Punjab Archives - Page 3 of 32

14 Oct

Arms Smuggling Racket With International Links Exposed in Punjab; One Held, Weapons Seized

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Police on Monday announced a major success in its crackdown on cross-border crime after unearthing an international weapons smuggling module with suspected links to both Canada and Pakistan. The operation led to the arrest of one accused and the recovery of a substantial cache of arms and ammunition. According to officials, the Amritsar Rural Police apprehended Amarbir Singh alias Amar, a resident of Dairiwal village in the Tarsikka area of Amritsar. Police recovered nine pistols, eleven magazines, and 121 live cartridges from his possession during the raid. Investigations have revealed that Amarbir had recently returned from…

13 Oct

Rs 637 Crore Boost: Ganga Acrowools Sets Up Textile Unit in Punjab Under Mann Government’s Push

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Chandigarh, 13 October 2025: Punjab’s industrial picture is about to get another big boost. Ganga Acrowools Limited is coming to invest in Punjab with a huge textile project worth 637 crore rupees. This project is another big success of the state government’s ‘Invest Punjab’ initiative. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab government’s goal is to once again make the state the country’s biggest industrial center.This project by Ganga Acrowools will bring thousands of job opportunities for Punjab’s youth. This investment in the textile sector will give new life to Punjab’s old industrial identity. State government officials…

13 Oct

Punjab – Jagdeep Singh Cheema joins BJP

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsLifestyle, Politics, PunjabBJP, Jagdeep Singh Cheema, Punjab, Shromni akali dal

National Times Bureau :- In a major political development, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Jagdeep Singh Cheema, the party’s General Secretary, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday. Cheema formally joined the BJP at the Punjab BJP headquarters in Sector 37, Chandigarh, in the presence of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini and Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu. The induction ceremony was held under the leadership of BJP Punjab Working State President Ashwani Sharma. Son of late Sardar Randhir Singh Cheema — a three-time Punjab Cabinet Minister and long-time SGPC member — Jagdeep Singh Cheema has been a prominent Akali…

13 Oct

Punjab Set for a Colder Winter as Temperatures Continue Gradual Decline

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Punjab (Gurpreet Singh): A noticeable chill is beginning to take hold across Punjab, with temperatures steadily falling and weather experts predicting a colder-than-usual winter ahead. The latest reports from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) show that the state experienced a 0.7°C temperature dip in the last 24 hours alone, pushing current readings nearly 2°C below average for this time of year. Although daytime temperatures still linger above 30°C in many regions, the overall trend points to a consistent cooling pattern. Bathinda recorded the state's highest temperature at 34.2°C, while cities like Ludhiana, Patiala, and Fazilka also hovered above the 31°C…

12 Oct

Punjab bans use, purchase of 8 medicines in all Govt hospitals; View list

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National Times Bureau :- The Directorate of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab, has ordered an immediate ban on the use and procurement of eight medicines across all government hospitals in the state. The decision comes after several complaints were received regarding adverse reactions among patients who were administered these medicines. According to the directive, the banned medicines were manufactured by three pharmaceutical companies. The Health Directorate has instructed all Civil Surgeons and Medical Superintendents to stop the use and purchase of these drugs with immediate effect and to ensure compliance at all healthcare facilities.

12 Oct

Punjab Sees Below-Normal Temperatures Amid Clear Skies; Dry Weather to Persist

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Punjab (Gurpreet Singh): Despite a marginal rise in daytime temperatures, Punjab continues to experience cooler-than-average conditions, with the state’s overall temperature holding at 2.2°C below normal for this time of year. As per the latest update from the Meteorological Centre, no rainfall is expected across Punjab in the coming week, with dry and sunny weather likely to dominate. The maximum temperature recorded on Saturday was 32.8°C in Bathinda, while most cities hovered around 30°C. Officials noted that in the past 24 hours, there was only a minor temperature increase of 0.4°C, signaling a slow return to typical seasonal levels following…

12 Oct

Punjab Police Arrest Two Linked to Bambiha Gang in Major Arms Trafficking Bust

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingBarnala, Punjab

Barnala (Gurpreet Singh): In a coordinated strike against organized crime, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of Punjab, working jointly with Barnala Police, arrested two suspected members of the Bambiha Gang, uncovering a significant arms cache in the process. The suspects, identified as Sandeep Singh and Sekher, were taken into custody following intelligence inputs about their involvement in illegal arms smuggling. The operation led to the recovery of six pistols, including a PX5, four pistols of .32 bore, one .30 bore pistol, and 19 live cartridges. Preliminary findings suggest that the weapons were intended for gang members operating at ground level,…

11 Oct

5 Kg Heroin Seized in Moga as Police Bust Cross-Border Drug Smuggling Network

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Moga (Gurpreet Singh): Acting on precise intelligence inputs, Moga Police have uncovered a major drug trafficking module, arresting three suspects and confiscating 5 kilograms of heroin in a targeted operation. Authorities revealed that the arrested individuals had direct links with drug suppliers based outside India, pointing to a well-organized international smuggling network. This discovery has prompted further investigation into the group’s wider operations across state and national borders. An FIR has been lodged at Police Station Sadar in Moga, and a detailed probe is currently in progress. Police teams are working to trace both the origins and potential destinations of…

10 Oct

Navjot Sidhu’s Surprise Meeting With Priyanka Gandhi Sparks New Political Buzz in Punjab

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu has once again stirred political waters in Punjab with an unanticipated meeting with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in the national capital. The development comes at a politically sensitive time, just days after Sidhu’s wife, Dr. Navjot Kaur Sidhu, formally declared her intent to contest from Amritsar in the upcoming elections. The former cricketer-turned-politician posted a photograph with Priyanka Gandhi on social media, accompanied by a heartfelt message calling her his “beacon” and “guardian angel.” He also extended gratitude to her and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, stating their support had helped him navigate…

09 Oct

Punjab Launches Entrepreneurship Mindset Course to Transform Students into Job Creators

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAI education, Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Singh Mann, EMC, Entrepreneurship Mindset Course, Punjab

Chandigarh, October 9, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday launched the Entrepreneurship Mindset Course (EMC), aiming to make Punjab a state of job creators rather than job seekers. The course, a first of its kind in India at the higher education level, will empower students with practical business skills and entrepreneurial thinking.Addressing the launch event, Kejriwal emphasized that the current education system, rooted in the British era, focuses on producing clerks rather than fostering innovators. He said the EMC would inspire students to step out of their comfort…