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03 Oct

Rain Likely in Northern Punjab as Temperatures Stay Above Normal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A shift in weather is on the horizon for Punjab as light to moderate rainfall is expected in Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, and Gurdaspur today. The change comes with the arrival of a new Western Disturbance, which has activated over the region, according to the Meteorological Department. The spell of rain may provide relief from the unseasonal warmth gripping parts of the state. While daytime temperatures have stayed within the normal range, nights have been noticeably warmer, with minimum temperatures climbing up to 4.6°C higher than usual. Mansa, in particular, recorded the highest temperature in the state at 36.6°C,…

29 Sep

Punjab Set to Introduce Major Reforms for Urban Planning and Property Regulation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Government is preparing to introduce two major legislative amendments in the Vidhan Sabha today, both aimed at addressing longstanding challenges in urban development and town planning. The proposed changes are expected to improve financial management and promote more organised infrastructure growth in cities across the state. Leading the agenda is the Punjab Town Improvement (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which proposes significant revisions to the nearly century-old Town Improvement Act of 1922. The amendment seeks to enable the transfer of funds generated through the sale of land and property under various improvement trusts to a unified Municipal…

28 Sep

CM Health Card Scheme Gains Traction as Over 41,000 Sign Up in Tarn Taran and Barnala

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingBarnala, Punjab, Tarn Taran

Tarn Taran/Barnala (Gurpreet Singh): The state government’s ambitious Chief Minister Health Card initiative is witnessing enthusiastic public participation, with more than 41,000 residents from Tarn Taran and Barnala districts enrolling for the scheme so far. Launched to provide Rs 10 lakh in cashless health insurance per family per year, the scheme has quickly struck a chord with citizens, especially in semi-urban and rural areas where access to affordable healthcare has long been a concern. Camps See Surge in Footfall Across both districts, registration camps have seen a steady stream of applicants, prompting authorities to increase the number of help desks…

28 Sep

Punjab Bakes Under Unseasonal Heatwave: Mansa Records Highest Temperature at 38.3°C

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Chandigarh (National Times): Unrelenting heat continues to sweep across Punjab as temperatures in both day and night remain significantly above average. With the mercury climbing steadily, weather officials confirm that the current conditions are nearly 2.5°C warmer than the seasonal norm, a concerning trend as the region typically begins to cool by late September. The district of Mansa has emerged as the epicenter of this heatwave, posting a scorching 38.3°C — the highest in the state over the past 24 hours. The spike follows a statewide temperature increase of 1.3°C in just one day. Nights No Cooler: Minimum Temperatures Unusually…

26 Sep

Punjab Assembly Special Session Begins with Emotional Tributes; Flood Rehabilitation Talks Await

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Vidhan Sabha opened its special four-day session today on a sombre note, with lawmakers paying heartfelt tributes to several distinguished personalities who passed away recently, including celebrated comedian Jaswinder Bhalla, veteran music composer Charanjit Singh Ahuja, and former minister Harpal Singh Tohra. After the official condolences, the House was adjourned till 12 noon, setting the stage for what is expected to be a charged debate around flood relief, rehabilitation, and disaster management in the state. Tributes Mark the Beginning The session began with a moment of reflection, as members from across parties stood in remembrance…

26 Sep

Punjab Assembly Begins Special Session to Tackle Flood Aftermath and Pay Respects to Noted Figures

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh: In the wake of Punjab’s most damaging floods in decades, the State Legislative Assembly opened a special four-day session today to take stock of the situation and chart the way forward for rehabilitation and disaster response. The session, which runs through September 29, comes as thousands remain displaced and several districts continue to recover from widespread devastation. With 23 districts affected and over 2,500 villages submerged or damaged, the floods have impacted nearly 3.9 lakh residents. According to government data, 57 people have lost their lives, four remain missing, and over 23,000 individuals have been evacuated to safety. Despite…

26 Sep

Punjab Faces Prolonged Heat Spell as Temperatures Remain Above Average

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Residents across Punjab are bracing for more hot and dry weather as the region continues to reel under above-normal temperatures. With the monsoon officially having exited the state, forecasts indicate the heat will intensify over the next few days, with no rain on the horizon until at least the start of October. The latest data from the Meteorological Department reveals that the average daytime temperatures in Punjab are currently running over 2°C higher than normal for late September. Over the past 24 hours alone, the state's temperature has inched upward by 0.2°C, pointing to a slow but…

25 Sep

Punjab Lifts Curbs on New Cooperative Societies, Plans Inclusive Policy Push

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Singh Mann, cooperative societies, PACS, Punjab

Chandigarh, September 25, 2025: Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday announced the withdrawal of all earlier restrictions on registering new cooperative societies in Punjab, including Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), milk and dairy cooperatives, and labour societies. The government said the move aims to expand the cooperative ecosystem and strengthen grassroots participation across rural communities.Mann said the step was in line with the core principles of the cooperative movement—voluntarism, democratic member control, and open access. He added that the state is drafting a comprehensive Cooperative Policy to bring more people under the cooperative umbrella, widen participation, and ensure fair…

25 Sep

African Swine Fever Threat in Nawanshahr: Bhaura Village Declared Epicenter, Strict Restrictions Imposed Until November 23

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAfrican swine fever, Pig, Punjab

National Times Bureau :- Authorities have sounded an alert in Nawanshahr district following the detection of African Swine Fever (ASF) in pigs. Bhaura village has been declared the epicenter of the outbreak, prompting the administration to implement strict containment measures in the surrounding areas. Under the directives issued by District Magistrate Ankurjeet Singh, a one-kilometer radius around Bhaura has been marked as an infected zone, while a 10-kilometer area has been designated as a surveillance zone. Movement of pigs and related products, including meat and feed, is strictly prohibited within and outside these zones. Entry into and exit from the…

24 Sep

Ludhiana: Fire Breaks Out at Residential Property, Family Evacuated Safely

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabFire, Ludhiana, Punjab, Top news

National Times Bureau :- Ludhiana witnessed a major fire on Wednesday at a residential building near the petrol pump street in Bharat Nagar Chowk, causing panic among residents and passersby. The blaze began on the ground floor and quickly spread to the upper levels, prompting an urgent evacuation. Initial reports indicate that thick smoke was first seen emanating from one room before spreading to an adjacent room. Neighbors quickly alerted the family and assisted in their evacuation before the fire could escalate. All family members were safely rescued by local residents before the fire grew uncontrollable. The fire department dispatched…