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13 Jul

Former MLA Launches Plantation Drive in Dera Bassi; Around 10,000 Saplings to Be Planted: N.K. Sharma

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDera Bassi, N.K. Sharma, plantation drive, Shiromani Akali Dal

Dera Bassi (Gurpreet Singh): Former MLA N.K. Sharma today launched the Shiromani Akali Dal’s plantation campaign in the Dera Bassi area, starting from the village Devi Nagar. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sharma shared that a forest will be developed on two acres of common village land in Devi Nagar.He stated that the Akali Dal team in Dera Bassi aims to plant nearly 10,000 saplings. The saplings are being planted using proper scientific methods to ensure the development of a robust forest. After planting, the Shiromani Akali Dal team in the village will take responsibility for nurturing and maintaining the…

13 Jul

CM Mann Announces 13,000 Ultra-Modern Stadiums to Transform Punjab’s Sporting Landscape and Combat Drug Menace

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann sports initiative, drug-free Punjab, Punjab stadium project, Sports Infrastructure

Chandigarh, July 13, 2025 — Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday unveiled an ambitious plan to construct ultra-modern sports stadiums in every village of the state, a sweeping initiative aimed at fostering a vibrant sports culture and steering youth away from drug addiction.Speaking at his official residence, Mann revealed that construction has already begun on 3,083 stadiums in the first phase, as part of a larger mission to build around 13,000 such facilities across Punjab. “Idle hands are the devil’s workshop. We want to channel the immense energy of our youth into sports and positive pursuits,” Mann said,…

13 Jul

SGPC Convenes Special Session on August 5 to Discuss Takht Sahibans Protocol

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingSGPC

Amritsar (National Times): The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has announced a special meeting of its members on August 5, 2025, to discuss matters related to etiquette and protocol at the Takht Sahibans, the five temporal seats of Sikh authority. SGPC Chief Secretary Kulwant Singh Mannan confirmed that the session will be chaired by SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, and formal invitations to all committee members were issued on July 11. The meeting is scheduled for 1:00 PM at the SGPC headquarters located in Teja Singh Samundri Hall, Amritsar. According to Mannan, the core focus will be to review…

13 Jul

Amarjit Singh Mehta Re-elected as Punjab Cricket Association President

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Sports, TrendingAmarjit Singh Mehta, PCA

Chandigarh (National Times): Amarjit Singh Mehta has been re-elected as the President of the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) following the association's Annual General Body Meeting held on Saturday at the New Chandigarh Stadium. All office-bearers for the upcoming three-year term were elected unopposed, as confirmed by Electoral Officer Rajeev Sharma (IAS Retd). New PCA Office-Bearers: President: Amarjit Singh Mehta Vice-President: Deepak Bali Secretary: Kulwant Singh Joint Secretary: Siddhant Sharma Treasurer: Sunil Gupta Among the key office-bearers, Kulwant Singh, an AAP MLA from Mohali, and Deepak Bali, adviser to the Punjab Heritage and Tourism Board, bring political and administrative experience to…

12 Jul

Day 133 of Yudh Nashian Virudh: 120 drug smugglers held with 707 grams of heroin.

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDe-addiction Treatment, No Drugs, Punjab, Yudh Nasheyan Virudh

As part of ‘de-addiction’, Punjab Police convince 76 persons to undergo de-addiction treatment.CHANDIGARH, July 12: With the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state completed 133 days, Punjab Police on Saturday arrested 120 drug smugglers and recovered 707 grams heroin and Rs 16,300 drug money from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 21,660 in just 133 days. The operation was conducted on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav simultaneously in all 28…

12 Jul

PHDCCI in collaboration with Canara Bank organized a MSME Cluster Meet at Chandigarh

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCanara Bank, PHDCCI

Chandigarh: Haryana State Chapter, PHDCCI, in collaboration with Canara Bank, organized an MSME Cluster Meet today at PHD House, Sector 31, Chandigarh, with the objective of making MSMEs aware of the Government's Industrial policies and bank funding schemes.Sh. Lokesh Jain, Co-Chair, Haryana State Chapter, PHDCCI, welcomed the Speakers and participants, highlighting that MSMEs contribute significantly to India’s GDP, exports, and employment generation. Sh. B Ravi, Deputy General Manager, Regional Office, Chandigarh while expressing his views mentioned Canara Bank disbursement Rs. 1000 Cr last year and is all set to increase more funds this year, He also explained TAT (Turned around…

11 Jul

Speaker Kultar Sandhwan’s Emotional Appeal After Assembly passes BBMB CISF Resolution: “Punjab is the Son of Rivers”

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingKultar Sandhwan

Chandigarh (National Times): In a powerful and emotional moment that resonated across party lines, Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan made a stirring statement after the House unanimously passed a resolution opposing the deployment of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). Though traditionally a neutral figure in legislative proceedings, Sandhwan stepped beyond the conventional role of Speaker, not politically, but emotionally, as he addressed the House and the nation with folded hands, speaking not just as a Speaker, but as a Punjabi. “A Speaker must remain neutral, but as a son of…

11 Jul

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Delivers Fiery Speech in Assembly Amid BBMB Uproar, Defends Punjab’s Water, Culture, and Artists

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab News

Chandigarh (National Times): Amid chaotic scenes in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha during the special session, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann delivered a fiery and wide-ranging address, hitting out at the opposition, defending Punjab’s water rights, cultural expressions, and even jumping into the ongoing controversy surrounding actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh. The session saw loud protests from Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa over a remark made by Cabinet Minister Aman Arora, who had used the Punjabi expression “dadhi muhrawa.” Bajwa objected, calling it offensive, prompting Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan and CM Mann to step in and clarify that such expressions are part of Punjabi…

11 Jul

CM Bhagwant Mann, Partap Bajwa Clash in Punjab Assembly; ‘12 Vaje’ Remark Sparks Uproar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Partap Bajwa

Chandigarh (National Times): A heated exchange between Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa led to uproar in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Friday, after Bajwa’s remark “12 tuhade vaje hone hai” triggered sharp protests from AAP MLAs who viewed it as an insult to Sikh sentiments. The clash began when CM Bhagwant Mann accused Bajwa of diverting attention from critical state issues. “You should raise matters that are against Punjab and Punjabis,” Mann said sternly. When Bajwa continued to speak out of turn, the Chief Minister responded, “Please sit down, it’s just 12 PM.…

11 Jul

Aman Arora Hits Back at Bajwa in Punjab Assembly Over ‘Stage of Drama’ Remark, Seeks Privilege Motion

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAman Arora, Partap Bajwa

Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Friday witnessed heated exchanges between senior leaders as the House debated a resolution against the deployment of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). The verbal showdown intensified when Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa described the Assembly as a "stage of drama," prompting sharp criticism from Cabinet Minister Aman Arora. Bajwa’s comment — “They (AAP leaders) have made this Assembly a stage of drama” — did not go down well with Arora, who immediately demanded Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan to issue a privilege motion against the…