Punjab

Complaint Filed in Ghaziabad as Golden Temple Sarovar Controversy Continues

Complaint Filed in Ghaziabad as Golden Temple Sarovar Controversy Continues

National Times Bureau :- The controversy surrounding an incident at the sacred Sarovar of Sri Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar has shown no signs of fading. The matter has now taken a legal turn after a formal complaint was filed in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, seeking action against a Muslim युवक accused of hurting Sikh religious sentiments. The dispute began after a video surfaced on social media showing the youth performing ablution inside the holy Sarovar and uploading the reel online with objectionable captions. The clip quickly went viral, triggering widespread outrage within the Sikh community. Despite the individual issuing apologies on…
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Young Man from Khalra Killed in Tragic Road Accident in the United States

Young Man from Khalra Killed in Tragic Road Accident in the United States

National Times Bureau :- A heartbreaking incident has emerged from the United States, where a 25-year-old youth from Khalra in Punjab lost his life in a fatal road accident. The deceased, identified as Deepkaran Singh, son of Kuldeep Singh, had moved to the US around one and a half years ago in search of better employment opportunities. According to family sources, Deepkaran was residing in San Francisco, California. The accident occurred on January 21 when he was returning home after work. A speeding vehicle allegedly rammed into his car from behind, leaving him critically injured. He was rushed to a…
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Cold wave conditions prevail in Punjab, Haryana after prolonged rain; season’s first snowfall in Himachal

Cold wave conditions prevail in Punjab, Haryana after prolonged rain; season’s first snowfall in Himachal

National Times Bureau :- Snowfall and rainfall blanketed North India in gloomy weather on Friday, with snow painting the hills in postcard-perfect white and continuous rain breaking the long dry spell across the plains. The weather change brought relief to farmers in several regions and excitement among tourists in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttarakhand ahead of a long holiday weekend.  Himachal Pradesh witnessed its first snowfall of the winter, ending nearly three months of dry conditions and transforming the state into a scenic winter landscape. Higher elevations in Shimla, Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, Chamba, Kullu, and Mandi districts…
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Punjabi Singer Prem Dhillon Lands in Controversy After Alleged Opium Video Surfaces

Punjabi Singer Prem Dhillon Lands in Controversy After Alleged Opium Video Surfaces

National Times Bureau :- Popular Punjabi singer Prem Dhillon has found himself at the centre of a fresh controversy following the emergence of a video allegedly showing him with packets of opium inside a car showroom in Chandigarh. The video, which has gone viral on social media, has triggered strong reactions and prompted a formal complaint demanding strict legal action against the singer. The issue was raised by the Lawyers’ Council, which has approached the Chandigarh Director General of Police and the Senior Superintendent of Police, seeking the immediate registration of a case and Dhillon’s arrest under the Narcotic Drugs…
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Punjab Assembly Speaker Flags Off Pilgrimage Buses Under CM Tirath Yatra Scheme in Faridkot District

Punjab Assembly Speaker Flags Off Pilgrimage Buses Under CM Tirath Yatra Scheme in Faridkot District

Faridkot, January 19: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Sunday flagged off a bus carrying devotees from village Bir Chahil in Kotkapura constituency under the Chief Minister Tirath Yatra Scheme for pilgrimage to Sri Amritsar Sahib and other prominent religious destinations in the region.Addressing the gathering, Sandhwan said the Chief Minister Tirath Yatra Scheme is a significant welfare initiative of the Punjab government aimed at providing free and comfortable pilgrimage facilities to devotees. He said the scheme has enabled a large number of people to fulfil their long-cherished desire of visiting religious places and attain spiritual peace. The…
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Dense fog triggers multi-vehicle collision on Delhi-Lucknow Highway, 12 injured

Dense fog triggers multi-vehicle collision on Delhi-Lucknow Highway, 12 injured

National Times Bureau :- Dense fog in Uttar Pradesh’s Amroha on Sunday morning triggered a major pile-up on the Lucknow–Delhi National Highway (NH-9), injuring more than a dozen people as visibility suddenly dropped. The incident took place near Shahwajpur Dor village in the Gajraula Kotwali area, where the thick fog led to nearly 10 vehicles colliding in a chain reaction. Police teams and ambulances quickly arrived at the scene and transported all the injured to a nearby hospital. The heavy impact of the collisions caused confusion on the highway, resulting in prolonged traffic disruption. Due to the intense fog, drivers…
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Anti-Farmer, Anti-People Welfare Policies of Congress and AAP Turn ‘Rangla Punjab’ into ‘Kangla Punjab’- CM Saini

Anti-Farmer, Anti-People Welfare Policies of Congress and AAP Turn ‘Rangla Punjab’ into ‘Kangla Punjab’- CM Saini

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party, stating that their policies have pushed Punjab into a severe crisis, turning the once-prosperous ‘Rangla Punjab’ into ‘Kangla Punjab’. Both parties have no concern for public welfare and are only interested in enjoying power and personal gains. Punjab has fallen far behind on the development front, and people there are deeply worried about the state’s future, he added. This growing concern is the reason people have now made up their minds that Punjab’s development is possible…
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Forensic Report Is Part of Court Record, Not Political Opinion: AAP Warns Jakhar, Pargat Singh

Forensic Report Is Part of Court Record, Not Political Opinion: AAP Warns Jakhar, Pargat Singh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party has strongly condemned attempts by BJP and Congress leaders to mislead the public by casting doubts on a forensic conclusion that has already been categorically recorded by a court in the case related to the doctored video of AAP leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi. AAP Punjab President Aman Arora, responding to the question raised by BJP Punjab President Sunil Jakhar on the forensic report of Punjab Police, said that the issue has gone far beyond political disagreement and now amounts to a direct challenge to a judicial order. Arora clarified that…
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Cold wave tightens grip as dense fog blankets Delhi-NCR, flights delayed

Cold wave tightens grip as dense fog blankets Delhi-NCR, flights delayed

National Times Bureau :- A dangerous combination of thick fog, piercing cold and unhealthy pollution levels blanketed Delhi-NCR on a harsh Saturday morning, dropping visibility to alarming lows, disrupting flight schedules and aggravating the region’s pollution crisis.  The steep fall in temperatures, along with still air and poor atmospheric circulation, added to residents’ discomfort as the capital endured yet another intense winter phase. Large swathes of north India woke up to a heavy fog cover, drastically reducing visibility in several states. Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh remained shrouded in dense to extremely dense fog.  Cities such as Saharanpur, Ghaziabad, Bareilly,…
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BJP Poised for Punjab Push as Five Senior Leaders Expected to Join Party

BJP Poised for Punjab Push as Five Senior Leaders Expected to Join Party

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a development that could alter political alignments in Punjab, five seasoned politicians are expected to formally join the Bharatiya Janata Party later today, according to sources familiar with the plans. The group is said to include a former Member of Parliament, a former legislator and two individuals who earlier served as Officers on Special Duty to senior political figures in the state. Their induction is likely to take place in the presence of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, underscoring the significance the BJP is attaching to the move. Although the party has not yet disclosed…
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