Punjab

Governor Gulab Chand Kataria Pays Visit to Ailing CM Bhagwant Mann in Mohali
10 Sep

Governor Gulab Chand Kataria Pays Visit to Ailing CM Bhagwant Mann in Mohali

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending,
Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria reached Fortis Hospital in Mohali to check on Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who has been admitted for health concerns. During the visit, the Governor spent some time with the Chief Minister, inquiring about his condition and extending best wishes for a swift recovery. He later interacted with reporters outside the hospital, expressing hope that Mann would soon return to his official duties. The meeting between the two constitutional heads took place amid tight security arrangements around the hospital complex, with police and security personnel ensuring smooth movement. According to hospital sources, CM…
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Arrest Warrants Issued Against AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra and Associates in Patiala Case
10 Sep

Arrest Warrants Issued Against AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra and Associates in Patiala Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending,
Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): The legal troubles of Aam Aadmi Party legislator Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra have deepened, with police issuing arrest warrants against 16 people linked to him, including his son Harjashan Singh alias Jashn and personal aide Gurpreet Singh Gurri. Others named include AAP’s district youth chief Amar Singh Sanghera along with several associates. The FIR, registered at Civil Lines police station in Patiala, accuses the group of harbouring the absconding MLA, obstructing police action, and disturbing peace. Pathanmajra, who is wanted in connection with a rape case, remains untraceable despite searches being carried out in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and…
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PM Modi Visits Punjab, Announces Rs 1,600 Crore Relief Package for Flood-Hit Areas
09 Sep

PM Modi Visits Punjab, Announces Rs 1,600 Crore Relief Package for Flood-Hit Areas

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Gurdaspur, September 9, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Punjab on Tuesday to review the damage caused by recent floods, cloudbursts, and heavy rains. He began the day with an aerial survey of affected areas and later held a detailed review meeting with officials and local representatives in Gurdaspur.During the meeting, PM Modi announced an additional financial aid of Rs 1,600 crore for the state, supplementing the Rs 12,000 crore already allocated for flood relief and rehabilitation. The package includes advance release of the second installment of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and support under the PM Kisan Samman…
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PM Modi Visits Flood-Hit Punjab, Likely to Announce Relief Package
09 Sep

PM Modi Visits Flood-Hit Punjab, Likely to Announce Relief Package

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Pathankot (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Pathankot today to review the situation in Punjab’s flood-affected areas. Earlier, he had visited Himachal Pradesh, where he announced ₹1,500 crore in financial assistance after assessing the damage caused by floods and heavy rainfall. At Pathankot, BJP Punjab Mahila Morcha president Jai Inder Kaur warmly welcomed the Prime Minister. She said, “It is a matter of great pride to welcome Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji in Pathankot today. He has specially come to visit the flood-affected regions and personally review the situation. His visit sends a strong message of…
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Two held with over 12 kg of heroin in Punjab’s Faridkot
09 Sep

Two held with over 12 kg of heroin in Punjab’s Faridkot

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- Faridkot Police have arrested two drug smugglers and seized 12.1 kilograms of heroin in a major operation against cross-border narco-terror networks. Officials said the recovery came after a two-week-long, source-based operation. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav confirmed the action in a post on X, stating that a case has been registered at PS Sadar Faridkot, and a detailed investigation is underway to expose the entire network, including its links on both sides of the border. Preliminary findings suggest that the arrested suspects were in touch with Pakistan-based smugglers, pointing to a larger international smuggling chain. The drugs…
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SAD to Boycott Vice Presidential Election, Citing Government Apathy Toward Punjab Flood Crisis
08 Sep

SAD to Boycott Vice Presidential Election, Citing Government Apathy Toward Punjab Flood Crisis

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Chandigarh, September 8, 2025 – The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) announced on Monday that it will boycott the upcoming Vice Presidential election, accusing both the Punjab and Central governments of abandoning the state during one of its worst-ever flood disasters.In a strongly worded statement, the party said that while Punjab reels under devastation, the nation is preoccupied with the Vice Presidential poll. “We represent the voice and pain of Punjabis. Therefore, SAD will not participate in tomorrow’s Vice Presidential election,” the statement read.SAD leaders highlighted that nearly one-third of Punjab remains submerged, with widespread destruction of homes, farmland, and crops.…
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Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan Urges PM Modi to Announce Flood Relief Package for Punjab
08 Sep

Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan Urges PM Modi to Announce Flood Relief Package for Punjab

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Gurdaspur, September 8 – Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan today visited flood-affected areas of Gurdaspur district, including Makoda Pattan and Jainpur. During his visit, he inspected the breached Dhussi embankment in Jainpur village, met flood-hit families, and reviewed ongoing government relief operations with officials. Aam Aadmi Party leader Shamsher Singh also accompanied him.Sandhwan said Punjab has been severely hit by floods, leaving many families struggling. He stressed that the state government is working with full strength to tackle the crisis and ensure relief and rehabilitation on a war footing. He assured that measures like strengthening the Dhussi embankment and…
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Amritsar Police Burst Pakistan-Linked Heroin Smuggling Gang, Seize Over 8 kg of Narcotics
08 Sep

Amritsar Police Burst Pakistan-Linked Heroin Smuggling Gang, Seize Over 8 kg of Narcotics

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- In a major breakthrough against cross-border narcotics networks, Amritsar police have uncovered a significant heroin smuggling cartel, seizing 8 kilograms and 187 grams of heroin and arresting five members of the gang. Among those arrested is Soni Singh, also known as Soni, who already faces multiple NDPS cases. Investigations revealed that the gang used hotels as temporary storage points for heroin shipments coming from Pakistan via drones. Police sources said the smugglers employed a highly discreet, film-style method of supply, leaving narcotics in crowded markets or less conspicuous areas to avoid suspicion. Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh…
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Constable Found Dead in Vehicle Near 9th Battalion Office in Amritsar; Police Probe Underway
08 Sep

Constable Found Dead in Vehicle Near 9th Battalion Office in Amritsar; Police Probe Underway

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- A wave of panic swept through Amritsar when the body of a Punjab Police constable was discovered inside a vehicle parked outside the 9th Battalion office. The deceased, identified as 25-year-old Gurkirat Singh from Umrawal village in Gurdaspur district, had sustained a gunshot wound. According to ACP Dr. Sheetal Singh, Gurkirat Singh, who joined the police force in 2018, had recently returned from Amarnath Yatra law and order duty in Pathankot and had brought his weapon to Patiala for maintenance. Police rushed to the spot after receiving information and have called in a forensic team to…
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Punjab Cabinet Approves ₹20,000 Per Acre Compensation, Extends Loan Repayment Deadline by Six Months
08 Sep

Punjab Cabinet Approves ₹20,000 Per Acre Compensation, Extends Loan Repayment Deadline by Six Months

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National Times Bureau:- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann virtually attended the state cabinet meeting from his room at Fortis Hospital, where he has been admitted since September 5 due to high fever. During the meeting, the cabinet announced several key relief measures for farmers affected by recent floods and heavy rains. The government approved a compensation of ₹20,000 per acre for crop losses and granted a six-month extension for loan repayments to farmers who have borrowed from banks or cooperative institutions, during which no installments will be required. Financial aid will also be provided to those who suffered losses in…
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