Punjab Archives - Page 135 of 320

07 Mar

CM Bhagwant Mann Urges Women to Lead Punjab’s Socio-Economic Transformation at State-Level Event

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday gave a strong call to girls to step forward as equal partners in shaping Punjab’s future, asserting that the state cannot become a front runner in the country without the full participation of women in governance, economy and politics. On the occasion of a state-level International Women’s Day function at Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana, the Chief Minister highlighted how the Punjab Government is actively dismantling barriers that kept women away from key sectors. He pointed out to merit-based recruitment where a majority of the over 63,000 government jobs…

07 Mar

Most-Wanted Gangster Amritpal Singh ‘Dalam’ Detained at Moldova Border

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Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma) — In a significant international operation under the 'Gangstran Te Vaar' campaign, Punjab Police have announced the detention of most-wanted gangster Amritpal Singh, alias Amrit Dalam, at the Moldova border. The breakthrough, confirmed on Saturday, follows a coordinated effort involving an Interpol Red Corner Notice issued at the request of state and central agencies. DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav stated that the arrest was made possible through seamless coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and Interpol. Amritpal Singh, a native of Dalam Nangal village in Batala, is a high-profile associate…

07 Mar

SGPC Announces ₹1 Lakh Reward for Sikh UPSC Achievers and Dedicated Training Fund

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHarjinder singh dhami, SGPC, Sikh Achievers, Simrandeep Kaur, UPSC Results

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh) — Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami has announced a cash reward of ₹1 lakh each for Sikh candidates who successfully cleared the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examinations. During a press briefing on Saturday, Dhami lauded the selection of these students into India’s prestigious administrative services, describing their achievement as a beacon of hard work and determination for the nation's youth. Special recognition was given to Simrandeep Kaur, who achieved a remarkable 15th rank across the country. Dhami noted with pride that Kaur is an alumna of Khalsa College Patiala, an institution…

07 Mar

Sacrilege Reported at Gurdwara Nauvi Patshahi Sathiala, Angs of Guru Granth Sahib Found Torn

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Gurpreet Singh :- Tension gripped the area after an incident of alleged sacrilege was reported at Gurdwara Nauvi Patshahi in Sathiala village. According to information shared by local religious leaders, several angs (holy pages) of the Guru Granth Sahib were found torn and thrown in a nearby street, triggering anger and grief among the Sikh community. Head Granthi Giani Sucha Singh and Giani Buta Singh, along with members of the sangat, stated that around nine angs of the holy scripture had been damaged in the incident. The discovery led to a large number of devotees gathering at the gurdwara, expressing…

07 Mar

Bikram Singh Majithia Appears in Mohali Court in Disproportionate Assets Case; Hearing Adjourned Till April 18

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Gurpreet Singh :- Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former Punjab minister Bikram Singh Majithia appeared before a Mohali court in connection with the disproportionate assets case. Majithia reached the court along with Shiromani Akali Dal spokesperson Arshdeep Singh Kler and his legal counsel D.S. Sobti. After the proceedings, the court adjourned the matter and fixed the next hearing for April 18. Speaking to the media outside the court, Majithia raised concerns over the law and order situation in Punjab, alleging that incidents of firing and violence were becoming frequent in the state. Referring to a recent incident in Amritsar,…

07 Mar

YouTuber Nancy Grewal Murdered in Canada; Sister’s Revelations Deepen Mystery

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National Times Bureau :- The murder of social media influencer and YouTuber Nancy Grewal in Canada has taken a serious turn after her sister made several startling revelations about the case. According to her sister Alisha, Nancy had earlier expressed concerns about threats to her life and had even informed Canadian police about certain individuals she suspected. She reportedly told authorities that if anything happened to her, those individuals should be questioned. Alisha further revealed that about two weeks before the incident, one of Nancy’s close friends had warned her that some people were planning to harm her and advised…

07 Mar

Firing Outside AAP Councillor’s House in Amritsar, Husband Targeted

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Gurpreet Singh :- A firing incident was reported outside the residence of Aam Aadmi Party councillor Kajal in the Faizpura area of Amritsar, creating panic in the locality. According to preliminary information, unidentified assailants opened fire with the alleged intention of targeting her husband, Inderjit ‘Babi’. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident and the family remained safe. Kajal is the elected councillor from Ward No. 7 in Amritsar. Upon receiving information, police teams reached the spot and initiated an investigation. Authorities are examining CCTV footage from nearby areas to identify the attackers, while further probe into the incident…

06 Mar

Moga Village Sarpanch Shot Dead in Broad Daylight Ambush Near Baghapurana

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Moga (Gurpreet Singh) — The law and order situation in Punjab has come under intense scrutiny once again following the brutal murder of a village head in Moga district on Friday, March 6, 2026. Harvinder Singh Happy, the sitting Sarpanch of Patton village, was fatally shot by unidentified assailants in Baghapurana, marking the second targeted killing of a local political leader in the province within a single month. According to local authorities, the incident occurred while Happy was positioned near a petrol pump on the Kotkapura Road. Eyewitnesses reported that a group of armed individuals travelling in a Toyota Fortuner…

06 Mar

SGPC Sets March 28 for Annual Budget Session With Strong Focus on Sikh Outreach

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has officially scheduled its annual budget session for March 28, 2026. The announcement was made by SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami on Friday following a pivotal meeting of the executive committee held in the holy city. The session is slated to commence at 12:00 PM at the Teja Singh Samundri Hall, where the financial roadmap for the apex Sikh body will be laid out for the upcoming fiscal year. The comprehensive budget will encompass the financial planning for Gurdwaras managed directly by the SGPC under Section 85 of the Sikh…

06 Mar

Mann Government’s ‘Mahila Udyami Samman’ Celebrates 11,700 Women Entrepreneurs Across Punjab

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government has marked a significant milestone in its month-long International Women’s Day celebrations by honoring 11,700 women entrepreneurs under the newly launched ‘Mahila Udyami Samman Program.’ The initiative, which concluded its first phase on Friday, March 6, 2026, aims to recognize the contributions of women who have established successful self-employment ventures and small businesses across all 117 Assembly constituencies in the state. The program has seen unprecedented participation, with over 28,000 nominations submitted via the Punjab State Rural Livelihood Mission (PSRLM) portal. During the initial phase, which ran from March 2 to March…