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Punjab Scraps Land Pooling Policy Amid Ongoing Debate
11 Aug

Punjab Scraps Land Pooling Policy Amid Ongoing Debate

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh, Aug 11, 2025: In a major policy reversal, the Punjab government on Monday formally announced the withdrawal of its Land Pooling Policy.The announcement was made without providing specific reasons, though officials indicated that more details would follow. The decision comes as discussions continue over land acquisition methods and urban development models in the state.The Land Pooling Policy, initially introduced to facilitate land acquisition for infrastructure and development projects, had drawn mixed reactions from farmers, landowners, and real estate stakeholders. Critics questioned its long-term impact on land rights, while supporters saw it as a streamlined approach to urban expansion.With the…
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Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains Completes Religious Service in Sri Anandpur Sahib
11 Aug

Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains Completes Religious Service in Sri Anandpur Sahib

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Sri Anandpur Sahib, August 11, 2025 (National Times) — Punjab Education Minister Sardar Harjot Singh Bains today performed shoe-cleaning service at Sri Anandpur Sahib, as part of a religious penance directed by Sri Akal Takht Sahib. The service began around 9 a.m. after he paid obeisance at Gurdwara Sheeshganj Sahib.According to available information, today marked the final day of the service under this penance. Earlier, Bains had also performed the same service at Sis Gurdwara Sahib in Delhi. He said that serving in gurdwaras is not only a religious duty but also a lesson in peace of mind and humility.The…
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Punjab Government Announces Free Treatment for Thalassemia Patients, Including Costly Bone Marrow Transplants
11 Aug

Punjab Government Announces Free Treatment for Thalassemia Patients, Including Costly Bone Marrow Transplants

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- The Punjab government has taken a significant step to support children suffering from thalassemia by announcing free treatment for these patients across the state. The government will bear the entire cost of bone marrow transplants (BMT), amounting to ₹10 lakh per procedure. Patients can apply directly through a dedicated portal, as the government has signed an agreement with a company based at CMC Ludhiana to facilitate this treatment. Punjab currently has over a thousand thalassemia patients, with 24 treatment centers established throughout the state. Health officials have clarified that there will be no adverse effects on…
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CM Mann Flags Off Cancer Care Buses, Targets Shiromani Akali Dal Over Drug Menace
11 Aug

CM Mann Flags Off Cancer Care Buses, Targets Shiromani Akali Dal Over Drug Menace

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has launched a new phase in the fight against cancer. During a program in Sangrur, he flagged off 12 Cancer Care buses. These buses will provide medical tests and treatment to people. He said that the trains which used to run from Bathinda to Bikaner were known as the “Cancer Express” because Bikaner has a cancer hospital where many people from Punjab used to go for treatment. CM Mann said that about 70 to 80 percent of the patients on that train were cancer patients. The Malwa belt is especially affected…
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Masked Man Shoots at Medical Store in Khaira, Gurdaspur
11 Aug

Masked Man Shoots at Medical Store in Khaira, Gurdaspur

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- This morning around 9:15 AM, a masked man fired a few shots at a medical store in Khaira, Gurdaspur, and then ran away. Luckily, no one was hurt. After getting the news, the police quickly came to the spot. The store owner, Harjeet Singh (Dr. Hari), said that as usual he had opened his shop when a masked man came on a Splendor bike from Wadala Bangar Adda side. The man stopped on the road and fired two or three bullets towards the shop. The bullets hit the glass in front of the store, but nobody…
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Giani Harpreet Singh Named Leader of New Panthic Party After Split in Shiromani Akali Dal
11 Aug

Giani Harpreet Singh Named Leader of New Panthic Party After Split in Shiromani Akali Dal

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Chandigarh, Aug 11, 2025: Punjab witnessed a major shift in Panthic politics today after the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), formed under the Akali Takht, split into factions. The party’s recruitment committee announced the creation of a new Panthic party, appointing former Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh as its leader.Bibi Satwant Kaur has been named chairperson of the Panthic Committee. Earlier, the Akali Takht, in alliance with the rebel group, had set up Panthic stalls at the Burj Akali Baba Phoola Singh Gurdwara to enroll members. The announcement of the new president came after the completion of this membership drive.According to sources,…
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Punjab Moves Supreme Court to Safeguard Services of Over 1,100 College Faculty Members
11 Aug

Punjab Moves Supreme Court to Safeguard Services of Over 1,100 College Faculty Members

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, Trending,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Cabinet Minister Harjot Bains has confirmed that the state government has filed a petition before the Supreme Court, seeking to modify its order dated July 14, 2025. The plea requests that 1,158 Assistant Professors and Librarians working in government colleges be allowed to continue in their positions for the time being. Bains said the move was taken to prevent disruption to the academic calendar and ensure continuity in higher education. “Removing such a large number of teaching and library staff at once would create a severe shortage, directly affecting students’ learning and overall academic environment,” he…
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Rebel Akali Dal Faction Gathers in Amritsar to Elect New Leadership, Challenging Sukhbir Badal’s Grip
11 Aug

Rebel Akali Dal Faction Gathers in Amritsar to Elect New Leadership, Challenging Sukhbir Badal’s Grip

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending,
Amritsar: A major showdown in Punjab’s Sikh politics is set to unfold today as a breakaway faction of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), backed by the Akal Takht’s five-member Bharti Committee, convenes in Amritsar to choose a new party president for what they are calling the “revived” Akali Dal. The meeting, taking place at Burj Akali Phoola Singh, is being presented by dissidents as the rebirth of the “true” SAD — a direct challenge to the long-standing leadership of Sukhbir Singh Badal, who they accuse of leading the party into political decline and defying key religious directives from the Akal…
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Punjab & Haryana HC Quashes RTI Ban on Activist Manjinder Singh, Affirms Citizens’ Right to Information
10 Aug

Punjab & Haryana HC Quashes RTI Ban on Activist Manjinder Singh, Affirms Citizens’ Right to Information

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh, August 10, 2025 – In a landmark decision likely to impact RTI interpretation nationwide, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has struck down the Punjab State Information Commission’s order barring activist Manjinder Singh from filing RTI applications for one year.The court reaffirmed that even frequent RTI applicants cannot be denied their statutory rights without clear proof of wrongdoing, reinforcing transparency and accountability in governance.The ban, issued on January 8, 2025, by State Information Commissioner Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal, followed hearings on around 70 RTI appeals filed by Singh. The Commission accused him of submitting “fabricated” applications aimed at harassing officials,…
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Punjab CM Mann Vows Crackdown on Drug Smugglers, Says No Special Jail Treatment
10 Aug

Punjab CM Mann Vows Crackdown on Drug Smugglers, Says No Special Jail Treatment

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Dhuri (Sangrur), August 10, 2025 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday issued a tough warning to drug smugglers during his visit to Dhuri constituency, making it clear that political connections will no longer act as a shield against the law. While he refrained from taking any names, his statement was widely interpreted as a veiled attack on senior Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia.“If anyone is found responsible for pushing the youth of Punjab towards drugs, they will face the consequences. On the basis of evidence, they will be sent directly to jail,” Mann asserted. Adding a sarcastic twist,…
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