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02 Aug

Punjab Vigilance Conducts Raid at Ranjit Singh Gill’s Home After BJP Switch

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Politics, Punjab, TrendingBJP, Punjab, Punjab vigilance, Raid, Ranjit singh gill

National times bureau:- The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) on Saturday (August 2, 2025) raided the premises of former Akali leader and prominent realtor Ranjit Singh Gill in Chandigarh, sources said. The action came just a day after Mr. Gill joined the BJP. Mr. Gill was inducted into the BJP by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini at his official residence here on Friday evening. VB sleuths raided Mr. Gill's residence in Chandigarh. However, there is no official word on the raid operation yet.Mr. Gill had recently resigned from the primary membership of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). He was once…

02 Aug

More Than 35,000 Lives Saved in a Year, Says Punjab Government

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabBhagwant maan, Punjab government, road safety, Ssf, Top news

National times bureau :- Punjab's Road Safety Force (SSF), launched in January 2024 under the leadership of chief minister Bhagwant Mann has saved over 35,000 lives by providing rapid medical assistance at accident sites. The force has made significant strides in improving road safety, emergency response times, and public security across the state, according to official figures released by the state government.The SSF currently covers approximately 4,100 kilometers of roads, with teams stationed every 30 kilometers.Around 28% of SSF personnel are women, a figure presented as part of a broader push toward inclusion and empowerment, as per government data. In…

01 Aug

Five Months of ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’: Over 24,000 Drug Smugglers Arrested, 1000 Kg Heroin Seized in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Drug Smugglers, Heroin Seizure, Punjab Police, Yudh Nashian Virudh

Chandigarh, August 1, 2025 — In a major breakthrough in Punjab’s fight against narcotics, the state police under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s flagship campaign Yudh Nashian Virudh have arrested 24,089 drug smugglers and registered 15,242 FIRs since March 1, 2025. Over five months, the state’s multi-pronged crackdown has led to the seizure of 1000 kilograms of heroin, marking one of the most aggressive anti-drug operations in the state's history.According to the Punjab Police, operations are being carried out daily in all 28 police districts under the direct supervision of Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav. The campaign, personally…

01 Aug

GNDU Vice-Chancellor Removed from SGPC Panel After Controversial Interaction with RSS Chief

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkal Takht Sahib, Dr. Karamjit Singh, GNDU Vice Chancellor, RSS Chief, SGPC

Amritsar, August 1, 2025 — The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has removed Dr. Karamjit Singh, the Vice-Chancellor of Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), from a key committee following a controversy surrounding his alleged remarks during a conversation with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief.The decision came in the wake of a viral video circulating on social media in which Dr. Singh was reportedly seen expressing views perceived as anti-Sikh during his interaction with the RSS leader. The footage sparked immediate outrage within the Sikh community, prompting strong reactions from various quarters.SGPC Secretary S. Pratap Singh confirmed the development and stated…

01 Aug

Jailed Gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Threatened to Kill My Son: Sukhjinder Randhawa

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingJaggu Bhagwanpuria, Sukhjinder Randhawa

Chandigarh (National Times): Former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister and sitting MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has alleged that jailed gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria has issued death threats against his son. The Congress leader claimed in a social media post, accusing the Punjab government of failing to curb lawlessness. Randhawa said the threat came shortly before a firing incident outside a pagri centre where his son was present. According to police, two unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened fire at the centre, with bullets striking the window panes. Fortunately, no one was injured. Following the attack, DSP Vipin Kumar and SHO Prabhjot Singh…

31 Jul

Khaira Barred from Remarks as CM’s Aide Files Defamation Suit Amid Political Row

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, defamation case, legal notice, Punjab politics, Rajbir Singh, Sukhpal Khaira

Chandigarh, July 31, 2025 — Punjab Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira finds himself in legal crosshairs after Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s Officer on Special Duty (OSD), Rajbir Singh, filed a defamation case against him for allegedly making false and damaging statements.The local court has not only accepted the complaint but also issued a restraining order against Khaira, barring him from making any public remarks concerning the case. Khaira has been formally served and directed to appear before the court on August 11.The defamation suit stems from a series of allegations Khaira reportedly made against Singh, which the latter claims were…

31 Jul

RSS Infiltration into Punjab’s Educational Institutions: An Attempt to Undermine Sikh Philosophy and Threaten Cultural Identity

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, GNDU, Influence, RSS, SATH

Amritsar, July 31, 2025: The student organization Sath issues this press note to alert Punjab and the global Sikh community about the centralization of the education system and the subsequent threat it poses to Punjabi culture and Sikh philosophy. With the central government's direct control over education policies, states have been stripped of the autonomy to design independent curricula and policies. Since 1947, the core objective of educational institutions has been to forge a singular "national identity"—a project aimed at subsuming distinct identities into Indian nationalism. This strategy has now reached its most dangerous phase.Under its anti-Sikh agenda, the RSS…

31 Jul

Punjab Launches India’s First Evidence-Based Anti-Drug Curriculum for Schools

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (National Times): In a landmark step against drug abuse, Punjab has become the first state in India to introduce an evidence-based anti-drug curriculum for school students. The initiative, part of the third phase of the state’s “Yudh Nashian De Virudh” campaign, will be formally launched on August 1 in Arniwala, Fazilka, by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced that the programme will cover 8 lakh students from Classes 9 to 12 across 3,658 schools, with more than 6,500 specially trained teachers delivering the sessions.…

30 Jul

CM Mann Hands Over Regular Appointment Letters to 942 Forest Department Employees in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, contract employees regularized, Punjab Forest Department jobs, Punjab government jobs 2025

Chandigarh, July 30, 2025: In a major step towards employee welfare, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann handed over regular appointment letters to 942 contractual employees of the Forest Department, ending more than a decade of uncertainty for them. The announcement was made at a function where Mann lauded the commitment and dedication of these workers, whose service has now been formally recognized with permanent government positions.Speaking at the event, Mann said the state government had worked tirelessly to overcome legal and administrative challenges to regularize these employees. He emphasized that removing the word “contractual” from their designation was not…

29 Jul

Punjab Declares Gazetted Holiday on Shaheed Udham Singh’s Martyrdom Day; Road Renamed in His Honour

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAman Arora, Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, Gazetted Holiday, July 31, Punjab government, Shaheed Udham Singh

Chandigarh, July 29, 2025: The Punjab Government has officially declared July 31 as a gazetted holiday to mark the martyrdom day of Shaheed Udham Singh. The announcement, made by AAP State President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora, fulfils a long-standing demand of the Kamboj community and aims to honour the legacy of the iconic revolutionary who avenged the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in London.At a press conference held at Punjab Bhawan, Aman Arora also revealed that the Bhawanigarh–Sunam–Bhikhi–Kotshamir road will be renamed as “Shaheed Udham Singh Marg.” This renaming is part of the state's tribute to the freedom fighter and will…