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Punjab – Young Woman Dies as Roof Collapses Amid Heavy Rain in Tapa Mandi

Punjab – Young Woman Dies as Roof Collapses Amid Heavy Rain in Tapa Mandi

National Times Bureau :- A tragic incident occurred in Tapa Mandi, Barnala district, where relentless rainfall led to the collapse of a house roof, resulting in the death of a young woman. According to local authorities, the heavy downpour over the past several hours severely weakened the structure, causing it to cave in. The woman, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, was trapped under the debris. Rescue efforts were launched immediately, and while the woman succumbed to her injuries, a child who was also inside the house at the time was safely rescued and sustained no major injuries. Officials…
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Punjab Teacher Narinder Singh Honored with National Award on Teachers’ Day 2025

Punjab Teacher Narinder Singh Honored with National Award on Teachers’ Day 2025

National Times Bureau :- Teachers’ Day 2025 brought a moment of pride for Punjab as Narinder Singh, a dedicated educator from the Government Primary School in Jandiali village, Ludhiana district, has been selected for the prestigious National Teacher Award 2025. The award will be presented on September 5 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Singh is the only teacher from Punjab to receive this honor this year. Expressing his gratitude, Singh said the recognition reflects his unwavering commitment to delivering quality education. Joining the school in 2006, he found just three classrooms and 174 students. Over the years, he introduced innovative…
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Punjab – CM Mann Uses Helicopter for Ravi Flood Relief, Travels by Car to Aid Dinanagar

National Times Bureau :- Floodwaters from the swelling Ravi River have created havoc in several villages under the Dinanagar Assembly constituency, including Makora Pattan, over the past two to three days. Rising water levels have inundated agricultural land and residential areas, triggering a flood-like situation and causing distress among local residents. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann visited the affected border belt on Wednesday to assess the situation and interact with the people. His visit began in Behrampur town; however, heavy water flow prevented him from advancing further to the severely hit villages. Addressing the residents gathered at the site, the…
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Punjab – Congress Begins Preparations for Punjab Assembly Elections 2027

Punjab – Congress Begins Preparations for Punjab Assembly Elections 2027

National Times Bureau :- Punjab Congress has started early preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections. Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) President and Ludhiana MP Raja Warring revealed that senior leaders recently held a crucial meeting with Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and other top leadership. Following the meeting, Warring announced that new district presidents will soon be appointed across the state. “This was an important meeting, and the appointments will be made without any bias,” he said. Currently, the term for district presidents is three years. The previous appointments were made on November 19, 2022, but the party has decided to…
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Punjab Prisons to Be Equipped with Advanced Jammers and Security Systems

Punjab Prisons to Be Equipped with Advanced Jammers and Security Systems

National Times Bureau :- The Punjab government has announced plans to modernize the state’s prisons with state-of-the-art jammers and advanced security equipment. According to the official statement, the initiative aims to strengthen surveillance, prevent illegal communication from inside prisons, and enhance overall security measures. These modern jammers will block unauthorized mobile signals, ensuring no misuse of communication devices by inmates. Authorities also confirmed that alongside jammers, additional high-tech monitoring and security systems will be installed to make the jails more secure and effectively managed.
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Punjab CM Accuses Centre of Axing Over 8 Lakh Ration Cards, Seeks Time for Verification

Punjab CM Accuses Centre of Axing Over 8 Lakh Ration Cards, Seeks Time for Verification

National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has levelled serious allegations against the central government, claiming it is planning to cancel 8,02,493 ration cards across the state, potentially depriving around 32 lakh residents of essential food supplies. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Mann stated that Punjab has a total of 1.53 crore ration card holders, out of which 1.29 crore beneficiaries have already been verified. He urged the Centre to grant the state six more months to complete the verification process before taking any action. “Punjab feeds the nation by contributing the bulk of its wheat…
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18-Year-Old Migrant Girl Found Dead Under Suspicious Circumstances in Amritsar

18-Year-Old Migrant Girl Found Dead Under Suspicious Circumstances in Amritsar

National Times Bureau :- A shocking incident has emerged from Amritsar, where an 18-year-old migrant girl, identified as Geeta, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a private residence where she had been working for the past two years. The incident has sparked outrage among her family members, who suspect foul play. According to the family, they received information about the tragic incident and rushed to the spot immediately. They alleged that the girl’s hands and feet bore burn marks, leading them to suspect that she might have been electrocuted before being hanged. Following the incident, the victim’s family staged…
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Akali Dal President Giani Harpreet Singh Apologizes for Controversial Remark

Akali Dal President Giani Harpreet Singh Apologizes for Controversial Remark

National Times Bureau :- Newly appointed Akali Dal president and former Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh has issued an apology for a recent comment in which he used the example of a tailor, leading to discontent among members of the All India Kshatriya Tank Association. Speaking on social media, Singh said that representatives including Niranjan Singh Rakhra from Sri Muktsar Sahib, Hardeep Singh from Bathinda, and regional president Jagdeep Singh had met him to express their displeasure over his statement made in Amritsar Sahib. He stated, “If any words spoken by me have hurt anyone’s sentiments, I deeply regret it. I…
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Punjabi Singer Mankirt Aulakh Receives Fresh Death Threats

National Times Bureau :- Punjabi singer Mankirt Aulakh has once again received death threats, this time through messages sent from a foreign number. The threatening message read: “Get ready, your time has come. Whether it’s your wife or your child, we don’t care. Your number is up.” The sender also warned him not to take the threat lightly, adding that the consequences would soon be evident. Previous Threats Linked to Gang Rivalries This is not the first time Aulakh has faced such threats. Earlier, he was threatened by gangster Davinder Bambiha, a rival of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. These threats…
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Ajnala Councillor Nand Lal Bao Quits AAP, Joins BJP

Ajnala Councillor Nand Lal Bao Quits AAP, Joins BJP

National Times Bureau :- Ajnala city witnessed a political setback for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) when sitting councillor Nand Lal Bao resigned from the party and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He formally entered the party under the leadership of former MLA and BJP district rural president, Amarpal Singh Boni Ajnala, who welcomed him with full respect. Explaining his decision, Bao said that he never received due recognition or support in AAP and that no development work was carried out in his ward. “That is why I decided to join the BJP today,” he stated. Meanwhile, Boni Ajnala…
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