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Tanda Murder Case: Police Add Arms Act Charges Against Prime Accused After Firing Incident
20 Dec

Tanda Murder Case: Police Add Arms Act Charges Against Prime Accused After Firing Incident

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
National Times Bureau :- Tanda police have intensified action in the Baljit Singh alias Billa murder case, registering additional charges against the prime accused after he allegedly opened fire while attempting to evade arrest. The latest development marks a significant escalation in the investigation surrounding the killing that shook the Tanda area. According to police officials, the main accused, Lakhwinder Singh alias Maninder Singh, a resident of Khadyala Sainiyan village, was already booked for murder in connection with the killing of Baljit Singh Billa at Adda Kaloa village. Now, police have also registered a case against him under the Arms…
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Five Rajdhani Express coaches derail after collision in Assam, eight elephants killed
20 Dec

Five Rajdhani Express coaches derail after collision in Assam, eight elephants killed

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World News, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- A train accident occurred in the early hours of Saturday in Assam’s Hojai district when the Sairang–New Delhi Rajdhani Express collided with a herd of elephants. The impact killed eight elephants and injured one, while five coaches of the train were derailed. No human casualties have been reported so far. The incident took place around 2.15 am in the Jamunamukh–Kampur section under the Lumding Division of the Northeast Frontier Railway. According to NF Railway, the elephants suddenly appeared on the track, prompting the loco pilot to apply the emergency brakes. Despite this, the animals struck the…
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Supreme Court to Hear Majithia’s Bail Plea in Disproportionate Assets Case, Declines Interim Relief
19 Dec

Supreme Court to Hear Majithia’s Bail Plea in Disproportionate Assets Case, Declines Interim Relief

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
New Delhi, December 19, 2025: The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine a plea filed by Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s decision denying him bail in a disproportionate assets case.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and N V Anjaria issued notice to the Punjab government and fixed the matter for hearing on January 19. The court, however, refused to grant Majithia interim bail at this stage.Majithia had approached the apex court after the Punjab and Haryana High Court, on December 4, rejected his bail application, citing the possibility that he…
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Punjab Govt’s Shakti Helpline: Praised as Revolutionary Child Safety Shield
19 Dec

Punjab Govt’s Shakti Helpline: Praised as Revolutionary Child Safety Shield

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Chandigarh, December 19, 2025: Under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's leadership, the Punjab government has launched a unique initiative prioritizing children's safety. The Punjab Police's Shakti Helpline is organizing special awareness camps in schools across the state. There, children are being sensitively educated about good touch-bad touch, child abuse, cybercrime, and the harmful effects of drugs. This campaign is not only empowering children but also proving to be a key step toward giving them a confident future. A recent seminar by the Amritsar Commissionerate Police's Shakti Helpline at Government Primary School, Kot Khalsa, is a great example of its success.At the…
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Punjab Becomes Global Investment Destination: CM Mann Invites UK to Invest, UK Shows Strong Interest in Partnership
19 Dec

Punjab Becomes Global Investment Destination: CM Mann Invites UK to Invest, UK Shows Strong Interest in Partnership

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Chandigarh, December 19, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann chaired the Punjab-UK Strategic Dialogue session. He stressed the need for strong strategic and business ties with Britain, especially in underused sectors.During a meeting with British Deputy High Commissioner Alba Samariglio and representatives from various UK multinational companies, the Chief Minister said Punjab wants strong business partnerships with the UK in traditional and new emerging sectors. He listed five key areas for cooperation: higher education, textiles, engineering, auto components, and agriculture and food processing. He also highlighted emerging fields like pharmaceuticals and health services, IT, and business services. CM Mann…
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Sidhu Moosewala Murder Case: Key Hearing Today in Mansa Court
19 Dec

Sidhu Moosewala Murder Case: Key Hearing Today in Mansa Court

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , , ,
National Times Bureau :- A crucial hearing in the Sidhu Moosewala murder case is scheduled to take place today at the Mansa district court, where the late singer’s father, Balkar Singh, is expected to appear as a prosecution witness. The proceedings are being closely watched as they are considered significant for the progress of the case. According to official sources, the Mahindra Thar vehicle used by Sidhu Moosewala at the time of the incident has been produced before the court. Balkar Singh is likely to identify the vehicle during the hearing. Earlier, he had already identified other vehicles linked to…
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Punjab to Convene Special Assembly Session in January Over Centre’s Move on MGNREGA: CM Bhagwant Mann
19 Dec

Punjab to Convene Special Assembly Session in January Over Centre’s Move on MGNREGA: CM Bhagwant Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday announced that a special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha will be convened in the second week of January to oppose the Centre’s decision to alter the MGNREGA scheme. The Chief Minister shared this information through a post on social media platform X. In his statement, Mann accused the BJP-led central government of attempting to undermine the livelihood of poor and working-class families by replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). He alleged that the move would directly impact rural households that depend on the scheme…
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Congress Targets Haryana Govt Over Short Assembly Session, Flags Unemployment and Farmer Distress
19 Dec

Congress Targets Haryana Govt Over Short Assembly Session, Flags Unemployment and Farmer Distress

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia,
National Times Bureau :- Congress MLA Jassi Petwar on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Haryana government over the brief three-day winter session of the Vidhan Sabha, alleging that it was deliberately curtailed to evade tough questions from the opposition. Speaking on the first day of the session, Petwar claimed the BJP-led government was “afraid of the Congress” and had failed to address pressing issues facing the state. He accused the government of poor performance on unemployment, law and order, and farmer welfare, pointing out that Haryana currently ranks high in unemployment figures. Referring to official claims, Petwar said…
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VB-G RAM G Bill Triggers Sharp Divide in Parliament Over Rural Employment Reform
19 Dec

VB-G RAM G Bill Triggers Sharp Divide in Parliament Over Rural Employment Reform

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia,
National Times Bureau :- The passage of the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Bill, 2025, replacing the MGNREGA framework, sparked intense political confrontation in Parliament, exposing deep divisions between the ruling BJP and opposition parties over rural welfare. The legislation, approved by both Houses amid protests, raises the guaranteed employment entitlement for rural households from 100 to 125 days. Opposition parties, including the Congress and Aam Aadmi Party, accused the government of pushing the Bill through in haste and diluting long-standing safeguards for labourers. Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi termed the move a “blot…
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Bathinda leads Punjab in application disposal at district service centers: Deputy Commissioner
19 Dec

Bathinda leads Punjab in application disposal at district service centers: Deputy Commissioner

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness,
National Times Bureau :- Bathinda district stands out across Punjab for efficiently handling applications related to various services offered to the public. With 34 service centers operating in the district, it maintains an impressively low pendency rate of just 0.13%. Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Dhiman shared this update. Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Dhiman reported that a total of 278,873 applications were submitted across 34 service centers in the district between December 16, 2024, and December 15, 2025. Out of these, 261,835 applications have been approved, while the rest remain under processing and will be finalized shortly. Poonam Singh, who is the Additional…
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