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Punjab’s Rs.800-Crore Road & Bridge Projects Cancelled; State Urges Centre to Reconsider
14 Aug

Punjab’s Rs.800-Crore Road & Bridge Projects Cancelled; State Urges Centre to Reconsider

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National Times Bureau :- The Centre has cancelled projects worth nearly Rs. 800 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in Punjab, which included the construction of 64 roads (total length 628.48 km) and 38 new bridges. Most of these projects were located in border districts such as Pathankot, Amritsar, Gurdaspur, and Tarn Taran. The Punjab government has written to Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, urging early approval to avoid disruption to connectivity in rural and border areas. The projects, sanctioned in March, were to be executed using Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) — an eco-friendly technology…
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Heavy Rain Alerts in Several Punjab Districts, Yellow Warning Alert
13 Aug

Heavy Rain Alerts in Several Punjab Districts, Yellow Warning Alert

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National Times Bureau :- Several areas in Punjab have been experiencing rainfall since last night, with heavy showers expected in some regions over the next two days. The Chandigarh Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert valid until August 15. In the past 24 hours, the state’s average maximum temperature dropped by 0.6°C, which is 3.5°C below normal. Bathinda recorded the highest temperature at 36.3°C. Patiala also received rainfall, with 8.4 mm measured. Rising water levels in the Beas River, due to the release from Pong Dam, have created flood-like conditions in Hoshiarpur. Similar situations are reported in Ferozepur and…
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13 Aug

Punjab Jail Minister Reviews Facilities for Inmates

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab’s Jail Minister, Laljit Singh Bhullar, visited the Central Jail on Tajpur Road to review the facilities provided to inmates and detainees. During his visit, he personally inspected key services, including food, sports, medical care, gymnasium, bakery, furniture workshop, and other vocational units. Minister Bhullar spoke directly with the prisoners, listened to their concerns, and assured them that immediate action would be taken to address their issues. He emphasized the Punjab government’s commitment to creating a rehabilitative environment in the state’s jails, aiming to transform them into centers where inmates can acquire skills and reintegrate as…
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Punjab – Temporary Beas River Embankment Breaches, Villages on Alert
12 Aug

Punjab – Temporary Beas River Embankment Breaches, Villages on Alert

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National Times Bureau :- Mand Baupur area is on high alert after a temporary embankment built by local farmers along the Beas River gave way as water levels rose dangerously high. The breach has created a risk of flooding in several nearby villages, threatening thousands of acres of standing paddy crops. Concerned residents have begun working together to rebuild the embankment and stop the water from advancing further into agricultural land and homes. Former MLA Navtej Singh Cheema visited the site to assess the situation, assuring farmers that the Congress party stands with them in this crisis. He urged the…
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Ward 5 Residents Launch Indefinite Protest Over Sewage Problem in Barnala
12 Aug

Ward 5 Residents Launch Indefinite Protest Over Sewage Problem in Barnala

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National Times Bureau :- Barnala’s Ward No. 5, Awa Basti residents have started an indefinite protest outside the Sewerage Board office today. Frustrated by sewage water overflowing in streets and dirty water entering their homes, locals set up a tent in front of the office and began a sit-in. Residents said they will not leave until proper drainage is ensured and clean drinking water is provided. The ward’s municipal councillor stated that complaints have been made to the administration and concerned department for a long time, but only false assurances were given. According to locals, stagnant water remains in the…
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Punjab Government Announces Free Treatment for Thalassemia Patients, Including Costly Bone Marrow Transplants
11 Aug

Punjab Government Announces Free Treatment for Thalassemia Patients, Including Costly Bone Marrow Transplants

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National Times Bureau :- The Punjab government has taken a significant step to support children suffering from thalassemia by announcing free treatment for these patients across the state. The government will bear the entire cost of bone marrow transplants (BMT), amounting to ₹10 lakh per procedure. Patients can apply directly through a dedicated portal, as the government has signed an agreement with a company based at CMC Ludhiana to facilitate this treatment. Punjab currently has over a thousand thalassemia patients, with 24 treatment centers established throughout the state. Health officials have clarified that there will be no adverse effects on…
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Masked Man Shoots at Medical Store in Khaira, Gurdaspur
11 Aug

Masked Man Shoots at Medical Store in Khaira, Gurdaspur

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National Times Bureau :- This morning around 9:15 AM, a masked man fired a few shots at a medical store in Khaira, Gurdaspur, and then ran away. Luckily, no one was hurt. After getting the news, the police quickly came to the spot. The store owner, Harjeet Singh (Dr. Hari), said that as usual he had opened his shop when a masked man came on a Splendor bike from Wadala Bangar Adda side. The man stopped on the road and fired two or three bullets towards the shop. The bullets hit the glass in front of the store, but nobody…
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Two Punjab Soldiers Killed in Kulgam Encounter Given Final Salute
10 Aug

Two Punjab Soldiers Killed in Kulgam Encounter Given Final Salute

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National Times Bureau :- In an encounter with terrorists in Akhal Jungle of Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir, two soldiers from Punjab—one each from Khanna and Fatehgarh—were martyred. Their bodies were brought to their respective villages on Sunday for the last rites. The body of Sepoy Harminder Singh reached his ancestral village Badinpur at 10:20 AM. The entire area echoed with slogans praising the brave martyr. Wrapped in the national tricolor, people gathered in large numbers to pay their respects. Local MLA Gurinder Singh Gary Baring, SDM Chetan Bangar, and DSP Gurdeep Singh also arrived to honor the fallen soldier.…
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Major Police Reshuffle: 9 SHOs Transferred in Ferozepur District
08 Aug

Major Police Reshuffle: 9 SHOs Transferred in Ferozepur District

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant administrative reshuffle aimed at strengthening law enforcement at the grassroots level, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Bhupinder Singh Sidhu has ordered the transfer of nine Station House Officers (SHOs) across various police stations in Ferozepur district. According to the official notification, Inspector Jaswinder Singh, SHO Guruharsahai, has been posted as SHO Sadar Zira, while Inspector Gurmeet Singh, SHO Kulgarhi, has been transferred as SHO City Zira. Sub-Inspector Baljinder Singh, previously SHO Sadar Zira, will now take charge as SHO Kulgarhi. Sub-Inspector (Local) Baljinder Singh, earlier posted at City Zira, has been appointed SHO…
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Punjab government’s big gift for doctors before Raksha Bandhan
08 Aug

Punjab government’s big gift for doctors before Raksha Bandhan

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National Times Bureau :- In a major move to strengthen healthcare in border districts, the Punjab government has announced an additional monthly incentive of ₹40,000 for specialist doctors posted in these areas. This amount will be paid over and above their regular salary, starting immediately. Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh said that the decision aims to ensure better access to quality medical services for people living in remote border areas. To make this even more effective, doctors will now be allowed to opt for border area postings voluntarily. What Prompted This Move?Historically, doctors have been reluctant to serve in border…
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