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Punjab Unveils Major Prison Reform: 11 New ITIs to Be Set Up Inside Jails to Boost Skill Development
06 Dec

Punjab Unveils Major Prison Reform: 11 New ITIs to Be Set Up Inside Jails to Boost Skill Development

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National Times Bureau :- In a landmark move aimed at transforming Punjab’s correctional system, the state government—along with the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the Department of Prisons, and the Department of Technical Education—will launch a major rehabilitation initiative titled “Transforming Lives Behind Bars: A New Vision for Restorative Justice” on December 6, 2025, at Central Jail, Patiala. The programme will be inaugurated by the Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, in the presence of judges from the Supreme Court and High Court, along with senior government officials. The initiative seeks to convert Punjab’s prisons into centres of learning…
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Punjab to Introduce Nutrition Gardens in Schools; Fresh Fruits and Vegetables to Be Added to Mid-Day Meals
06 Dec

Punjab to Introduce Nutrition Gardens in Schools; Fresh Fruits and Vegetables to Be Added to Mid-Day Meals

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National Times Bureau :- At the ongoing 19th Punjab International Trade Expo in Amritsar, a significant announcement was made regarding the future of school nutrition in the state. During a special conference on “Agriculture, Nutrition and Wellness Integration,” Punjab State Food Commission Chairman B.M. Sharma revealed that nutrition gardens will soon be established in government schools across Punjab. Sharma said that the initiative aims to strengthen the Mid-Day Meal programme by ensuring the availability of fresh, chemical-free fruits and vegetables for students. He added that locally grown produce will not only improve the nutritional value of school meals but also…
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Teen dies by suicide in Punjab’s Kapurthala after being blackmailed with obscene videos
03 Dec

Teen dies by suicide in Punjab’s Kapurthala after being blackmailed with obscene videos

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National Times Bureau :- A class 12 student died by suicide at her home in Punjab's Kapurthala by hanging herself from a ceiling fan, citing severe distress over love affair. No one was at home at the time of the incident.   Soon after receiving the information, police reached the spot and took the body into custody.  The family alleged that their daughter, Sarika, 18 was under distress and trauma after a man, Pawandeep trapped her into love affair and started pressurising her to get married and even blackmailed her with obscene videos. Tormented over the blackmailing and pressure, Sarika claimed…
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Punjab government suspends all contractual workers of PRTC, PUNBUS over protest against kilometre scheme
29 Nov

Punjab government suspends all contractual workers of PRTC, PUNBUS over protest against kilometre scheme

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National Times Bureau :- The Punjab government has taken strict action against the ongoing strike protesting the cancellation of tenders for buses operating under the kilometre scheme. All employees participating in the strike have been suspended. The department has sent emails to all temporary workers informing them of the action.The email states that the employees caused financial loss to the government by taking part in an illegal protest. A penalty has been imposed for not running buses on their routes, and all involved employees have been suspended from service with immediate effect.
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Major Change in NREGA : Now, Full Wages Will Be Received Even for Working at Home, CM Mann Opens Treasury
29 Nov

Major Change in NREGA : Now, Full Wages Will Be Received Even for Working at Home, CM Mann Opens Treasury

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has taken a revolutionary decision, making a historic change to the MNREGA scheme. Now, workers will receive full wages not only for working on government projects but also for working at home. Workers who have registered under NREGA and have an NREGA card will now receive full benefits even for working at home. This scheme will prove to be a major relief for poor families. If a worker works at home for 90 days, a complete record will be maintained and an amount of ₹31,140 will be transferred directly to their…
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Punjab Set for Another Election Round: State Election Commission to Announce Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Poll Dates Today
28 Nov

Punjab Set for Another Election Round: State Election Commission to Announce Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Poll Dates Today

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National Times Bureau :- Following the recent Tarn Taran bypolls, Punjab is once again gearing up for a fresh electoral exercise. The Punjab State Election Commission is scheduled to announce the dates for Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections today. A press conference has been called at 3:30 PM at Punjab Bhawan, Chandigarh, where the Commission will formally release the schedule for polls across 23 Zila Parishads and 154 Panchayat Samitis. According to initial indications, the elections are expected to be held by December 15. With the announcement, the Model Code of Conduct will immediately come into force across the…
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Trident Group leads charge against stubble burning with ‘Parali Samadhan’ initiative
23 Nov

Trident Group leads charge against stubble burning with ‘Parali Samadhan’ initiative

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National Times Bureau :- In a sustained commitment to environmental responsibility and rural development, the Trident Group, India’s global textile conglomerate, has reaffirmed its leadership in combating stubble burning through its flagship CSR initiative, Parali Samadhan. The initiative continues to support farmers by offering free machinery access, technical guidance, and on-ground assistance to manage paddy stubble responsibly across nearly 2,000 acres in the villages in and around Barnala district, Punjab. Implemented through its dedicated CSR wing Trident Foundation, the initiative addresses one of North India’s most persistent environmental challenges - open-field stubble burning. By facilitating scientific stubble processing and promoting…
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Punjab Govt Suspends Amritsar Rural SSP Maninder Singh for Laxity in Anti-Gangster Operations
15 Nov

Punjab Govt Suspends Amritsar Rural SSP Maninder Singh for Laxity in Anti-Gangster Operations

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National Times Bureau :- The Punjab government has suspended Amritsar Rural SSP Maninder Singh after reports indicated serious lapses in action against rising gangster activities in the district. Officials revealed that several major cases did not receive timely attention, raising concerns over weak law enforcement and ineffective steps to curb organised crime. Taking note of these failures, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann ordered immediate suspension, signalling a zero-tolerance approach towards negligence. CM Mann stated that maintaining law and order is the government’s top priority and warned that any officer showing carelessness in the ongoing crackdown on gangsters will face strict consequences.…
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Indian Woman Pilgrim from Kapurthala Goes Missing in Pakistan During Guru Nanak Gurpurab Yatra
14 Nov

Indian Woman Pilgrim from Kapurthala Goes Missing in Pakistan During Guru Nanak Gurpurab Yatra

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National Times Bureau :- An Indian woman pilgrim from Kapurthala district has reportedly gone missing in Pakistan after travelling with a group of Sikh devotees for the celebrations of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Prakash Purab. According to official sources, the missing woman has been identified as Sarabjit Kaur, a resident of Amainipur village, Post Office Tibba, Kapurthala. Sarabjit Kaur was part of the group of 1,932 Sikh pilgrims who crossed over to Pakistan through the Attari border on November 4, as per Indian immigration records. After spending ten days visiting various historic Sikh shrines across Pakistan, the jatha began…
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