Punjab

13 Aug

Punjab Jail Minister Reviews Facilities for Inmates

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- Punjab’s Jail Minister, Laljit Singh Bhullar, visited the Central Jail on Tajpur Road to review the facilities provided to inmates and detainees. During his visit, he personally inspected key services, including food, sports, medical care, gymnasium, bakery, furniture workshop, and other vocational units. Minister Bhullar spoke directly with the prisoners, listened to their concerns, and assured them that immediate action would be taken to address their issues. He emphasized the Punjab government’s commitment to creating a rehabilitative environment in the state’s jails, aiming to transform them into centers where inmates can acquire skills and reintegrate as…
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PSPCL Director Resigns After Five Months
13 Aug

PSPCL Director Resigns After Five Months

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
National Times Bureau :- Amid an ongoing strike by electricity employees over their demands, which has brought work to a complete halt, another significant development has emerged. Hira Lal Goel, Director Commercial of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), has tendered his resignation from the post. Notably, he had assumed this position in March 2025. According to sources, he submitted his resignation on August 7, 2025, citing health reasons. As of today, the authorities responsible for appointments have not yet formally accepted his resignation. Confirming the news, Goel stated, “My doctor has advised me to take certain health precautions and…
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Full-Dress Rehearsal for 79th Independence Day Held at PAU, Ludhiana
13 Aug

Full-Dress Rehearsal for 79th Independence Day Held at PAU, Ludhiana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- A full-dress rehearsal for the 79th Independence Day celebrations took place on Wednesday at the grounds of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana. The parade was led and the flag hoisted by Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain. Under the guidance of Parade Commander PPS Officer Harshpreet Singh, various contingents participated in the march-past, including Punjab Police (men and women), Punjab Home Guard, NCC Scouts (boys and girls), and other units. DCP Parminder Singh Bhandal and ADC Rakesh Kumar were also present during the rehearsal. Following the march-past, 850 students from 25 government schools performed an impressive Physical Training…
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Jalandhar Police Bust Major Narcotics-Arms Smuggling Network, Five Arrested
13 Aug

Jalandhar Police Bust Major Narcotics-Arms Smuggling Network, Five Arrested

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Jalandhar, August 13, 2025: In a significant breakthrough against drug trafficking and illegal arms operations, the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police has dismantled a multi-layered narcotics–arms smuggling network.According to DGP Punjab Police, five individuals were apprehended, and a total of 1.5 kg of heroin along with seven weapons were recovered from their possession. The operation is being hailed as a major blow to smuggling activities in the region.Police officials stated that the arrests have prevented further distribution of narcotics and curbed the circulation of illegal arms in Punjab. The success of the operation underscores the state police’s commitment to tackling organized crime…
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AAP MLA Rajinder Pal Kaur Chhina Injured in Highway Accident
13 Aug

AAP MLA Rajinder Pal Kaur Chhina Injured in Highway Accident

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Rajinder Pal Kaur Chhina, the Aam Aadmi Party MLA representing Ludhiana South, was injured in a road accident while returning from Delhi. The mishap took place near the Khanauri border when her Innova car rammed into a divider. Her security gunman, who was traveling with her, also sustained injuries. The sudden impact left both requiring immediate medical attention. Local residents and passersby rushed to assist, and emergency services transported the injured to a hospital. After preliminary treatment, doctors referred Chhina to a Ludhiana medical facility due to severe facial injuries. Sources say her condition remains critical, while…
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Panjab University Hostel Fraud: Rs.60 Lakh Transferred to Former Employee’s Account
12 Aug

Panjab University Hostel Fraud: Rs.60 Lakh Transferred to Former Employee’s Account

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- A Rs.60 lakh embezzlement case has surfaced at the Dr. Sushil Nayar Working Women Hostel of Panjab University (PU), involving alleged misappropriation of students’ hostel fees. The university administration has filed an FIR, and police have begun an investigation into the matter. Sources confirmed that the inquiry committee formed earlier has already submitted its report. The scam allegedly took place during the tenure of former hostel warden Prof. Avneet Kaur. A former daily-wage female employee, who worked at the hostel, is accused of transferring nearly Rs.60 lakh into her personal bank account. She was suspended following…
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Neighbor Attacks Lawyer, Family with Sword in Samrala; Three Injured
12 Aug

Neighbor Attacks Lawyer, Family with Sword in Samrala; Three Injured

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- Panic gripped Kapila Colony in Samrala on Tuesday morning after a neighbor allegedly attacked a lawyer and his family with a sword, leaving three people injured. The incident occurred around 9:40 a.m., police said. According to the complaint, advocate Kultar Singh was leaving home on his bicycle when his neighbor, identified as Billu, allegedly assaulted him. When Singh’s wife, Manpreet Kaur, and mother, Sharanjit Kaur, rushed to his aid, the accused reportedly attacked them as well. Kultar Singh sustained a deep head injury requiring two stitches, while Sharanjit Kaur suffered a severe wound near her ear…
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Punjab – Temporary Beas River Embankment Breaches, Villages on Alert
12 Aug

Punjab – Temporary Beas River Embankment Breaches, Villages on Alert

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- Mand Baupur area is on high alert after a temporary embankment built by local farmers along the Beas River gave way as water levels rose dangerously high. The breach has created a risk of flooding in several nearby villages, threatening thousands of acres of standing paddy crops. Concerned residents have begun working together to rebuild the embankment and stop the water from advancing further into agricultural land and homes. Former MLA Navtej Singh Cheema visited the site to assess the situation, assuring farmers that the Congress party stands with them in this crisis. He urged the…
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Ward 5 Residents Launch Indefinite Protest Over Sewage Problem in Barnala
12 Aug

Ward 5 Residents Launch Indefinite Protest Over Sewage Problem in Barnala

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Barnala’s Ward No. 5, Awa Basti residents have started an indefinite protest outside the Sewerage Board office today. Frustrated by sewage water overflowing in streets and dirty water entering their homes, locals set up a tent in front of the office and began a sit-in. Residents said they will not leave until proper drainage is ensured and clean drinking water is provided. The ward’s municipal councillor stated that complaints have been made to the administration and concerned department for a long time, but only false assurances were given. According to locals, stagnant water remains in the…
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BKI Terror Module Linked to Pakistan’s ISI Busted in Punjab; Five Arrested
12 Aug

BKI Terror Module Linked to Pakistan’s ISI Busted in Punjab; Five Arrested

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
SBS Nagar, August 11, 2025: In a major security breakthrough ahead of Independence Day, Punjab’s Counter-Intelligence unit in Jalandhar, working with SBS Nagar Police, has dismantled a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module allegedly directed by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).The joint operation, conducted in Tonk and Jaipur districts of Rajasthan, led to the arrest of five operatives linked to the banned outfit. Investigators say the network was being coordinated by foreign-based handlers Mannu Agwan, Gopi Nawashehria, and Zeeshan Akhtar, under the leadership of Pakistan-based BKI chief Harwinder Singh Rinda.Intelligence inputs revealed the group’s involvement in a recent attack attempt on…
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