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18 Aug

Rising Water Level in Ravi River: DC Sakshi Sahni Conducts On-Site Inspection

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Big news, Dc, Floods, Ravi river

National Times Bureau :- With the water level of the Ravi River continuing to rise, Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sahni visited the site on Sunday to assess the situation. The DC reviewed precautionary measures being taken by the administration and directed officials to remain on high alert. She emphasized ensuring the safety of residents in low-lying areas and ordered the disaster management teams to be prepared for any emergency. The district administration has also appealed to people living near the riverbanks to stay vigilant and follow advisories issued from time to time.

18 Aug

Teacher Dies in Tragic Accident at Mohali Cow Shelter

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAccident, Cow shelter, Incident, Mohali, Teacher, Top news

National Times Bureau :- A tragic accident occurred at a cow shelter in Phase 1, Mohali, where a 51-year-old woman lost her life after her dupatta got entangled in a fodder-cutting machine. The deceased has been identified as Amandeep Kaur, a school teacher from Kharar and cousin of Cyber Crime DSP Rupinder Kaur Sohi. According to initial investigations, negligence is being cited as a possible cause. Kaur was feeding cattle when her dupatta got caught in the machine, pulling her in and causing fatal injuries. She was rushed to a nearby hospital but was declared dead on arrival. Her body…

18 Aug

AI-Tampered Images of Sri Harmandir Sahib Spark Outrage

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabAI, AI video, Gyani Raghubeer Singh, Sri Harmandir Sahib, Top news

National Times Bureau :- A controversy erupted after AI-generated videos and tampered images of Sri Harmandir Sahib surfaced on social media, sparking outrage among devotees. Head Granthi of the holy shrine, Giani Raghubir Singh, condemned the incident, calling it a deeply unfortunate and unacceptable act. He emphasized that the sanctity of Sri Harmandir Sahib, a symbol of peace and interfaith harmony, must never be compromised. The management of Sri Darbar Sahib has lodged a formal complaint with the Police Commissioner of Amritsar. Acting swiftly, police registered an FIR and assured that those responsible will be arrested soon. Authorities have urged…

18 Aug

Stopping a Sikh Wearing Kirpan from Entering Red Fort is Unfortunate: Giani Raghubir Singh

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabGolden Temple, Gyani Raghubeer Singh, Punjab News, Sri Harmandir Sahib, Top news

National Times Bureau :- Sri Harmandar Sahib’s Head Granthi, Giani Raghubir Singh, has condemned the denial of entry to Sarpanch Gurdhian Singh at the Independence Day function in Red Fort, after he was stopped for carrying a kirpan. Calling it “deeply unfortunate,” he said it was a matter of concern that Sikhs still face such discrimination decades after Independence. He also appealed to shopkeepers not to sell rumals with the Khanda symbol, as many are discarded on roads, amounting to disrespect of the faith. “Devotees should know their pilgrimage is complete by bowing before Guru Sahib. Offering a Rumala Sahib…

18 Aug

BREAKING: Supreme Court Allows 1,158 Faculty Members to Continue Until Fresh Hiring

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab, Supreme Court

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Bringing relief to Punjab’s higher education sector, the Supreme Court has granted permission for 1,158 assistant professors and librarians to continue serving in government colleges until new appointments are made. The ruling is expected to maintain academic stability in the state’s colleges, which had been facing uncertainty over faculty availability. Students will now be able to continue their courses without disruption, a concern that had been raised by parents and educators alike. Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains welcomed the decision, calling it a significant step in safeguarding students’ learning. “The Hon’ble Court has ensured that the academic…

18 Aug

Flood Threat Looms Large in Punjab: Six Districts Affected, Pong Dam Crosses Danger Mark

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is reeling under flood-like conditions after heavy rainfall in the hills of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir pushed rivers and dams beyond safe levels. Six districts are facing the brunt of rising waters, while a yellow alert has been sounded for four others. The Pong Dam has become a major concern, with water recorded at 1382.8 feet, exceeding its danger limit. To ease the pressure, authorities are releasing water into downstream rivers. Bhakra Dam is at 1663.34 feet, close to its threshold, and Ranjit Sagar Dam is also nearing the critical mark. Meanwhile, the opening…

17 Aug

Punjab Speaker Launches Free Coaching Drive for Civil Services Aspirants

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabFree Education Revolution, Kultar Singh Sandhwan, PCS Exam 2025, Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Raj Malhotra IAS

Chandigarh, August 17, 2025 — Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Sunday rolled out a major educational initiative titled the “Free Education Revolution” to support civil services aspirants in the state. The programme, launched in collaboration with Raj Malhotra’s IAS Study Group, Chandigarh, will provide free coaching for candidates preparing for the Punjab Civil Services (Executive) Preliminary Examination 2025. The 45-day course will cover General Studies and CSAT, and enrollment has been kept open to all, with no restrictions on the number of applicants. Sandhwan said he personally persuaded educationist Raj Malhotra to offer this support, calling the…

17 Aug

Punjab Flood Crisis Deepens, Farmland Submerged Across Districts

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBarinder Goyal, BBMB, Pong Dam, Punjab floods 2025

Chandigarh, August 17, 2025: The flood situation in Punjab worsened on Saturday as heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh pushed up river and reservoir levels, raising fears of a repeat of the 2023 floods.Punjab Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Barinder Goyal said that while the Bhakra and Ranjit Sagar dams still have buffer capacity, Pong Dam has reached 1,378 feet. He added that controlled water release is being carried out after consultations with the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB).In Kapurthala’s Bopur Tapu belt, breaches in locally raised embankments left nearly 3,000 out of 3,500 acres under water. Around 600 residents, including…

17 Aug

Punjab CM Introduces New Reward Scheme to Boost Anti-Drug Drive

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab

Chandigarh: In a bid to strengthen Punjab’s war against narcotics, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has rolled out a new reward policy for Punjab Police personnel engaged in NDPS cases. As per the new rules, officers who achieve significant results in drug-related investigations will receive financial incentives. For instance, an investigating officer recovering more than one kilogram of heroin during an operation will be entitled to a Rs 1.20 lakh reward. The Chief Minister also announced that head constables will now be empowered to handle investigations under the NDPS Act. The change is expected to reduce delays in legal proceedings and…

17 Aug

LPU Declares Boycott of American Products Amid Tariff Row

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, Punjab, TrendingLPU

Phagwara: Lovely Professional University (LPU), one of India’s largest private universities, has announced a ban on the sale of American products on its campus. The decision comes in response to the United States’ move to impose steep import tariffs on Indian goods. Chancellor of LPU and Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Kumar Mittal said that the university has decided to take a firm stand against U.S. policies that threaten Indian trade. “From now on, no American product will be sold inside the LPU campus. If Washington enforces the new tariff structure after August 27, we will extend the…