Punjab Archives - Page 20 of 58

06 Dec

One Killed, Three Injured in Dense Fog Crash on Ferozepur Road in Faridkot

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab

National Times Bureau :- A severe road accident triggered by heavy fog early Saturday morning left one young motorcyclist dead and three others injured on Ferozepur Road in Faridkot. According to police, the collision occurred around 5:30 a.m. when a motorcycle carrying three youths crashed into an overloaded truck moving ahead of them. The impact caused the truck to lose balance and overturn on the road. The deceased, whose identity is yet to be disclosed by authorities, died on the spot due to the force of the collision. The two other riders, along with the truck driver, sustained serious injuries.…

05 Dec

11 ITIs to be built in Punjab prisons; new initiative by the Punjab government to provide skills training and a new lease of life to prisoners

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab11 ITIs, Punjab, Punjab Prsions, Skill Training

Chandigarh, 4 December 2025: The High Court of Punjab and Haryana, in collaboration with the Department of Prisons, Punjab, and the Department of Technical Education & Industrial Training, Punjab, is launching a major correctional reform initiative titled “Empowering Lives Behind Bars: Real Change – The New Paradigm of Correctional Justice” on December 6, 2025 at Central Jail, Patiala. The programme will be inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Justice of India, Mr. Justice Surya Kant, in the presence of Judges of the Supreme Court of India, Judges of the High Court, and senior State officials. The initiative aims to transform Punjab’s…

05 Dec

Punjab Govt Rescues Farmers: Cotton Prices Surge from ₹5,700 to ₹7,500+ After Swift Action

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCM Bhagwant Mann, Cotton Prices, Punjab, Punjab government

Chandigarh, December 5, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s government has once again proven its strong commitment to the state’s hardworking farmers. This year, when cotton (narma and desi) prices in the market were falling below the Minimum Support Price (MSP), the Mann government quickly stepped in and saved farmers from massive losses.Initially, when cotton started arriving in mandis, private traders were buying it between ₹5,700 to ₹6,800 per quintal. These prices were significantly lower than MSP, causing major concern among farmers. In this difficult situation, on Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s orders, the state government immediately pressured the Cotton Corporation…

04 Dec

High Court Seeks Clarity on IPS Control as DIG Bhullar Challenges CBI’s Reach

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingDIG Bhullar, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday turned its attention to a crucial administrative question while hearing DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar’s challenge to a CBI inquiry: Which government ultimately exercises authority over an IPS officer belonging to a state cadre? A Bench led by Chief Justice Sheel Nagu, sitting alongside Justice Sanjiv Berry, asked the Union and state governments to produce the All India Services Act and the governing rules that define control, supervision, and disciplinary powers over IPS officers. The judges observed that although states may initiate action, the final decision-making structure needed to be…

04 Dec

Punjab Police high-handedness: Sukhbir Singh Badal alleges Patiala Police instructed to ‘tear Akalis nomination papers’, audio clip goes viral

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabElections, Patiala Police, Punjab, Sukhbir Badal

National Times Bureau :- Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal has accused Punjab police of high-handedness by instructing the cops to tear down nomination papers of Akalis for the upcoming Zilla Parishad and Block Samiti elections. Sukhbir Singh Badal accused the Punjab Police of murdering democracy and ensure decisive victory of the ruling party during the elections. The SAD president shared an audio clip of Patiala SSP Varun Sharma According to Badal, the officers on the call were taking instructions from Patiala SSP Varun Sharma on maintaining “law and order” during the nomination process. The purported recording of Patiala…

03 Dec

Post-Flood Relief Scheme for Livestock Farmers! Mann Government Aids Dairy Farmers with ₹59 Lakh

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCM Bhagwant Mann, flood relief, Punjab

Mann Government's Initiative Brings Major Relief to Farmers in Hoshiarpur and TaragarhChandigarh, Dec 3, 2025: Under the leadership of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the state government has taken a significant step towards strengthening the dairy sector. Under this recently announced scheme, livestock farmers and dairy farmers in the villages of Hoshiarpur and Taragarh will be provided with a total financial assistance of ₹59 lakh. This initiative is part of the government's vision to take livestock farming and the dairy industry in Punjab to new heights. The scheme will allocate ₹17 lakh in Rajpura and ₹42 lakh in Taragarh, which…

03 Dec

AAP rolls out first list of 961 nominees for Punjab rural body polls as parties gear up for high-stakes contest

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday released its first list of 961 candidates for Punjab’s upcoming Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections, marking the beginning of an intense political push ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls. Rural elections set to test party strength Voting for 22 Zila Parishads—except Mohali, where polling has been deferred—and more than 150 Panchayat Samitis is scheduled for December 14, with the results due on December 17. Coming just over a year before the next state election, the rural polls are widely seen as a critical indicator of public mood. Political parties, aware…

02 Dec

Historic Win! Mann Govt’s Scientific Strategy Achieves 94% Reduction in Stubble Burning; Centre Approves ‘Punjab Model’ for Nationwide Rollout

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab, Stubble Burning

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab government proudly announced today that it has achieved a historic 94% reduction in stubble burning incidents in the fields. This success sets an example for India and proves the effectiveness of the farmer-first, science-based strategy led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. While 80,879 cases of stubble burning were recorded in 2016, the number dropped to just 5,114 in 2025—a 53% decline from 2024. This achievement marks a decade-long fight that has transformed Punjab’s image from a major contributor to air pollution, soil degradation, and health issues. The importance of this achievement is further highlighted by…

01 Dec

Centre Reports 90% Drop in Farm Fires in Punjab and Haryana Since 2022

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaCAQM, Delhi AQI, farm fires, Haryana, Punjab, Stubble Burning

New Delhi, December 1, 2025: The Centre on Monday informed Parliament that Punjab and Haryana together recorded nearly 90 per cent fewer stubble-burning incidents during the 2025 paddy harvesting season compared to 2022. Responding to a question from Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said that while farm fires remain an “episodic event,” they intensify winter air pollution in the region.Yadav added that Delhi registered its lowest January–November average air quality index since 2018, excluding the nationwide Covid lockdown in 2020. Channi had raised concerns about Delhi’s AQI crossing 450 this year despite a reported 20 per…

30 Nov

Punjab Becomes an Investment Hub! Record Investment of ₹4,700 Crore in a Single Month, 9,200 Youth Get Jobs; Trident Group Enters the Field with ₹2000 Crore!

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabInvestment Hub, Punjab

Chandigarh, Nov 30, 2025: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, industrial development in Punjab has achieved new heights. Due to the state government's investment-friendly policies, transparent governance, and secure environment, major investors from across the country are coming forward to set up their factories and industries in Punjab, making the state the preferred choice for investment. This clearly demonstrates that the industry has complete faith in the Punjab government, its environment, and its policies.This confidence is not just limited to words but is visible in concrete figures. In the month of October alone, Punjab registered an investment…