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12 Aug

Neighbor Attacks Lawyer, Family with Sword in Samrala; Three Injured

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National Times Bureau :- Panic gripped Kapila Colony in Samrala on Tuesday morning after a neighbor allegedly attacked a lawyer and his family with a sword, leaving three people injured. The incident occurred around 9:40 a.m., police said. According to the complaint, advocate Kultar Singh was leaving home on his bicycle when his neighbor, identified as Billu, allegedly assaulted him. When Singh’s wife, Manpreet Kaur, and mother, Sharanjit Kaur, rushed to his aid, the accused reportedly attacked them as well. Kultar Singh sustained a deep head injury requiring two stitches, while Sharanjit Kaur suffered a severe wound near her ear…

11 Aug

CM Mann Flags Off Cancer Care Buses, Targets Shiromani Akali Dal Over Drug Menace

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has launched a new phase in the fight against cancer. During a program in Sangrur, he flagged off 12 Cancer Care buses. These buses will provide medical tests and treatment to people. He said that the trains which used to run from Bathinda to Bikaner were known as the “Cancer Express” because Bikaner has a cancer hospital where many people from Punjab used to go for treatment. CM Mann said that about 70 to 80 percent of the patients on that train were cancer patients. The Malwa belt is especially affected…

11 Aug

Punjab Moves Supreme Court to Safeguard Services of Over 1,100 College Faculty Members

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Cabinet Minister Harjot Bains has confirmed that the state government has filed a petition before the Supreme Court, seeking to modify its order dated July 14, 2025. The plea requests that 1,158 Assistant Professors and Librarians working in government colleges be allowed to continue in their positions for the time being. Bains said the move was taken to prevent disruption to the academic calendar and ensure continuity in higher education. “Removing such a large number of teaching and library staff at once would create a severe shortage, directly affecting students’ learning and overall academic environment,” he…

10 Aug

Major Crackdown on Drug Peddlers in Moga: Police Conduct Intensive Search Operation

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National Times Bureau :- In a determined push to make Punjab drug-free, the Punjab Government and Punjab Police have intensified their ongoing campaign against narcotics. As part of this drive, Moga Police on Sunday morning carried out a large-scale CASCO operation in Sadda Wali Basti and several other areas of the district. The operation was led by Punjab ADGP Shiv Kumar, Moga SSP Ajay Gandhi, along with all DSPs and SHOs of the district. Around 200 police personnel were deployed, conducting door-to-door searches at suspected hideouts of drug traffickers. ADGP Shiv Kumar stated that several drug peddlers in Moga district…

09 Aug

Harsimrat Kaur Badal Ties Rakhi to Brother Majithia in Nabha District Jail

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National Times Bureau :- The festival of Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated with great enthusiasm in the new district jail of Nabha. Sisters are tying rakhis (sacred threads) on the wrists of their brothers who are inmates in the jail. The Punjab government has given special permission to celebrate Raksha Bandhan inside the jail. Today, from 9 AM to 5 PM, the process of tying rakhis is taking place in the jail. The jail administration has made special arrangements to keep the atmosphere happy and to strengthen the sacred bond between brothers and sisters. On this occasion, Harsimrat Kaur Badal,…

09 Aug

Big news – Armed Attack on Former Akali Sarpanch’s Home in Amritsar

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National Times Bureau :- Amritsar’s Ramnagar Colony, former Akali sarpanch Kamal Bengali’s house was attacked by armed assailants. During the assault, Kamal Bengali’s nephew was shot in the chest, while the attackers also used swords, glass bottles, and stones. The incident created panic in the area. Kamal Bengali said that he had been receiving extortion threats for some time, and once again, the attackers came to his home warning that if the money was not paid, there would be consequences. Kamal Bengali alleged that the attackers first came to target his son and tried to attack him with a sword.…

09 Aug

Father and Son Die After Snake Bite in Punjab’s Sangrur

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National Times Bureau :- A tragic incident from Ananda village in Punjab’s Sangrur district has left the entire community in morning, after a father and his young son died following a snake bite. The incident occurred on August 6, turning what should have been a day of celebration into a day of grief, as it was also the young boy’s birthday. According to villagers, 35-year-old Gurmukh Singh was working in the fields of his cousin, Jagtar Singh, and had taken his five-year-old son Kamaldeep with him to cut grass. After completing the work, Gurmukh was washing his hands and feet…

08 Aug

Improvement Trust Chairperson Removed Within 6 Months, Ramneek Singh Lucky Randhawa Appointed

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant development in Jalandhar's political scene, the Punjab Government has removed Rajwinder Kaur Thiara from her post as Chairperson of the Improvement Trust. This move marks the first time in recent memory that a sitting chairperson has been replaced within just six months of appointment. Rajwinder Kaur has now been replaced by Ramneek Singh Lucky Randhawa, who has officially been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Jalandhar Improvement Trust. The sudden change has drawn attention, especially given its timing and the short tenure of the outgoing chairperson. The government has not yet provided…

08 Aug

Amritsar Temple Scuffle Between Devotees and Priests Caught on CCTV, Sparks Outrage

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National Times Bureau :- A scuffle broke out between devotees and priests at the Model Town Temple in Amritsar, with the entire incident being captured on the temple’s CCTV cameras. The footage of the altercation has since gone viral on social media, drawing widespread criticism from religious figures and temple authorities. According to sources, the confrontation began over a minor disagreement that quickly escalated. One of the visiting devotees allegedly attacked a priest during the dispute. When another priest attempted to intervene, he too was reportedly manhandled and slapped by the group of agitated devotees. The incident has drawn sharp…

08 Aug

Gunfire Exchange During Police Raid on Drug Peddlers in Jalandhar

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National Times Bureau :- In a major anti-drug operation, Punjab Police’s Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) raided a suspected drug trafficking hideout in the village of Gorsian near Nakodar, Jalandhar. The raid, conducted early Friday morning, led to a fierce exchange of gunfire between the police and the accused. The ANTF had received intelligence that a notorious drug trafficker, Sunny Singh, along with his accomplices, was planning a large-scale distribution of narcotics. Acting on the tip-off, a police team launched a raid on the location. As soon as the team reached the spot, the suspects opened fire on the police, leading…