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Cold wave and dense fog grip Punjab, Chandigarh till January 7; Orange Alert issued
02 Jan

Cold wave and dense fog grip Punjab, Chandigarh till January 7; Orange Alert issued

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab and Chandigarh continue to reel under an intense cold wave and dense fog, with the situation expected to persist until January 7, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Nights are likely to turn even colder in the coming days. The weather department has issued an Orange Alert for fog and cold wave conditions till Friday, followed by a Yellow Alert for the subsequent period. Parts of Punjab witnessed sudden weather disturbances over the last 24 hours. Thunderstorms were reported in Patiala, while Pathankot and Halwara also experienced stormy conditions. Dense fog engulfed areas such as…
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Masked robbers loot jewellery shop in Punjab’s Jalandhar, ornaments worth Rs 50 lakh stolen
29 Dec

Masked robbers loot jewellery shop in Punjab’s Jalandhar, ornaments worth Rs 50 lakh stolen

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National Times Bureau :- In a major setback, the Supreme Court has put a stay on Delhi High Court's verdict granting bail to ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao sexual assault case and said he will not be released from jail. The next hearing is scheduled to take place in January.  In his order to pause Kuldeep Sengar's bail in the 2017 Unnao rape case, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said, "We have heard Solicitor General Mehta for the CBI and senior counsel for the convict. We find that several substantial questions of law arise. A counter-affidavit shall be filed…
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Mexico: 13 killed, 98 injured as passenger train derails on Isthmus of Tehuantepec Railway
29 Dec

Mexico: 13 killed, 98 injured as passenger train derails on Isthmus of Tehuantepec Railway

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National Times Bureau :- At least 13 people were killed and 98 others injured after a passenger train on the interoceanic corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec Railway met with an accident on the Salina Cruz-Coatzacoalcos route in Mexico on Sunday, the Mexican Navy Secretariat said.According to the statement issued by the Mexican Navy, which oversees the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, the train on Line Z was carrying around 250 passengers at the time of the accident.Of the 98 injured, 36 are currently receiving hospital treatment, while the remaining passengers sustained non-serious injuries. A total of 139…
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Viral Survey Video Sparks Fresh Speculation Over SAD–BJP Alliance Ahead of Punjab 2027 Polls
27 Dec

Viral Survey Video Sparks Fresh Speculation Over SAD–BJP Alliance Ahead of Punjab 2027 Polls

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National Times Bureau :- Amid ongoing political discussions and contrasting statements surrounding a possible alliance between the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, a viral video clip has added a new dimension to the debate. The video, which appears to be part of a public opinion survey, shows individuals being asked about the likelihood of an SAD–BJP tie-up and their voting preferences in such a scenario. The clip has circulated widely on social media at a time when political observers are closely tracking signals from both parties. However, leaders from…
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High Court stays tree felling in Punjab
25 Dec

High Court stays tree felling in Punjab

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered stay on felling of trees in Punjab. Hearing a bunch of petitions filed in public interest, the Punjab and Haryana High Court directed that trees would not be axed across Punjab. The bench of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sanjiv Berry also directed the state counsel to  immediately inform authorities concerned to stop the tree felling process. A Mohali resident Praneet Kaur has challenged the large-scale, imminent and ongoing felling and uprooting of mature trees on public non-forest land in the area by Greater Mohali Area Development Authority…
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Cold wave grips Punjab, Haryana: Dense fog triggers zero visibility in several parts
25 Dec

Cold wave grips Punjab, Haryana: Dense fog triggers zero visibility in several parts

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National Times Bureau :- Severe winter has intensified across Punjab and Haryana, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reporting cold wave and cold day conditions in several areas over the last 24 hours. While both states have seen dry weather, low temperatures combined with persistent fog have increased cold-related discomfort and raised health and travel concerns.  The IMD has issued an orange alert for very dense fog across most parts of Punjab and Haryana till December 26, with fog expected at isolated locations on December 27 as well. Punjab continues to experience dry conditions, with harsh winter chill especially during…
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Jalandhar Youth Arrested by Pakistan Rangers After Allegedly Crossing Border
24 Dec

Jalandhar Youth Arrested by Pakistan Rangers After Allegedly Crossing Border

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National Times Bureau :- Jalandhar resident, Sharandeep Singh from Bhoepur village in Shahkot, Punjab, was reportedly detained by Pakistan Rangers in the Kasur sector after allegedly crossing the India-Pakistan border. Details regarding the circumstances under which the youth entered Pakistani territory remain unclear, and Indian security agencies have been informed of the incident and are conducting further investigations. Sharandeep’s father, Satnam Singh, had earlier filed a missing person report with local authorities, claiming that his son had gone missing. Following the arrest, the family expressed deep concern over his safety. The authorities are coordinating with security and diplomatic channels to…
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Yo Yo Honey Singh Faces Controversy Over New Punjabi Song ‘Naagin’
24 Dec

Yo Yo Honey Singh Faces Controversy Over New Punjabi Song ‘Naagin’

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab’s popular rapper and music producer Yo Yo Honey Singh has found himself in the midst of fresh controversy following a complaint lodged by a senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader. BJP Punjab co-convenor Arvind Sharma approached the state’s Director General of Police, claiming that Honey Singh’s latest release, the Punjabi track “Naagin,” contains objectionable and inappropriate material. In his complaint, Sharma alleged that the song’s video features suggestive dance sequences and visuals that he considers vulgar, asserting that they disrespect women and clash with the values of Punjabi culture. He also expressed concern over the…
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Over 12 Kg heroin recovered from Dalleke village: DGP
23 Dec

Over 12 Kg heroin recovered from Dalleke village: DGP

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav disclosed that Punjab Police ANTF Punjab (Border Range), in coordination with BSF, has recovered a quantity of suspected heroin weighing approximately 12.050 Kg near Village Dalleke, PS Lopoke, following inputs about drone movement. He said that a case is being registered, and a preliminary investigation is underway to trace backward and forward linkages using technical evidence and human intelligence.
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Punjab constitutes SIT to probe disappearance of 328 saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
23 Dec

Punjab constitutes SIT to probe disappearance of 328 saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

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National Times Bureau :- The Punjab government has constituted a special investigation team (SIT) to investigate the case of missing 328 holy saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. The SIT will be led by  Jagatpreet Singh. Other members of the SIT are Ravinderpal Singh Sandhu, DCP (investigation), Police Commissionerate Amritsar; Harpal Singh Sandhu, additional DCP, Police Commissionerate, Amritsar; Gurbans Singh Bains, SP (D), Patiala; Beant Juneja, ACP, Ludhiana; and Harminder Singh, ACP (D), Police Commissionerate Amritsar. The SIT would function under the supervision of Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, Commissioner of Police, Amritsar. Reacting to the development, SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami said…
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