Punjab News

“Punjab Alert: Sutlej River Swells in Ferozepur Amid Indus Waters Treaty Suspension”
05 Aug

“Punjab Alert: Sutlej River Swells in Ferozepur Amid Indus Waters Treaty Suspension”

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
National Times Bureau :- Dozens of villages located near the India-Pakistan border in Punjab's Ferozepur district are currently submerged under floodwater. Vast stretches of agricultural fields and many homes are inundated. While this region is no stranger to floods — they occur here nearly every alternate year — the situation this time is far more alarming. Not only is the water level significantly higher than in previous years, but there is also little hope of any immediate relief. This is the first major flood in the area following the cancellation of the Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan. The…
Read More
Fake Heavy Driving Licence Racket Busted by Punjab Vigilance Bureau
05 Aug

Fake Heavy Driving Licence Racket Busted by Punjab Vigilance Bureau

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has unearthed a major corruption racket involving the issuance of fake heavy vehicle driving licences. It exposed a nexus between officials of the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) Gurdaspur, the State Institute of Automobile and Driving Skills Centre (SIADS) Mahuana, in Mukatsar Sahib district and private document agents operating in Gurdaspur district. In this case, the VB has registered a corruption case against seven accused out of which four accused, including the Motor Vehicle Inspector (MVI) have been arrested. An official of the vigilance bureau said acting on a complaint received from…
Read More
Punjab Govt Constitutes 15 Industrial Committees, Pahwa to Lead Bicycle Industry Panel
05 Aug

Punjab Govt Constitutes 15 Industrial Committees, Pahwa to Lead Bicycle Industry Panel

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, Punjab
National Times Bureau :- Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora on Tuesday announced 15 more committees dedicated to specific industrial sectors, taking the number of such panels formed so far in the state to 24.The panels are part of Punjab govt's efforts to gather suggestions from industry experts to strengthen its industrial policy and improve ease of doing business.The new committees, which include members from diverse industrial sectors, will act as a think tank to recommend sector-specific policy measures. The new committees will focus on the IT sector, bicycle industry, auto and auto components, electric vehicles, renewable energy, steel and rolling mills,…
Read More
CM Bhagwant Mann Visits Katalgarh Sahib, Responds to Vigilance Raid and Channi’s Allegations
02 Aug

CM Bhagwant Mann Visits Katalgarh Sahib, Responds to Vigilance Raid and Channi’s Allegations

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, , , , ,
National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday paid obeisance at Gurudwara Katalgarh Sahib in Chamkaur Sahib in Ropar district. He was accompanied by his wife and daughter. In a brief interaction with the media, the CM said he had come to perform ardas for the welfare of Punjab and its people. Commenting about the vigilance raid conducted by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau at the office and residence of Gillco Valley realtor Ranjit Singh Gill, the CM said that the law would take its course. “Jo karan ge so bharan ge (people would pay for their own…
Read More
“Punjab Needs Recognition, Not Just Packages”: Sunil Jakhar Clarifies BJP-Akali Remarks, Calls for Trust-Building with Punjabis
21 Jul

“Punjab Needs Recognition, Not Just Packages”: Sunil Jakhar Clarifies BJP-Akali Remarks, Calls for Trust-Building with Punjabis

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending,
Chandigarh (National Times): Senior BJP leader Sunil Jakhar issued a powerful clarification on Monday following his recent remarks suggesting a potential BJP-Akali Dal alliance to ensure communal harmony in Punjab. Emphasizing that his comments were rooted in understanding Punjab’s emotional and social fabric, Jakhar outlined a heartfelt vision for how political parties, particularly the BJP, should engage with the state. “Punjab is not just a state … it’s a deeply emotional and self-respecting society,” said Jakhar in his statement, reflecting on the sentiment-driven politics of the region. “Punjabis are resilient, proud of their history, and driven by sentiment. But over…
Read More
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Delivers Fiery Speech in Assembly Amid BBMB Uproar, Defends Punjab’s Water, Culture, and Artists
11 Jul

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Delivers Fiery Speech in Assembly Amid BBMB Uproar, Defends Punjab’s Water, Culture, and Artists

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending,
Chandigarh (National Times): Amid chaotic scenes in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha during the special session, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann delivered a fiery and wide-ranging address, hitting out at the opposition, defending Punjab’s water rights, cultural expressions, and even jumping into the ongoing controversy surrounding actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh. The session saw loud protests from Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa over a remark made by Cabinet Minister Aman Arora, who had used the Punjabi expression “dadhi muhrawa.” Bajwa objected, calling it offensive, prompting Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan and CM Mann to step in and clarify that such expressions are part of Punjabi…
Read More
NIA Chargesheets Three in SBS Nagar Police Post Grenade Attack Case Linked to Khalistan Zindabad Force
15 Jun

NIA Chargesheets Three in SBS Nagar Police Post Grenade Attack Case Linked to Khalistan Zindabad Force

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
New Delhi, June 15, 2025 — The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday filed a chargesheet against three individuals in connection with the grenade attack on a police post in Punjab's Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar (SBS Nagar) district. The attack, which took place in December 2024, has been linked to a broader conspiracy orchestrated by the banned Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) terror outfit. The three accused, Yugpreet Singh alias Yuvi Nihung, Jaskaran Singh alias Shah, and Harjot Singh alias Jot Hundal, all residents of Rahon village in SBS Nagar, have been booked under various provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention)…
Read More
More Arrested in Ferozepur Tattoo Shop Shootout Case During Police-CI Encounter
07 Jun

More Arrested in Ferozepur Tattoo Shop Shootout Case During Police-CI Encounter

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending,
Ferozepur (National Times): In a major breakthrough in the Ferozepur tattoo shop shootout case, police and counter-intelligence (CI) officials arrested three more accused during an encounter on Friday night. The accused were identified as Gurjinder alias Ghoda, Amarjit Singh, and Sonu. The joint operation unfolded at a naka near Ratta Khera village, where the police team intercepted the suspects while tracking their movements. According to DIG Harmanbir Gill, the accused opened fire on the police team during the chase, prompting retaliation. All three suspects sustained injuries during the exchange and were subsequently taken into custody. Four weapons were seized from…
Read More
State Governments Cannot Interfere in Bhakra Beas Management Board Operations: Punjab and Haryana High Court
07 May

State Governments Cannot Interfere in Bhakra Beas Management Board Operations: Punjab and Haryana High Court

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that state governments have no authority to interfere in the operations of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), addressing allegations of undue intervention by the Punjab government in the functioning of the Bhakra Nangal Dam and Lohand Control Room. The directive was issued by a division bench comprising Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sumit Goel after hearing three related petitions. On April 23, 2025, the BBMB’s technical committee decided to release 8,500 cusecs of water to Haryana, which included allocations for Rajasthan and Delhi. This decision was ratified…
Read More
Punjab Assembly Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, Pays Tribute to Departed Leaders
05 May

Punjab Assembly Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, Pays Tribute to Departed Leaders

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab Vidhan Sabha, during a special session held on Monday, paid heartfelt tributes to several notable personalities who recently passed away and strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 people. The House observed a solemn two-minute silence to honour the memory of former MP Master Bhagat Ram Ji, ex-minister Randhir Singh Cheema, and other prominent figures from different walks of life. The MLAs also remembered the civilians who lost their lives in the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan expressed the collective grief of the…
Read More
Like Us
Follow Us
Subscribe Us
Follow Us