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Punjab CM Moves High Court to Quash Defamation Proceedings Filed by Ex-MLA
14 Aug

Punjab CM Moves High Court to Quash Defamation Proceedings Filed by Ex-MLA

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking to quash defamation proceedings initiated against him by former MLA Nazar Singh Manshahia in a Mansa court. The petition came up before the Bench of Justice Tribhuvan Dahiya, which issued notices to both the Punjab government and Manshahia, directing them to file their replies by August 18, 2025. Granting interim relief, the court instructed that the CM’s application for personal exemption be kept pending before the Mansa magistrate until further orders. The matter stems from an August 2 order of the…
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Punjab on Yellow Alert for Heavy Rain Over Next Three Days
14 Aug

Punjab on Yellow Alert for Heavy Rain Over Next Three Days

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, Trending, , , , , ,
National Times Bureau :- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in Punjab for the next three days, warning residents in several districts to brace for potential waterlogging and disruptions. Jalandhar has been witnessing heavy showers since late last night, leading to flooding in several low-lying areas. While the downpour has brought relief from humid conditions, it has also caused inconvenience to commuters and residents. According to the IMD, heavy rain is likely in Rajpura, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Mohali, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar. Rainfall has been recorded across various parts of the…
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PSPCL Director Resigns After Five Months
13 Aug

PSPCL Director Resigns After Five Months

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
National Times Bureau :- Amid an ongoing strike by electricity employees over their demands, which has brought work to a complete halt, another significant development has emerged. Hira Lal Goel, Director Commercial of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), has tendered his resignation from the post. Notably, he had assumed this position in March 2025. According to sources, he submitted his resignation on August 7, 2025, citing health reasons. As of today, the authorities responsible for appointments have not yet formally accepted his resignation. Confirming the news, Goel stated, “My doctor has advised me to take certain health precautions and…
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Full-Dress Rehearsal for 79th Independence Day Held at PAU, Ludhiana
13 Aug

Full-Dress Rehearsal for 79th Independence Day Held at PAU, Ludhiana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- A full-dress rehearsal for the 79th Independence Day celebrations took place on Wednesday at the grounds of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana. The parade was led and the flag hoisted by Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain. Under the guidance of Parade Commander PPS Officer Harshpreet Singh, various contingents participated in the march-past, including Punjab Police (men and women), Punjab Home Guard, NCC Scouts (boys and girls), and other units. DCP Parminder Singh Bhandal and ADC Rakesh Kumar were also present during the rehearsal. Following the march-past, 850 students from 25 government schools performed an impressive Physical Training…
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Cabinet approves semiconductor manufacturing units in Odisha, Punjab and Andhra Pradesh with an outlay of Rs.4600 crore
12 Aug

Cabinet approves semiconductor manufacturing units in Odisha, Punjab and Andhra Pradesh with an outlay of Rs.4600 crore

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, , , , ,
National Times Bureau, Aug 12, 2025: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved four more semiconductor projects under India Semiconductor Mission (ISM).Momentum is building up in semiconductor ecosystem in India with the six approved projects already in various stages of execution. These four proposals approved today are from SiCSem, Continental Device India Private Limited (CDIL), 3D Glass Solutions Inc., and Advanced System in Package (ASIP) Technologies.These four approved proposals will setup semiconductor manufacturing facilities with cumulative investment of around Rs.4,600 crore and are expected to generate a cumulative employment for 2034 skilled professionals which would catalyse…
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Panjab University Hostel Fraud: Rs.60 Lakh Transferred to Former Employee’s Account
12 Aug

Panjab University Hostel Fraud: Rs.60 Lakh Transferred to Former Employee’s Account

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- A Rs.60 lakh embezzlement case has surfaced at the Dr. Sushil Nayar Working Women Hostel of Panjab University (PU), involving alleged misappropriation of students’ hostel fees. The university administration has filed an FIR, and police have begun an investigation into the matter. Sources confirmed that the inquiry committee formed earlier has already submitted its report. The scam allegedly took place during the tenure of former hostel warden Prof. Avneet Kaur. A former daily-wage female employee, who worked at the hostel, is accused of transferring nearly Rs.60 lakh into her personal bank account. She was suspended following…
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Neighbor Attacks Lawyer, Family with Sword in Samrala; Three Injured
12 Aug

Neighbor Attacks Lawyer, Family with Sword in Samrala; Three Injured

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- Panic gripped Kapila Colony in Samrala on Tuesday morning after a neighbor allegedly attacked a lawyer and his family with a sword, leaving three people injured. The incident occurred around 9:40 a.m., police said. According to the complaint, advocate Kultar Singh was leaving home on his bicycle when his neighbor, identified as Billu, allegedly assaulted him. When Singh’s wife, Manpreet Kaur, and mother, Sharanjit Kaur, rushed to his aid, the accused reportedly attacked them as well. Kultar Singh sustained a deep head injury requiring two stitches, while Sharanjit Kaur suffered a severe wound near her ear…
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CM Mann Flags Off Cancer Care Buses, Targets Shiromani Akali Dal Over Drug Menace
11 Aug

CM Mann Flags Off Cancer Care Buses, Targets Shiromani Akali Dal Over Drug Menace

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Politics, Punjab, Trending, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has launched a new phase in the fight against cancer. During a program in Sangrur, he flagged off 12 Cancer Care buses. These buses will provide medical tests and treatment to people. He said that the trains which used to run from Bathinda to Bikaner were known as the “Cancer Express” because Bikaner has a cancer hospital where many people from Punjab used to go for treatment. CM Mann said that about 70 to 80 percent of the patients on that train were cancer patients. The Malwa belt is especially affected…
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Punjab Moves Supreme Court to Safeguard Services of Over 1,100 College Faculty Members
11 Aug

Punjab Moves Supreme Court to Safeguard Services of Over 1,100 College Faculty Members

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, Trending,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Cabinet Minister Harjot Bains has confirmed that the state government has filed a petition before the Supreme Court, seeking to modify its order dated July 14, 2025. The plea requests that 1,158 Assistant Professors and Librarians working in government colleges be allowed to continue in their positions for the time being. Bains said the move was taken to prevent disruption to the academic calendar and ensure continuity in higher education. “Removing such a large number of teaching and library staff at once would create a severe shortage, directly affecting students’ learning and overall academic environment,” he…
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Major Crackdown on Drug Peddlers in Moga: Police Conduct Intensive Search Operation
10 Aug

Major Crackdown on Drug Peddlers in Moga: Police Conduct Intensive Search Operation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , , ,
National Times Bureau :- In a determined push to make Punjab drug-free, the Punjab Government and Punjab Police have intensified their ongoing campaign against narcotics. As part of this drive, Moga Police on Sunday morning carried out a large-scale CASCO operation in Sadda Wali Basti and several other areas of the district. The operation was led by Punjab ADGP Shiv Kumar, Moga SSP Ajay Gandhi, along with all DSPs and SHOs of the district. Around 200 police personnel were deployed, conducting door-to-door searches at suspected hideouts of drug traffickers. ADGP Shiv Kumar stated that several drug peddlers in Moga district…
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