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Punjab Government Appoints Director Land Records as Nodal Officer for Jalandhar Flood Control Room to Strengthen Relief Measures
28 Aug

Punjab Government Appoints Director Land Records as Nodal Officer for Jalandhar Flood Control Room to Strengthen Relief Measures

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- In an effort to enhance coordination and accelerate relief operations in flood-affected regions, the Punjab Department of Revenue, Rehabilitation, and Disaster Management has appointed Director Land Records, S. Gulpreeet Singh Aulakh, as the nodal officer for the state-level Flood Control Room established in Jalandhar. Revenue Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian stated that the control room has been actively coordinating with Deputy Commissioners, army officials, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and other concerned departments to ensure seamless disaster management and effective relief measures. He added that the appointment of a…
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath Invited to Attend 350th Martyrdom Anniversary Events of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib
28 Aug

UP CM Yogi Adityanath Invited to Attend 350th Martyrdom Anniversary Events of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, , , , ,
National Times Bureau :- A delegation representing the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has extended a formal invitation to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to participate in the 350th martyrdom anniversary celebrations of the Ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, scheduled to be held at Sri Anandpur Sahib. Acting under the directives of SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, the delegation led by Dharam Parchar Committee member Bhai Ajaib Singh Abhiaasi met the Chief Minister and handed over the invitation letter. The team also briefed him about the ongoing Shaheedi Nagar Kirtan, which commenced from Assam…
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Akali Leader Bikram Majithia’s Judicial Custody Extended Till September 6 in Drug-Linked Money Laundering Case
28 Aug

Akali Leader Bikram Majithia’s Judicial Custody Extended Till September 6 in Drug-Linked Money Laundering Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, Punjab,
National Times Bureau :- In a significant setback for senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, a local court on Thursday extended his judicial custody until September 6 in connection with disproportionate assets and alleged money laundering cases tied to the drug trade. Majithia, currently lodged in New Nabha Jail near Patiala, had his bail plea rejected earlier, with the court citing the serious nature of the charges and the ongoing investigation by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau. Sources indicate that the bureau is still scrutinizing financial transactions and property records allegedly linked to Majithia, and more evidence is expected…
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Punjab Government Reinstates Former Chief Vigilance SPS Parmar After Suspension in License Scam
27 Aug

Punjab Government Reinstates Former Chief Vigilance SPS Parmar After Suspension in License Scam

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- The Punjab Government has reinstated former Chief Vigilance Officer SPS Parmar, who was earlier suspended in connection with the alleged license scam. Parmar was suspended on April 25, 2025, alongside Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Swaranjit Singh and Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Harpreet Singh of the Vigilance Bureau. Short Tenure as Vigilance Chief Parmar had a brief tenure as the Chief of the Vigilance Bureau. He was appointed on March 26, 2025, replacing Nageshwar Rao IPS. This marked the first time that an officer holding the rank of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), while also…
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Punjab – Young Woman Dies as Roof Collapses Amid Heavy Rain in Tapa Mandi
27 Aug

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
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
27 Aug

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
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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27 Aug

Punjab – CM Mann Uses Helicopter for Ravi Flood Relief, Travels by Car to Aid Dinanagar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
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
25 Aug

Punjab – Congress Begins Preparations for Punjab Assembly Elections 2027

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
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
24 Aug

Punjab Prisons to Be Equipped with Advanced Jammers and Security Systems

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjab
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
23 Aug

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
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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