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Punjab government made history: gave 54,422 government and 4.5 Lakh private jobs without recommendations
24 Oct

Punjab government made history: gave 54,422 government and 4.5 Lakh private jobs without recommendations

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National Times Bureau :- The Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has been doing very good work in providing employment since 16 March 2022. The government has fulfilled its promise by creating more than 4.6 lakh new job opportunities. This includes government jobs and work found in new companies. This is a big success because unemployment was a big problem before. The government’s focus is on giving jobs based on ability, not recommendations. This has brought hope to lakhs of families. The “Ghar Ghar Rozgar Te Karobar Mission” has been most important in this big change. In this…
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Air Pollution Hits Hazardous Levels in Punjab, Five Major Cities Record AQI Above 200; Orange Alert Issued
23 Oct

Air Pollution Hits Hazardous Levels in Punjab, Five Major Cities Record AQI Above 200; Orange Alert Issued

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National Times Bureau :- Despite a slight dip in temperatures, air quality across Punjab has deteriorated sharply, raising serious public health concerns. According to the latest report from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), five major cities in the state have recorded Air Quality Index (AQI) levels above 200, crossing into hazardous territory. In response, authorities have issued an Orange Alert. City-wise Air Quality Status (as of Wednesday 4 PM): Mandi Gobindgarh: AQI 293 (Very Poor) Ludhiana: AQI 278 (Very Poor) Jalandhar: AQI 268 (Very Poor) Khanna: AQI 239 (Very Poor) Amritsar: AQI 238 (Poor) Among these, Mandi Gobindgarh emerged…
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Mohali Police Bust High-Profile Extortion Racket; Chandigarh Club Executive Arrested
23 Oct

Mohali Police Bust High-Profile Extortion Racket; Chandigarh Club Executive Arrested

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National Times Bureau :- Mohali Police have uncovered a high-profile extortion and blackmail racket, arresting Chandigarh Club’s executive member, Vikas Bector. The accused has been charged with threatening a lawyer with firearms and attempting to extort money through intimidation. Bector has been taken on police remand for questioning. Complaint by Lawyer Triggers Action The investigation followed a complaint lodged at Mullampur Police Station by city-based lawyer Gaurav Dheer. According to the complaint, Vikas Bector and his associates repeatedly threatened the lawyer and attempted to coerce money from him using arms. FIR Registered Under BNS Sections Acting on the complaint, the…
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Union Minister Hardeep Puri Presents Sacred ‘Jore Sahib’ to DSGMC; PM Urges Devotees to Visit for Darshan
23 Oct

Union Minister Hardeep Puri Presents Sacred ‘Jore Sahib’ to DSGMC; PM Urges Devotees to Visit for Darshan

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National Times Bureau :- Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday handed over the custody of the holy “Jore Sahib”, the footwear of tenth Guru, Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji and his wife Mata Sahib Kaur, to the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) at Gurdwara Moti Bagh in the national capital. The “Jore Sahib” will embark on a 10-day yatra for Patna, to be preserved and displayed at Takht Sri Patna Sahib, the birthplace of the guru. Meanwhile Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also urged the people to visit Gurdwara Moti Bagh and have darshan of the sacred relics…
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Tarn Taran: Doctor’s Car Destroyed in Firecracker Blaze on Diwali, Loss Estimated at Rs 18 Lakh
22 Oct

Tarn Taran: Doctor’s Car Destroyed in Firecracker Blaze on Diwali, Loss Estimated at Rs 18 Lakh

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National Times Bureau :- A serious incident occurred on Diwali night in Guru Nanak Colony, Patti, when a doctor’s car caught fire due to stray firecrackers and was completely destroyed. The vehicle is estimated to have been worth around Rs 18 lakh. Dr. Arvinderjit Singh stated that the fire broke out around midnight while fireworks were being set off in the surrounding area. Several crackers fell on his parked car, causing it to ignite. Local residents rushed to help, but the fire quickly engulfed the vehicle. Dr. Singh and neighbors have appealed to the Punjab government for prompt compensation, emphasizing…
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Several People Fall Ill During CM Siddaramaiah’s Event in Dakshina Kannada
21 Oct

Several People Fall Ill During CM Siddaramaiah’s Event in Dakshina Kannada

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National Times Bureau :- Around ten people fell ill during a large public event attended by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Puttur on Monday. The programme was called ‘Ashoka Janama 2025’. Police said the people became sick because they did not get food and water on time, which led to dehydration and low blood sugar. Three women were given IV fluids, while the others received treatment and were discharged from the hospital. A Congress worker said that nearly 40,000 to 50,000 people had gathered at the venue. Because of the large crowd, there was a delay in providing food and…
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Governor Kataria Applauds Udaipur’s Festive Decorations; Chief Ministers in MP and Rajasthan Offer Prayers on Diwali
21 Oct

Governor Kataria Applauds Udaipur’s Festive Decorations; Chief Ministers in MP and Rajasthan Offer Prayers on Diwali

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria visited the markets of Udaipur on the occasion of Diwali and interacted with local residents. Impressed by the festive ambience, he praised the people for beautifully decorating the city and said the effort reflects the cultural warmth of Udaipur as well as its welcoming spirit for tourists. He also conveyed his Diwali greetings to the citizens. This year, the city’s celebrations included thematic decorations based on significant religious and cultural symbols, among which a depiction of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple of Ayodhya became a major attraction for visitors. In Madhya…
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On Bandi Chhor Divas, Giani Raghbir Singh urges govt to release Bandi Singhs
21 Oct

On Bandi Chhor Divas, Giani Raghbir Singh urges govt to release Bandi Singhs

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National Times Bureau :- On the auspicious occasion of Bandi Chhor Divas, Head Granthi of Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar, Giani Raghbir Singh, extended warm greetings to the Sikh community across India and abroad. He also made a strong appeal to the government to release Sikh prisoners (Bandi Singhs) who have completed their sentences but remain behind bars. Giani Raghbir Singh highlighted that Bandi Chhor Divas marks the day when Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji secured the release of 52 imprisoned kings from the Gwalior Fort. To celebrate this divine act of freedom, devotees light lamps of pure ghee, and the…
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Mansa tragedy: Punjab roadways bus crushes two sisters to death, father and brother critical
18 Oct

Mansa tragedy: Punjab roadways bus crushes two sisters to death, father and brother critical

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National Times Bureau :- In a tragic incident, a Punjab Roadways bus ran over three school-going children and their father in Mansa's Jhuneer town on Saturday, killing two sisters on the spot while critically injuring father and brother.  The deceased have been identified as  Seema Kaur (8) and Meena Kaur (15). Their father and brother were rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition.  The bodies of the victims were sent for the post mortem examination. Meanwhile the police have seized the Punjab Roadways bus and arrested the bus driver. An investigation into the incident has also been initiated. Local…
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Patiala Teacher Suspended Following Medical Confirmation of Sexual Abuse of 8-Year-Old Girl
16 Oct

Patiala Teacher Suspended Following Medical Confirmation of Sexual Abuse of 8-Year-Old Girl

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National Times Bureau :- A medical report has indicated that an eight-year-old student was subjected to repeated abuse, days after allegations surfaced against a physical education teacher at a school in SST Nagar. Police officials said after the medical findings, investigators have sent the accused teacher’s DNA sample for further examination. The FIR, registered on October 13, mentions that the student was allegedly harassed multiple times within the school premises. SP (City) Palwinder Cheema said a detailed investigation was underway under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. “The medical report has confirmed the abuse, and the accused…
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