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06 Aug

Akal Takht Sahib Announces Religious Punishment For Punjab Education Minister Harjot Bains Over Religious Sentiment Controversy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAkal Takht Sahib, Harjot Bains, Punjab

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains appeared before Sri Akal Takht Sahib on Tuesday to express regret over the recent controversy surrounding a government-organized event in Srinagar commemorating the martyrdom of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The controversy stemmed from cultural performances, including Bhangra, that took place during the tribute event. The presence of folk music and dance in a program meant to honour the Sikh Guru drew widespread criticism from Sikh bodies and religious scholars for undermining the solemnity of the occasion. Minister Bains acknowledged his lapse in judgment and admitted that he was present when…

05 Aug

Haryana CM Saini Calls Water Talks with Punjab Positive, Vows Strong Stand in Supreme Court

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana, Indus Waters Treaty, Nayab Singh Saini, Punjab, Supreme Court, water sharing

Chandigarh, August 5 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said Tuesday that the ongoing talks with Punjab on water sharing have taken a constructive turn, with both states engaging in dialogue marked by cooperation and goodwill.Speaking to the media after a high-level meeting chaired by Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil in New Delhi, Saini described the atmosphere of the talks as more optimistic than ever. “Today marked a significant breakthrough. The discussion moved forward in a very positive and solution-focused manner,” he said.He pointed out that the meeting held on July 9 had already signaled a shift toward…

05 Aug

Himachal Rain Tragedy: Four Dead; Fresh Heavy Rain Alert for Himachal and Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, TrendingHimachal Pradesh, Punjab

Shimla/Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Monsoon fury continues to grip the hill state of Himachal Pradesh, claiming four lives in a rain-related accident. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has issued fresh warnings of heavy to very heavy rainfall for parts of Himachal and Punjab over the next two days. An orange alert has been declared for Una, Bilaspur, Kangra, and Sirmaur districts of Himachal Pradesh for August 5, signaling the risk of intense rain, landslides, and traffic disruptions. Yellow alerts have also been issued for Hamirpur, Mandi, Shimla, and Solan districts, where moderate to heavy showers are expected. In Punjab, while several areas…

02 Aug

Punjab Vigilance Conducts Raid at Ranjit Singh Gill’s Home After BJP Switch

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Politics, Punjab, TrendingBJP, Punjab, Punjab vigilance, Raid, Ranjit singh gill

National times bureau:- The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) on Saturday (August 2, 2025) raided the premises of former Akali leader and prominent realtor Ranjit Singh Gill in Chandigarh, sources said. The action came just a day after Mr. Gill joined the BJP. Mr. Gill was inducted into the BJP by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini at his official residence here on Friday evening. VB sleuths raided Mr. Gill's residence in Chandigarh. However, there is no official word on the raid operation yet.Mr. Gill had recently resigned from the primary membership of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). He was once…

31 Jul

Punjab Launches India’s First Evidence-Based Anti-Drug Curriculum for Schools

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (National Times): In a landmark step against drug abuse, Punjab has become the first state in India to introduce an evidence-based anti-drug curriculum for school students. The initiative, part of the third phase of the state’s “Yudh Nashian De Virudh” campaign, will be formally launched on August 1 in Arniwala, Fazilka, by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced that the programme will cover 8 lakh students from Classes 9 to 12 across 3,658 schools, with more than 6,500 specially trained teachers delivering the sessions.…

27 Jul

Amritsar Rural Police Bust Major ISI-Backed Smuggling Network; Weapons, Drug Money Seized

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar, Punjab, Punjab Police

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): In a major operation signaling a decisive blow to trans-border crime, the Amritsar Rural Police, working in close coordination with central intelligence agencies, have successfully unearthed a sophisticated arms and drug money smuggling racket allegedly backed by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The crackdown has resulted in the arrest of five key individuals suspected of being part of a larger syndicate. Among the high-powered seizures were an AK Saiga .308 assault rifle with two magazines, two Glock 9mm pistols with four magazines, 90 rounds of AK ammunition, 10 live 9mm cartridges, Rs 7.50 lakh in drug money, a…

26 Jul

Akal Takht Summons Punjab Minister Harjot Singh Over Controversial Srinagar Event, Edu Min Agrees to It

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingHarjot Bains, Punjab, Sri Akal Takht

Amritsar (National Times): In a significant development, the acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, has summoned Punjab Cabinet Minister S. Harjot Singh and the Director of the Language Department, S. Jaswant Singh, over a controversial cultural program organized in Srinagar. The event, held on the occasion of the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, has drawn criticism from the Sikh community for including elements deemed objectionable and disrespectful. The Jathedar took serious note of the complaints received from various quarters of the Sikh Sangat regarding the inclusion of dance, songs, and entertainment…

25 Jul

Ferozepur Police Bust Narco-Hawala Network, Seize 15 Kg Heroin in Major Operation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingFerozepur, Punjab

Ferozepur, July 25, 2025 — In a significant breakthrough in the fight against cross-border drug trafficking, the Ferozepur Police have unearthed a sophisticated narco-hawala network, recovering 15 kilograms of heroin in a covert intelligence-led operation. The successful raid was carried out by PS Ghall Khurd, which led to the arrest of a key accused, Ramesh Kumar alias Mechi, a known operative in the drug trade. Acting on precise intelligence inputs, the police team swiftly moved in, leading to the dismantling of what appears to be a well-organised trans-border smuggling syndicate. An FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the…

22 Jul

Punjab Govt–SGPC Clash Escalates Over Guru Tegh Bahadur Event: Mann Questions SGPC’s Sole Authority

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab, SGPC

Chandigarh (National Times): A sharp war of words has broken out between the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) over the organization of the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The controversy began when the SGPC accused the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government of bypassing Sikh traditions by announcing a state-level event independently. SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami stated that centenary functions linked to Sikh Gurus must be held under the leadership of the SGPC, the apex religious body of the Sikh community. He further said that the government's duty should…

22 Jul

Bomb Threat to Amritsar Airport After Series of Golden Temple Threats; Same Pattern, Dark Web Suspected

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar, Punjab

Amritsar (National Times): A fresh wave of concern gripped Punjab after a bomb threat email was received by Sri Guru Ramdas Ji International Airport in Amritsar, echoing the same pattern as the nine previous threatening emails sent to the Golden Temple. Authorities believe the same group is behind both sets of threats. The email, received on Sunday, claimed the airport would be blown up. As with previous threats to the Golden Temple, the tone, language, and formatting of the message closely match earlier emails, pointing to a coordinated and calculated campaign. Following the threat, security has been significantly tightened at…