Punjab Archives - Page 31 of 68

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…

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…