Punjab Archives - Page 36 of 68

30 Oct

Notorious gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria brought to Punjab from Assams Silchar Jail

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National Times Bureau :- Notorious gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria has been brought to Punjab from Assam's Silchar Jail. He had been incarated in Silchar Jail since March under stringent under the NDPS and PT Acts. At around 1 am on Thursday, he was brought to Amritsar’s Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, from where he was directly taken to Batala. Bhagwanpuria's arrival in Punjab comes months after his mother was shot dead in gang rivalry. Jaggu has also filed a petition in the High Court, expressing fear that he might be killed in a fake encounter. His name had surfaced…

28 Oct

Bhagwant Mann Slams Delhi, Centre for Politicizing Stubble Burning Issue

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Delhi pollution, NCR air quality, Punjab, Stubble Burning

Chandigarh, October 27, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday lashed out at both the Delhi government and the Centre, accusing them of unfairly blaming Punjab’s farmers for the recurring air pollution crisis in the National Capital Region (NCR).Calling the issue “politicized beyond reason,” Mann said that instead of indulging in blame games, all governments should work together on a scientific and long-term solution to tackle stubble management.“Every year, when Delhi’s pollution spikes, fingers are pointed at Punjab. My question is — does smoke from Punjab alone reach Delhi, and not from Haryana or other states?” Mann questioned.‘Don’t Defame…

27 Oct

Punjab CM Meets President Murmu, Invites Her to 350th Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Celebrations

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan to extend a formal invitation for the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The Punjab government has also reached out to the Chief Ministers of all states to participate, aiming to make the commemoration a nationwide observance. Earlier this week, CM Mann, accompanied by AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal, attended a Kirtan Darbar organised by the Punjab government as part of the series of events marking the Guru’s martyrdom. The Chief Minister highlighted that celebrations are being planned not only…

25 Oct

‘School of Excellence’ – The ‘Runway of Dreams’ for Every Child! CM Mann’s ‘Modern Age Temples’ Bring Bright Future, Know the New Facilities!

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Education Revolution in Punjab with ‘Schools of Eminence’! Record-breaking Success of Government Schools with ₹231.74 Crore Investment and Free NEET/JEE Coaching!Chandigarh, October 25, 2025: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, not just a government has changed in Punjab, but the old structure of education that had created a deep divide between rich and poor children for decades has been completely transformed. CM Mann’s firm commitment is that Punjab’s youth will no longer just be job seekers, but will become capable of providing employment to the country based on their confidence and skills. To achieve this great goal,…

25 Oct

Major mishap averted in Punjab: Bus carrying 55 young players from Sangrur comes in contact with high-tension wires

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPlayers, Punjab, Sangrur

National Times Bureau :- A major mishap was averted in Ludhiana when a bus carrying at least 55 young players from Sangrur came in contact with high-tension wires in the Kochar Market area on Friday. The incident occurred as the bus was heading toward the venue of a sports competition scheduled for Saturday. According to eyewitnesses, the high-tension cables hanging low in the area got entangled with the metal angle mounted on top of the bus, causing sparks to fly. Panic spread among the players as the wires began sparking and snapping. The sparks also triggered flashes in other connected…

24 Oct

Punjab Records 512 Farm Fire Cases; Amritsar and Tarn Taran Lead Amid Rising Stubble Burning

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsLifestyle, PunjabPunjab, Stubble Burning

National Times Bureau :- Punjab has witnessed a sharp rise in the incidents relating to farm fires with total 512 cases been recorded so far, according to the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) data . According to the data as of October 23, Amritsar witnessed highest number of cases related to farm fires at 7, followed by Tarn Taran at 5, Sangrur (4), Ferozepur and Mansa three each, both Gurdaspur and Moga (2) and Kapurthala and Patiala one case each, as many farmers continue to ignore government appeals to stop crop residue burning. Since the window for sowing the Rabi…

24 Oct

A Step Towards Equality: Mann Govt. Spends ₹85 Lakh to Ensure Free Mobility for the Visually Impaired and Disabled

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Chandigarh: The journey of life is not easy for everyone. Among us are some brave companions who, despite challenges like disability or blindness, move forward with courage every day. For them, reaching even a bus seat is often no less than a major struggle—not just physically, but economically too. In such a scenario, the Mann government of Punjab has taken a decision that is not just a part of governance but the highest example of humanity. This decision opens all those doors that often remained closed for these special citizens of ours. The government has released a large sum of…

24 Oct

4.20 Crore Patients Treated, 73,000 get free service daily — The success story of Mann government’s 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The “Aam Aadmi Clinic” scheme started under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in Punjab has today become a symbol of a new revolution in the field of health services in the state. This historic initiative has not only strengthened Punjab’s health system but has also brought real change in the lives of common people. Earlier, where rural and poor people had to run around big cities and government hospitals even for treatment of minor diseases, now those same people are getting free and quality treatment by visiting Aam Aadmi Clinics built in their neighborhoods or…

24 Oct

CM Bhagwant Mann Launches Flying Squad to Keep Check on Punjab’s Road Construction Quality

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a bid to ensure that every road built in Punjab meets the highest standards, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has introduced a special CM Flying Squad to monitor the quality of road construction and repair work throughout the state. The new inspection team, comprising senior officials from the Punjab Mandi Board and the Public Works Department (PWD), will conduct surprise visits to check the progress and quality of work under the ongoing link road development program. The government’s objective is to guarantee transparency, curb irregularities, and ensure durable infrastructure. Senior Engineers to Lead Regional Monitoring The squad…

23 Oct

IPS Officer Nanak Singh Appointed as New DIG of Ropar Range

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabNanak Singh, New DIG, Punjab

National Times Bureau :- The Punjab government has appointed 2011-batch IPS officer Nanak Singh as the new Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Ropar range. In a concurrent development, Sandeep Goel, AIG of AIGTF Ludhiana, has been posted as DIG of the Border Range, Amritsar. The posting follows the suspension of former Ropar range DIG, Harcharan Singh Bhullar, on October 16, after his arrest by the CBI. This move is part of the state’s ongoing effort to strengthen senior police leadership across key ranges.