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Amritsar Police Burst Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Module, Six Arrested
11 Sep

Amritsar Police Burst Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Module, Six Arrested

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Amritsar Police have dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling network and arrested six people in a major security operation near the international border. According to officials, the accused were part of an organized module involved in trafficking weapons into Punjab with the support of handlers across the border. Police sources said the arrests followed a sustained intelligence-led operation aimed at disrupting the supply of illegal arms to criminal gangs and anti-social elements in the state. A significant quantity of weapons and ammunition has been seized during the crackdown, though details are yet to be officially disclosed. Senior…
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Big Security Operation at Punjab Border: 27 Pistols and 470 Cartridges Seized
11 Sep

Big Security Operation at Punjab Border: 27 Pistols and 470 Cartridges Seized

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- In a major crackdown on cross-border smuggling, Punjab Police seized a large cache of arms and ammunition near the international border. Acting on specific intelligence, security teams recovered 27 pistols along with 470 live cartridges in a late-night operation this week. Officials confirmed that the weapons were being smuggled across the border, allegedly with the involvement of international networks. The consignment was intercepted before it could reach its intended recipients inside Punjab. Senior police officers stated that the recovery is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terror and drug networks that use arms smuggling to fuel…
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Shah Rukh Khan’s Meer Foundation Joins Voice of Amritsar for Flood Relief in Punjab
11 Sep

Shah Rukh Khan’s Meer Foundation Joins Voice of Amritsar for Flood Relief in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Amritsar, September 11, 2025: Shah Rukh Khan’s Meer Foundation, a non-profit widely recognized for supporting acid attack survivors across India, has stepped forward to aid flood-affected communities in Punjab. The foundation is partnering with Amritsar-based NGO Voice of Amritsar (VOA) to carry out relief and rehabilitation efforts in two villages along the banks of the Ravi river, where floods have devastated homes and livelihoods.Seenu Arora, founding member of VOA, confirmed that Meer Foundation approached them for collaboration on ground-level relief operations. “They are contributing to our project that focuses on distributing household goods such as beds, mattresses, gas stoves, fans,…
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Punjab on High Alert as IMD Predicts Heavy Rain; Bhakra Dam Releases Water as Precaution
11 Sep

Punjab on High Alert as IMD Predicts Heavy Rain; Bhakra Dam Releases Water as Precaution

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): As weather systems strengthen over North India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded an alert for widespread heavy rainfall across Punjab for three consecutive days — September 12, 13, and 14. In response, water management authorities have begun taking precautionary steps to prevent any flood-related emergencies. In a significant move, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains revealed that at 11:30 AM today, an additional 5,000 cusecs of water was released from Bhakra Dam to ease pressure on the reservoir and accommodate possible inflows from the expected downpours. “The discharge is a precautionary action based on the…
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Reliance Launches Comprehensive Relief Operations in Flood-Hit Punjab
10 Sep

Reliance Launches Comprehensive Relief Operations in Flood-Hit Punjab

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Amritsar, September 10, 2025: Reliance Industries has stepped up with a large-scale humanitarian response to assist flood-hit communities in Punjab, focusing on worst-affected areas in Amritsar and Sultanpur Lodhi.The company said its teams are working closely with the state administration, panchayats, and local stakeholders to deliver urgent aid. “Our hearts go out to the people of Punjab in this hour of suffering. Families have lost homes, livelihoods, and security. The Reliance family stands with them, providing food, water, shelter, and care for both people and animals. This ten-point plan reflects our belief that We Care,” said Anant Ambani, Director, Reliance…
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Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan Reviews Kotkapura Drainage and Civic Issues
10 Sep

Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan Reviews Kotkapura Drainage and Civic Issues

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Sandhwan, Punjab (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan today held a meeting with district officials at his native village Sandhwan to address Kotkapura’s recurring waterlogging problem and other civic concerns. Deputy Commissioner Poonamdeep Kaur and officials from various departments were present. During the meeting, Speaker Sandhwan stressed that stagnant water during the rainy season creates major hardships for residents. He directed that regular cleaning of the city’s drainage and water disposal lines must be ensured so that citizens get permanent relief from the issue.The meeting also discussed detailed plans for the upcoming new bus stand, the construction…
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Good news – Clear Weather in Punjab Today, No Alert Issued Till September 12
10 Sep

Good news – Clear Weather in Punjab Today, No Alert Issued Till September 12

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
National Times Bureau :- Punjab experienced clear skies and pleasant weather conditions today after several days of heavy rainfall and flood-like situations in different parts of the state. According to the Meteorological Department, no rain-related alerts have been issued for Punjab until September 12. Officials said that the weather is expected to remain stable across most districts, bringing relief to residents and farmers who were struggling due to continuous rainfall in the past week. The department also stated that there are no chances of any heavy showers or storms during this period, though light and scattered rain cannot be completely…
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Case Registered Against AIG Gurjot Kaler and Four Others After Man Shoots Himself Inside Mohali Bank
10 Sep

Case Registered Against AIG Gurjot Kaler and Four Others After Man Shoots Himself Inside Mohali Bank

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National Times Bureau :- Mohali police have registered a case against AIG Gurjot Kaler and four others in connection with the shocking suicide of Rajbir Singh, who shot himself inside an HDFC Bank branch. Rajbir Singh, a resident of Moga, was running immigration offices in Phase-11 and Sector-82, Mohali. According to police sources, a video recorded by the deceased before taking his life has surfaced, in which he levelled serious allegations against AIG Gurjot Kaler. A handwritten note was also recovered from him. Based on this evidence, the police registered a case under sections 108 and 61(2) of the Bharatiya…
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Usma Case: Khadoor Sahib MLA Manjinder Singh Lalpura Convicted, Taken Into Custody
10 Sep

Usma Case: Khadoor Sahib MLA Manjinder Singh Lalpura Convicted, Taken Into Custody

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Tarn Taran, September 10, 2025: In a significant verdict, a Tarn Taran court has convicted Khadoor Sahib MLA Manjinder Singh Lalpura in the 2013 Usma case involving the assault and harassment of a Dalit woman. Additional Sessions Judge Prem Kumar on Monday ordered the immediate custody of Lalpura and other accused. The official sentence has not been disclosed, though reports indicate a jail term of four to five years.The case dates back to March 4, 2013, when Harbinder Kaur Usma, her father Kashmir Singh, and family members attended a wedding function in their village. A group of taxi drivers allegedly…
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Punjab Floods: Harpal Cheema Criticises Centre’s Relief Package, Calls Disaster Unprecedented
10 Sep

Punjab Floods: Harpal Cheema Criticises Centre’s Relief Package, Calls Disaster Unprecedented

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has described the recent floods as the gravest calamity the state has witnessed in the last half-century. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, he said nearly 2,000 villages were affected, impacting more than four lakh people and claiming at least 43 lives across 14 districts. Cheema highlighted that widespread destruction of farmland and homes occurred after swollen rivers changed course, leaving fertile land barren and crops ruined. He said the floods have dealt a severe blow to Punjab’s economy, which contributes almost one-third of the nation’s agricultural output. The Finance…
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