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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

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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…

27 Nov

Phagwara village tense after midnight firing at AAP functionary’s home; investigators look into gang link

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPhagwara, Punjab

Phagwara (Gurpreet Singh) A late-night firing incident at the home of Aam Aadmi Party leader Daljit Raju sent shockwaves through Darvesh village near Phagwara early Thursday, after two armed men allegedly emptied several rounds at his residence and vanished before authorities arrived. The attack occurred shortly after 1 a.m., when the family—Raju, his wife and their daughter—were asleep on the upper floor of the house. The gunmen, whose faces were covered, reportedly moved close to the structure and opened fire repeatedly. Bullets struck the glass façade and windows on the first floor, but the occupants remained unharmed. Raju recounted that…

26 Nov

Two Punjab DSPs Suspended in Tarn Taran Case

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant administrative action, two senior police officers in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district have been suspended following their failure to provide satisfactory clarification to the High Court in a sensitive case involving the daughter of an Akali Dal candidate and the party’s IT Wing in-charge. The officers suspended include DSP (Detective) Harjinder Singh and DSP (PBI) Gulzar Singh. Their suspension comes a day after Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav appeared before the Election Commission in New Delhi regarding the same matter. The case pertains to the registration of an FIR against the Akali candidate’s daughter and…

26 Nov

Punjab Faces Acute Shortage of ₹10 and ₹20 Notes as Wedding Season Fuels Parallel Market

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): As wedding festivities peak across Punjab, residents are grappling with an unexpected problem: a widespread scarcity of small-denomination currency. The crunch in freshly printed ₹10 and ₹20 notes has disrupted everyday purchases and sparked allegations of a thriving black market fed by diverted bank supplies. While banks continue to inform customers that they are receiving only limited consignments of low-value notes, people across multiple districts say they are witnessing a completely different reality outside bank premises. According to locals, private agents and market traders are offering pristine bundles at sharply increased rates, prompting fears of an organised…

24 Nov

Punjab Government’s Commendable Initiative: Special Health Camps for Devotees

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabMedical Camps, Punjab, Sri Anandpur Sahib

Free Medical Camps Set Up in Anandpur Sahib, Thousands BenefitChandigarh/Anandpur Sahib, November 24, 2025: The Punjab Government has arranged excellent health facilities for devotees attending the 350th martyrdom anniversary commemoration of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh visited these camps and praised the arrangements.The special eye camp named ‘Nigha Langar’ set up by the government has examined the eyes of 5000 people so far. Of these, 2000 people were given free spectacles and 39 people underwent completely free cataract operations. This demonstrates the Punjab Government’s sensitivity towards the public.39 Aam Aadmi Clinics have been opened in…