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Pong Dam Water Level Rises Above Danger Mark, Warning Issued to Release Up to 75,000 Cusecs
19 Aug

Pong Dam Water Level Rises Above Danger Mark, Warning Issued to Release Up to 75,000 Cusecs

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, , , , , ,
National Times Bureau :- The water level in Pong Dam has crossed the danger mark, forcing authorities to release excess water downstream. Officials confirmed that within the last 24 hours, the dam’s water level has risen by three feet. In response, the dam administration has increased the discharge by 6,000 cusecs, with advance notice that the outflow may go up to 75,000 cusecs if required. The information was shared through an official letter by the Additional Superintending Engineer of BBMB’s Water Regulation Cell, Talwara. He stated that due to heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh, water inflow into Pong Dam continues…
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Youth Hospitalized After Assault in Gaggomahal Village
18 Aug

Youth Hospitalized After Assault in Gaggomahal Village

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Media :- Tension gripped Gaggomahal village in Ajnala after a youth was allegedly assaulted by a group of men. The victim, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, sustained multiple injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital where he is currently undergoing treatment. According to local sources, the incident took place late evening when the youth was confronted and beaten with sticks and bare hands. Villagers gathered at the spot as the situation turned chaotic, following which the injured youth was immediately shifted to the hospital. Police have reached the village and begun an investigation. Officials said…
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Stopping a Sikh Wearing Kirpan from Entering Red Fort is Unfortunate: Giani Raghubir Singh
18 Aug

Stopping a Sikh Wearing Kirpan from Entering Red Fort is Unfortunate: Giani Raghubir Singh

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- Sri Harmandar Sahib’s Head Granthi, Giani Raghubir Singh, has condemned the denial of entry to Sarpanch Gurdhian Singh at the Independence Day function in Red Fort, after he was stopped for carrying a kirpan. Calling it “deeply unfortunate,” he said it was a matter of concern that Sikhs still face such discrimination decades after Independence. He also appealed to shopkeepers not to sell rumals with the Khanda symbol, as many are discarded on roads, amounting to disrespect of the faith. “Devotees should know their pilgrimage is complete by bowing before Guru Sahib. Offering a Rumala Sahib…
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Bomb Threat on Amritsar–Delhi Shatabdi Express Sparks Panic…..
15 Aug

Bomb Threat on Amritsar–Delhi Shatabdi Express Sparks Panic…..

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- Independence Day celebrations across the nation took an alarming turn when a bomb threat was reported on the Amritsar–Delhi Shatabdi Express. The train, which departed from Amritsar in the morning, was halted at Ambala station after authorities received the alert. Security Forces on High AlertFollowing the emergency stop, passengers were safely evacuated, and security agencies immediately began a thorough search of the train and passengers. The situation created a wave of fear and tension among travelers. Bomb disposal squads have been deployed, and the investigation is currently underway. Administration Urges CalmThe government and railway authorities have…
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15 Aug

Punjabi Singer Gur Sidhu’s Father Dies of Heart Attack

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- The Punjabi music industry has been struck by a wave of grief following the death of the father of renowned Punjabi singer Gur Sidhu. The tragic news was confirmed by MLA Master Jagsir Singh, who took to social media to express his condolences. In his post, he shared that late last night, Sardar Sukhbir Singh Sidhu — father of Gur Sidhu and the serving Sarpanch of Chak Fateh Singh Wala village — passed away after suffering a heart attack. “May Waheguru grant eternal peace to the departed soul and give the family the strength to bear…
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Big news – Mass Fish Deaths in Bathinda Village Pond Spark Health Concerns
14 Aug

Big news – Mass Fish Deaths in Bathinda Village Pond Spark Health Concerns

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Residents of Rama village in Bathinda are alarmed after the continuous death of fish in a local pond over the past several days. An estimated 35,000 to 40,000 fish have perished, filling the area with a foul stench and raising fears of potential disease outbreaks. Villagers say the fish had originally entered the pond through canal water years ago and were being reared locally, fed with flour and other food, leading their numbers to grow into the thousands. Now, nearly all have died. Locals suspect the cause to be contamination from sewage water allegedly released into…
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Punjab’s Rs.800-Crore Road & Bridge Projects Cancelled; State Urges Centre to Reconsider
14 Aug

Punjab’s Rs.800-Crore Road & Bridge Projects Cancelled; State Urges Centre to Reconsider

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , , , , ,
National Times Bureau :- The Centre has cancelled projects worth nearly Rs. 800 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in Punjab, which included the construction of 64 roads (total length 628.48 km) and 38 new bridges. Most of these projects were located in border districts such as Pathankot, Amritsar, Gurdaspur, and Tarn Taran. The Punjab government has written to Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, urging early approval to avoid disruption to connectivity in rural and border areas. The projects, sanctioned in March, were to be executed using Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) — an eco-friendly technology…
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Heavy Rain Alerts in Several Punjab Districts, Yellow Warning Alert
13 Aug

Heavy Rain Alerts in Several Punjab Districts, Yellow Warning Alert

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , , ,
National Times Bureau :- Several areas in Punjab have been experiencing rainfall since last night, with heavy showers expected in some regions over the next two days. The Chandigarh Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert valid until August 15. In the past 24 hours, the state’s average maximum temperature dropped by 0.6°C, which is 3.5°C below normal. Bathinda recorded the highest temperature at 36.3°C. Patiala also received rainfall, with 8.4 mm measured. Rising water levels in the Beas River, due to the release from Pong Dam, have created flood-like conditions in Hoshiarpur. Similar situations are reported in Ferozepur and…
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13 Aug

Punjab Jail Minister Reviews Facilities for Inmates

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- Punjab’s Jail Minister, Laljit Singh Bhullar, visited the Central Jail on Tajpur Road to review the facilities provided to inmates and detainees. During his visit, he personally inspected key services, including food, sports, medical care, gymnasium, bakery, furniture workshop, and other vocational units. Minister Bhullar spoke directly with the prisoners, listened to their concerns, and assured them that immediate action would be taken to address their issues. He emphasized the Punjab government’s commitment to creating a rehabilitative environment in the state’s jails, aiming to transform them into centers where inmates can acquire skills and reintegrate as…
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Punjab – Temporary Beas River Embankment Breaches, Villages on Alert
12 Aug

Punjab – Temporary Beas River Embankment Breaches, Villages on Alert

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- Mand Baupur area is on high alert after a temporary embankment built by local farmers along the Beas River gave way as water levels rose dangerously high. The breach has created a risk of flooding in several nearby villages, threatening thousands of acres of standing paddy crops. Concerned residents have begun working together to rebuild the embankment and stop the water from advancing further into agricultural land and homes. Former MLA Navtej Singh Cheema visited the site to assess the situation, assuring farmers that the Congress party stands with them in this crisis. He urged the…
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