Punjab

Threat Email Triggers High Alert in Jalandhar Ahead of Prime Minister’s Scheduled Visit

Threat Email Triggers High Alert in Jalandhar Ahead of Prime Minister’s Scheduled Visit

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): A threat message warning of possible bomb attacks sent shockwaves through Jalandhar, just ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit to Punjab, prompting an immediate security response from local police and central agencies. Officials said the alert was received via email and referred to potential explosions at multiple schools in the city. The message also mentioned Dera Sachkhand Ballan, a key stop in the Prime Minister’s itinerary, leading authorities to intensify checks in and around the area. Police teams from the Urban Estate police station, along with intelligence and security units, launched search operations soon after…
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Senior Congress Leader Manoj Malhotra Passes Away Suddenly in Jalandhar

Senior Congress Leader Manoj Malhotra Passes Away Suddenly in Jalandhar

National Times Bureau :- Jalandhar witnessed the sudden demise of senior Congress leader Manoj Malhotra, popularly known as Manu Baring, who suffered a cardiac arrest early Friday morning around 4 a.m. Despite immediate medical attention from his family, doctors declared him dead upon arrival at the hospital. His sudden passing has left family members and supporters in deep shock. Fitness Enthusiast Till the EndManoj Malhotra was known for his commitment to personal fitness. Just a day before his death, he shared a fitness video on social media to inspire the youth. His dedication to health and wellness made him a…
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Punjab Congress Launches Second Phase of MNREGA Campaign with Rallies in Ludhiana

Punjab Congress Launches Second Phase of MNREGA Campaign with Rallies in Ludhiana

National Times Bureau :- Punjab Congress has kicked off the second phase of its MNREGA outreach campaign in the state, beginning with a rally at Mullampur Dakha in Ludhiana. Following this, another rally is planned at Raikot near Mullampur. The rallies are scheduled at the grain markets, with the Mullampur Dakha event at 11 a.m. and the Raikot rally at 2 p.m. Key leaders, including Punjab Congress in-charge Bhupesh Baghel, state party president Raja Warring, opposition leader Pratap Singh Bajwa, and Gurdaspur MP and former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, will address the gatherings alongside other senior party figures.…
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Punjab to conduct Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls ahead of Assembly elections 2027

Punjab to conduct Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls ahead of Assembly elections 2027

National Times Bureau :- Ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections 2027, the Election Commission will carry out a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across the state to correct errors and improve voter data accuracy. The revision exercise in Punjab is scheduled to begin during February–March, officials confirmed. Preparations for the SIR have already started, with the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Punjab issuing directions to district election authorities to address discrepancies in voter lists before the formal revision begins. According to official sources, the decision was discussed during a virtual meeting held by the Election Commission of India…
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Bomb threat triggers evacuation at Punjab and Haryana Secretariats; CM Mann among those targeted

Bomb threat triggers evacuation at Punjab and Haryana Secretariats; CM Mann among those targeted

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A serious security alert was triggered in Chandigarh on Thursday after a bomb threat was received for the Punjab Secretariat and Mini Secretariat, prompting immediate evacuations and a large-scale security response. The email, reportedly sent from a Gmail account claiming affiliation with the Khalistan National Army, also contained a direct threat against Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. As a precaution, both the Punjab and Haryana Secretariat complexes were cleared of all employees and visitors. Administrative operations at the Secretariats have been temporarily suspended, and officials have been advised to stay away until the situation is deemed safe.…
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Medical Store Owner Shot Dead in Broad Daylight at Dera Baba Nanak

Medical Store Owner Shot Dead in Broad Daylight at Dera Baba Nanak

National Times Bureau :- A shocking incident of gun violence was reported from the border town of Dera Baba Nanak on Wednesday morning, where the owner of a well-known medical store was shot dead by unidentified assailants. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. when Ranbir Singh Bedi, owner of Bedi Medical Store and son of Raghbir Singh, was opening his shop as part of his daily routine. According to preliminary information, the attackers were already lying in wait and opened fire as soon as he arrived at the shop. Ranbir Singh sustained gunshot injuries to the head and collapsed on…
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Punjab and Haryana CMs Wrap Up Talks on SYL Dispute

Punjab and Haryana CMs Wrap Up Talks on SYL Dispute

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh/Balwinder Singh): The meeting between Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to discuss the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) issue has come to an end, officials confirmed. The discussions were attended by Punjab Cabinet Minister Barinder Goyal and Haryana Cabinet Minister Shruti Chaudhary, along with senior officials from both states. While no official statement has been released regarding the conclusions or agreements from the meeting, the talks were seen as part of ongoing efforts to find a resolution to the decades-old water-sharing dispute between Punjab and Haryana.
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Road accident deaths in Punjab have dropped by 48% after formation of Sadak Surakhya Force; other states are keen to adopt this model: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Road accident deaths in Punjab have dropped by 48% after formation of Sadak Surakhya Force; other states are keen to adopt this model: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

CHANDIGARH, 25th January 2026: Punjab has recorded a decisive improvement in road safety outcomes after the constitution of the Sadak Surakhya Force (SSF), with road accident deaths in the state declining by 48 percent through a system focused on swift emergency response, immediate first aid and better trauma care. Once counted among the top three states in the country for road accident fatalities, Punjab has significantly reversed this trend, with lives now being saved due to faster hospitalisation and improved treatment protocols. Highlighting the impact of this intervention, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the Sadak Surakhya Force has…
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By developing Punjab’s tourism destinations, AAP Govt is providing employment, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann says after inaugurating Saleran Dam eco-tourism project in Hoshiarpur

By developing Punjab’s tourism destinations, AAP Govt is providing employment, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann says after inaugurating Saleran Dam eco-tourism project in Hoshiarpur

HOSHIARPUR (Gurpreet Singh): Inaugurating eco-friendly huts at Saleran Dam to give a major push to eco-tourism and job creation in the state, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government is increasing employment by developing Punjab’s tourism destinations. He said that film shoots and destination weddings at Amritsar, Patiala and Chimraud Lake have also led to a rise in employment opportunities, adding that the Saleran Dam project will compete with tourism destinations of Himachal Pradesh. The Chief Minister said the AAP government has revived 52 rest houses that had turned into ruins and that…
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Private companies are investing in Punjab instead of other states, Mahindra Company has made a private investment of Rs 400 crore

Private companies are investing in Punjab instead of other states, Mahindra Company has made a private investment of Rs 400 crore

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora informed that Mahindra & Mahindra is one of India’s leading multinational groups with a strong presence across automotive, farm equipment, financial services, manufacturing, and technology. The Group has a long-standing reputation for building globally competitive industrial platforms and is among India’s largest manufacturers of mobility solutions, with operations spanning domestic and international markets. He further said that Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. has acquired a 58.96% stake in SML Isuzu Ltd. for approximately ₹555 crore through the purchase of shares from Japan-based Sumitomo Corporation and Isuzu Motors. Following completion of the transaction in…
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