Punjab Archives - Page 21 of 58

30 Nov

Major Billing Fraud Uncovered in Punjab Powercom; Widespread Probe Confirms Corruption

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBilling scam, Electricity, Meter Scam, Punjab

National Times Bureau :- A major electricity billing scam that sparked statewide concern has now been officially confirmed by Punjab Powercom officials. The issue first came to light after a detailed report published on November 26, exposing large-scale irregularities in manual meter readings across Punjab. According to departmental sources, meter readers allegedly bypassed the official OCR-based scanning system and instead used manual entries or tampered software to generate fake electricity bills. This manipulation allowed units to be shown below 300, causing significant financial losses to the Powercom department. The ongoing departmental investigation has revealed multiple cases of bribery and corruption…

30 Nov

Aide of Bikram Singh Majithia Held by Vigilance Bureau in Liquor-Linked Probe

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingBikram Majithia, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Vigilance Bureau has arrested Harpreet Singh Gulati, identified as a long-time associate of former cabinet minister and Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, as part of its widening investigation into alleged financial irregularities. Sources in the Bureau said Gulati was taken into custody following evidence that connected him to a network of liquor firms—including Akash Spriti, UV Enterprise and AD Enterprise—believed to be central to the probe. Investigators claim he oversaw cash movements for these businesses and channelled funds on behalf of the former minister. According to officials, inquiries so far suggest that several…

29 Nov

Punjab Govt Achieves Milestone with Record 44,900 km Road Development Project

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab, Punjab government, Road Development Project

Chandigarh, 29 November ,2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced to embark the biggest road construction work taken up in the history of the state targeting to construct 44,920 KMs of roads with a total cost of Rs 16,209 Crore. Divulging more details, the Chief Minister said that the state government has decided that by the end of next year, it will build a total of 44,920 KMs of roads across all villages, towns and cities of Punjab at a total cost of Rs 16,209 Crore. He said that these roads will all be with the five…

29 Nov

Union Agriculture Minister praises Punjab model: AAP government’s stubble management sets National Example

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab, Punjab model, Union Agriculture Minister

Chandigarh, November 29, 2025: Ransingh Kala village in Moga is now resonating across the country due to the visionary policies of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. After visiting the village, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan openly said that the example set by Punjab in stubble management is worthy of imitation by the entire country. This recognition is a clear proof that the Bhagwant Mann government has not only mastered the challenge of stubble burning but has also presented it as a Punjab model before the country.Ransingh Kala village has been free from a single incident of…

28 Nov

Ludhiana Village Mourns After Woman’s Alleged Murder in Canada Was Initially Reported as Crash

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingLudhiana, Punjab

Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): A family from Gujjarwal village has been left devastated after authorities in Canada informed them that their daughter, Mandeep Kaur, did not die in a road accident as they were earlier told but was allegedly murdered, with the crash and subsequent fire staged to disguise the crime. Mandeep, who had moved to Canada six years ago to pursue her studies and later married into a family from Lodhiwal near Sidhwan Bet, was believed to have died in an accident nearly a month ago. Her parents performed her last rites on November 6, still unaware that investigators thousands…

28 Nov

Punjab to Hold Zila Parishad, Panchayat Samiti Polls on December 14; Model Code Takes Effect

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): After months of postponements, Punjab has finally set December 14 as the date for elections to Zila Parishads and Panchayat Samitis, clearing the way for rural local bodies to be reconstituted. Votes will be counted on December 17, according to the schedule issued on Thursday by State Election Commissioner Raj Kamal Chaudhari. The announcement triggered the immediate enforcement of the model code of conduct across the state. The polls—spanning 23 Zila Parishads and 154 Panchayat Samitis—will involve nearly 1.36 crore eligible voters. Officials said more than 19,000 polling stations will be established, with 915 classified as “hyper-sensitive”…

28 Nov

Punjab Overhauls Police Leadership With Major Transfer List Ahead of Civic Polls

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant shake-up of the state’s police administration, the Punjab government has reassigned a large group of senior officers just weeks before the formal announcement of local body elections. The latest transfer order affects 18 IPS officers and 61 officers of DSP rank, marking one of the most extensive reshuffles in recent months. According to officials, the new postings cover a wide spectrum of leadership roles, including one Deputy Inspector General, two officers at the Additional Inspector General level, and 15 Superintendents of Police. A majority of movements, however, involve district-level responsibilities, signalling an effort to…

28 Nov

Mann Government Guarantee: With 45 MCCCs, No Child in Punjab Will Be Neglected

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's AAP government has brought about a major transformation in Punjab's healthcare system. This transformation focuses specifically on the health of mothers and children. The government has set a significant target of building 45 dedicated Mother and Child Care Centers (MCCCs). These centers aim to reduce maternal mortality and provide the best possible start for every child. This initiative fulfills the government's vision of creating a 'Rangla Punjab' (happy Punjab), where good health is everyone's right.The AAP government has demonstrated tremendous speed in this work. Of the target of 45 MCCCs, more than 35…

28 Nov

Cold Wave Intensifies in Punjab: Yellow Alert Issued for Six Districts as Temperature Dips

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCold, Punjab, Weather, Yellow alert

National Times Bureau :- Punjab is now firmly in the grip of severe winter conditions, with the cold wave escalating to alarming levels across the state. The Meteorological Department on Friday issued a Yellow Alert for six districts, signalling the onset of dangerously low temperatures and harsh weather. The districts placed under the alert include Fazilka, Muktsar Sahib, Bathinda, Faridkot, Jalandhar and Moga, where icy winds and a sharp fall in minimum temperatures have created a heightened risk for vulnerable groups, particularly the elderly, children and those with health concerns. Officials have advised residents to take adequate precautions, avoid early…

27 Nov

Suspect in Ferozepur murder case dies in shoot-out; two accomplices flee

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingFerozepur, Punjab

Ferozepur (Gurpreet Singh): A dramatic police encounter on the Fazilka–Ferozepur stretch ended with the death of a murder accused on Thursday morning, while two of his associates managed to escape amid the gunfire. The shoot-out occurred close to the Mahmu Joyia toll plaza, where police teams had attempted to intercept the group. According to initial reports, the suspects opened fire when the police signalled them to stop, triggering a swift exchange of bullets. One of the men, who had been wanted in connection with the killing of an RSS leader’s son in Ferozepur, was fatally shot during the encounter. In…