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24 Aug

Punjab Minister Seeks MEA’s Intervention Over US Visa Freeze for Punjabi Truckers After Florida Incident

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Chandigarh: In a significant diplomatic appeal, Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora has written to External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, urging immediate intervention following reports that the United States has suspended work visa issuance for commercial drivers — a move said to be linked to a recent truck accident in Florida involving a Punjabi-origin driver. In his letter, Arora expressed deep concern over the sweeping nature of the action, emphasizing that the visa pause is already causing considerable anxiety and hardship among the estimated 1.5 lakh Punjabis employed in the US trucking industry. He warned that such a blanket measure,…

23 Aug

CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre of “Snatching Punjab’s Ration”

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Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has raised strong objections to the Union government’s reported move to cancel over 8.02 lakh ration cards in the state, warning that such a step would leave lakhs of families without food security. Mann said that if each ration card covers a family of four, the decision could impact several million people. “The government in Delhi, which claims to care for the poor, is in reality trying to take away their ration. Punjab feeds the nation, yet our own people are being denied food,” he remarked. “Ration Chor” Jibe at BJP The Chief Minister…

23 Aug

Villagers Block Highway After Deadly LPG Tanker Blast in Punjab

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Hoshiarpur (Gurpreet Singh): Tension gripped Mandiala village in Hoshiarpur district after an LPG tanker explosion late Friday night claimed two lives and left over 30 people injured, many with critical burn wounds. The incident also gutted 15 shops and four houses, causing heavy losses to residents. The blast, which occurred around 10:30 pm on the Hoshiarpur–Jalandhar highway, followed a collision between the tanker and a mini truck. The tanker overturned, releasing gas that ignited and set the surrounding area ablaze. Emergency services, including multiple fire tenders and SDRF personnel, rushed to the site and battled the flames for hours. Anger…

22 Aug

Sunil Jakhar Stopped by Police in Fazilka; AAP Alleges Data Theft

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National Times Bureau :- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched its groundwork for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections by promoting eight central government schemes across towns and villages. As part of this outreach, the party has been setting up registration camps, which it claims are aimed at connecting people with welfare programmes. However, opposition parties allege that this is a strategy to strengthen BJP’s vote bank in the state. Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar was on his way to Raipur village in Fazilka district when police stopped him mid-route at the Kala Tibba toll plaza on Abohar–Dabwali road. In…

21 Aug

Uppal Farm MMS Controversy Resolved: Families Reach Settlement

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Chandigarh: The viral MMS video controversy involving 19-year-old Gurmanjot Kaur from Uppal has finally been resolved, with both families agreeing to settle the matter privately. The father of the boy involved confirmed that the families came together to discuss the incident and mutually decided not to escalate the dispute further. This agreement brings an end to a case that had garnered widespread attention across social media platforms. Following the resolution, Gurmanjot Kaur has requested that her video be removed from all social media platforms, urging the public to respect her privacy and refrain from sharing the content. The settlement comes…

21 Aug

Amritsar – Police Arrests Suspect Linked to International Terror Network

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National Times Bureau :- Amritsar Rural Police, with the support of central intelligence agencies, have arrested a youth identified as Malkeet Singh from Pandori village. Authorities allege that he was involved in a plot to create unrest in Punjab with the backing of pro-Khalistan elements. Weapons and Links to BKI Found During the operation, police recovered a hand grenade, a .30 bore pistol, and live cartridges from his possession. Initial investigations revealed that Malkeet Singh had direct links with UK-based gangster Dharam Sandhu, a close aide of Harwinder Singh Rinda. Rinda is associated with the banned group Babbar Khalsa International…

21 Aug

BJP Leaders KD Bhandari and Sushil Rinku Detained in Jalandhar Over Unauthorized Camp

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National Times Bureau :- Jalandhar Rural police on Thursday detained two BJP leaders, KD Bhandari and former MP Sushil Rinku, for allegedly planning to organize a public camp without prior permission from the administration. The detentions were carried out in Shahkot’s Rupewali area under the supervision of DSP Omkar Singh Brar. According to sources, the police received information about BJP leaders preparing to set up the camp, following which action was taken. BJP workers have begun gathering in protest after learning about the detentions. Recently, tensions have been brewing between the BJP and the Punjab government after the closure of…

21 Aug

Fresh Showers Likely in Punjab; Pong Dam Water Release Puts Hoshiarpur on High Alert

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Chandigarh: The Meteorological Department has forecast that Punjab will enter another round of monsoon showers beginning tomorrow. Wednesday brought normal weather across the state, but officials say the incoming rainfall could bring down temperatures. Despite the wet spell, the overall rainfall this season still remains below average. Rising Water Levels in Dams Heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh has swelled reservoirs, forcing controlled releases of water. The Pong Dam on the Beas River, currently filled beyond the danger point, is discharging large volumes to prevent overflow. On Tuesday, the water level stood at 1383.3 feet, with inflows and outflows balanced at…

20 Aug

Amritsar – Gangster Injured in Police Encounter at Makboolpura, Pistol Recovered

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National Times Bureau :- A gangster was injured in a police encounter at Makboolpura on Tuesday after he allegedly opened fire during a raid. According to police, the operation was carried out following a tip-off about illegal weapons in the area. During the search, the suspect tried to escape and fired at the police team. In retaliation, the police fired back, leaving him injured. A pistol was recovered from his possession. The injured gangster was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Police officials said further investigation is underway to trace his links with other criminal networks.

20 Aug

Punjab on High Alert: Water Discharge from Pong Dam Worsens Flood Threat in Several Districts

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Chandigarh: Heavy inflows from Himachal Pradesh have pushed Punjab into a flood scare, with seven districts reporting waterlogging after the release of water from dams. While there is no immediate forecast of heavy rainfall until August 23, officials have warned that the situation may worsen with more water being discharged. The Meteorological Department has predicted scattered light to moderate rainfall today in districts such as Pathankot, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Rupnagar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Nawanshahr, Fatehgarh Sahib, and Patiala. On August 23, however, widespread rain is expected, for which a yellow alert has been sounded. In the past 24 hours, the state’s temperature…