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07 Jun

Punjab Reports Second Death Due to COVID-19, 69-Year-Old Woman from Ludhiana Succumbs

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingCoronavirus, Covid-19, Punjab

Ludhiana (National Times): The resurgence of COVID-19 in Punjab has claimed its second victim, raising fresh concerns about the virus's spread in the state. A 69-year-old woman from Ludhiana succumbed to the infection, health officials confirmed today. According to the State Health Department, the deceased had been admitted to a hospital in Ludhiana after complaining of breathlessness and fever. Despite medical intervention, her condition deteriorated rapidly, and she passed away due to COVID-related complications. This is the second COVID-19 fatality in Punjab amid a slow but steady increase in reported cases. The total number of active COVID-19 cases in the…

03 Jun

Historic Achievement: 32 Students from Punjab Government Schools Crack JEE Advanced

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab

Chandigarh (National Times): In a moment of immense pride for Punjab, 32 students from government schools across the state have successfully cracked the prestigious and notoriously challenging JEE Advanced examination, the gateway to India’s top engineering institutes, including the IITs. What makes this accomplishment even more remarkable is that most of these students come from families with annual incomes of less than ₹1 lakh, underscoring a powerful narrative of resilience, determination, and the transformative power of public education. Celebrating the milestone, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains took to social media, declaring the moment as "historic" and a testament to…

02 Jun

Property of Drug Smugglers Seized by Mohali Police in Yudh Nashian Virudh

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabMohali, Punjab, Yudh Nashian Virudh

Chandigarh (National Times): The state-wide campaign "Yudh Nashian Virudh" was launched by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav to eliminate the drug menace from the state, District SAS Nagar Police acting on the directions of Harcharan Singh Bhullar, IPS, DIG Ropar Range, has seized/frozen the property of two drug smugglers of Lalru area in the jurisdiction of police station Lalru Distt SAS Nagar, U/s 68F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act 1985 (NDPS) A), as proceeds of drug trafficking, said Sh. Harmandeep Hans, IPS, SSP, SAS Nagar. Divulging the details, the SSP stated that…

01 Jun

NIA Raids 15 Locations Across 8 States in Pakistan-Linked Espionage Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingNIA, Punjab

New Delhi (National Times): In a major crackdown on espionage activities allegedly linked to Pakistan, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted extensive search operations at 15 locations across eight Indian states on Saturday. The raids form part of an ongoing investigation into a spy network operated by Pakistan-based intelligence operatives. The NIA confirmed that the searches were carried out at premises associated with individuals suspected of maintaining links with Pakistani Intelligence Operatives (PIOs). The locations span multiple states, including Delhi, Maharashtra (Mumbai), Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Assam, and West Bengal. During the coordinated raids, NIA teams seized a trove…

01 Jun

Another COVID-19 Case Emerges in Punjab: 30-Year-Old Man Infected in Ludhiana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingCoronavirus, Covid 19, Punjab

Ludhiana (National Times): Punjab is witnessing a rise in COVID-19 cases as another new infection has been reported in Ludhiana. A 30-year-old man tested positive for the virus after experiencing symptoms of cough and cold. The individual, a businessman by profession, underwent a COVID-19 test, which returned a positive result. This comes after a 29-year-old businessman was diagnosed with the virus on Friday, bringing the total number of active COVID-19 cases in the state to five. Across the country, several states are reporting daily cases of the virus, with numerous fatalities already recorded, indicating that COVID-19 is once again spreading…

31 May

Amritsar to Observe Citywide Blackout Drill Tonight from 8 PM to 8:30 PM

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Punjab

Amritsar (National Times): The District Administration of Amritsar has announced a 30-minute citywide blackout drill to be held this evening from 8:00 PM to 8:30 PM, urging citizens to participate in the exercise to test emergency preparedness and promote energy awareness. In a message issued by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Amritsar, residents were informed that power feeders will be centrally switched off across most locations in the city during the half-hour blackout period. However, critical and essential services, rural areas, the airport, and the Walled City area will remain exempt from the central power cut. The DC further requested that residents…

30 May

AAP Government’s Major Crackdown on Illicit Liquor: Excise Department Seizes 80,000 Liters of Ethanol in Overnight Raids

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Illicit Liquor, Punjab

Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab government is taking a stringent action against illegal liquor. In a major operation against illicit liquor, the Excise Department conducted overnight raids on Thursday. During the raid, a massive consignment of approximately 80,000 liters of ethanol, packed in two trucks in Bathinda, was seized, and several individuals were arrested. The two trucks carrying ethanol bore Gujarat registration numbers, clearly indicating that the consignment originated from Gujarat. In addition, two Toyota Etios cars and one Innova SUV connected to the case were also seized. Eight individuals involved in the case have been arrested and charged under…

28 May

Mock Drill Scheduled Tomorrow in Pakistan Border States: Gujarat, Rajasthan, J&K, and Punjab

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaGujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Mock Drill, Pakistan Border States, Punjab, Rajasthan

New Delhi, May 28, 2025: A large-scale mock drill is scheduled to be conducted tomorrow evening in four Indian states that share a border with Pakistan—Gujarat, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, and Punjab—as part of a coordinated effort to evaluate emergency preparedness and security response mechanisms.Authorities have confirmed that the drill will simulate potential cross-border threats, aiming to assess the readiness of armed forces, local police, civil administration, and disaster response teams. The objective is to enhance coordination and ensure a swift, unified reaction in case of real-time emergencies.This strategic exercise comes amid heightened security awareness and reflects the government’s focus…

28 May

Major Crackdown: Punjab ANTF Arrests Three Drug Traffickers, Seizes Heroin and Illegal Weapons in Amritsar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Punjab

Amritsar (National Times): In a significant blow to narcotics and illegal arms trafficking, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), Border Range, Amritsar, has arrested three individuals allegedly involved in a Nacro-Arms smuggling racket. The arrests took place near Shankar Dhaba on Attari Road, Amritsar, following a swift operation based on credible intelligence. The accused have been identified as Maninderjit Singh, Peter, and Lovejit Singh alias Raja. Acting on a tip-off, the ANTF team intercepted the trio and recovered a large cache of drugs and firearms from their possession. Seizure Details: 4 PX5 Storm pistols 7 magazines 55 live cartridges 521 grams…

28 May

Punjab Government Suspends SSP Fazilka in Corruption Case; Four Cops Caught Accepting Bribe

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabFazilka, Punjab

Chandigarh (National Times): In a major development in Punjab’s ongoing crackdown on corruption, the state government has suspended Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Fazilka, Varinder Singh Brar, in connection with a corruption case. The action comes just a day after four police personnel from the Fazilka police station were caught red-handed accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh. According to information, SSP Varinder Singh Brar has been suspended in a cybercrime case involving child pornography. A 17-year-old boy accidentally clicked on a child pornography link, and instead, the police tried to frame him and demanded a Rs 3 lakh bribe,…