Punjab

Fortist Invest ₹950 Crore in Punjab, Generating Employment for 5,000 People
19 Sep

Fortist Invest ₹950 Crore in Punjab, Generating Employment for 5,000 People

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
National Times Bureau :- Fortis Healthcare has announced a major expansion in Punjab with an investment of ₹950 crore, aimed at extending its Mohali hospital. The project, announced by Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora, is expected to create employment opportunities for approximately 5,000 people, including 2,500 direct jobs and 2,200 indirect jobs. Fortis plans to develop the hospital into a multi-specialty facility spanning over 13.5 acres. Manoo Kapila, Head of Corporate Affairs at Fortis Healthcare, stated that the company, which opened its first hospital in Mohali in 2001, is prioritizing Punjab for this expansion. He also confirmed future investments in…
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19 Sep

Congress Ramps Up for Tarn Taran By-Election, Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria In-Charge

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
National Times Bureau :- The Congress party has intensified preparations for the upcoming by-election in the Tarn Taran Assembly constituency. Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria has been appointed as the in-charge for the by-election, following directives from Punjab Congress in-charge Bhupesh Baghel, party president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, and opposition leader Pratap Singh Bajwa. The by-election was necessitated by the demise of AAP legislator Dr. Kashmir Singh Sohal, leaving the seat vacant. So far, Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) has fielded Bibi Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa as its candidate, while the Bharatiya Janata Party has announced district president Harjit Singh Sandhu as its nominee.…
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Punjab Receives ‘Severely Flooded’ Status from Centre, Paving Way for Greater Relief
19 Sep

Punjab Receives ‘Severely Flooded’ Status from Centre, Paving Way for Greater Relief

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major acknowledgment of the devastation caused by recent torrential rains, the central government has officially classified Punjab as a “severely flooded” state. The designation follows detailed field visits by Union Ministers Jitendra Singh and Jitin Prasada to the worst-affected regions of Pathankot and Gurdaspur, where they reviewed the extensive damage caused by the flooding. The announcement is expected to significantly boost the state’s access to central assistance, especially in the form of long-term financial support for rebuilding critical infrastructure. Punjab, which is grappling with the aftermath of one of its most destructive floods in decades,…
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Heavy Showers Lash Parts of Punjab, Sutlej River Swells Again; Farmers Fear Flooding Threat
19 Sep

Heavy Showers Lash Parts of Punjab, Sutlej River Swells Again; Farmers Fear Flooding Threat

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): The monsoon’s final push across Punjab has brought intermittent rainfall across several districts today, raising both hopes for relief from sweltering humidity and concerns over rising water levels. While residents welcomed the dip in temperatures, the rain has once again triggered flood anxiety, especially among farmers near the banks of the Sutlej River. Several Districts Under Rain Cloud The latest update from the Meteorological Department suggests that various regions in Punjab, particularly in the north and central zones, are experiencing light to moderate rainfall. Areas likely to receive significant showers include Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Shaheed Bhagat Singh…
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Punjab Assembly Calls Special Session to Address Flood Relief and Safety Measures
18 Sep

Punjab Assembly Calls Special Session to Address Flood Relief and Safety Measures

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh)— The Punjab government has convened a special session of the state assembly from September 26 to 29, 2025, to address the widespread devastation caused by recent floods.The four-day session will focus on introducing amendments aimed at strengthening disaster response and approving new laws for fair and timely compensation to affected families. Officials said the assembly will also deliberate on public-friendly measures designed to improve preparedness against future calamities.Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the upcoming session will prioritise relief for flood victims while ensuring that safety and compensation systems are made more robust. The government has promised swift…
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MLA Kulwant Singh Flags Off Relief Trucks for Punjab Flood Victims, Urges PM for Additional Grant
18 Sep

MLA Kulwant Singh Flags Off Relief Trucks for Punjab Flood Victims, Urges PM for Additional Grant

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Mohali, September 18: MLA Kulwant Singh today flagged off vehicles loaded with relief material, including 500 cots, mattresses, pillows, and bedding, for families affected by floods in Punjab. Speaking to reporters at his Sector-79 office, he stressed that ration, daily essentials, and proper rehabilitation arrangements must continue for flood victims with everyone fulfilling their responsibility.Singh said nearly 2,300 villages and around five lakh acres of farmland in Punjab had been submerged, destroying homes, livestock, and livelihoods. “Punjabis are known for their resilience. Even in such testing times, people from across India and abroad are contributing relief materials according to the…
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Supreme Court Orders States, UTs to Frame Rules for Registering Sikh ‘Anand Karaj’ Marriages
18 Sep

Supreme Court Orders States, UTs to Frame Rules for Registering Sikh ‘Anand Karaj’ Marriages

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, ,
New Delhi, September 18, 2025: The Supreme Court has directed all states and union territories to notify rules within four months for the registration of marriages solemnised through the Sikh rite of ‘Anand Karaj’.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta observed that while the Anand Marriage Act, 1909 (amended in 2012) legally recognises ‘Anand Karaj’ as a valid form of marriage, the absence of a proper registration mechanism renders the law incomplete.“The fidelity of a constitutional promise is measured not only by the rights it proclaims, but by the institutions that make those rights usable. In a secular…
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Akali Dal President Giani Harpreet Singh Calls Special Delegates Session at Anandpur Sahib on September 25
18 Sep

Akali Dal President Giani Harpreet Singh Calls Special Delegates Session at Anandpur Sahib on September 25

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Shiromani Akali Dal president Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh has convened a special state general delegates session on September 25 at Sri Anandpur Sahib. The meeting will begin at 10:30 am with ardas, after which detailed discussions will be held on the party’s upcoming programs and strategies to strengthen its organizational structure. According to a statement issued by the party office, the session aims to reinforce democratic values within the party. State delegates will participate in decision-making regarding appointments to the working committee and other organizational posts. Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh emphasized that every tier of the…
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Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney Announces ₹1 Crore Aid and Massive Relief Support for Flood-Hit Punjab
18 Sep

Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney Announces ₹1 Crore Aid and Massive Relief Support for Flood-Hit Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab, Dr. Vikramjit Singh Sahney, has announced a contribution of ₹1 crore towards flood relief and rehabilitation in Punjab. His donation has been made to the “Mission Chardikala – Chief Minister Rangla Punjab Fund” launched by the state government. In addition, Dr. Sahney has set up a dedicated mega warehouse in Ajnala to support flood-affected families. From this facility, around 1,500 households are being provided with essential relief kits, while 250 quintals of fodder are being distributed weekly to support livestock. Extending his commitment further, Dr. Sahney has pledged 50 tractors and…
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Amritsar Police Bust Cross-Border Narco-Terror Network, Six Arrested with 9 Kg Heroin
18 Sep

Amritsar Police Bust Cross-Border Narco-Terror Network, Six Arrested with 9 Kg Heroin

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- In a major breakthrough against cross-border narco-terror networks, Amritsar Commissionerate Police have dismantled two drug syndicates, arresting six traffickers and recovering 9.066 kilograms of heroin. Preliminary investigations revealed that Harpreet Singh, alias Happy Jatt of Jandiala Guru, a known gangster, maintained direct links with Pakistan-based smugglers. According to police officials, he allegedly operated his network through social media platforms to coordinate smuggling and distribution. An FIR has been registered at Chehharta police station, and further investigation is underway to trace the wider network and identify international connections. Punjab Police emphasized their firm commitment to eradicating drug…
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