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Punjab – Congress Begins Preparations for Punjab Assembly Elections 2027
25 Aug

Punjab – Congress Begins Preparations for Punjab Assembly Elections 2027

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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

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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

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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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18-Year-Old Migrant Girl Found Dead Under Suspicious Circumstances in Amritsar
23 Aug

18-Year-Old Migrant Girl Found Dead Under Suspicious Circumstances in Amritsar

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National Times Bureau :- A shocking incident has emerged from Amritsar, where an 18-year-old migrant girl, identified as Geeta, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a private residence where she had been working for the past two years. The incident has sparked outrage among her family members, who suspect foul play. According to the family, they received information about the tragic incident and rushed to the spot immediately. They alleged that the girl’s hands and feet bore burn marks, leading them to suspect that she might have been electrocuted before being hanged. Following the incident, the victim’s family staged…
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Akali Dal President Giani Harpreet Singh Apologizes for Controversial Remark
22 Aug

Akali Dal President Giani Harpreet Singh Apologizes for Controversial Remark

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National Times Bureau :- Newly appointed Akali Dal president and former Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh has issued an apology for a recent comment in which he used the example of a tailor, leading to discontent among members of the All India Kshatriya Tank Association. Speaking on social media, Singh said that representatives including Niranjan Singh Rakhra from Sri Muktsar Sahib, Hardeep Singh from Bathinda, and regional president Jagdeep Singh had met him to express their displeasure over his statement made in Amritsar Sahib. He stated, “If any words spoken by me have hurt anyone’s sentiments, I deeply regret it. I…
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21 Aug

Punjabi Singer Mankirt Aulakh Receives Fresh Death Threats

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National Times Bureau :- Punjabi singer Mankirt Aulakh has once again received death threats, this time through messages sent from a foreign number. The threatening message read: “Get ready, your time has come. Whether it’s your wife or your child, we don’t care. Your number is up.” The sender also warned him not to take the threat lightly, adding that the consequences would soon be evident. Previous Threats Linked to Gang Rivalries This is not the first time Aulakh has faced such threats. Earlier, he was threatened by gangster Davinder Bambiha, a rival of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. These threats…
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Ajnala Councillor Nand Lal Bao Quits AAP, Joins BJP
20 Aug

Ajnala Councillor Nand Lal Bao Quits AAP, Joins BJP

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National Times Bureau :- Ajnala city witnessed a political setback for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) when sitting councillor Nand Lal Bao resigned from the party and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He formally entered the party under the leadership of former MLA and BJP district rural president, Amarpal Singh Boni Ajnala, who welcomed him with full respect. Explaining his decision, Bao said that he never received due recognition or support in AAP and that no development work was carried out in his ward. “That is why I decided to join the BJP today,” he stated. Meanwhile, Boni Ajnala…
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Sukhbir Badal Targets Govt, Announces Rally in Moga
20 Aug

Sukhbir Badal Targets Govt, Announces Rally in Moga

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National Times Bureau :- The death anniversary of Shaheed Sant Harchand Singh Longowal was observed with devotion today, with separate events organized by both factions of the Shiromani Akali Dal and a brief official function by the Punjab government. Addressing the SAD (Badal) gathering, party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal accused the AAP government of attempting to “snatch” 65,000 acres under its land pooling policy, claiming public resistance forced the rollback. He announced a “Victory Rally” in Moga on September 1, projecting it as a show of strength. Badal alleged that 70% of state jobs under the Mann government had gone…
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Punjab Government Approves 10% Hike in Mandi Labour Rates
20 Aug

Punjab Government Approves 10% Hike in Mandi Labour Rates

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National Times Bureau :- Taking a step towards labour welfare, the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has approved a 10 percent increase in mandi labour rates. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Punjab Mandi Board, chaired by Harchand Singh Burst. With this revision, the labour rate for handling paddy has gone up from ₹17.50 to ₹19.26 per bag of 37.5 kg, marking an increase of ₹1.76 per bag. Mr. Burst said the hike has been made in line with the demands of labour unions and reflects the state government’s…
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Punjab – E-KYC Made Mandatory for Ration Card Holders Availing Free Wheat
19 Aug

Punjab – E-KYC Made Mandatory for Ration Card Holders Availing Free Wheat

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National Times Bureau :- In a major update for ration card holders, the government has announced that those availing free wheat under the public distribution system will now be required to complete e-KYC. Officials said the step has been taken to ensure transparency and eliminate duplicate or ineligible beneficiaries. The move is aimed at making sure that the benefits of the free ration scheme reach the rightful families without misuse. Beneficiaries have been advised to get their e-KYC done at the nearest ration depot, CSC center, or through official online portals within the stipulated time. Those who fail to complete…
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