Punjab

Pong Dam Water Level Near Danger Mark, Controlled Release Increased
12 Sep

Pong Dam Water Level Near Danger Mark, Controlled Release Increased

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- The water level at Pong Dam has reached close to the danger mark due to reduced inflow from the catchment areas, while controlled water release has been increased to maintain safety. Officials from the Bhakra Beas Management Board stated that limited rainfall in the upper catchment regions has resulted in a drop in water inflow into the dam. To ensure that the water level remains within safe limits, authorities have carefully increased the discharge through the dam’s spillways and turbines. On Thursday, a total of 44,671 cubic feet per second (cusecs) of water was released into…
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CM Mann Assures Swift Compensation for Flood Victims, Vows No Family Will Be Left Unsupported
12 Sep

CM Mann Assures Swift Compensation for Flood Victims, Vows No Family Will Be Left Unsupported

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Mohali, September 12 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, addressing the media after being discharged from hospital, pledged that every affected family will receive timely compensation for losses caused by the recent floods. He stressed that he will not rest until cheques are delivered directly into the hands of victims.Mann said he had convened a meeting with top officials, where strict instructions were issued to conduct girdawari (damage assessment) across affected areas. “I will not sleep peacefully until the compensation reaches the people,” he remarked, recalling his earlier announcement of ₹20,000 per acre compensation for damaged crops the highest such…
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Strict Orders for Ferozepur Arms License Holders: Third Weapon Must Be Surrendered Within 15 Days
12 Sep

Strict Orders for Ferozepur Arms License Holders: Third Weapon Must Be Surrendered Within 15 Days

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- The district administration in Ferozepur has issued strict directions to arms license holders, instructing them to surrender any third weapon within 15 days. District Magistrate Deepshikha Sharma announced that the order follows the 2019 amendment to the Arms Act, which permits license holders to keep only up to two firearms, except in the sports category. Those possessing more than two weapons have been given a final opportunity to deposit their third firearm at the nearest police station or authorized gun house. The surrendered weapon must be officially recorded, and a receipt must be attached with the…
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Major Breakthrough in Extortion Case: Three Linked to Bambiha Gang Arrested
12 Sep

Major Breakthrough in Extortion Case: Three Linked to Bambiha Gang Arrested

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Faridkot police achieved a significant breakthrough by arresting three men connected to the Davinder Bambiha gang in an extortion case involving a demand of ₹1 crore. Senior Superintendent of Police Dr. Pragya Jain revealed that among those arrested is Ramjot Singh, alias Jot, a resident of Moga, who opened fire on the police during a weapon recovery operation. He was injured in retaliatory firing and later apprehended. A .32 bore pistol and live cartridges were seized from him. The extortion case, registered at Kotkapura City police station in July, involved gang members firing outside the victim’s…
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Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Racket Busted in Fazilka; Huge Cache of Weapons Seized
12 Sep

Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Racket Busted in Fazilka; Huge Cache of Weapons Seized

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending,
Fazilka (Gurpreet Singh): In a major crackdown on international arms trafficking, the Fazilka Police have successfully uncovered a cross-border weapons smuggling operation with suspected ties to handlers based in Pakistan. Two individuals have been taken into custody following the bust, which led to the recovery of a substantial stockpile of firearms and ammunition. The seizure includes 18 pistols, 1,847 rounds of ammunition, and 42 magazines. Officials revealed that the operation was launched based on credible intelligence, pointing toward an organized racket facilitated by operatives from across the border. According to sources, the arrested men were acting under instructions from foreign-based…
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After Hospital Discharge, Punjab CM to Lead Statewide Flood Relief Review Today
12 Sep

After Hospital Discharge, Punjab CM to Lead Statewide Flood Relief Review Today

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is returning to official duties just a day after being released from the hospital, with his first major task being a comprehensive review of Punjab’s flood relief operations. The Chief Minister was discharged from Fortis Hospital, Mohali on Thursday afternoon after a six-day stay. He exited the hospital at approximately 4:35 PM, briefly acknowledging the public gathered outside before heading straight to his official residence in Chandigarh. Officials confirmed that CM Mann will chair a high-level virtual meeting today at 11:00 AM, where top bureaucrats — including departmental secretaries and deputy commissioners from…
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AAP Counters BJP Over Disaster Relief Funds, Releases SDRF Figures
11 Sep

AAP Counters BJP Over Disaster Relief Funds, Releases SDRF Figures

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh, Sept 11 — The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab on Thursday made public the official figures of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), alleging that the data exposes what it described as “misleading propaganda” by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regarding disaster relief funds. Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, while addressing the press, said the state has received a total of ₹1,582 crore under SDRF from the Centre since April 1, 2022. Out of this, ₹649 crore has already been used for relief and rehabilitation, while the balance continues to fund ongoing flood-related work. He also shared a…
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Hoshiarpur: Woman Killed, Three Injured in Fatal Road Accident Near Bahowal
11 Sep

Hoshiarpur: Woman Killed, Three Injured in Fatal Road Accident Near Bahowal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- A tragic road accident was reported from Hoshiarpur district on Thursday when a Swift car and a Bolero pickup collided head-on near Bahowal village on the Mahilpur–Hoshiarpur road. The impact was devastating, killing a woman travelling in the car on the spot. Three others, including the pickup driver and his companion, sustained serious injuries. Police reached the scene shortly after being alerted, took possession of the body, and began further investigation. The injured were rushed to the Civil Hospital, Mahilpur, with the help of the Road Safety Force personnel, who also cleared the wrecked vehicles from…
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ISIS Module Busted in Delhi, Five Suspected Terrorists Arrested
11 Sep

ISIS Module Busted in Delhi, Five Suspected Terrorists Arrested

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
National Times Bureau :- In a major counterterrorism operation, security agencies in Delhi have dismantled an ISIS-linked module and arrested five suspected terrorists. According to officials, the arrests followed a swift intelligence-led operation aimed at preventing a possible terror conspiracy in the national capital. The accused were reportedly in touch with foreign handlers and were planning activities to destabilize the region. Sources said incriminating material, including electronic devices and documents linked to ISIS propaganda, was recovered during raids. The suspects are currently being interrogated to trace their wider network and to establish the extent of their plans. Authorities have termed…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Discharged From Hospital
11 Sep

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Discharged From Hospital

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh, September 11, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was discharged from Fortis Hospital in Mohali on Thursday after showing steady improvement in his health condition, doctors confirmed.Mann had been admitted on September 5 following severe exhaustion and a drop in heart rate. Hospital officials said his vitals had stabilised and test reports indicated continuous recovery before they allowed him to leave.Even during his stay at the hospital, Mann did not detach himself from state affairs. He chaired virtual meetings, including a Cabinet session through video conferencing, to monitor flood relief operations and guide senior officials on rescue measures. His…
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