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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre of Targeting Punjab Over US Deportation Issue
25 Feb

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre of Targeting Punjab Over US Deportation Issue

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday lashed out at the Central government, accusing it of deliberately portraying Punjab in a bad light over the recent deportation of illegal immigrants from the United States. Addressing the Punjab Assembly’s special session, CM Mann questioned why all three deportation flights landed in Amritsar, despite carrying immigrants from multiple states. "Three flights arrived in India, and all of them landed in Amritsar. These flights came via Gujarat due to restrictions on using Pakistani and Afghan airspace for military aircraft. However, the number of Gujaratis and Haryanavis on these flights was…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Opposition Over Claims of AAP MLAs Defecting
25 Feb

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Opposition Over Claims of AAP MLAs Defecting

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, ,
Chandigarh (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday hit back at the opposition, particularly Congress leader Partap Bajwa, over his claim that over 32 AAP MLAs were in touch with him. Addressing the Punjab Vidhan Sabha Special Session, CM Mann dismissed these statements as baseless political gossip and accused the opposition of being directionless. Referring to repeated speculation about his tenure, Mann said, "First, they said I wouldn’t last six months as CM. When I completed six months, they claimed I wouldn’t survive a year. Later, they insisted I’d be removed after the Delhi elections. They keep spreading…
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Punjab Assembly Rejects Centre’s Draft Policy on Agricultural Marketing
25 Feb

Punjab Assembly Rejects Centre’s Draft Policy on Agricultural Marketing

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Chandigarh: The Punjab government on Tuesday introduced a resolution in the Punjab Assembly opposing the Centre’s draft National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing, calling it an attempt to reintroduce the repealed farm laws under a different name. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann strongly criticized the Centre, stating, “The Union government is trying to bring back the farm laws through a different route. We completely reject this draft policy, as the Centre has yet to fulfill its promises to farmers, including a legal guarantee on Minimum Support Price (MSP).” Last month, the Punjab government had officially rejected the Centre’s draft policy, arguing…
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Punjab Police Bulldoze Drug Trafficker’s Illegal House in Ludhiana in Crackdown Against Narcotics
25 Feb

Punjab Police Bulldoze Drug Trafficker’s Illegal House in Ludhiana in Crackdown Against Narcotics

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Ludhiana (National Times): In a major crackdown under Punjab’s War on Drugs initiative, the Punjab Police demolished the illegally constructed house of an alleged drug trafficker in Talwandi village near Ladhowal, Ludhiana, on Monday night. The smuggler, identified as Sonu, has been booked in six drug trafficking cases in the last three years. Acting on strict directives to curb illegal drug operations, Punjab Police personnel arrived with bulldozers and razed the unauthorized structure as a warning to those involved in the narcotics trade. A top police official called the move a major step in the fight against drugs, stressing that…
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Political Turmoil in Punjab: Congress’ Partap Bajwa Claims 32 AAP MLAs Ready to Defect
24 Feb

Political Turmoil in Punjab: Congress’ Partap Bajwa Claims 32 AAP MLAs Ready to Defect

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, ,
Chandigarh (National Times): The political landscape in Punjab is heating up, with Leader of the Opposition Partap Bajwa claiming that 32 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs are in touch with him, expressing their desire to switch to the Congress. Bajwa took a swipe at the Bhagwant Mann-led government, accusing it of failing to fulfill its pre-election promise of providing a Rs 1,000 monthly honorarium, which has left many legislators discontent. Adding to the political drama, Congress MLA Pargat Singh alleged that AAP is considering replacing Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. He hinted that Mann’s leadership is under scrutiny following AAP’s significant…
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ਪੰਜਾਬ ‘ਚ ਆਵਾਰਾ ਕੁੱਤਿਆਂ ਦਾ ਆਤੰਕ, ਦਵਾਈ ਲੈਣ ਜਾ ਰਹੀ ਔਰਤ……
23 Feb

