Punjab Archives - Page 16 of 58

06 Jan

Mann Government’s major initiative: Chief Minister’s Health Scheme receives Strong Support from Doctors and Private Medical Colleges

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDr Balbir Singh, Mann Government, Punjab

CHANDIGARH, 6 January 2026: In a significant step towards ensuring the seamless rollout of Punjab’s ₹10 lakh cashless health insurance initiative, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh chaired a high-level review meeting on Sunday to assess the on-ground implementation of the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY). The meeting was held at the State Health Agency Punjab and brought together key stakeholders from across the public and private healthcare ecosystem. The key stakeholders included the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Punjab, Punjab Hospital and Nursing Home Association (PHANA), Punjab Civil Medical Doctors (PCMS) doctors, and representatives from leading Private Medical…

06 Jan

Pakistan halts Sarabjeet Kaur’s repatriation citing pending cases, first picture in custody surfaces

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAmritsar, Pakistan, Punjab, Sarabjeet Kaur, Update

National Times Bureau :- The repatriation of Sarabjeet Kaur from Pakistan has once again been delayed by the Pakistan government. Citing an ongoing court case, Pakistan Interior Ministry halted her repatriation through the Attari–Wagah border. The ministry said hat the woman married with her own will and that the matter is currently under consideration in the court. Once al the legal formalities are completed and court pronounces its final verdict, she will be send back to India. Sarabjit Kaur had travelled to Pakistan on a visitor’s visa as part of a jatha of Sikh pilgrims to mark Guru Nanak Dev’s…

05 Jan

IMD issues orange alert in Punjab, Chandigarh as cold wave condition prevails

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab, Weather

National Times Bureau :- The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert fo rdense fog , cold wave and cold day conditions already prevailing in Punjab and Chandigarh. The bitting cold weather to likely to persist until January 9. As a result the daytime temperatures have also dropped significantly. Temperatures are likely to drop further by 2 to 3 degrees over the next two days. Over the past 24 hours, the state’s temperature has fallen by 2.1 degrees Celsius and is now 4.1 degrees below normal. Hoshiarpur recorded the lowest temperature at 6.8 degrees Celsius, while Amritsar experienced cold day…

04 Jan

Police Step Up Action in 328 Sacred Saroops Case, One more Former SGPC Employee Arrested

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab2 Arrested, 328 Saroop Missing, Punjab, SGPC

National Times Bureau :- Police have intensified their investigation in the case involving the disappearance of 328 sacred Saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, leading to the arrest of a former employee of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC). According to official sources, the accused, who previously served with the SGPC, was taken into custody as part of the ongoing probe aimed at uncovering the full chain of responsibility behind the missing sacred scriptures. The arrest marks a significant development in the case, which has drawn widespread attention and concern within the Sikh community. Investigating agencies stated that the action…

04 Jan

Market panic in Tarn Taran as ransom gang fires at medical store

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabFiring, Medical store, Punjab, Taran Taran

Nafional Times Bureau :- Panic gripped Tarn Taran city after armed miscreants opened indiscriminate fire at a medical store on Sarhali Road late Saturday evening, allegedly to terrorise the owner following a ransom demand of ₹10 lakh. Biru Ram, owner of Suraj Medical Store, told police that he had received a threatening call two days earlier from a foreign WhatsApp number. The caller identified himself as Prabh (Prabh Dasuwal) and demanded ₹10 lakh as ransom. When the shopkeeper did not take the threat seriously, the attackers allegedly carried out the firing to intimidate him. According to eyewitnesses and the victim,…

03 Jan

Mann Government Bringing 1311 New Buses, Opening Doors to Jobs: Bus Stands in Big Cities to Get Modern

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, New Buses, Punjab

Chandigarh, 3 January 2026: The Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab has taken a big step to strengthen public transport and empower women financially. To expand free bus service for women, the state government announced the purchase of 1311 new buses. These include 606 buses for Punjab Roadways (PEPSU) and 705 for PRTC. This will not only make travel easier for women but also create new job opportunities.Sources in the Transport Department say these new buses will greatly increase public transport capacity in Punjab. Women already get free bus rides, but many routes lack enough buses, causing problems for passengers. The…

03 Jan

Red alert issued for dense fog and cold wave in Punjab, Chandigarh as visibility drops to zero in several parts

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabPunjab, Weather

National Times Bureau :- Dense fog and cold wave conditions tightened their grip over parts of Punjab and Chandigarh on Friday, following which the Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for the first time this season. While no rainfall is forecast, extremely poor visibility and plunging temperatures have disrupted normal life across several districts. Amritsar and Halwara reported zero visibility, significantly affecting road and air traffic. Despite the dip, temperatures remained about three degrees above the seasonal average. Faridkot recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the state at 5.5 degrees Celsius. Weather officials have warned that night temperatures are…

01 Jan

Punjab Police Thwart Gangster-Driven Attack, Four Arrested in Tarn Taran

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab, Tarn Taran

Punjab (Gurpreet Singh): In a major success, the Punjab Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), in close coordination with the Tarn Taran Police, has disrupted a planned shooting and arrested four individuals allegedly linked to a gang operating from abroad. The joint operation, which unfolded in the border district of Tarn Taran, led to the discovery of two illegal .32 bore pistols and four live rounds of ammunition. These firearms were reportedly intended to be used in a targeted shooting plot aimed at specific individuals in the area. Initial investigations indicate that the accused were acting on the orders of criminals based…

31 Dec

Punjab’s ‘People First’ Policy Goes Viral: Citizens Share Health & Education Success Stories on Social Media

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Punjab, Punjab government

Chandigarh, December 31, 2025: A new trend is emerging in Punjab - ordinary citizens are clicking pictures of government schemes with their mobile phones and sharing them on social media. This is not government propaganda, but ground reality. Recently, an Aam Aadmi Party worker posted a picture of a “Health-Education Hospital” on Instagram, which quickly went viral. The caption read - “Maan Government, this is just Sultan Khaldar!” This is not just a picture, but testimony to the change that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s government is bringing on the ground.The real point is that the Punjab government made one…

31 Dec

Punjab Schools Holidays Extended, Classes to Resume on January 8

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab government has announced an extension of school holidays across the state due to the ongoing cold wave and dense fog affecting the region. The decision was communicated by Education Minister Harjot Bains. In a tweet, Bains stated, "As per the directions of Honorable Chief Minister Punjab S. Bhagwant Singh Mann ji, in view of the continuously increasing cold and fog in the state, keeping in mind the health and safety of children and staff, holidays are being observed in all government, aided, recognized and private schools of the state till January 7." He further added,…