Punjab News

Amritsar-Delhi Highway Shut At Shambhu Border Amid Protest; Check Alternative Routes
14 Nov

Amritsar-Delhi Highway Shut At Shambhu Border Amid Protest; Check Alternative Routes

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- The Shambhu border, located on the amritsar-Delhi highway, has been closed today on Friday from 7:00 am and will remain closed until 6:30 pm. The Punjab and Haryana administration took this decision due to the announcement of a protest march from the Shambhu barrier by the Qaumi Insaf Morcha and farmer unions. The QaumiInsaf Morcha and farmer organisations announced this protest march to Delhi to express resentment over the non-release of Sikh prisoners who have completed their sentences. As part of this, there is also a program to offer 'Ardas' (prayers) at a Gurudwara Sahib in Delhi. However, no permission has been…
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Zirakpur Chemist Association Holds Meeting to Ensure Transparency and Patient Safety in Drug Sales
13 Nov

Zirakpur Chemist Association Holds Meeting to Ensure Transparency and Patient Safety in Drug Sales

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- The Zirakpur Chemist Association convened a meeting attended by senior health officials, medical experts, and a large number of medical store owners to discuss transparency and accountability in the sale of medicines. The primary aim of the meeting was to strengthen compliance with drug regulations and maintain high standards in healthcare services. Key attendees included Zonal Licensing Authority Jasbir Pratap Singh, District Drug Control Officer Jaijai Kar Singh, MDCA President Amardeep Singh, Secretary Vikram Thakur, GCA President Puneet Kumar, Secretary Rajeev Chathli, and Tricity Chairman Amardeep Singh. Officials directed medical store owners to maintain complete and…
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Congress High Command appoints new Secretaries for Punjab and other states; assigns Jammu & Kashmir responsibility to Pargat Singh
12 Nov

Congress High Command appoints new Secretaries for Punjab and other states; assigns Jammu & Kashmir responsibility to Pargat Singh

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- The Congress Party High Command has appointed nine new secretaries for various states, including Punjab, and has reshuffled five existing secretaries across different regions. As part of this organizational restructuring, the High Command has entrusted MLA Padma Shri Pargat Singh with an important new responsibility as Secretary-in-Charge of Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier, Pargat Singh was overseeing the party’s affairs in Uttarakhand. However, since elections are likely to be held simultaneously in Punjab and Uttarakhand, he has now been assigned the Jammu and Kashmir responsibility. Congress Appoints 27 District Presidents in Punjab Expressing gratitude to the Party…
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Punjab Sees Further Dip in Temperature; No Relief from Pollution Yet
10 Nov

Punjab Sees Further Dip in Temperature; No Relief from Pollution Yet

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Temperatures across Punjab continued to drop on Sunday, with the minimum temperature falling by 0.2°C and settling 1.7°C below normal. The maximum temperature also recorded a decline of 0.3°C compared to the previous day. Faridkot remained the coldest place in the state, with the mercury touching 8°C — the same as recorded in hill stations like Shimla and Dharamshala. According to the Meteorological Department, temperatures are expected to dip slightly further today. The weather is likely to remain dry for the next two weeks, with no forecast of rainfall. This means that pollution levels may continue…
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Protest Continues at Panjab University Against Senate Amendment; Gate No. 2 Remains Sealed
10 Nov

Protest Continues at Panjab University Against Senate Amendment; Gate No. 2 Remains Sealed

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- The ongoing student protest at Panjab University intensified on Monday as demonstrators continued their sit-in against the proposed amendments to the student senate. Although the Centre has already withdrawn the controversial notification, students have declared that their protest will continue until the date for the senate elections is formally announced. The situation on campus remained tense through the night, with reports of heated exchanges between protesters and security personnel. By early morning, authorities had completely sealed Gate No. 2 of the university, barring both students and media personnel from entering the premises. Several individuals were reportedly…
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Pune man kills wife in ‘Drishyam-inspired’ murder, burns body to erase evidence; confesses during interrogation
10 Nov

Pune man kills wife in ‘Drishyam-inspired’ murder, burns body to erase evidence; confesses during interrogation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- In a gruesome case reminiscent of the Bollywood thriller 'Drishyam', the Maharashtra Police have arrested a 42-year-old man for allegedly murdering his wife and meticulously destroying all evidence to evade detection. The accused, identified as Sammer Punjabrao Jadhav, was apprehended by the Pune police on Saturday after he confessed to the crime, admitting that he was “influenced by the movie” while planning the act. According to police officials, Jadhav, a resident of Swami Sankul Apartment near the Talathi office in Shivane, ran an automobile garage and held a diploma in automobile engineering. His wife, Anjali Sammer…
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ED Steps In: 50 Punjab Officers Under Scanner in DIG Bhullar Bribery Case
09 Nov

ED Steps In: 50 Punjab Officers Under Scanner in DIG Bhullar Bribery Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- After the CBI’s crackdown in the bribery case involving former Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is now set to step in, signaling deeper trouble for several senior officials. On Tuesday, an ED team is expected to visit the CBI office in Chandigarh to collect records related to alleged benami properties linked to Bhullar and a number of IAS and IPS officers. According to CBI sources, the investigation so far has revealed the names of nearly 50 Punjab officials suspected of having invested in properties through a Patiala-based real estate dealer, Bhupinder Singh.…
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Tarn Taran: Campaigning to end today, voting on November 11th
09 Nov

Tarn Taran: Campaigning to end today, voting on November 11th

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
National Times Bureau :- High voltage campaigning on Tarn Taran seat will end today November 9 evening and voting will take place on November 11. Though every political party including the ruling one have worked hard for making their candidates win but it was virtually a showdown between Akali Dal and police administration during whole campaign. ECI on complaint of Akali Dal has suspended SSP Dr. Ravjot Kaur Grewal further charging the atmosphere. Political leaders of all parties from different parts of state have camped down in the constituency which is part of Majha. Election Commission is likely to tell…
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Punjab Governor orders inquiry into government’s ‘Sadak Surakhya Force’ vehicles following Congress’ complaint
08 Nov

Punjab Governor orders inquiry into government’s ‘Sadak Surakhya Force’ vehicles following Congress’ complaint

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :-  An inquiry has been ordered into the purchase of 144 Toyota Hilux vehicles bought for use by the Sadak Surakhya Force launched by the Punjab government.  Following a letter from the office of Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, the state’s Home Department has assigned the investigation to the Director General of Police (DGP) of Punjab. The investigation order was issued on October 31, 2025. The probe is to be completed within fifteen days, and the report must be submitted to the complainant, as well as to the Governor’s Office and the Home Department. This means the…
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Punjab gets major boost with Ferozepur-Delhi Vande Bharat Express; to run six days a week, except Wednesdays
08 Nov

Punjab gets major boost with Ferozepur-Delhi Vande Bharat Express; to run six days a week, except Wednesdays

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndia,
National Times Bureau :- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, expanding India’s semi-high-speed rail network to more than 160 services. Among the new routes, the Ferozepur-Delhi Vande Bharat Express is a major boost for Punjab. The train will connect Ferozepur, a key border district, directly to New Delhi in 6 hours and 40 minutes, making it the fastest service on the 486-km route. The train will run six days a week (except Wednesdays), leaving Ferozepur Cantt at 7:55 am and reaching New Delhi by 2:35 pm. On the return journey, it…
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