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17 Sep

Punjab Gets Rs 240 Crore From Centre for Flood Relief Under SDRF

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Union Government has released the second installment of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for Punjab, providing Rs 240 crore to support relief and restoration work in flood-affected regions. The Ministry of Finance confirmed the transfer in an official communication, noting that the release is part of the Centre’s committed share under the 15th Finance Commission’s recommendations for the financial year 2025-26. This tranche is aimed at strengthening ongoing recovery operations in Punjab, where floods during the monsoon season caused widespread damage to homes, farmlands, and public infrastructure. The state government is expected to channel the…

17 Sep

Punjab Braces for Light Rain in Seven Districts as Monsoon Nears Exit

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): The monsoon season is set to bid farewell to Punjab within the next three days, but before its departure, several districts are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall. According to the forecast, Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Rupnagar, Mohali, Nawanshahr, and Fatehgarh Sahib are expected to see cloudy skies with occasional drizzle. Other districts are predicted to remain largely dry. Heat persists in some regionsEven as the rains offer short-term relief, parts of Punjab continued to reel under hot weather. Ludhiana was recorded as the warmest location with a maximum temperature of 37.1°C. Mansa touched 36.6°C, while Bathinda…

16 Sep

Tragedy Strikes at Ludhiana Gurdwara: One Dead

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National Times Bureau :- A tragic incident shook Ludhiana’s Dharmapura area on Tuesday when a sevadaar lost his life and three others were seriously injured while changing the cloth of the Nishan Sahib at a local gurdwara. According to information, the service was being carried out at the gurdwara near Shingar Cinema when the volunteers accidentally came in contact with a live current. The sudden electrocution left one volunteer dead on the spot, while three others sustained critical injuries. Eyewitnesses said the shocking incident created panic among the congregation present at the time. The injured were immediately rushed to a…

16 Sep

Dispute Over Siropa to Rahul Gandhi at Amritsar Gurdwara; SGPC Begins Inquiry

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): The presentation of a Siropa to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during his recent visit to Gurdwara Baba Budha Sahib Ji has triggered a fresh controversy in Punjab. Gandhi, who was in the state on September 15 to review flood-hit areas, was felicitated by gurdwara management representatives, a move that has since drawn criticism from Sikh organizations. Following the uproar, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has taken official notice of the matter. SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami confirmed that an investigation is underway. “Our code of conduct clearly states that Siropas are reserved for spiritual figures,…

16 Sep

Punjab Set to Bid Farewell to Monsoon by September 20, IMD Predicts Showers Until Midweek

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): The monsoon season is nearing its end in Punjab, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirming that the system will retreat from the state by September 20. As it withdraws, several districts are likely to experience light to moderate rain over the next three days. Weather experts said cloudy skies and drizzle could be seen across many parts of the state on Monday. Rain activity is expected to increase on Tuesday and Wednesday, particularly in northern and central districts such as Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Rupnagar, Mohali and Nawanshahr. Scattered showers are also predicted for Ludhiana, Jalandhar,…

16 Sep

Punjab Launches Paddy Procurement Despite Flood-Hit Farmlands

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Procurement of paddy for the current season began across Punjab on Tuesday, even as large tracts of farmland remain affected by recent floods. Officials estimate that over three lakh hectares in districts including Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Fazilka, and Ferozepur witnessed extensive crop damage. However, better yields in other regions are expected to push overall market arrivals to nearly 175 lakh metric tonnes this season. To support the exercise, the Reserve Bank of India has extended a cash credit limit of ₹15,000 crore to the state government, ensuring timely procurement and payment for farmers. Mandis across Punjab have…

15 Sep

Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Racket Busted in Fazilka, Two Arrested with Foreign-Made Weapons

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Fazilka (Gurpreet Singh): In a targeted operation based on intelligence input, Fazilka Police have successfully dismantled a cross-border weapon smuggling module with alleged links to Pakistan. Two individuals have been taken into custody, and a cache of foreign-made firearms has been seized before it could reach criminal elements in Punjab. The arrested accused — Surinder Singh and Gurpreet — were reportedly acting under the instructions of handlers operating from outside India. Their mission was to deliver the smuggled weapons to members of local gangs within the state, authorities said. Arms Cache Recovered During the operation, police recovered five pistols of…

13 Sep

Ludhiana Social Media Influencer Hani Sethi Attacked in Vehicle Assault

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National Times Bureau :- In Ludhiana, social media influencer and footwear entrepreneur Hani Sethi was attacked while traveling home late at night on Saturday. According to reports, Sethi was returning after closing his shop when a Scorpio vehicle suddenly blocked his car on the Delhi Highway. An armed individual exited the Scorpio and assaulted Sethi’s vehicle. The entire incident was captured on Sethi’s dashcam. Speaking to authorities, Sethi stated that he had been followed by certain individuals for several days prior to the attack. He immediately drove to Doraha Police Station and filed a complaint. Some media reports claim Sethi…

12 Sep

Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Racket Busted in Fazilka; Huge Cache of Weapons Seized

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Fazilka (Gurpreet Singh): In a major crackdown on international arms trafficking, the Fazilka Police have successfully uncovered a cross-border weapons smuggling operation with suspected ties to handlers based in Pakistan. Two individuals have been taken into custody following the bust, which led to the recovery of a substantial stockpile of firearms and ammunition. The seizure includes 18 pistols, 1,847 rounds of ammunition, and 42 magazines. Officials revealed that the operation was launched based on credible intelligence, pointing toward an organized racket facilitated by operatives from across the border. According to sources, the arrested men were acting under instructions from foreign-based…

10 Sep

Punjab Floods: Harpal Cheema Criticises Centre’s Relief Package, Calls Disaster Unprecedented

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has described the recent floods as the gravest calamity the state has witnessed in the last half-century. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, he said nearly 2,000 villages were affected, impacting more than four lakh people and claiming at least 43 lives across 14 districts. Cheema highlighted that widespread destruction of farmland and homes occurred after swollen rivers changed course, leaving fertile land barren and crops ruined. He said the floods have dealt a severe blow to Punjab’s economy, which contributes almost one-third of the nation’s agricultural output. The Finance…