent an unambiguous message…
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Gunmen Open Fire at Luxury Car Showroom Near Mullanpur in Ludhiana
10 Jan

Gunmen Open Fire at Luxury Car Showroom Near Mullanpur in Ludhiana

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National Times Bureau :- Panic gripped the Badduwal area near Mullanpur on Saturday after two unidentified assailants opened fire at a luxury car showroom in broad daylight. The attackers arrived on a motorcycle and fired multiple rounds at the showroom before fleeing the spot, leaving staff and bystanders shaken. No injuries were reported in the incident, but the firing caused fear in the busy area and raised concerns over public safety. Police teams rushed to the spot soon after receiving information and launched an investigation. CCTV footage from the area is being examined to identify the attackers and trace their…
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Before son could take flight, tragedy strikes: Father among 4 killed on way to Amritsar airport
10 Jan

Before son could take flight, tragedy strikes: Father among 4 killed on way to Amritsar airport

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- At least four persons were killed and one sustained critical injuries after a car collided with a Punjab Roadways bus on the Dasuya–Hoshiarpur road near Adda Dosarka early Saturday morning. According to police officials, the accident occurred around 6 am when a car carrying five occupants attempted to enter the main road amid dense fog. The vehicle was hit by a Pathankot depot bus travelling from Dasuya to Hoshiarpur, leading to a devastating impact. The collision was so severe that the car was completely mangled, resulting in the deaths of four occupants on the spot. The…
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Senior IPS Dr Ravjot Kaur’s suspension revoked
09 Jan

Senior IPS Dr Ravjot Kaur’s suspension revoked

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- In a significant administrative move, the Election Commission (EC) has revoked the suspension of senior IPS officer Ravjot Kaur Grewal of the Punjab cadre. Grewal, a 2015-batch officer who was serving as the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Tarn Taran, had been placed under suspension in November 2025 following allegations of violating the Model Code of Conduct during the high-stakes assembly by-election for the Tarn Taran seat. The reinstatement order comes after the successful completion of the entire electoral process and a detailed departmental review of the complaints lodged against her. The initial disciplinary action…
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Tragic: Eight-year-old boy dies of heart attack while playing in Punjab’s Ferozepur
06 Jan

Tragic: Eight-year-old boy dies of heart attack while playing in Punjab’s Ferozepur

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- In a tragic turn of events, an eight-year-old boy died after suffering heart attack while playing in Punjab's Ferozepur district.  Manmeet Sharma, 8, was second class student of RSD Raj Ratan Public School reportedly felt uneasy and severe discomfort while he was flying kite on the roof of his house.  The family immediately rushed him to a hospital where he was declared dead. Doctors have said that the cause of death was a sudden heart attack. Sharing details about the tragic incident, RSD Raj Ratan Public School director Professor S.P. Anand expressed deep sorrow over Manmeet's…
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Punjab’s law and order under scanner as Moga youth shot dead in broad daylight
03 Jan

Punjab’s law and order under scanner as Moga youth shot dead in broad daylight

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
National Times Bureau :- A shocking shooting incident was reported from Bhinder Kalan village in Punjab’s Moga district on Saturday morning, where a young man was gunned down by unidentified attackers. The victim has been identified as Umarsir Singh, a resident of the village and an employee with Nestle India Limited in Moga. According to preliminary information, Singh had just stepped out of his house in his car to leave for work when a group of armed men intercepted him near his residence. The assailants allegedly opened indiscriminate fire, discharging around 15 to 20 bullets, killing him on the spot before…
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