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26 Aug

Punjab on High Alert as Heavy Rain Triggers Flood Concerns; Schools Shut in Several Districts

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is facing the brunt of continuous monsoon showers, with the Meteorological Department issuing an orange alert for nine districts and a yellow alert for the rest of the state. The situation has worsened due to heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir, which has caused an increase in water levels of key dams and rivers flowing through Punjab. The Ravi River has swollen sharply following the release of excess water from the Ranjit Sagar Dam, leaving several areas of Pathankot and Gurdaspur partially cut off. In Makora Patan, nearly seven villages have lost direct…

26 Aug

Punjab Police Nabs Key Smuggler, Foils Pakistan-Backed Arms Supply

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): In a major success against cross-border smuggling networks, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police has arrested a suspected arms courier and seized a cache of weapons meant to fuel unrest in Punjab. The accused, identified as Amit Singh of Guru Ki Wadali, Chheharta, was caught with five Glock pistols, four magazines, and a motorcycle used in the operation. Initial investigations have revealed that Amit Singh was working in close coordination with his associate Gurpreet Singh alias Ginny. The duo had established links with Pakistan-based smugglers who have been attempting to push consignments of illegal weapons into India to disturb…

26 Aug

Heavy Rain Alert in Punjab: Orange Warning for 9 Districts, Yellow Alert for Others

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab is expected to witness heavy rainfall as the Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for nine districts and a yellow alert for the remaining regions. Recent rains in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir have already impacted the state, prompting authorities to take precautionary measures. The rising water levels at Ranjit Sagar Dam and Bhakra Dam have led to the controlled release of water. Due to water discharged from Ranjit Sagar, the Ravi River’s level has risen significantly, particularly affecting the Pathankot region. Connectivity to seven villages in Gurdaspur’s Makoora Patan area has been…

25 Aug

Big news – Ammonia Gas Leak at Jalandhar Surgical Complex; 30 Workers Feared Trapped

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National Times Bureau :- A major incident was reported at a surgical complex in Jalandhar where an ammonia gas leak sparked panic late Sunday night. Initial reports suggest that nearly 30 workers may be trapped inside the facility as rescue operations continue. Authorities rushed to the spot after the leak was detected, with emergency teams working to contain the situation and evacuate those inside. Local administration and disaster response teams have been deployed to assess the impact and ensure the safety of the workers. Officials have yet to confirm the exact cause of the leak. However, the affected area has…

25 Aug

Punjab – Congress Begins Preparations for Punjab Assembly Elections 2027

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab Congress has started early preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections. Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) President and Ludhiana MP Raja Warring revealed that senior leaders recently held a crucial meeting with Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and other top leadership. Following the meeting, Warring announced that new district presidents will soon be appointed across the state. “This was an important meeting, and the appointments will be made without any bias,” he said. Currently, the term for district presidents is three years. The previous appointments were made on November 19, 2022, but the party has decided to…

25 Aug

Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema Pays Respects to Sant Baba Baljinder Singh Ji

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National Times Bureau :- Sant Baba Baljinder Singh Ji, head of the Rara Sahib sect, passed away suddenly after the evening prayer service. Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema visited Gurdwara Karamsar, Rara Sahib, on Monday to pay his final respects and offered a ceremonial shawl on behalf of the state government. MLA Manwinder Singh Gyaspura also accompanied him. Cheema expressed deep sorrow over the loss, calling it an irreparable void for the Sikh community. “Sant Baba Baljinder Singh Ji devoted his life to spreading Sikh teachings across India and abroad. His departure is a great loss for all of…

25 Aug

Punjab Mourns as Sant Baba Baljinder Singh of Rara Sahib Dies, CM Mann Pays Tribute

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Chandigarh, August 25: Sant Baba Baljinder Singh of Rara Sahib passed away on Monday, the same day that marked the 50th death anniversary of Sant Baba Ishar Singh Ji. The news was confirmed by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who expressed deep grief and said Baba Baljinder Singh devoted his life to the Sikh Panth and the message of Gurbani. An MA by qualification, Baba Baljinder Singh was known as a progressive saint who harmonized Sikh values with modern practices. He was instrumental in promoting education and skill development, supporting projects such as the conversion of Government College Karmasar into…

25 Aug

Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association to Vote on Relocation Proposal

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Chandigarh, August 25: The Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association has announced that its members will soon vote on whether the High Court building should be shifted to a new site.The move follows a public interest litigation (PIL) highlighting space constraints and rising footfall, after which the High Court directed the Chandigarh UT Administration to explore possible alternative locations. The court also asked the Bar Association and the UT Administration to deliberate jointly on the matter under the chairmanship of Additional Solicitor General Satya Pal Jain.On August 20, the Association’s Executive Committee unanimously passed a resolution supporting the construction…

25 Aug

Punjab Police Thwart Major Terror Plot in Batala, Arms Cache Recovered

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Batala: Punjab Police have averted a possible terror strike after uncovering a cache of explosives and grenades in Batala’s Balpura village. During the operation, police seized four hand grenades (SPL HGR-84), a 2 kg RDX-based IED, and wireless communication equipment. Officials revealed that the consignment was sent on the directions of UK-based BKI operative Nishan Singh, alias Nishan Jodia, who is said to be operating under the command of Pakistani handler Harvinder Singh Rinda, a known ISI-backed terrorist. Police have taken one person into custody, while another suspect is still at large. A manhunt is in progress to track him.…

25 Aug

CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre of Withdrawing Ration Benefits from 55 Lakh Punjabis, Writes Open Letter To People of Punjab

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has alleged that the Union government is planning to remove nearly 55 lakh residents of Punjab from the free ration scheme, terming the move a deliberate attempt to “snatch food from the poor.” In a letter to the people of the state, Mann said the Centre has already cut off supplies for 23 lakh individuals since July, citing incomplete eKYC. He added that ration for another 32 lakh people is expected to be stopped from September under the claim that these families no longer fall under the “poor” category. Mann questioned the…