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NIA probes Bathinda blast: 19-year-old suspect planned suicide attack in Jammu and Kashmir
17 Sep

NIA probes Bathinda blast: 19-year-old suspect planned suicide attack in Jammu and Kashmir

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- The investigation into the September 10 blasts at village Jeeda in Punjab’s Bathinda district has revealed shocking details, with officials stating that a 19-year-old law student, Gurpreet Singh, was preparing to become a suicide bomber to carry out an attack in Jammu and Kashmir. According to high-level police sources, Gurpreet Singh had procured explosive chemicals and a jacket-style belt online, which he intended to strap around his waist and detonate near security forces in Jammu. During preliminary questioning at AIIMS, where he is undergoing treatment for injuries, Gurpreet admitted that he wanted to target armed forces…
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Barnala’s Kattu village passes resolution to completely boycott migrants
16 Sep

Barnala’s Kattu village passes resolution to completely boycott migrants

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- In a major decision, residents of Kattu village in Barnala district have passed a resolution to completely boycott migrant workers. According to information, the villagers gathered at a local meeting where concerns were raised over the rising number of migrants in the area. After discussions, the panchayat unanimously decided that no migrant worker would be allowed to work or settle in the village. The decision has sparked debate in the region, with many questioning the legality and social impact of such a move. Authorities are expected to look into the matter to ensure that the rights…
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Major Operation in Ferozepur: One Arrested with 15.775 kg Heroin
14 Sep

Major Operation in Ferozepur: One Arrested with 15.775 kg Heroin

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- In a significant intelligence-led operation, Ferozepur Police arrested a local resident with 15.775 kilograms of heroin in his possession. Preliminary investigations revealed that the consignment was supplied by Pakistan-based smugglers, while the drug network was being operated from Kapurthala Jail by an accused currently lodged there. Police have registered an FIR, and further investigations are underway to trace the wider nexus behind the smuggling racket.
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Punjab Declares September 22 a Public Holiday on Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti
14 Sep

Punjab Declares September 22 a Public Holiday on Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- The Punjab government has announced a statewide public holiday on September 22 to mark Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti. As per the official holiday calendar, all government offices, schools, and colleges across the state will remain closed on the day. Maharaja Agrasen, revered for promoting unity, equality, and mutual support within society, is remembered for his teachings of compassion and community welfare. On this occasion, devotees and followers organize various programs, including the distribution of free food and medicines, along with events highlighting his life and values. Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti is traditionally observed on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada, the…
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14 Sep

Punjab Government Appoints Nodal Officers to Oversee Flood Relief and Rehabilitation

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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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