Youth Archives - National Times

31 Oct

CM Nayab Singh Saini Predicts BJP Government in Punjab in 2027, Slams AAP and Congress Over Drugs

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAAP, BJP, Congress, Drug Abuse, Nayab Singh Saini, Punjab elections 2027, Punjab politics, Youth

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday predicted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would form the next government in Punjab after the February 2027 Assembly elections. Addressing a youth rally in Bagowal village in the Balachaur constituency, he criticised the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress over drug abuse, corruption and unfulfilled promises. The rally also saw Ravi Inder Singh Balachaur join the BJP along with several supporters. Welcoming the new entrants, Saini said they would receive respect within the party and described their decision as a sign of growing expectations from the…

25 Sep

AAP to Host Grand ‘Jashan-e-Inquilab’ at PAU Ludhiana to Mark Bhagat Singh’s Birth Anniversary

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Bhagat Singh, Jashan-e-Inquilab, Ludhiana, Parminder Goldy, sports, Youth

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab leader and Punjab Youth Development Board Chairman Parminder Singh Goldy said that a grand ‘Jashan-e-Inquilab’ programme will be held at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, on September 28 to mark the birth anniversary of Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Ji. Addressing a press conference on Friday along with AAP MLA and Youth Wing President Manjinder Singh Lalpura, AAP Punjab Working President Amansher Singh Shery Kalsi and Youth Wing State Vice President Bir Davinder Singh, Chairman Parminder Singh Goldy said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Sardar Bhagwant Singh Mann, the government is…

06 May

Punjab Police Launch ‘Yuva Saanjh’ Initiative to Shield At-Risk Youth from Gang Influence

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCounselling, Gangs, Prevention, Punjab Police, rehabilitation, Skill Development, Social Media, Youth, Yuva Saanjh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Taking community policing to the next level, Punjab Police, under its ‘Yuva Saanjh Programme’, has intensified its outreach to disoriented youth, complementing its ongoing crackdown against organised crime under Operation ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’. A series of meetings, chaired by Special Director General of Police (SDGP), Community Affairs Division (CAD), Gurpreet Kaur Deo, has been conducted since January to sensitise officers and community stakeholders on implementation modalities. Positioned as the preventive arm of ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’, the program focuses on offering constructive alternatives to prevent youth from drifting towards extremism, gun culture, drug abuse, and other harmful influences.…

14 Feb

Mohali youth dies in Mexico after alleged agent fraud; body brought home after four-month legal battle

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, World NewsDied, Mexico, Mohali, Youth

National Times Bureau :- A 28-year-old man from Samgoli village in Mohali died in Mexico after allegedly being kept without proper food and water, while trying to reach the United States through the illegal “donkey route.” His body remained in a Mexican mortuary for nearly four months due to documentation fraud, before finally being brought back to India. The deceased, identified as Hardeep Singh, had left his home in July 2024 with hopes of earning in US dollars and supporting his family. According to relatives, the family paid nearly Rs 38 lakh to travel agents who promised to send him…

15 Sep

Rising Heart Disease Among Youth and Women: Ayurveda Warns of Hidden Risks

nishuthapar10 CommentsLifestyleAyurveda, cardiac arrest, Heart attack, heart disease, heart health, Youth

National Times Bureau (Dr. Naval Kishore): The risk of heart disease is increasingly affecting people between the ages of 20 and 40. In recent times, alarming incidents of heart-related problems, sudden attacks, and cardiac arrest have been reported among young individuals. Cases include people who suddenly suffer heart failure while working out in the gym, playing sports, or even running.According to Ayurvedic experts, heart problems are no longer limited to the elderly or those with diabetes and high blood pressure. Students, athletes, working professionals, and even people under 30 are increasingly falling into the high-risk category. Women between the ages…

06 Aug

Youth Shot Near Tara Wala Pul in Amritsar, Admitted in Critical Condition

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Big news, Punjab News, Punjab Police, Shot, Top news, Youth

National Times Bureau :- A shooting incident was reported on Monday evening near the Tara Wala Pul area of Amritsar, where a young man identified as Armaan Sood, a resident of Jhabal, sustained a gunshot injury. The victim was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where he is currently undergoing treatment. His condition is said to be critical, and hospital authorities have restricted visitor access. Speaking to the media, ACP Pravesh Chopra confirmed that police received information about a youth from Jhabal being shot near Tara Wala Pul. Preliminary reports suggest that Armaan had travelled to Amritsar for personal reasons…

16 Feb

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Urges Youth to Avoid Illegal Migration, Focus on State’s Growth

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCM Bhagwant Mann, Illegal Immigration, Punjab, Youth

Ghungrali (Ludhiana), February 16, 2025 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann urged the state’s youth to learn from recent deportations from the US and avoid illegal migration. He encouraged them to work hard in Punjab and contribute to its progress.Speaking at a sports tournament, Mann emphasized that Punjab has some of the world’s most fertile land. However, he blamed previous governments for failing to create opportunities, which forced many young people to seek better prospects abroad. "Deportations Are an Eye-Opener" Mann called the mass deportations from the US a wake-up call. He urged young people to focus on Punjab’s…