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27 Jun

Jailed Gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria’s Mother, Aide Shot Dead in Batala; Gangsters Claim Responsibility Online

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabJaggu Bhagwanpuria, Punjab

Batala, Punjab (National Times): In a dramatic escalation of gang-related violence in Punjab, Harjit Kaur, the mother of jailed gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, and his close associate Karanvir were shot dead on Thursday night near their residence in the Urban Estate area of Batala. According to Batala SSP Suhail Qasim Mir, the incident occurred when unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened fire indiscriminately on the duo as they neared their home. Karanvir, who was reportedly the son of an Assistant Sub-Inspector in the Punjab Police, died on the spot. Harjit Kaur, critically injured in the attack, was rushed to a nearby…

25 Jun

DSGMC Executive Board Re-elected Unopposed: A Testament to Unity and Seva

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabDSGMC, Punjab

New Delhi (National Times): In a significant and symbolic development, the Executive Board of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has been re-elected unopposed, a rare and commendable instance that reflects deep-rooted unity, mutual trust, and a shared commitment to serve the Panth. The peaceful and uncontested re-election of the board stands as a testament to the collective will of the Sikh leadership in Delhi, placing service (Seva), harmony, and Panthic priorities above political rivalry or factionalism. Newly Elected DSGMC Office Bearers: Harmeet Singh Kalka – President Harvinder Singh K.P. – Vice President Atma Singh Lubana – Junior Vice…

24 Jun

Punjab Police and UIDAI Collaborate to Sensitize Officers on Secure Aadhaar Usage in Policing

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab, Punjab Police

CHANDIGARH (National Times): To strengthen the understanding of Aadhaar regulations and its lawful integration with policing services, Punjab Police’s Community Affairs Division (CAD), in collaboration with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) Regional Office, Chandigarh, organised an awareness workshop to sensitise police officers on the secure use of Aadhaar in governance and law enforcement.The session was guided by the team of UIDAI Regional Office, led by CMDE Dhiraj Sarin, DDG Chandigarh, in the presence of Special Director General of Police (Special DGP) Community Affairs Division, Gurpreet Kaur Deo, and ADGP TSS Ram Singh to ensure responsible and secure usage…

23 Jun

AAP’s Sanjeev Arora Wins Ludhiana West By-Election 2025, Delivers Key Boost to Ruling Party

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAAP, Ludhiana, Punjab, Sanjeev Arora

Ludhiana (National Times): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora emerged victorious in the high-stakes Ludhiana West Assembly by-election on Sunday, dealing a blow to the Congress and solidifying the ruling party's hold in Punjab’s urban political landscape. Arora’s win comes months after the seat fell vacant due to the untimely death of AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi. The by-election had seen intense campaigning and sharp political rhetoric, particularly between AAP and Congress. With this win, AAP retains a crucial urban seat at a time when it is under pressure following setbacks in Delhi. According to…

23 Jun

Ludhiana West Bypoll: AAP Celebrating Early Lead As Counting Is Still Underway

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabLudhiana, Punjab

Ludhiana West Bypoll Election Result 2025: The counting of votes for the high-stakes Ludhiana West by-election began today at 8 am, with tight security in place. The bypoll was necessitated by the death of sitting Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi earlier this year, and the outcome is expected to have wide political implications across Punjab. During the initial two rounds of trends, AAP's Sanjeev Arora was seen leading with a margin of over 1000 votes while Congress's Bharat Bhushan Ashu is trailing in the second spot. The BJP is still struggling in third place while Akali Dal…

22 Jun

Two Held in Punjab for Alleged Espionage Activities Linked to Pakistan’s ISI

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab

Amritsar (National Times): In a significant breakthrough, the Amritsar Rural Police have arrested two individuals suspected of being involved in espionage activities linked to Pakistan’s notorious intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The arrested suspects have been identified as Gurpreet Singh, also known as Gopy Foji, and Sahil Masih, also known as Shali. The arrests were made following a major intelligence-based operation aimed at dismantling a suspected cross-border spy network operating within Punjab. According to preliminary investigations, Gurpreet Singh is believed to have been in direct communication with ISI operatives, allegedly sharing sensitive and confidential information via pen drives. The…

21 Jun

International Yoga Day 2025 Celebrated at Indo-Pak, Attari-Wagha Border, Amritsar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab, Yoga Day

AMRITSAR (National Times): The Amritsar Zone of the Punjab State C0hapter, PHDCCI & PHDCCI SHE Forum in association with Border Security Force - BSF in the spirit of celebrating the 11th International Yoga Day 2025 organised a Yoga Session at the historic Joint Check Post (JCP), Indo-Pak Border, Attari, Amritsar on 21 June, 2025. The event was organized under the global theme EkPrithvee, EkSvaasthyaKeLiyeYog (One Earth, One Health through Yoga).The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from BSF personnel, civilians, and dignitaries, reaffirming the role of yoga as a unifying force for holistic well-being and national spirit. On this occasion, PHDCCI extended…

20 Jun

Southwest Monsoon Set to Reach Punjab in Next Two Days: Relief Likely Amid Soaring Heat and Water Woes

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabMonsoon, Punjab

Chandigarh (National Times): After weeks of scorching temperatures and growing water concerns, Punjab is finally set to receive the long-awaited relief from the southwest monsoon. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that monsoon conditions are becoming favourable for further advancement into Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi within the next two days. Currently, the Northern Limit of Monsoon (NLM) passes through key regions such as Jaipur, Agra, Rampur, Dehradun, Shimla, and Manali, and extends up to 33.5°N/79.0°E, inching closer to the plains of Punjab. The IMD has reported that the monsoon has already covered most parts of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh,…

20 Jun

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Reaffirms Punjab’s Focus on Water Conservation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab

Chandigarh (National Times): Hours after Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah sparked controversy by publicly refusing to share water with Punjab, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann issued a firm yet focused response through a tweet that underscored Punjab’s commitment to sustainable water management rather than political sparring. "Every drop of Punjab’s water is precious," Mann posted, following a high-level meeting held with officials and ministers from the Water Resources Department on Thursday. The Chief Minister announced the formulation of an Integrated State Water Plan, aimed at water conservation and management down to the block level. The plan, Mann said, will…

20 Jun

J&K CM Omar Abdullah Rejects Canal Proposal, Says “Why should I send water to Punjab?”

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingJammu and Kashmir, Punjab

Jammu (National Times): Amid rising concerns over regional water security, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has categorically rejected a central proposal to construct a 113 km-long canal to transfer excess water from rivers in J&K to Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. In an emphatic statement, Abdullah said, “There is a drought-like situation in Jammu. Why should I send water to Punjab? Punjab already had water under the Indus Water Treaty. Did they help us when we needed water?” The proposed canal, intended to optimize water usage across northern India, aims to divert surplus flow from the western rivers of…