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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…

18 Jun

Punjab Government Bus Services to Halt for 3 Days Amid Employee Protest

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPRTC, Punjab

Chandigarh (National Times): In a move likely to cause major disruption across Punjab, government-run bus services under PRTC and PUNBUS will remain completely suspended for three days, from July 9 to 11, as employees prepare for a statewide protest. The strike, announced by contract-based workers, is a response to the Punjab government’s failure to fulfill promises made last month regarding the regularization of their employment. Despite a public assurance by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, employees say there has been no meaningful progress. Their primary concern centers on the expansion of the contract system within the transport department. Workers fear that…

11 Jun

Nangal MC Passes Resolution to Impose Entry Tax on Himachal Vehicles in Tit-for-Tat Move

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingHimachal Pradesh, Nangal, Punjab

Nangal (National Times): In a significant development likely to escalate inter-state tensions, the Nangal Municipal Council (MC) has approved a resolution to levy an entry tax on vehicles bearing Himachal Pradesh (HP) registration numbers. The decision, passed unanimously by the 16 MC members present during a House meeting on Monday evening, is being seen as a retaliatory measure against a similar tax imposed by the Himachal Pradesh government. The proposal was introduced by MC member Paramjit Singh Pamma, who described the move as a “reciprocal tax” aimed at countering the charges being levied on Nangal residents entering Himachal for work,…

11 Jun

Emotional Tribute to Sidhu Moosewala on His Birth Anniversary — Three New Songs Released

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingPunjab, Sidhu Moosewala

Mansa (National Times): On the birth anniversary of legendary Punjabi singer and rapper Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, widely known as Sidhu Moosewala, fans were treated to a posthumous musical gift as three unreleased songs were dropped on his official YouTube channel. The songs — "0008", "Neal", and "Take Notes" — are part of an extended play titled “Moose Print”, adding to the growing body of work released after his untimely demise in May 2022. With these tracks, a total of 11 songs have been released posthumously, each keeping the legacy of the artist alive. https://youtu.be/EdxguQAXeoU The release came just five hours…

08 Jun

Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government Waives off Rs 68 Cr Loan of 4,727 Dalit Families in Major Relief Move

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Punjab

Amritsar (National Times): In a significant step towards social justice and economic relief, the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab has waived off loans worth ₹68 crore belonging to 4,727 Dalit families. This major announcement marks a milestone in the state government’s commitment to uplift marginalized communities. A formal function to commemorate this initiative is being held today at Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar, where Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will personally meet and interact with the beneficiaries. The event is expected to draw a large number of attendees, including government officials, community leaders, and members of…