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25 Jul

Ferozepur Police Bust Narco-Hawala Network, Seize 15 Kg Heroin in Major Operation

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Ferozepur, July 25, 2025 — In a significant breakthrough in the fight against cross-border drug trafficking, the Ferozepur Police have unearthed a sophisticated narco-hawala network, recovering 15 kilograms of heroin in a covert intelligence-led operation. The successful raid was carried out by PS Ghall Khurd, which led to the arrest of a key accused, Ramesh Kumar alias Mechi, a known operative in the drug trade. Acting on precise intelligence inputs, the police team swiftly moved in, leading to the dismantling of what appears to be a well-organised trans-border smuggling syndicate. An FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the…

22 Jul

Punjab Govt–SGPC Clash Escalates Over Guru Tegh Bahadur Event: Mann Questions SGPC’s Sole Authority

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Chandigarh (National Times): A sharp war of words has broken out between the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) over the organization of the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The controversy began when the SGPC accused the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government of bypassing Sikh traditions by announcing a state-level event independently. SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami stated that centenary functions linked to Sikh Gurus must be held under the leadership of the SGPC, the apex religious body of the Sikh community. He further said that the government's duty should…

22 Jul

Bomb Threat to Amritsar Airport After Series of Golden Temple Threats; Same Pattern, Dark Web Suspected

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Amritsar (National Times): A fresh wave of concern gripped Punjab after a bomb threat email was received by Sri Guru Ramdas Ji International Airport in Amritsar, echoing the same pattern as the nine previous threatening emails sent to the Golden Temple. Authorities believe the same group is behind both sets of threats. The email, received on Sunday, claimed the airport would be blown up. As with previous threats to the Golden Temple, the tone, language, and formatting of the message closely match earlier emails, pointing to a coordinated and calculated campaign. Following the threat, security has been significantly tightened at…

20 Jul

CM Mann Bids Tearful Farewell to Marathon Legend Fauja Singh, Announces Tributes in His Honour

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Jalandhar (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, along with thousands of mourners, paid an emotional farewell to Fauja Singh, the world-renowned centenarian marathon runner, who passed away on July 14 after being struck by a speeding vehicle in his native village. The cremation, held in Fauja Singh's ancestral village, drew an outpouring of grief from the public, sports enthusiasts, and government officials alike. CM Mann placed floral wreaths on the body and hailed Singh’s life as an enduring example of perseverance and discipline. “A Symbol of Patience and Strength” Remembering Fauja Singh as the world’s oldest marathon runner,…

20 Jul

Anmol Gagan Maan Withdraws Resignation, Reaffirms Loyalty to AAP

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Chandigarh (National Times): In a fresh political development, senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Punjab cabinet minister Anmol Gagan Maan has announced her decision to withdraw her resignation, reaffirming her faith in the party’s leadership. Taking to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Maan wrote, “Met AAP Punjab president Aman Arora today. Accepted the decision of Aam Aadmi Party and Arvind Kejriwal to reject the resignation.” Her public statement comes days after she had submitted her resignation amid growing speculation over internal party disagreements. However, with this move, she appears to have signaled a truce and a renewed…

18 Jul

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann dedicates newly constructed Tehsil complexes at Amargarh and Ahmedgarh sub devisions

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Malerkotla (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday gave a bonanza of more than Rs 13 crore to the residents of Malerkotla district by dedicating newly constructed tehsil Complexes at Amargarh and Ahmedgarh Sub Divisions. Divulging the details, the Chief Minister said that the residents of the Amargarh and Ahmedgarh Sub-Divisions have been given this gift as a part of his government’s commitment to ensure judicious utilization of taxpayers’ money for their welfare. He said that while Rs 6.36 crore have been spent to construct Tehsil complex at Amargarh, Rs 6.86 crore have been spent on the…

16 Jul

Fauja Singh Death Case: Accused NRI Amritpal Dhillon Remanded to 14-Day Judicial Custody

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Jalandhar, (National Times): In a significant development in the Fauja Singh death case, the accused NRI Amritpal Dhillon has been remanded to 14 days' judicial custody by the CJM Court on Wednesday. Dhillon was produced before Hon’ble Judge Mr. Manik Koda, who ordered his judicial custody following the hearing. The accused is alleged to have hit 114-year-old marathon legend Fauja Singh with his vehicle while the latter was crossing a road in Jalandhar on Monday. The collision left the centenarian runner grievously injured. Despite immediate efforts to provide medical care, Fauja Singh tragically succumbed to his injuries, sparking national mourning.…

14 Jul

Colonel Assault Case: Punjab & Haryana High Court Summons SIT Chief Over Plea Seeking CBI Probe Amid Alleged Police Inaction

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Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday summoned the head of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Chandigarh Police over a petition demanding that the investigation into the alleged assault of a Colonel by Punjab Police officials be transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The petition, filed by Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath, alleges inaction and bias by the Chandigarh Police, which was tasked with probing the case. Colonel Bath, who is posted at the Army Headquarters in New Delhi, claimed that he and his son were brutally attacked by four Punjab Police inspectors and…

14 Jul

Big Blow to Punjab: Supreme Court Quashes Appointment of 1,158 Assistant Professors and Librarians

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New Delhi/Chandigarh (National Times): In a significant setback to Punjab’s higher education sector, the Supreme Court of India has quashed the appointments of 1,158 college faculty members, including 1,091 assistant professors and 67 librarians, across government colleges in the state. The apex court’s decision comes in response to writ petitions filed by aggrieved candidates, who raised serious concerns about irregularities and procedural lapses in the recruitment process. The petitioners alleged that merit-based norms were violated, and the recruitment was carried out without involving the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), which is the constitutionally mandated body for such appointments. The Supreme…

12 Jul

Day 133 of Yudh Nashian Virudh: 120 drug smugglers held with 707 grams of heroin.

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDe-addiction Treatment, No Drugs, Punjab, Yudh Nasheyan Virudh

As part of ‘de-addiction’, Punjab Police convince 76 persons to undergo de-addiction treatment.CHANDIGARH, July 12: With the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state completed 133 days, Punjab Police on Saturday arrested 120 drug smugglers and recovered 707 grams heroin and Rs 16,300 drug money from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 21,660 in just 133 days. The operation was conducted on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav simultaneously in all 28…