Punjab

Majithia’s Barrack Transfer Request Deferred, Bail Plea Hearing Set for Tomorrow
05 Aug

Majithia’s Barrack Transfer Request Deferred, Bail Plea Hearing Set for Tomorrow

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Mohali — The hearing on Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia’s petition seeking a change of barrack in jail has been postponed. The court announced that the matter will now be heard alongside his bail plea, which is already scheduled for hearing tomorrow.Majithia, currently lodged in jail in a high-profile drug case, had requested a shift to a different barrack, citing personal and legal reasons. The court, however, decided to club the plea with his pending bail application, deferring any separate decision on the barrack change for the time being.The courtroom witnessed heightened security, with a strong police presence…
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Himachal Rain Tragedy: Four Dead; Fresh Heavy Rain Alert for Himachal and Punjab
05 Aug

Himachal Rain Tragedy: Four Dead; Fresh Heavy Rain Alert for Himachal and Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, Trending,
Shimla/Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Monsoon fury continues to grip the hill state of Himachal Pradesh, claiming four lives in a rain-related accident. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has issued fresh warnings of heavy to very heavy rainfall for parts of Himachal and Punjab over the next two days. An orange alert has been declared for Una, Bilaspur, Kangra, and Sirmaur districts of Himachal Pradesh for August 5, signaling the risk of intense rain, landslides, and traffic disruptions. Yellow alerts have also been issued for Hamirpur, Mandi, Shimla, and Solan districts, where moderate to heavy showers are expected. In Punjab, while several areas…
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Arvinder Singh Bahal Becomes First Sikh to Travel to Space on Blue Origin’s NS-34 Mission
05 Aug

Arvinder Singh Bahal Becomes First Sikh to Travel to Space on Blue Origin’s NS-34 Mission

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, Trending, World News,
New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In a historic milestone for both private spaceflight and Sikh representation, 80-year-old Arvinder Singh Bahal has become the first known Sikh to journey into space. The Agra-born U.S. citizen lifted off from Blue Origin’s launch site in West Texas aboard the company’s NS-34 mission, joining five other crew members, including entrepreneur Justin Sun and adventurer JD Russell. Bahal’s life story is as remarkable as his latest achievement. A former National Defence Academy (NDA) trainee who overcame partial hearing loss, he has long embodied resilience and exploration. His passion for travel once led him to visit every…
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Rachna Jindal appointed as new CII Northern Region head
04 Aug

Rachna Jindal appointed as new CII Northern Region head

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab,
Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma): The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has announced the appointment of Rachna Jindal as the new Northern Region Director.Based at the CII Northern Region Headquarters in Chandigarh, Jindal will oversee CII operations across key states of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and the Union Territories of Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh. With nearly two decades of extensive experience within CII, having joined the organisation in 2006, Jindal brings a wealth of knowledge to her new role. Jindal has been instrumental in organising prominent trade exhibitions, including Auto Expo, IMME, and IREE, as…
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Punjab to Launche ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh 2.0’ to Mobilize Public in Fight Against Drugs
04 Aug

Punjab to Launche ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh 2.0’ to Mobilize Public in Fight Against Drugs

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh, August 4, 2025 — The Punjab government is preparing to escalate its war on drugs with the launch of ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh 2.0’, a people-powered initiative aimed at rooting out the menace through grassroots vigilance.In this next phase of the campaign, the government plans to form village-level and ward-level defence committees made up of local citizens. These 10 to 20-member groups will act as community sentinels, watching for signs of drug activity and coordinating with police to deter smugglers and peddlers from operating in their areas.The campaign will be formally launched by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in Ludhiana on…
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Punjab Police Arrests 116 Drug Smugglers in Massive Statewide Crackdown on Day 155 of Anti-Drug Campaign
03 Aug

Punjab Police Arrests 116 Drug Smugglers in Massive Statewide Crackdown on Day 155 of Anti-Drug Campaign

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau, Aug 3: In a sweeping statewide operation on Sunday, Punjab Police arrested 116 drug smugglers and registered 75 FIRs during raids conducted at 399 locations across the state. This action marked the 155th consecutive day of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s anti-drug campaign, Yudh Nashian Virudh, aimed at eliminating drug abuse and trafficking from Punjab.The raids, carried out under the direct supervision of Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav, led to significant seizures including 1.7 kg of heroin, 1 kg of opium, 298 kg of poppy husk, over 37,000 intoxicant tablets and capsules, and ₹11.88 lakh in…
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Chandigarh Administration Issues Guidelines for ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign
03 Aug

Chandigarh Administration Issues Guidelines for ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending,
Chandigarh (National Times): The Chandigarh Administration has issued detailed instructions to all departments, schools, and local institutions to ensure massive community participation in the nationwide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, an initiative under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to celebrate patriotism and national pride. Citizens across Chandigarh have been urged to hoist the national flag at their homes from August 13 to 15, symbolizing unity and the shared spirit of independence. Administrator’s Call for Participation UT Administrator and Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria encouraged residents to actively participate.“‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ is not just a celebration; it is a call to every…
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Heavy Vehicles Barred on Airport Road During Peak Hours From August 4
03 Aug

Heavy Vehicles Barred on Airport Road During Peak Hours From August 4

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major relief for office-goers, the Mohali administration has announced restrictions on the movement of heavy vehicles on Airport Road during peak hours. Starting Monday, August 4, heavy vehicles will be prohibited from entering the 18-km stretch between 8 am and 11 am, and again from 5 pm to 8 pm. The restriction will apply to all heavy vehicles, including construction equipment carriers and multi-axle lorries. However, emergency vehicles such as ambulances, fire tenders, police vehicles, disaster response units, and trucks carrying essential goods like milk, water, or medicines will be exempted. Why the Ban? The…
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Murder Charges Framed Against 4 Punjab Cops, 2 Others in Kabaddi Player Ajmer Singh’s Killing case……
02 Aug

Murder Charges Framed Against 4 Punjab Cops, 2 Others in Kabaddi Player Ajmer Singh’s Killing case……

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending, , , , ,
National Times Bureau :- In a nine-year-old fake encounter case, the Faridkot district court has framed murder and conspiracy charges against six individuals, including four Punjab Police personnel and two liquor contractors from Bathinda. The court found prima facie evidence to proceed under multiple serious offenses, including murder (IPC Section 302), destruction of evidence (Section 201), criminal conspiracy (Section 120-B), criminal intimidation (Section 506), rioting (Sections 148 and 149) and relevant sections of the Arms Act (Section 27). The case pertains to the alleged staged police encounter of Ajmer Singh, a Kabaddi player and liquor vendor, in May 2016. His…
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CM Bhagwant Mann Visits Katalgarh Sahib, Responds to Vigilance Raid and Channi’s Allegations
02 Aug

CM Bhagwant Mann Visits Katalgarh Sahib, Responds to Vigilance Raid and Channi’s Allegations

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, , , , ,
National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday paid obeisance at Gurudwara Katalgarh Sahib in Chamkaur Sahib in Ropar district. He was accompanied by his wife and daughter. In a brief interaction with the media, the CM said he had come to perform ardas for the welfare of Punjab and its people. Commenting about the vigilance raid conducted by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau at the office and residence of Gillco Valley realtor Ranjit Singh Gill, the CM said that the law would take its course. “Jo karan ge so bharan ge (people would pay for their own…
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