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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Delivers Fiery Speech in Assembly Amid BBMB Uproar, Defends Punjab’s Water, Culture, and Artists
11 Jul

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Delivers Fiery Speech in Assembly Amid BBMB Uproar, Defends Punjab’s Water, Culture, and Artists

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending,
Chandigarh (National Times): Amid chaotic scenes in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha during the special session, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann delivered a fiery and wide-ranging address, hitting out at the opposition, defending Punjab’s water rights, cultural expressions, and even jumping into the ongoing controversy surrounding actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh. The session saw loud protests from Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa over a remark made by Cabinet Minister Aman Arora, who had used the Punjabi expression “dadhi muhrawa.” Bajwa objected, calling it offensive, prompting Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan and CM Mann to step in and clarify that such expressions are part of Punjabi…
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NIA Chargesheets Three in SBS Nagar Police Post Grenade Attack Case Linked to Khalistan Zindabad Force
15 Jun

NIA Chargesheets Three in SBS Nagar Police Post Grenade Attack Case Linked to Khalistan Zindabad Force

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
New Delhi, June 15, 2025 — The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday filed a chargesheet against three individuals in connection with the grenade attack on a police post in Punjab's Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar (SBS Nagar) district. The attack, which took place in December 2024, has been linked to a broader conspiracy orchestrated by the banned Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) terror outfit. The three accused, Yugpreet Singh alias Yuvi Nihung, Jaskaran Singh alias Shah, and Harjot Singh alias Jot Hundal, all residents of Rahon village in SBS Nagar, have been booked under various provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention)…
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More Arrested in Ferozepur Tattoo Shop Shootout Case During Police-CI Encounter
07 Jun

More Arrested in Ferozepur Tattoo Shop Shootout Case During Police-CI Encounter

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending,
Ferozepur (National Times): In a major breakthrough in the Ferozepur tattoo shop shootout case, police and counter-intelligence (CI) officials arrested three more accused during an encounter on Friday night. The accused were identified as Gurjinder alias Ghoda, Amarjit Singh, and Sonu. The joint operation unfolded at a naka near Ratta Khera village, where the police team intercepted the suspects while tracking their movements. According to DIG Harmanbir Gill, the accused opened fire on the police team during the chase, prompting retaliation. All three suspects sustained injuries during the exchange and were subsequently taken into custody. Four weapons were seized from…
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State Governments Cannot Interfere in Bhakra Beas Management Board Operations: Punjab and Haryana High Court
07 May

State Governments Cannot Interfere in Bhakra Beas Management Board Operations: Punjab and Haryana High Court

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that state governments have no authority to interfere in the operations of the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), addressing allegations of undue intervention by the Punjab government in the functioning of the Bhakra Nangal Dam and Lohand Control Room. The directive was issued by a division bench comprising Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sumit Goel after hearing three related petitions. On April 23, 2025, the BBMB’s technical committee decided to release 8,500 cusecs of water to Haryana, which included allocations for Rajasthan and Delhi. This decision was ratified…
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Punjab Assembly Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, Pays Tribute to Departed Leaders
05 May

Punjab Assembly Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, Pays Tribute to Departed Leaders

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab Vidhan Sabha, during a special session held on Monday, paid heartfelt tributes to several notable personalities who recently passed away and strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 people. The House observed a solemn two-minute silence to honour the memory of former MP Master Bhagat Ram Ji, ex-minister Randhir Singh Cheema, and other prominent figures from different walks of life. The MLAs also remembered the civilians who lost their lives in the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan expressed the collective grief of the…
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HC Protects Partap Bajwa From Arrest in Grenade Remark FIR
16 Apr

HC Protects Partap Bajwa From Arrest in Grenade Remark FIR

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Chandigarh (National Times): In a notable development, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued an interim order preventing the arrest of Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa until April 22. The court also directed the Punjab Government to respond to the legal petition filed by Bajwa, who has challenged the FIR lodged against him. Likewise, the High Court has also asked Partap Bajwa not to issue any public statement in this regard. The FIR stems from Bajwa’s controversial remark in which he alleged that 50 grenades had been brought into Punjab, 18 of which had already…
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Congress Leader Pratap Singh Bajwa Issued Appearance Notice by Punjab Police Over Explosive Claim in TV Interview
14 Apr

Congress Leader Pratap Singh Bajwa Issued Appearance Notice by Punjab Police Over Explosive Claim in TV Interview

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, ,
Mohali (National Times): Punjab Leader of Opposition and senior Congress leader Pratap Singh Bajwa has been issued an appearance notice by the SAS Nagar Police, summoning him for questioning on Saturday at 12 PM at the Cyber Crime Police Station, Phase 7. The notice, served under FIR No. 19 dated 13/04/2025, cites sections 353(2) and 197(1)D of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The action is linked to Bajwa's recent statement during a television interview, where he claimed that “50 hand grenades had entered Punjab, 18 were used in blasts, and 32 remain unaccounted for.” The statement sparked immediate political and…
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Harjinder Singh Dhami to Withdraw Resignation After Key Meeting with SAD Leaders
18 Mar

Harjinder Singh Dhami to Withdraw Resignation After Key Meeting with SAD Leaders

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Hoshiarpur, Punjab (National Times): In a major political development, Harjinder Singh Dhami has decided to withdraw his resignation after a productive meeting with Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal, interim party president Balwinder Singh Bhunder, and other prominent party leaders at his Hoshiarpur residence. Following the meeting, Dhami confirmed his decision to rejoin the party and take charge again in the coming days. “For a while now, SGPC members, SAD leaders, and many others have been urging me to reconsider my resignation. After much thought, I have decided to return to my position. In the next 3-4 days,…
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Amritsar Grenade Attack: CP Gurpreet Bhullar Alleges Pakistan’s involvement
15 Mar

Amritsar Grenade Attack: CP Gurpreet Bhullar Alleges Pakistan’s involvement

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Amritsar (National Times): In a shocking act of violence, two bike-borne miscreants carried out a grenade attack on a temple in Amritsar. The incident was captured on CCTV, which reveals the attackers arriving at the temple with a flag on their bike. After pausing for a few moments, one of them threw a grenade at the temple, causing a powerful explosion. The two assailants quickly fled the scene. In the meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police Gurpreet Bhullar said that there is an involvement of Pakistan in this attack and that those involved in it won't be spared at any cost.…
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Punjab & Haryana High Court Seeks Response from Punjab Government on Bulldozer Action Against Drug Peddlers
04 Mar

Punjab & Haryana High Court Seeks Response from Punjab Government on Bulldozer Action Against Drug Peddlers

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab & Haryana High Court on Monday sought a response from the Punjab Government and other relevant authorities regarding a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed against the alleged bulldozer action taken by Punjab Police to demolish properties of suspected drug peddlers. The PIL argues that such actions violate guidelines issued by the Supreme Court, which prohibit demolishing homes or properties merely because individuals are accused or convicted of crimes. It also raises concerns about the implementation of provisions under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in such cases. The move comes after reports surfaced…
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