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13 Oct

Punjab Cabinet Approves Key Reforms for Housing, Agriculture, Environment, and Law Enforcement

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Chandigarh, October 13, 2025 — The Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, on Monday approved a series of major policy measures aimed at strengthening the state’s infrastructure, agriculture, environmental sustainability, and law enforcement framework.In a move to make housing more accessible, the Cabinet cleared a Group Housing Scheme designed to promote affordable housing and ensure improved living conditions for residents across urban and rural areas.Focusing on environmental conservation, the government announced an extensive river cleaning drive across 85 identified sites to improve water quality and protect ecological balance. Officials confirmed that no rivers will be removed from…

13 Oct

Rs 637 Crore Boost: Ganga Acrowools Sets Up Textile Unit in Punjab Under Mann Government’s Push

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCM Mann, Punjab

Chandigarh, 13 October 2025: Punjab’s industrial picture is about to get another big boost. Ganga Acrowools Limited is coming to invest in Punjab with a huge textile project worth 637 crore rupees. This project is another big success of the state government’s ‘Invest Punjab’ initiative. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab government’s goal is to once again make the state the country’s biggest industrial center.This project by Ganga Acrowools will bring thousands of job opportunities for Punjab’s youth. This investment in the textile sector will give new life to Punjab’s old industrial identity. State government officials…

13 Oct

Punjab – Jagdeep Singh Cheema joins BJP

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National Times Bureau :- In a major political development, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Jagdeep Singh Cheema, the party’s General Secretary, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday. Cheema formally joined the BJP at the Punjab BJP headquarters in Sector 37, Chandigarh, in the presence of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini and Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu. The induction ceremony was held under the leadership of BJP Punjab Working State President Ashwani Sharma. Son of late Sardar Randhir Singh Cheema — a three-time Punjab Cabinet Minister and long-time SGPC member — Jagdeep Singh Cheema has been a prominent Akali…

13 Oct

SGPC presidential elections to be held on November 3

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab2025, Amritsar, Elections, Punjab News, SGPC, Sikh

National Times Bureau :- The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee elections will be held on November 3. A decision in this regard was taken at a meeting of the SGPC's executive committee, which was presided over by Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Harjinder Singh Dhami. Elections will be held for the posts of President, Senior Vice President, Junior Vice President, General Secretary, and 11 members of the Interim Committee. "The elections will be held on November 3 during the General House Session by members of the SGPC", said Harjinder Singh Dhami. The elections are conducted every year in November to elect…

13 Oct

Punjab Cabinet to Meet Today: Major Announcements on Flood Relief, Guru Tegh Bahadur Commemorations Likely

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Cabinet is set to hold a crucial meeting today at 3:00 PM at the Civil Secretariat, with several key matters on the agenda. With a wide range of issues awaiting deliberation, the meeting is expected to result in decisions that could have significant administrative and political impact. Among the major topics likely to be discussed are preparations for the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, distribution of flood compensation, and pressing matters related to state employees. State Plans Grand Observance of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s Martyrdom The state government is reportedly finalizing…

13 Oct

Punjab Set for a Colder Winter as Temperatures Continue Gradual Decline

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Punjab (Gurpreet Singh): A noticeable chill is beginning to take hold across Punjab, with temperatures steadily falling and weather experts predicting a colder-than-usual winter ahead. The latest reports from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) show that the state experienced a 0.7°C temperature dip in the last 24 hours alone, pushing current readings nearly 2°C below average for this time of year. Although daytime temperatures still linger above 30°C in many regions, the overall trend points to a consistent cooling pattern. Bathinda recorded the state's highest temperature at 34.2°C, while cities like Ludhiana, Patiala, and Fazilka also hovered above the 31°C…

12 Oct

Crackdown on Organized Crime: AGTF Punjab Arrests Two Bambiha Gang Operatives

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAGTF Punjab, Bambiha Gang, firearms recovery, organized crime, Punjab Police

Barnala, Punjab, October 12, 2025: In a significant blow to organized crime in the state, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab, working alongside Barnala Police, arrested two operatives of the Davinder Bambiha Gang and recovered six firearms, officials said on Sunday. This operation is part of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s ongoing initiative to strengthen law and order across Punjab.The arrested individuals have been identified as Sandeep Singh, hailing from Hanumangarh in Rajasthan, and Sekher, a resident of Kaithal in Haryana. Police seized one PX5 pistol, one .30 bore pistol, four .32 bore pistols, and 19 live cartridges. A Maruti…

12 Oct

Election Commission Announces Bye-Election Schedule for Tarn Taran Assembly Seat

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab election schedule, Tarn Taran bye-election

Chandigarh, October 12, 2025: The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the bye-election to the 21-Tarn Taran Assembly Constituency in Punjab. Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab, Sibin C said the nomination process will begin on October 13, 2025, with the issue of Gazette Notification.The last date for filing nominations will be October 21, followed by scrutiny on October 22. Candidates will be allowed to withdraw their nominations until October 24. Polling is scheduled for November 11, and counting of votes will take place on November 14. The entire election process will conclude before November 16, 2025.Polling will be…

12 Oct

Punjab bans use, purchase of 8 medicines in all Govt hospitals; View list

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National Times Bureau :- The Directorate of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab, has ordered an immediate ban on the use and procurement of eight medicines across all government hospitals in the state. The decision comes after several complaints were received regarding adverse reactions among patients who were administered these medicines. According to the directive, the banned medicines were manufactured by three pharmaceutical companies. The Health Directorate has instructed all Civil Surgeons and Medical Superintendents to stop the use and purchase of these drugs with immediate effect and to ensure compliance at all healthcare facilities.

12 Oct

Punjab Sees Below-Normal Temperatures Amid Clear Skies; Dry Weather to Persist

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Punjab (Gurpreet Singh): Despite a marginal rise in daytime temperatures, Punjab continues to experience cooler-than-average conditions, with the state’s overall temperature holding at 2.2°C below normal for this time of year. As per the latest update from the Meteorological Centre, no rainfall is expected across Punjab in the coming week, with dry and sunny weather likely to dominate. The maximum temperature recorded on Saturday was 32.8°C in Bathinda, while most cities hovered around 30°C. Officials noted that in the past 24 hours, there was only a minor temperature increase of 0.4°C, signaling a slow return to typical seasonal levels following…