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12 Oct

Punjab Sees Below-Normal Temperatures Amid Clear Skies; Dry Weather to Persist

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Punjab (Gurpreet Singh): Despite a marginal rise in daytime temperatures, Punjab continues to experience cooler-than-average conditions, with the state’s overall temperature holding at 2.2°C below normal for this time of year. As per the latest update from the Meteorological Centre, no rainfall is expected across Punjab in the coming week, with dry and sunny weather likely to dominate. The maximum temperature recorded on Saturday was 32.8°C in Bathinda, while most cities hovered around 30°C. Officials noted that in the past 24 hours, there was only a minor temperature increase of 0.4°C, signaling a slow return to typical seasonal levels following…

12 Oct

Punjab Police Arrest Two Linked to Bambiha Gang in Major Arms Trafficking Bust

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Barnala (Gurpreet Singh): In a coordinated strike against organized crime, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of Punjab, working jointly with Barnala Police, arrested two suspected members of the Bambiha Gang, uncovering a significant arms cache in the process. The suspects, identified as Sandeep Singh and Sekher, were taken into custody following intelligence inputs about their involvement in illegal arms smuggling. The operation led to the recovery of six pistols, including a PX5, four pistols of .32 bore, one .30 bore pistol, and 19 live cartridges. Preliminary findings suggest that the weapons were intended for gang members operating at ground level,…

11 Oct

5 Kg Heroin Seized in Moga as Police Bust Cross-Border Drug Smuggling Network

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Moga (Gurpreet Singh): Acting on precise intelligence inputs, Moga Police have uncovered a major drug trafficking module, arresting three suspects and confiscating 5 kilograms of heroin in a targeted operation. Authorities revealed that the arrested individuals had direct links with drug suppliers based outside India, pointing to a well-organized international smuggling network. This discovery has prompted further investigation into the group’s wider operations across state and national borders. An FIR has been lodged at Police Station Sadar in Moga, and a detailed probe is currently in progress. Police teams are working to trace both the origins and potential destinations of…

10 Oct

Navjot Sidhu’s Surprise Meeting With Priyanka Gandhi Sparks New Political Buzz in Punjab

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu has once again stirred political waters in Punjab with an unanticipated meeting with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in the national capital. The development comes at a politically sensitive time, just days after Sidhu’s wife, Dr. Navjot Kaur Sidhu, formally declared her intent to contest from Amritsar in the upcoming elections. The former cricketer-turned-politician posted a photograph with Priyanka Gandhi on social media, accompanied by a heartfelt message calling her his “beacon” and “guardian angel.” He also extended gratitude to her and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, stating their support had helped him navigate…

09 Oct

Punjab Launches Entrepreneurship Mindset Course to Transform Students into Job Creators

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Chandigarh, October 9, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday launched the Entrepreneurship Mindset Course (EMC), aiming to make Punjab a state of job creators rather than job seekers. The course, a first of its kind in India at the higher education level, will empower students with practical business skills and entrepreneurial thinking.Addressing the launch event, Kejriwal emphasized that the current education system, rooted in the British era, focuses on producing clerks rather than fostering innovators. He said the EMC would inspire students to step out of their comfort…

09 Oct

Punjab Planning to Declare Anandpur Sahib as 24th District to Commemorate Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom

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CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): In a landmark decision that is expected to hold deep cultural and historical significance, the Punjab government is preparing to announce Anandpur Sahib as the 24th district of the state. The move, which will coincide with the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur on November 24, aims to honor the revered Sikh Guru’s supreme sacrifice and his legacy. Sources within the Punjab government have confirmed that the announcement will be made during a special Assembly session planned for November 24, the date which marks the martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur, who stood for religious freedom…

08 Oct

Under Mann Government, Punjab Takes a New Flight! Shiva Texfabs Invests ₹815 Crores

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Chandigarh, October 9: Punjab, once known primarily as an agricultural state, is now witnessing an unprecedented industrial revolution alongside agriculture under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. The progressive and investor-friendly policies of the state government have resulted in Shiva Texfabs, a textile industry giant in Ludhiana, announcing a massive investment of ₹815 crores. This is not just a major financial commitment, but a powerful milestone in the state’s economic progress. Ludhiana, already known as the ‘Manchester of India’, will further strengthen its global identity with this investment. Under its expansion plan, Shiva Texfabs will use this amount…

07 Oct

Punjab bans sale and use of Coldrif cough syrup after deaths of children in MP and Rajasthan

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National Times Bureau :- The Punjab Government has banned the sale, distribution and use of Coldrif cough syrup following reports linking the medicine to the deaths of several children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The decision comes after at least 10 children died in Chhindwara district due to the alleged consumption of the toxic syrup. According to official orders issued by the Punjab Health Department, all retailers, distributors, registered medical practitioners, hospitals, and healthcare institutions have been directed not to purchase, sell, or use the product. If any stock of the syrup is found, it must be immediately reported to…

07 Oct

Rain Batters Punjab: Cold Wave Grips Region, Yellow Alert Issued for 12 Districts

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Unseasonal rainfall triggered by an active Western Disturbance has brought a sudden chill across Punjab, with several districts witnessing a significant drop in temperatures and ongoing rain since early Tuesday. The abrupt weather change has prompted authorities to issue a yellow alert for 12 districts on Tuesday, October 7. The alert covers Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Mohali, Patiala, Fatehgarh Sahib, Sangrur, Rupnagar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, and Mohali. Of these, Ludhiana and Jalandhar have already been soaked in rain since morning, with persistent showers and gusty winds disrupting daily life. According to weather officials, the maximum temperature across the…

06 Oct

Clashes erupt during Durga Puja in Cuttack; internet shut and curfew imposed, VHP calls for Bandh

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National Times Bureau :- The Odisha government on Sunday night imposed prohibitory orders across 13 police station limits and suspended internet services in Cuttack after fresh clashes during a Durga idol immersion procession left 25 people injured, officials said. Additional Police Commissioner Narasingha Bhola stated that a prohibitory order under Section 163 of the BNSS, effectively a curfew, had been issued by the magistrate. “This order will be in effect from 10 pm Sunday until 10 am Monday (October 7). We will assess the situation further and take a decision accordingly. As of today, only emergency services are open. Government…