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Dense Fog to Grip 12 Punjab Districts as Cold Wave Intensifies, Strong Winds Expected
16 Dec

Dense Fog to Grip 12 Punjab Districts as Cold Wave Intensifies, Strong Winds Expected

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning for dense fog and cold conditions across several parts of northern India, including Punjab, over the coming days. According to the department, thick fog is expected to prevail during late night and early morning hours, significantly reducing visibility and posing challenges for daily activities. States such as Delhi and Uttar Pradesh are also likely to witness dense fog, which may disrupt normal movement and increase risks for commuters. The prevailing weather conditions are expected to affect road, rail and air traffic, particularly during morning hours when visibility may…
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Sohana Kabaddi Cup firing: Gangster Dony Bal claims responsibility, SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal slams AAP over collapsing law and order
16 Dec

Sohana Kabaddi Cup firing: Gangster Dony Bal claims responsibility, SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal slams AAP over collapsing law and order

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Hours after Kabaddi promoter and coach Rana Balachauria was shot dead by unknown assailants during a live Kabaddi tournament, gangster Dony Bal claimed responsibility for the attack, according to a Facebook postunder name Gopi Ghanshyampuria. However PTC News does not independently verify the post.  "I, Donibal, Saganpreet, Mohabbat Randhawa, Amar Khabe, Prabh Daswal and Kaushal Chaudhary, take responsibility for the killing of Rana Balachauria during the Kabaddi Cup in Mohali today. This man (Rana) was in contact with our rivals Jaggu and Lawrence," the post read.  It further added, "He had provided shelter to the killer…
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Tarn Taran Tragedy : Friend Shoots Friend, Then Dies by Suicide!
12 Dec

Tarn Taran Tragedy : Friend Shoots Friend, Then Dies by Suicide!

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- Tension gripped Banwalipur village in Tarn Taran after a heated argument between two friends took a violent turn, leaving one of them seriously injured. According to local sources, the quarrel escalated so quickly that one youth allegedly attacked his friend with a sharp-edged weapon, inflicting three deep stab wounds. Residents rushed to the scene after hearing cries for help and immediately shifted the injured youth to a nearby hospital, where he is currently undergoing treatment. Doctors have described his condition as serious but stable. Police reached the village shortly after the incident and began an investigation.…
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Punjab Braces for Dense Fog From Tomorrow; Yellow Alert Issued, Commuters Likely to Face Major Disruptions
11 Dec

Punjab Braces for Dense Fog From Tomorrow; Yellow Alert Issued, Commuters Likely to Face Major Disruptions

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- With cold-wave conditions tightening their grip across Punjab, the Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert, warning of dense fog from December 12 to 14. The drop in wind speed to around 5–7 km/h during the night has intensified the chill, further setting the stage for reduced visibility in several districts. Faridkot recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 4.5°C, making it the coldest location in the state. Night temperatures in other districts also remained significantly low, with Bathinda at 5.2°C, Hoshiarpur at 5.3°C, Gurdaspur at 6.0°C, Pathankot at 6.5°C, SBS Nagar at 7.0°C, Ropar at 7.6°C,…
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Punjab Farmers’ Unions Announce Major Protest on December 17–18 Against Prepaid Electricity Meters
10 Dec

Punjab Farmers’ Unions Announce Major Protest on December 17–18 Against Prepaid Electricity Meters

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- The ongoing dispute over prepaid electricity meters in Punjab is set to intensify, as the Kisan-Mazdoor Morcha has announced a major state-wide protest on December 17 and 18. According to Sarvan Singh, a senior leader of the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, the government’s move to impose prepaid meters has triggered widespread concern among farmers and labourers who believe the system will place an unfair financial burden on rural households. Farmer leaders argue that prepaid meters will push already-struggling rural families into deeper hardship, as they would be forced to pay in advance for electricity that is…
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Patiala SSP Varun Sharma sent on leave amid viral audio-clip controversy: Sources
10 Dec

Patiala SSP Varun Sharma sent on leave amid viral audio-clip controversy: Sources

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Ahead of the zila parishad and panchayat samiti polls on December 14, Patiala SSP Varun Sharma has been sent on one-week leave amid controversy surrounding alleged viral audio-clip. Sources in the police department confirmed that SSP Sharma went on a week’s leave on Tuesday evening. Meanwhile, Sangrur SSP Sartaj Chahal has been given additional charge. The action comes just before the High Court hearing, which on Monday told the state election commission to speed up its investigation into the audio clip released last week by SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal. The clip allegedly features SSP Sharma…
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Mann Government’s Historic Sanitation Worker Approval After 35 Years
10 Dec

Mann Government’s Historic Sanitation Worker Approval After 35 Years

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has made a historic decision by approving the recruitment of 1,196 sanitation workers for Jalandhar Municipal Corporation. This approval comes after a long wait of 35 years and represents a significant achievement for the city’s sanitation system. Under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s leadership, this initiative by the Punjab government is an excellent example of people-centered governance, committed to solving the basic problems of citizens. This historic decision is expected to bring revolutionary changes to Jalandhar’s sanitation management system. The Municipal Corporation, which has been struggling with a shortage…
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Cold Wave Persists in Punjab Despite Slight Rise in Temperature
08 Dec

Cold Wave Persists in Punjab Despite Slight Rise in Temperature

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- Punjab and Chandigarh continue to reel under cold conditions despite a slight rise in temperature. According to the Meteorological Department, the region recorded an average increase of 0.4°C in minimum temperatures, bringing them closer to normal levels, yet offering no real relief from the prevailing chill. Weather officials have predicted dry conditions across Punjab until December 13, with no rainfall expected during this period. Adampur remained the coldest location in the state, registering a minimum temperature of 2.6°C, while several other districts also reported temperatures significantly below the seasonal average. Authorities have advised residents to take…
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VIP Lane Chaos at Ludhiana’s Laddowal Toll Plaza: Gunfire Erupts, Staff Flee for Safety
07 Dec

VIP Lane Chaos at Ludhiana’s Laddowal Toll Plaza: Gunfire Erupts, Staff Flee for Safety

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- Chaos erupted at Punjab’s costliest toll plaza, Laddowal, late last night when a group of drivers attempting to bypass the toll via the VIP lane opened fire on the toll staff. The sudden attack caused panic, forcing toll employees to scatter in all directions to save their lives. Details from Toll ManagementToll Plaza Manager Vipin Rai stated that around 10 PM, several young drivers approaching from Ludhiana tried to cross the VIP lane without paying the required toll. When the toll staff intervened to stop them, the drivers reportedly fired gunshots at the plaza. In addition…
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Akali Leaders Record Statements as SIT Probes Viral Patiala Audio Case
07 Dec

Akali Leaders Record Statements as SIT Probes Viral Patiala Audio Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- Leaders of the Shiromani Akali Dal today appeared at the Punjab Police Headquarters to record their statements in connection with the viral Patiala audio controversy. Advocates Arshdeep Singh Klar, Damanjeet Singh Sobti, and Jaspreet Singh Brar visited the headquarters following a summons from the Special Investigation Team (SIT), set up under the supervision of ADGP SPS Parmar to look into the matter. The audio clip, which recently sparked significant political debate in the state, is now under intensified investigation. The police have called the Akali leaders to provide their accounts as part of the ongoing probe,…
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