Punjab

15 Aug

Punjabi Singer Gur Sidhu’s Father Dies of Heart Attack

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- The Punjabi music industry has been struck by a wave of grief following the death of the father of renowned Punjabi singer Gur Sidhu. The tragic news was confirmed by MLA Master Jagsir Singh, who took to social media to express his condolences. In his post, he shared that late last night, Sardar Sukhbir Singh Sidhu — father of Gur Sidhu and the serving Sarpanch of Chak Fateh Singh Wala village — passed away after suffering a heart attack. “May Waheguru grant eternal peace to the departed soul and give the family the strength to bear…
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Holiday Declared for All Chandigarh Schools on August 18
15 Aug

Holiday Declared for All Chandigarh Schools on August 18

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma): In a decision that has delighted students across the city, Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria has declared Monday, August 18, as a holiday for all schools in the Union Territory. The order applies to every Government, Government-Aided, and Private school operating in Chandigarh. This announcement means students will have a rare four-day weekend in August. With Independence Day on August 15 (Friday), Janmashtami on August 16 (Saturday), the regular Sunday break on August 17, and the newly added holiday on August 18 (Monday), learners will enjoy an uninterrupted stretch of time off. The extended…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Hoists Tricolor in Faridkot, Honors State’s Legacy of Sacrifice
15 Aug

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Hoists Tricolor in Faridkot, Honors State’s Legacy of Sacrifice

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending,
Faridkot (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led the Independence Day celebrations in Faridkot, unfurling the national flag and taking salute from the parade. In his address, he highlighted Punjab’s pivotal role in India’s freedom struggle and the continued importance of the state in the nation’s progress. “Punjab has always been at the forefront of defending our country. Our Gurus inspired generations to embrace sacrifice, and it is noteworthy that 80 percent of those who gave their lives for India were Punjabis,” Mann said. The Chief Minister reflected on Punjab’s resilience, noting the hardships endured during the partition and…
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Six Indians Stranded in Iraq Repatriated Afte Minister Sanjeev Arora’s Efforts
14 Aug

Six Indians Stranded in Iraq Repatriated Afte Minister Sanjeev Arora’s Efforts

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Ludhiana, August 14, 2025 – Six Indian nationals, including four from Punjab and two from Himachal Pradesh, safely landed at IGI Airport, New Delhi on Thursday after enduring months of hardship in Iraq. Their return was made possible through the intervention of Punjab Cabinet Minister for Industry & Commerce, Investment Promotion and NRI Affairs, Sanjeev Arora, who coordinated closely with the Union Ministry of External Affairs and the Punjab Government.The returnees have been identified as Sorav from Tarn Taran, Gurpreet Singh from Chaunta village in Ludhiana, Sanjeev Kumar and Abhilash Kumar from Sherpur Bahtian in Hoshiarpur, Tara Chand from Mandi…
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Punjab Police Officers Honoured with President’s and Meritorious Service Medals on Independence Day Eve
14 Aug

Punjab Police Officers Honoured with President’s and Meritorious Service Medals on Independence Day Eve

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh, August 14, 2025 – On the eve of India’s 79th Independence Day, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced the names of Punjab Police officers selected for the prestigious President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PMDS) and the Medal for Meritorious Service (MMS), in recognition of their exceptional contributions to policing and public service.Two officers have been conferred with the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service this year. They include MF Farooqui, IPS, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), State Armed Police, Punjab, and Inspector Suresh Kumar from Counter Intelligence, Ludhiana. Their recognition highlights decades of dedicated service in strengthening state…
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Big news – Mass Fish Deaths in Bathinda Village Pond Spark Health Concerns
14 Aug

Big news – Mass Fish Deaths in Bathinda Village Pond Spark Health Concerns

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Residents of Rama village in Bathinda are alarmed after the continuous death of fish in a local pond over the past several days. An estimated 35,000 to 40,000 fish have perished, filling the area with a foul stench and raising fears of potential disease outbreaks. Villagers say the fish had originally entered the pond through canal water years ago and were being reared locally, fed with flour and other food, leading their numbers to grow into the thousands. Now, nearly all have died. Locals suspect the cause to be contamination from sewage water allegedly released into…
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Punjab CM Moves High Court to Quash Defamation Proceedings Filed by Ex-MLA
14 Aug

Punjab CM Moves High Court to Quash Defamation Proceedings Filed by Ex-MLA

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking to quash defamation proceedings initiated against him by former MLA Nazar Singh Manshahia in a Mansa court. The petition came up before the Bench of Justice Tribhuvan Dahiya, which issued notices to both the Punjab government and Manshahia, directing them to file their replies by August 18, 2025. Granting interim relief, the court instructed that the CM’s application for personal exemption be kept pending before the Mansa magistrate until further orders. The matter stems from an August 2 order of the…
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Punjab on Yellow Alert for Heavy Rain Over Next Three Days
14 Aug

Punjab on Yellow Alert for Heavy Rain Over Next Three Days

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, Trending, , , , , ,
National Times Bureau :- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in Punjab for the next three days, warning residents in several districts to brace for potential waterlogging and disruptions. Jalandhar has been witnessing heavy showers since late last night, leading to flooding in several low-lying areas. While the downpour has brought relief from humid conditions, it has also caused inconvenience to commuters and residents. According to the IMD, heavy rain is likely in Rajpura, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Mohali, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar. Rainfall has been recorded across various parts of the…
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Punjab’s Rs.800-Crore Road & Bridge Projects Cancelled; State Urges Centre to Reconsider
14 Aug

Punjab’s Rs.800-Crore Road & Bridge Projects Cancelled; State Urges Centre to Reconsider

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , , , , ,
National Times Bureau :- The Centre has cancelled projects worth nearly Rs. 800 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) in Punjab, which included the construction of 64 roads (total length 628.48 km) and 38 new bridges. Most of these projects were located in border districts such as Pathankot, Amritsar, Gurdaspur, and Tarn Taran. The Punjab government has written to Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, urging early approval to avoid disruption to connectivity in rural and border areas. The projects, sanctioned in March, were to be executed using Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) — an eco-friendly technology…
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Heavy Rain Alerts in Several Punjab Districts, Yellow Warning Alert
13 Aug

Heavy Rain Alerts in Several Punjab Districts, Yellow Warning Alert

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , , ,
National Times Bureau :- Several areas in Punjab have been experiencing rainfall since last night, with heavy showers expected in some regions over the next two days. The Chandigarh Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert valid until August 15. In the past 24 hours, the state’s average maximum temperature dropped by 0.6°C, which is 3.5°C below normal. Bathinda recorded the highest temperature at 36.3°C. Patiala also received rainfall, with 8.4 mm measured. Rising water levels in the Beas River, due to the release from Pong Dam, have created flood-like conditions in Hoshiarpur. Similar situations are reported in Ferozepur and…
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