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30 Jun

Giani Raghbir Singh Withdraws Petition Against SGPC: A New Twist in Akal Takht Controversy

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Amritsar (National Times): In a significant development within Sikh religious affairs, former Jathedar of Shri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Raghbir Singh, has officially withdrawn his petition against the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) from the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The petition had challenged how he was removed from his position and raised objections over alleged attempts to dismiss him from his current post as Head Granthi of Sri Darbar Sahib. Giani Raghbir Singh was relieved of his duties as Jathedar of Shri Akal Takht Sahib on March 7, 2025. Following his removal, he continued serving as the Head Granthi…

30 Jun

Punjab’s Teghbir Singh, 6, Becomes Youngest to Scale Europe’s Highest Peak, Mount Elbrus

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Ropar, Punjab (National Times): In a remarkable feat of endurance and determination, six-year-old Teghbir Singh from Ropar has scaled Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe. Standing at 18,510 feet (5,642 metres) in Russia’s Caucasus Mountains, the peak is known for its extreme weather, with temperatures often plunging to -10°C. Teghbir began his summit expedition on June 20 and successfully reached the peak on June 28. He received official recognition from the Mountaineering, Rock Climbing and Sports Tourism Federation of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (Russia), which issued him a certificate declaring him as the youngest summiteer of Mount Elbrus in the…

29 Jun

Monsoon Covers Entire Country as IMD Warns of Heavy Rain for Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh

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Chandigarh, June 29, 2025 – The Southwest Monsoon has swept across the entire country nine days ahead of schedule, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Sunday, even as it issued a heavy rain alert for Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh until July 1.The IMD’s special weather bulletin warned of light to moderate rain across most regions and heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places in the affected states over the next three days.A major weather system, including an upper air cyclonic circulation over north Haryana and its surrounding areas, extending up to 1.5 km above sea level, is fueling…

29 Jun

Bikram Majithia to Be Taken to Multiple Sites in Drug Money Laundering Probe

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Chandigarh, June 29, 2025 — In a significant escalation of the probe into alleged drug money laundering, enforcement agencies are set to escort senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia to multiple locations across Punjab and Himachal Pradesh on Monday for verification linked to the ongoing investigation.Sources said the probe has gained momentum following fresh statements from several key witnesses, which have led authorities to identify new sites requiring physical verification to substantiate evidence gathered so far.Officials confirmed Majithia will be taken to various locations to cross-check details connected to financial transactions and logistical networks suspected of being…

29 Jun

Simranjit Singh Mann Condemns Protests Against Diljit Dosanjh’s Film, Calls It an Attack on Sikh and Punjabi Identity

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Amritsar (National Times): Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) President Simranjit Singh Mann has issued a strong condemnation of the protests surrounding Punjabi actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh’s upcoming film ‘Sardar Ji 3’, which features Pakistani actress Hania Aamir. Mann called the controversy an unjustified attack on Sikhism, the Gurmukhi script, and Punjabi culture, framing it as an extension of political agendas targeting minority identities. “This protest is not just against a film, but against the symbols of Sikh identity – the turban, the Gurmukhi script, and Punjabi art,” Mann stated, denouncing the opposition in the strongest terms. He emphasized that cinema is a…

28 Jun

CM Mann Proposes Death Penalty for Sacrilege Offences in Punjab

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Chandigarh, June 28, 2025 — Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced plans to introduce stringent legislation prescribing harsher punishments, including the death penalty, for acts of sacrilege against holy granths, signalling a firm stance on protecting religious sentiments in the state.Chairing a high-level meeting with officials and representatives of the Sarb Dharam Beadbi Rokko Kanoon Morcha at his official residence, Mann emphasised Punjab’s heritage as a land of saints, seers, and great Gurus who have championed mutual love, tolerance, and communal harmony.“It is our bounden duty to ensure that those who commit sacrilege face exemplary punishment,” Mann…

28 Jun

Punjab Govt Suspends 25 Jail Officials in Crackdown on Corruption and Drug Nexus in Prisons

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Chandigarh (National Times): In a major step aimed at cleaning up Punjab’s prison system, the state government on Saturday announced the suspension of 25 jail officials, including three Deputy Superintendents and two Assistant Superintendents, over alleged involvement in corruption and aiding drug networks operating within the prisons. The decisive action follows alarming reports of irregularities and drug-related activities inside jails across the state. The government said this move is part of an intensified drive to root out corruption and dismantle criminal syndicates that are believed to be operating from behind bars. “This action has been taken based on credible inputs…

27 Jun

‘Building Future Workforce’: PHDCCI organizes 5th Edition of HR Conclave and 2nd Edition of HR Excellence Recognition

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Chandigarh (National Times)- PHDCCI successfully hosted the 5th edition of Conclave-2025 and the Second Edition of HR Excellence Recognition at Hotel Lalit Chandigarh. During the Inaugural session, Mr. Lokesh Jain, Co-Chair of the Haryana State Chapter of PHDCCI, emphasized the importance of prioritizing employee experience in human resource management. He underlined that HR should focus on creating an environment where individuals feel valued, motivated, and empowered to contribute their best.On the Occasion, Dr. GP Rao, Founder of Good People Relations, delivered the keynote address, sharing valuable insights on the evolving role of HR in meeting organizational needs. He emphasized the…

27 Jun

New Case Likely Against Bikram Singh Majithia as Vigilance Team Alleges Obstruction and Threats

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Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab Police is reportedly preparing to register a fresh case against senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and former cabinet minister Bikram Singh Majithia. The development comes after a complaint was filed by the state Vigilance Bureau, which had visited Majithia’s residence earlier this week as part of an ongoing investigation. According to sources, the Vigilance Bureau team has accused Majithia of threatening officials during the raid, provoking his supporters to attack the team, and obstructing a lawful search of his premises. The team was reportedly acting on credible intelligence that suggested the presence of documents…

27 Jun

Jailed Gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria’s Mother, Aide Shot Dead in Batala; Gangsters Claim Responsibility Online

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Batala, Punjab (National Times): In a dramatic escalation of gang-related violence in Punjab, Harjit Kaur, the mother of jailed gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, and his close associate Karanvir were shot dead on Thursday night near their residence in the Urban Estate area of Batala. According to Batala SSP Suhail Qasim Mir, the incident occurred when unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened fire indiscriminately on the duo as they neared their home. Karanvir, who was reportedly the son of an Assistant Sub-Inspector in the Punjab Police, died on the spot. Harjit Kaur, critically injured in the attack, was rushed to a nearby…