Punjab News

14 Sep

Punjab Government Appoints Nodal Officers to Oversee Flood Relief and Rehabilitation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
National Times Bureau :- The Punjab government has appointed nodal chairmen and members to streamline relief operations and damage assessment in flood-affected villages across the state. Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian said the devastating floods had caused extensive losses, prompting the state to identify 2,303 villages in urgent need of support and rehabilitation. The appointed representatives will work in coordination with district administrations and gazetted officers to ensure effective execution of relief measures. According to Mundian, these nodal officers will oversee the distribution of relief material, assist in evaluating damage to crops, houses, and livestock, and…
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Tractor-Trolley Collides with Haryana Roadways Bus, Two Dead and Seven Injured
13 Sep

Tractor-Trolley Collides with Haryana Roadways Bus, Two Dead and Seven Injured

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- A tragic road accident occurred on Saturday morning at 8:30 AM on the Alnabard Hanumangarh Road when a Haryana Roadways bus collided with a tractor-trolley. The collision resulted in the deaths of two individuals riding in the tractor-trolley, while seven others sustained injuries, four of them critically. The deceased have been identified as Vimla and Krishna from Alnabard. The injured, including Saroj, Roshni, Bimla, Rajbala, Sharda Devi, Sunita, and Subhash, were immediately transported to Sirsa Civil Hospital for medical treatment. Authorities reported that the tractor-trolley, carrying laborers to the cotton fields from a nearby dhani, was…
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Pong Dam Water Level Near Danger Mark, Controlled Release Increased
12 Sep

Pong Dam Water Level Near Danger Mark, Controlled Release Increased

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- The water level at Pong Dam has reached close to the danger mark due to reduced inflow from the catchment areas, while controlled water release has been increased to maintain safety. Officials from the Bhakra Beas Management Board stated that limited rainfall in the upper catchment regions has resulted in a drop in water inflow into the dam. To ensure that the water level remains within safe limits, authorities have carefully increased the discharge through the dam’s spillways and turbines. On Thursday, a total of 44,671 cubic feet per second (cusecs) of water was released into…
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Strict Orders for Ferozepur Arms License Holders: Third Weapon Must Be Surrendered Within 15 Days
12 Sep

Strict Orders for Ferozepur Arms License Holders: Third Weapon Must Be Surrendered Within 15 Days

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- The district administration in Ferozepur has issued strict directions to arms license holders, instructing them to surrender any third weapon within 15 days. District Magistrate Deepshikha Sharma announced that the order follows the 2019 amendment to the Arms Act, which permits license holders to keep only up to two firearms, except in the sports category. Those possessing more than two weapons have been given a final opportunity to deposit their third firearm at the nearest police station or authorized gun house. The surrendered weapon must be officially recorded, and a receipt must be attached with the…
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Major Breakthrough in Extortion Case: Three Linked to Bambiha Gang Arrested
12 Sep

Major Breakthrough in Extortion Case: Three Linked to Bambiha Gang Arrested

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Faridkot police achieved a significant breakthrough by arresting three men connected to the Davinder Bambiha gang in an extortion case involving a demand of ₹1 crore. Senior Superintendent of Police Dr. Pragya Jain revealed that among those arrested is Ramjot Singh, alias Jot, a resident of Moga, who opened fire on the police during a weapon recovery operation. He was injured in retaliatory firing and later apprehended. A .32 bore pistol and live cartridges were seized from him. The extortion case, registered at Kotkapura City police station in July, involved gang members firing outside the victim’s…
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Hoshiarpur: Woman Killed, Three Injured in Fatal Road Accident Near Bahowal
11 Sep

Hoshiarpur: Woman Killed, Three Injured in Fatal Road Accident Near Bahowal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- A tragic road accident was reported from Hoshiarpur district on Thursday when a Swift car and a Bolero pickup collided head-on near Bahowal village on the Mahilpur–Hoshiarpur road. The impact was devastating, killing a woman travelling in the car on the spot. Three others, including the pickup driver and his companion, sustained serious injuries. Police reached the scene shortly after being alerted, took possession of the body, and began further investigation. The injured were rushed to the Civil Hospital, Mahilpur, with the help of the Road Safety Force personnel, who also cleared the wrecked vehicles from…
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Big Security Operation at Punjab Border: 27 Pistols and 470 Cartridges Seized
11 Sep

Big Security Operation at Punjab Border: 27 Pistols and 470 Cartridges Seized

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- In a major crackdown on cross-border smuggling, Punjab Police seized a large cache of arms and ammunition near the international border. Acting on specific intelligence, security teams recovered 27 pistols along with 470 live cartridges in a late-night operation this week. Officials confirmed that the weapons were being smuggled across the border, allegedly with the involvement of international networks. The consignment was intercepted before it could reach its intended recipients inside Punjab. Senior police officers stated that the recovery is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terror and drug networks that use arms smuggling to fuel…
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Punjab on High Alert as IMD Predicts Heavy Rain; Bhakra Dam Releases Water as Precaution
11 Sep

Punjab on High Alert as IMD Predicts Heavy Rain; Bhakra Dam Releases Water as Precaution

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): As weather systems strengthen over North India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded an alert for widespread heavy rainfall across Punjab for three consecutive days — September 12, 13, and 14. In response, water management authorities have begun taking precautionary steps to prevent any flood-related emergencies. In a significant move, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains revealed that at 11:30 AM today, an additional 5,000 cusecs of water was released from Bhakra Dam to ease pressure on the reservoir and accommodate possible inflows from the expected downpours. “The discharge is a precautionary action based on the…
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Good news – Clear Weather in Punjab Today, No Alert Issued Till September 12
10 Sep

Good news – Clear Weather in Punjab Today, No Alert Issued Till September 12

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
National Times Bureau :- Punjab experienced clear skies and pleasant weather conditions today after several days of heavy rainfall and flood-like situations in different parts of the state. According to the Meteorological Department, no rain-related alerts have been issued for Punjab until September 12. Officials said that the weather is expected to remain stable across most districts, bringing relief to residents and farmers who were struggling due to continuous rainfall in the past week. The department also stated that there are no chances of any heavy showers or storms during this period, though light and scattered rain cannot be completely…
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Two held with over 12 kg of heroin in Punjab’s Faridkot
09 Sep

Two held with over 12 kg of heroin in Punjab’s Faridkot

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- Faridkot Police have arrested two drug smugglers and seized 12.1 kilograms of heroin in a major operation against cross-border narco-terror networks. Officials said the recovery came after a two-week-long, source-based operation. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav confirmed the action in a post on X, stating that a case has been registered at PS Sadar Faridkot, and a detailed investigation is underway to expose the entire network, including its links on both sides of the border. Preliminary findings suggest that the arrested suspects were in touch with Pakistan-based smugglers, pointing to a larger international smuggling chain. The drugs…
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