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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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Big Security Operation at Punjab Border: 27 Pistols and 470 Cartridges Seized
11 Sep

Big Security Operation at Punjab Border: 27 Pistols and 470 Cartridges Seized

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- In a major crackdown on cross-border smuggling, Punjab Police seized a large cache of arms and ammunition near the international border. Acting on specific intelligence, security teams recovered 27 pistols along with 470 live cartridges in a late-night operation this week. Officials confirmed that the weapons were being smuggled across the border, allegedly with the involvement of international networks. The consignment was intercepted before it could reach its intended recipients inside Punjab. Senior police officers stated that the recovery is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terror and drug networks that use arms smuggling to fuel…
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Punjab on High Alert as IMD Predicts Heavy Rain; Bhakra Dam Releases Water as Precaution
11 Sep

Punjab on High Alert as IMD Predicts Heavy Rain; Bhakra Dam Releases Water as Precaution

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): As weather systems strengthen over North India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded an alert for widespread heavy rainfall across Punjab for three consecutive days — September 12, 13, and 14. In response, water management authorities have begun taking precautionary steps to prevent any flood-related emergencies. In a significant move, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains revealed that at 11:30 AM today, an additional 5,000 cusecs of water was released from Bhakra Dam to ease pressure on the reservoir and accommodate possible inflows from the expected downpours. “The discharge is a precautionary action based on the…
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Good news – Clear Weather in Punjab Today, No Alert Issued Till September 12
10 Sep

Good news – Clear Weather in Punjab Today, No Alert Issued Till September 12

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
National Times Bureau :- Punjab experienced clear skies and pleasant weather conditions today after several days of heavy rainfall and flood-like situations in different parts of the state. According to the Meteorological Department, no rain-related alerts have been issued for Punjab until September 12. Officials said that the weather is expected to remain stable across most districts, bringing relief to residents and farmers who were struggling due to continuous rainfall in the past week. The department also stated that there are no chances of any heavy showers or storms during this period, though light and scattered rain cannot be completely…
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Two held with over 12 kg of heroin in Punjab’s Faridkot
09 Sep

Two held with over 12 kg of heroin in Punjab’s Faridkot

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- Faridkot Police have arrested two drug smugglers and seized 12.1 kilograms of heroin in a major operation against cross-border narco-terror networks. Officials said the recovery came after a two-week-long, source-based operation. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav confirmed the action in a post on X, stating that a case has been registered at PS Sadar Faridkot, and a detailed investigation is underway to expose the entire network, including its links on both sides of the border. Preliminary findings suggest that the arrested suspects were in touch with Pakistan-based smugglers, pointing to a larger international smuggling chain. The drugs…
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Worst Floods In Decades Ravage Punjab; 1.75 Lakh Acres Farmland Submerged
07 Sep

Worst Floods In Decades Ravage Punjab; 1.75 Lakh Acres Farmland Submerged

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- In Punjab, incessant rain, rising water levels in Beas, Satluj, Raavi and Ghaggar rivers, and controlled release of excess water from Bhakhra, Pong and Ranjit Sagar dams are keeping the border state on high alert. The floods have affected 1650 villages in all its 23 districts and have submerged over 1.75 lakh acres of farmland, causing massive damage to paddy and other crops.  Severely affected districts are Gurdaspur with 1.45 lakh persons hit, followed by Amritsar with over 1.17 lakh people, Ferozepur with 39,076 and Fazilka with more than 21,500 persons who have been impacted the…
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Amritsar: Farmer Leader Mangal Singh Dies While Assisting Flood Victims
07 Sep

Amritsar: Farmer Leader Mangal Singh Dies While Assisting Flood Victims

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- In a tragic incident near Sohian Kalan village, Ramdas area of Amritsar, prominent farmer leader Mangal Singh (50), associated with the Punjab Kot Budha Farmers’ Committee, lost his life while helping flood-affected residents. According to reports, Singh was returning after providing aid and relief to families impacted by the ongoing floods when the fatal incident occurred. Local police and rescue teams quickly reached the spot, assessed the situation, and transported his body to the hospital for further procedures. The unfortunate death of Singh has left the local community and fellow farmers in shock. Residents and members…
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Patiala – Flood Threat Rises in Ghaggar River, Residents on Alert
06 Sep

Patiala – Flood Threat Rises in Ghaggar River, Residents on Alert

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- The flood threat along the Ghaggar River near the Punjab–Haryana border has intensified as water levels continued to rise compared to the previous day. Officials stationed at the Harchandpura bridge, including Duty Officer and Block Development & Panchayat Officer Gurmeet Singh and Panchayat Officer Jatinder Singh, reported a 4–5 inch increase in the river’s level overnight. While the situation on the Punjab side remains under control, the river has started to swell at several points, raising concerns among residents. Moderate rainfall has been ongoing in the area since morning, adding to the tension.
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