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12 Aug

Punjab – Temporary Beas River Embankment Breaches, Villages on Alert

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBeas river, Big news, Floods, Punjab News, Top news

National Times Bureau :- Mand Baupur area is on high alert after a temporary embankment built by local farmers along the Beas River gave way as water levels rose dangerously high. The breach has created a risk of flooding in several nearby villages, threatening thousands of acres of standing paddy crops. Concerned residents have begun working together to rebuild the embankment and stop the water from advancing further into agricultural land and homes. Former MLA Navtej Singh Cheema visited the site to assess the situation, assuring farmers that the Congress party stands with them in this crisis. He urged the…

11 Aug

Over 150 Health Workers Trained to Detect Early Signs of Cervical and Breast Cancer

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAsha worker, Cancer, Education, New Delhi, Top news

National Times Bureau :- As part of a new initiative to fight cancer, more than 150 accredited social health workers (ASHA workers) have been trained to identify and diagnose early stages of cervical and breast cancer. This program was launched in Delhi during the 31st Annual Conference held from August 8 to 10, organized by the National Association for Reproductive and Child Health of India (NARCHI) with support from the Obstetrics and Gynecology Institute at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. The training included how to recognize symptoms and follow referral protocols to ensure patients are quickly guided to diagnostic centers. It…

11 Aug

Punjab Government Announces Free Treatment for Thalassemia Patients, Including Costly Bone Marrow Transplants

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBig news, Government, Punjab News, Thalesemia, Top news

National Times Bureau :- The Punjab government has taken a significant step to support children suffering from thalassemia by announcing free treatment for these patients across the state. The government will bear the entire cost of bone marrow transplants (BMT), amounting to ₹10 lakh per procedure. Patients can apply directly through a dedicated portal, as the government has signed an agreement with a company based at CMC Ludhiana to facilitate this treatment. Punjab currently has over a thousand thalassemia patients, with 24 treatment centers established throughout the state. Health officials have clarified that there will be no adverse effects on…

10 Aug

Giani Harpreet Singh Set to Become New President of Rebel Shiromani Akali Dal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Giani Harpreet Singh, New president, Shromni akali dal, Top news

National Times Bureau :- Giani Harpreet Singh is likely to be appointed as the new president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (Rebel faction). Senior leaders have agreed to support him, and a final decision is expected in tomorrow’s committee meeting. Earlier, Giani Harpreet Singh had announced on social media that he was stepping back from the race and supported Bibi Satwant Kaur for the post. However, party leaders have now convinced him to accept the presidency. Bibi Satwant Kaur remains a key contender, but the party is expected to finalize the leadership soon.

10 Aug

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDrugs, Moga, Peddler, Punjab, Search operation, Top news

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…

09 Aug

Father and Son Die After Snake Bite in Punjab’s Sangrur

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDeath, Father & son, Punjab, Sangrur, Snake bite, Top news

National Times Bureau :- A tragic incident from Ananda village in Punjab’s Sangrur district has left the entire community in morning, after a father and his young son died following a snake bite. The incident occurred on August 6, turning what should have been a day of celebration into a day of grief, as it was also the young boy’s birthday. According to villagers, 35-year-old Gurmukh Singh was working in the fields of his cousin, Jagtar Singh, and had taken his five-year-old son Kamaldeep with him to cut grass. After completing the work, Gurmukh was washing his hands and feet…

08 Aug

Improvement Trust Chairperson Removed Within 6 Months, Ramneek Singh Lucky Randhawa Appointed

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabImprovement trust, Jalandhar, Politics, Punjab, Top news

National Times Bureau :- In a significant development in Jalandhar's political scene, the Punjab Government has removed Rajwinder Kaur Thiara from her post as Chairperson of the Improvement Trust. This move marks the first time in recent memory that a sitting chairperson has been replaced within just six months of appointment. Rajwinder Kaur has now been replaced by Ramneek Singh Lucky Randhawa, who has officially been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Jalandhar Improvement Trust. The sudden change has drawn attention, especially given its timing and the short tenure of the outgoing chairperson. The government has not yet provided…

08 Aug

Major Police Reshuffle: 9 SHOs Transferred in Ferozepur District

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBig news, Ferozepur, Police officers, Punjab News, Top news, Transfers

National Times Bureau :- In a significant administrative reshuffle aimed at strengthening law enforcement at the grassroots level, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Bhupinder Singh Sidhu has ordered the transfer of nine Station House Officers (SHOs) across various police stations in Ferozepur district. According to the official notification, Inspector Jaswinder Singh, SHO Guruharsahai, has been posted as SHO Sadar Zira, while Inspector Gurmeet Singh, SHO Kulgarhi, has been transferred as SHO City Zira. Sub-Inspector Baljinder Singh, previously SHO Sadar Zira, will now take charge as SHO Kulgarhi. Sub-Inspector (Local) Baljinder Singh, earlier posted at City Zira, has been appointed SHO…

07 Aug

Big news – Punjab Roadways Union Threatens Statewide Bus Strike Tomorrow

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBig news, National Times Bureau, Punjab bus union, Punjab roadways, Top news

National Times Bureau :- The Punjab Roadways, PRTC, and Punbus Contract Workers’ Union has announced a complete bus strike across all 27 depots in Punjab starting tomorrow afternoon if their demands are not met by then. Today, the union held gate rallies at every depot in the state to raise their voice. Union leader Resham Singh Gill said that despite multiple meetings with Punjab government and transport officials over the past year, no solution has been reached. He accused the government of making false promises and delaying action. The union has warned that if the government fails to take action…

07 Aug

Famous Punjabi Singer Jagseer Singh Arrested in 36 Kg Opium Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingBig news, Chandigarh, Drug news, Punjabi singer, Top news

National Times Bureau :- Punjabi singer Jagseer Singh has been arrested in connection with a major drug case. The singer was wanted in a 36-kilogram opium recovery case and had been absconding for years. His arrest marks a significant breakthrough for the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Chandigarh, in its ongoing crackdown against drug trafficking. Jagseer Singh was nabbed by the Chandigarh unit of the NCB, which had been tracking him for his alleged role in drug dealing. He had been declared a wanted accused in a narcotics case dating back to 2015. According to officials, the singer was involved in…