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30 May

Mohali Police Busts IPL Ticket Blackmarketing Racket, Arrests Three Accused

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SAS Nagar (National Times): Mohali Police have successfully busted a black market racket involving the illegal sale of IPL tickets at inflated prices. Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the case.The accused have been identified as Naveen s/o Madan Lal r/o House No. 324/2, Railway Road PS Patiala Chowk, Jind, Haryana, Darpan s/o Naresh Kumar r/o RZ Street No 6, Near Radha Krishan Mandir, New Delhi and Parharsh Anurag s/o Shankar Kumar r/o Flat No 184 Pocket 1, Sec 9, Dwaraka, New Delhi.Providing further details, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Harmandeep Singh Hans, stated that FIR No. 91…

30 May

Chandigarh to Take Part in 2nd Nationwide Civil Defence Exercise ‘Operation Shield’ Tomorrow

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Chandigarh (National Times): The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has decided to conduct the 2nd Civil Defence Exercise, named “Operation Shield”, across all districts in States and Union Territories located along the western border of the country. As part of a nationwide civil defence exercise, a blackout will be observed in the Kishangarh and I.T. Park areas of Chandigarh on May 31, 2025 (Saturday), from 8:00 PM to 8:10 PM. This initiative is aimed at simulating emergency blackout conditions and enhancing preparedness during potential hostile attacks. In addition to the blackout, a mock drill will also be conducted…

30 May

Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa Laid to Rest with Full Dignity in Ancestral Village

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Sangrur, May 30, 2025 – Veteran Akali leader and former Union Minister Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa was cremated today with full dignity at his native village Ubhawal in Sangrur district, Punjab. Dhindsa, aged 89, had passed away on May 28 at Fortis Hospital, Mohali, after prolonged illness.A large number of mourners, including political leaders, supporters, and villagers, gathered to pay their last respects to the senior leader, who held a towering presence in Punjab’s political history. Leaders from various parties including BJP, Shiromani Akali Dal, and Congress were present during the cremation.Among the dignitaries who attended were BJP MP Preneet Kaur,…

30 May

Punjab to Conduct ‘Operation Shield’ Civil Defence Mock Drill on May 31

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Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab government will carry out its second civil defence mock drill, titled ‘Operation Shield’, on Friday, May 31 at 6 PM, across districts adjoining the western border, a state spokesperson confirmed. As part of the statewide preparedness exercise, a complete blackout will be observed in civilian vulnerable zones and key strategic points, barring critical and emergency services. The drill will also include air raid sirens being sounded as a simulation of wartime emergency measures. The mock drill is being conducted under the authority of Section 19 of the Civil Defence Rules, 1968, following directives issued by…

29 May

Punjab to Conduct Statewide Mock Drill ‘Operation Shield’ on May 31 at 6 PM

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Chandigarh, May 29, 2025: The Punjab Home Guards & Civil Defence Department has officially announced the second edition of the Civil Defence Exercise "Operation Shield" to be conducted across all districts of the state on May 31, 2025, at 6:00 PM. This follows a fresh directive issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, on May 29, 2025.Initially planned for May 29, the exercise was postponed due to concurrent training of Punjab’s civil defence personnel with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). The upcoming drill is designed to enhance preparedness against potential hostile attacks, specifically in border states…

29 May

Sidhu Moosewala Remembered with Tears and Tributes in Mansa, Emotional Scenes at Bhog Ceremony Coming in

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Mansa (National Times): Three years after his death, the legacy of Shubhdeep Singh Moosewala, prominently known as Sidhu Moosewala, remains etched in the soul of Punjab. On his third death anniversary, a bhog ceremony was held in his hometown of Mansa, where hundreds came together to honor the late singer’s life and message. His mother, Charan Kaur, moved hearts as she attended the ceremony with her newborn grandchild. Overcome with grief, she broke into tears, reminding everyone that the pain of loss never truly fades. Yet in her arms was a symbol of hope, Junior Sidhu, the grandson born after…

28 May

CM Mann Condoles Death of Veteran Akali Leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa

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Chandigarh, May 28, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday expressed profound grief over the demise of senior Akali leader and former Union Minister Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa. The 89-year-old stalwart passed away at a private hospital in Mohali earlier in the evening. He is survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.In his condolence message, CM Mann acknowledged Dhindsa’s lifelong dedication to public service and his significant contributions to the welfare of the people of Punjab. The Chief Minister described Dhindsa as a towering political figure whose loss leaves a deep void in state and national politics.Extending heartfelt…

28 May

Punjab Police Crack Down on Drug Smugglers: 141 Held, 90 FIRs Registered in Statewide Operation Across 126 Railway Stations

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CHANDIGARH, May 28: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 88th day, Punjab Police on Wednesday conducted a cordon and search operation (CASO) at 126 Railway Stations across the state. The operation was carried out in all the 28 Police districts on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav. Special Director General of Police (Special DGP) Law and Order Arpit Shukla, who was personally monitoring this state-level operation, said that all the CPs/SSPs were asked to…

28 May

Veteran Akali Leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa Passes Away at 89

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Chandigarh/Sangrur, May 28, 2025: Senior Taksali Akali leader and former patron of the Shiromani Akali Dal, Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, passed away at the age of 89.According to sources, Dhindsa had been unwell for some time and was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Mohali, where he breathed his last at 5 PM today.A prominent political figure, Dhindsa was honored with the Padma Bhushan in 2019 for his contributions to public life. In 2020, he parted ways with the Shiromani Akali Dal. Over his extensive political career, he served as a Member of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.His…

28 May

Chandigarh Reports First COVID Death of 2025; Ludhiana Man Succumbs After Respiratory Complications

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Chandigarh, May 28, 2025: In a concerning development, Chandigarh recorded its first COVID-related death of the year. The deceased has been identified as a 40-year-old resident of Ludhiana, who had tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday.According to hospital sources, the patient was admitted four days ago after experiencing severe respiratory distress. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to the infection today.Health authorities have confirmed the death and are urging citizens to follow necessary precautions amid a mild resurgence of cases in the region.