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Progressive Punjab Investor Summit-2026: ₹1.50 lakh crore investment in Punjab since 2022, 5 lakh jobs created
28 Dec

Progressive Punjab Investor Summit-2026: ₹1.50 lakh crore investment in Punjab since 2022, 5 lakh jobs created

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh, 28 December, 2025: Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora today said that Punjab has attracted ₹1.50 lakh crore (approximately USD 19 billion) in investments since the formation of the AAP Government, resulting in the generation of more than five lakh employment opportunities across the State. He said this reflects the Government’s firm commitment to making Punjab a preferred destination for investors and a leading industrial hub. Major Investments announce for Punjab in last 5 months areHPCL Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL) – ₹2,600 Crores, Vardhman Steels- ₹3,000 Crores, Trident Group – ₹2,000 Crores, IOL Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited – ₹1,400 Crores, Happy…
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SHO of Sangat Police Station Suspended for Negligence in Drug-Related Cases
28 Dec

SHO of Sangat Police Station Suspended for Negligence in Drug-Related Cases

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
National Times Bureau :- In a strict move against negligence in handling drug-related cases, the SHO of Sangat Police Station, Daljit Singh, has been suspended. The action comes following allegations that Singh failed to take appropriate measures against drug trafficking in his jurisdiction, which lies along the Punjab-Haryana border—a known route for narcotics entering Punjab from neighboring states. Based on a report submitted by the DSP of Bathinda Rural, SSP Amneet Kaur ordered the suspension and directed a departmental inquiry into Singh’s conduct. Police officials have confirmed that the investigation is underway, highlighting the administration’s zero-tolerance approach toward lapses in…
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Punjab Through 2025: A Year of Upheaval, Uncertainty and Unanswered Questions
27 Dec

Punjab Through 2025: A Year of Upheaval, Uncertainty and Unanswered Questions

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): For Punjab, 2025 unfolded as a year laden with crises that cut across nature, politics, security and society. What began with hope soon turned into a succession of challenges, leaving deep emotional, economic and political scars across the state. One of the most devastating blows came from nature itself. Unprecedented rainfall in late summer led to severe flooding in multiple districts, claiming over 50 lives and wiping out standing crops across vast agricultural belts. Thousands of families were displaced as homes, roads and public infrastructure crumbled under the force of swollen rivers. The financial impact ran into…
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Dense fog grips Punjab and Chandigarh; conditions likely to persist till January 1
27 Dec

Dense fog grips Punjab and Chandigarh; conditions likely to persist till January 1

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Dense fog enveloped several districts of Punjab and Chandigarh on Saturday, severely reducing visibility in many areas. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the foggy conditions are expected to persist till January 1, though no rainfall is likely during this period. Despite the fog, Punjab witnessed a rise of around 2°C in minimum temperatures over the past 24 hours, with temperatures remaining 3°C above the seasonal average. Gurdaspur emerged as the coldest place in the state, recording a minimum temperature of 6°C, while Patiala reported the lowest maximum temperature in the plains at 14.6°C. Visibility…
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CM Mann’s Ambitious Sports Push: 3,100 Stadiums Across Punjab by June 2026
26 Dec

CM Mann’s Ambitious Sports Push: 3,100 Stadiums Across Punjab by June 2026

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Chandigarh, 26 December 2025: At a high level review of the Sports and Youth Services Department held on Wednesday, Chief Minister Sardar Bhagwant Singh Mann issued clear, time bound directions to overhaul Punjab’s sports infrastructure, asking officers to complete 3,100 stadiums across the state by June 2026 at a cost of ₹1,350 crore. The Chief Minister also rolled out a sweeping package that includes ultra modern gyms at nearly 3,000 locations, distribution of 17,000 sports kits worth ₹50 crore, launch of a comprehensive sports portal, and construction of a new Yuva Bhawan at a cost of ₹43 crore, stressing that…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Pays Homage at Fatehgarh Sahib Along with Family
26 Dec

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Pays Homage at Fatehgarh Sahib Along with Family

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- Fatehgarh Sahib witnessed a solemn and reverent moment on the second day of the Shaheedi Jor Mela as Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, accompanied by his family, paid obeisance at Gurdwara Sri Fatehgarh Sahib. The annual religious congregation is being held in memory of the unparalleled martyrdom of the younger Sahibzadas of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji—Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh—and Mata Gujri Ji. The Chief Minister bowed before the sacred shrine and remembered the supreme sacrifices made by the Sahibzadas and Mata Gujri Ji, describing Fatehgarh Sahib as a land of eternal…
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Indian student, 20, shot dead near Toronto University, accused at large
26 Dec

Indian student, 20, shot dead near Toronto University, accused at large

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, , ,
National Times Bureau :- The Indian Consulate in Toronto on Thursday said it was deeply distressed by the killing of Shivank Avasthi, a 20-year-old Indian student, who was shot dead near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus. Police said Avasthi was found with a gunshot injury in the Highland Creek Trail–Old Kingston Road area on Tuesday and was declared dead on the spot.  The suspects escaped before officers reached the scene, and the campus was briefly locked down during the search. This was Toronto’s 41st homicide this year. “We express deep anguish over the tragic death of a young Indian…
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Mann Government  Turns Paper Dreams into Hope for Millions : Rs 4683.94 Crore Released from Rs 6175 Crore Budget under Social Security Schemes
22 Dec

Mann Government  Turns Paper Dreams into Hope for Millions : Rs 4683.94 Crore Released from Rs 6175 Crore Budget under Social Security Schemes

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh, December 22, 2025: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab government is continuously implementing pro-people policies for the welfare of every section of society. Several historic initiatives have been taken during the year 2025 (financial year 2025-26) to ensure the social and economic security of the elderly, women, children, and persons with disabilities. This information was provided by the Minister of Social Security, Women and Child Development, Dr. Baljit Kaur.She stated that a budget provision of ₹6175 crore was made under social security schemes during the year 2025, out of which ₹4683.94 crore has been…
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Which Party Will Make Punjab Colorful Again? National Times Media Survey Highlights Public Opinion Ahead of 2027 Elections
22 Dec

Which Party Will Make Punjab Colorful Again? National Times Media Survey Highlights Public Opinion Ahead of 2027 Elections

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending
Chandigarh ( Gurpreet Singh): As Punjab heads toward the 2027 Legislative Assembly elections, citizens are increasingly discussing which political party can bring real progress and stability often referred to as making Punjab “colorful again.” Recent local elections and a comprehensive survey by National Times Media provide insights into public sentiment across the state. The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has focused on welfare programs, healthcare, education, and public services. In local body elections held in December 2025, AAP-backed candidates won around 45 percent of contested Gram Panchayat seats and performed strongly in district councils and panchayat samiti polls, signaling continued grassroots…
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CM Mann’s Foreign Trip Yields Brilliant Results – 9 Major Companies Choose Punjab, Mohali to Become Asia’s New IT Hub
20 Dec

CM Mann’s Foreign Trip Yields Brilliant Results – 9 Major Companies Choose Punjab, Mohali to Become Asia’s New IT Hub

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Chandigarh, December 20, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's Japan-Korea trip has fully prepared to transform the state's industrial landscape. During this historic visit, 9 major international companies have signed agreements to invest in Punjab, which will not only provide employment to thousands of youth but also inject new vitality into the state's economy. Most notably, these investments aren't limited to traditional industries—they emphasize future sectors like AI, IT, and electric vehicles.Japan's Yamaha is gearing up to manufacture electric bikes in Punjab in partnership with Hero, realizing the state's dream of green transportation. Meanwhile, Honda will begin producing car parts,…
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