ਪੰਜਾਬ ‘ਚ ਆਵਾਰਾ ਕੁੱਤਿਆਂ ਦਾ ਆਤੰਕ, ਦਵਾਈ ਲੈਣ ਜਾ ਰਹੀ ਔਰਤ……

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, ,
ਨੈਸ਼ਨਲ ਟਾਈਮਜ਼ ਬਿਊਰੋ :- ਅਬੋਹਰ ਅਤੇ ਆਸ-ਪਾਸ ਦੇ ਪਿੰਡਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਅਵਾਰਾ ਕੁੱਤਿਆਂ ਦਾ ਆਤੰਕ ਰੁਕਣ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ ਨਹੀਂ ਲੈ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ। ਸ਼ਨੀਵਾਰ ਸਵੇਰੇ ਜਦੋਂ ਇੱਕ ਔਰਤ ਸਰਕਾਰੀ ਹਸਪਤਾਲ ਵਿੱਚ ਦਵਾਈ ਲੈਣ ਜਾ ਰਹੀ ਸੀ ਤਾਂ ਲੱਕੜ ਮੰਡੀ ਨੇੜੇ ਘੁੰਮ ਰਹੇ ਆਵਾਰਾ ਕੁੱਤਿਆਂ ਨੇ ਉਸਨੂੰ ਬੁਰੀ ਤਰ੍ਹਾਂ ਵੱਢ ਕੇ ਜ਼ਖਮੀ ਕਰ ਦਿੱਤਾ। ਉਸਨੂੰ ਇਲਾਜ ਲਈ ਸਰਕਾਰੀ ਹਸਪਤਾਲ ਵਿੱਚ ਦਾਖਲ ਕਰਵਾਇਆ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ। ਇਲਾਜ ਅਧੀਨ 68 ਸਾਲਾ ਕ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਨਾ ਰਾਣੀ, ਜੋ ਕਿ ਬਾਜ਼ਾਰ ਨੰਬਰ 12, ਆਖੀਰੀ ਚੌਕ ਦੀ ਵਸਨੀਕ ਹੈ ਨੇ ਦੱਸਿਆ ਕਿ ਉਹ ਆਪਣੀ ਦਵਾਈ ਲੈਣ ਲਈ ਸਰਕਾਰੀ ਹਸਪਤਾਲ ਪੈਦਲ ਆ ਰਹੀ ਸੀ, ਅਤੇ ਜਦੋਂ ਉਹ ਲੱਕੜ ਮੰਡੀ ਦੇ ਨੇੜੇ ਪਹੁੰਚੀ ਤਾਂ…
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Punjab Minister Dhaliwal Responds to ‘Non-Existent Department’ Controversy, Says CM Mann Can Answer
22 Feb

Punjab Minister Dhaliwal Responds to ‘Non-Existent Department’ Controversy, Says CM Mann Can Answer

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, , ,
Chandigarh (National Times): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab is facing backlash after it was revealed that a minister had been assigned a department that did not exist for nearly 20 months. The controversy erupted after a Punjab government notification, issued on Friday, acknowledged that the Department of Administrative Reforms, allocated to Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, was “non-existent”. Following this revelation, Dhaliwal has now been officially assigned only the NRI Affairs Department. Dhaliwal’s Response: ‘I Fulfilled My Duties’ Breaking his silence on the matter, Dhaliwal defended himself, stating: "I am a soldier of the party and have carried…
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CI Amritsar Seizes 10 Kg Heroin, Arrests Key Suspect
19 Feb

CI Amritsar Seizes 10 Kg Heroin, Arrests Key Suspect

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Amritsar (National Times): In a major breakthrough against drug smuggling, the Counter Intelligence (CI) wing of Amritsar Police apprehended an individual, identified as Harmandeep Singh, and recovered 10 kg of heroin during an intelligence-based operation in Mahal village, Amritsar, on Wednesday. According to an official statement by DGP Punjab Police, the accused was in direct contact with Pakistan-based smuggler Chacha Bawa, who was using drones to transport heroin across the Attari sector for further distribution. DGP Confirms Arrest, FIR Registered DGP Punjab Police took to X (formerly Twitter) to confirm the operation, stating: "In an intelligence-based operation, CI Amritsar apprehends…
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Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu Denied Meeting with Punjab CM, Alleges Political Vendetta
19 Feb

Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu Denied Meeting with Punjab CM, Alleges Political Vendetta

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, , ,
Chandigarh (National Times): Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Monday alleged that he was denied entry to meet Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann at his official residence in Chandigarh. According to Bittu, he had sought a meeting with the CM to discuss concerns regarding political vendetta against BJP workers in Punjab, but his requests were ignored. Tense Exchange with Police at CM's Residence Bittu arrived at the CM’s residence but was stopped at the gate by security personnel. A heated argument reportedly ensued between the Union Minister and the police, as he demanded an explanation for being denied entry. Despite…
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Punjab Ministers Meet Deportees from the US in Amritsar
16 Feb

Punjab Ministers Meet Deportees from the US in Amritsar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Amritsar (National Times): Punjab’s NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal and Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO met with Indian nationals who were recently deported from the United States upon their arrival at Amritsar Airport. The second batch of deported individuals, who had allegedly migrated to the US illegally, landed in Amritsar on Sunday, February 16, 2025. This marks the second flight of deportees to arrive in Punjab since US President Donald Trump's inauguration. The group was promptly received and is now being sent to their respective home states across India. The first batch of over 100 deported individuals arrived on…
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