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21 Aug

Fresh Showers Likely in Punjab; Pong Dam Water Release Puts Hoshiarpur on High Alert

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Chandigarh: The Meteorological Department has forecast that Punjab will enter another round of monsoon showers beginning tomorrow. Wednesday brought normal weather across the state, but officials say the incoming rainfall could bring down temperatures. Despite the wet spell, the overall rainfall this season still remains below average. Rising Water Levels in Dams Heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh has swelled reservoirs, forcing controlled releases of water. The Pong Dam on the Beas River, currently filled beyond the danger point, is discharging large volumes to prevent overflow. On Tuesday, the water level stood at 1383.3 feet, with inflows and outflows balanced at…

20 Aug

Tarn Taran Voters Get Fresh Chance to Update Electoral Rolls Ahead of Bye-Poll

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Tarn Taran, August 20, 2025: Residents of Tarn Taran will soon get another opportunity to ensure their names are on the voters’ list, as the Election Commission of India has announced a Special Summary Revision of the electoral roll ahead of the upcoming bye-election in the constituency.The revision will be carried out with July 1, 2025, as the qualifying date, giving eligible residents the chance to enrol, verify, or correct their details before the polls. The process will begin with the rationalization of polling stations by August 28, followed by the publication of the draft roll on September 2. Citizens…

20 Aug

Ajnala Councillor Nand Lal Bao Quits AAP, Joins BJP

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National Times Bureau :- Ajnala city witnessed a political setback for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) when sitting councillor Nand Lal Bao resigned from the party and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He formally entered the party under the leadership of former MLA and BJP district rural president, Amarpal Singh Boni Ajnala, who welcomed him with full respect. Explaining his decision, Bao said that he never received due recognition or support in AAP and that no development work was carried out in his ward. “That is why I decided to join the BJP today,” he stated. Meanwhile, Boni Ajnala…

20 Aug

Sukhbir Badal Targets Govt, Announces Rally in Moga

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National Times Bureau :- The death anniversary of Shaheed Sant Harchand Singh Longowal was observed with devotion today, with separate events organized by both factions of the Shiromani Akali Dal and a brief official function by the Punjab government. Addressing the SAD (Badal) gathering, party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal accused the AAP government of attempting to “snatch” 65,000 acres under its land pooling policy, claiming public resistance forced the rollback. He announced a “Victory Rally” in Moga on September 1, projecting it as a show of strength. Badal alleged that 70% of state jobs under the Mann government had gone…

20 Aug

Amritsar – Gangster Injured in Police Encounter at Makboolpura, Pistol Recovered

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National Times Bureau :- A gangster was injured in a police encounter at Makboolpura on Tuesday after he allegedly opened fire during a raid. According to police, the operation was carried out following a tip-off about illegal weapons in the area. During the search, the suspect tried to escape and fired at the police team. In retaliation, the police fired back, leaving him injured. A pistol was recovered from his possession. The injured gangster was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Police officials said further investigation is underway to trace his links with other criminal networks.

20 Aug

Punjab Government Approves 10% Hike in Mandi Labour Rates

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National Times Bureau :- Taking a step towards labour welfare, the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has approved a 10 percent increase in mandi labour rates. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Punjab Mandi Board, chaired by Harchand Singh Burst. With this revision, the labour rate for handling paddy has gone up from ₹17.50 to ₹19.26 per bag of 37.5 kg, marking an increase of ₹1.76 per bag. Mr. Burst said the hike has been made in line with the demands of labour unions and reflects the state government’s…

20 Aug

Punjab Crosses 55,000 Jobs Milestone Under ‘Mission Rozgar’, CM Mann Hands Over Appointment Letters

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Chandigarh, August 20 – The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, on Wednesday marked a major achievement under its flagship Mission Rozgar programme by providing more than 55,000 government jobs to youth during the first three years of its tenure.Addressing a state-level function in Chandigarh, where 271 newly appointed recruits received their appointment letters, CM Mann said the initiative was part of his government’s resolve to empower Punjab’s youth and build a transparent, merit-based system.“Unlike previous governments that distributed a handful of jobs just before elections, we ensured from the very first day that deserving youth get…

20 Aug

Phillaur Outrage: Teen Allegedly Drugged, Assaulted, Video Shared; Authorities Move Swiftly

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Jalandhar, August 20 – A disturbing incident in Phillaur, Jalandhar, has prompted immediate action from the Punjab State Women’s Commission and local police. A 19-year-old girl was allegedly drugged, sexually assaulted, and filmed by two youths, who reportedly circulated the video on social media.Taking suo motu notice, Punjab Women’s Commission Chairperson Raj Lali Gill described the case as “extremely appalling” and urged strict legal action. She instructed officials to submit a detailed report by August 22 and warned that the commission would step in if justice was delayed.Jalandhar Rural Police have registered FIR No. 76 against the accused under relevant…

20 Aug

Punjab on High Alert: Water Discharge from Pong Dam Worsens Flood Threat in Several Districts

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Chandigarh: Heavy inflows from Himachal Pradesh have pushed Punjab into a flood scare, with seven districts reporting waterlogging after the release of water from dams. While there is no immediate forecast of heavy rainfall until August 23, officials have warned that the situation may worsen with more water being discharged. The Meteorological Department has predicted scattered light to moderate rainfall today in districts such as Pathankot, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Rupnagar, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Nawanshahr, Fatehgarh Sahib, and Patiala. On August 23, however, widespread rain is expected, for which a yellow alert has been sounded. In the past 24 hours, the state’s temperature…

19 Aug

Punjab Assembly Panel Seeks Expert Views on Bill Against Sacrilege

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Chandigarh, August 19 — The Punjab Government has moved closer to enacting a law against sacrilege by introducing The Punjab Prevention of Offences Against Holy Scriptures Bill, 2025 in the state Assembly.Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has constituted a Select Committee led by MLA Inderbir Singh Nijjar to examine the draft law. The panel has been holding weekly meetings and inviting public input through advertisements published on July 31 and August 14. Officials said several responses have already been received.On August 12, the committee consulted experts from Punjabi University, Patiala. Among them were Dr. Jaspreet Kaur Sandhu and Dr.…