Punjab

Another Hindu man lynched in Bangladesh as Zia’s son returns after 17 years
26 Dec

Another Hindu man lynched in Bangladesh as Zia’s son returns after 17 years

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National Times Bureau :- Another Hindu man has been killed in Bangladesh, just days after the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das, according to local media reports. The victim, 29-year-old Amrit Mondal, also known as Samrat, was beaten to death around 11 pm in Pangsha sub-district of Rajbari, about three-and-a-half hours from Dhaka. Locals told The Daily Star that Samrat allegedly led a criminal gang called “Samrat Bahini,” which was involved in extortion and other illegal activities. After Sheikh Hasina’s removal last year, he had fled the country but recently returned to his native village, Hosendanga. Police said Samrat was rescued…
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Mann Government Announces ₹20 Lakh Aid, Free Education for Children of Deceased Teacher Couple
25 Dec

Mann Government Announces ₹20 Lakh Aid, Free Education for Children of Deceased Teacher Couple

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Chandigarh, December 25: The Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has shown again that it stands strongly with its employees and their families during difficult times. To support the family of the teacher couple from Moga who died in a sad road accident while going for election duty, the state government has released a total help of 20 lakh rupees. Along with this, the government has made a major announcement to pay for the entire education of their children to ensure they have a bright future. The heart-breaking accident happened when teacher Jaskaran Singh was driving his…
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High Court stays tree felling in Punjab
25 Dec

High Court stays tree felling in Punjab

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered stay on felling of trees in Punjab. Hearing a bunch of petitions filed in public interest, the Punjab and Haryana High Court directed that trees would not be axed across Punjab. The bench of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sanjiv Berry also directed the state counsel to  immediately inform authorities concerned to stop the tree felling process. A Mohali resident Praneet Kaur has challenged the large-scale, imminent and ongoing felling and uprooting of mature trees on public non-forest land in the area by Greater Mohali Area Development Authority…
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Cold wave grips Punjab, Haryana: Dense fog triggers zero visibility in several parts
25 Dec

Cold wave grips Punjab, Haryana: Dense fog triggers zero visibility in several parts

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National Times Bureau :- Severe winter has intensified across Punjab and Haryana, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reporting cold wave and cold day conditions in several areas over the last 24 hours. While both states have seen dry weather, low temperatures combined with persistent fog have increased cold-related discomfort and raised health and travel concerns.  The IMD has issued an orange alert for very dense fog across most parts of Punjab and Haryana till December 26, with fog expected at isolated locations on December 27 as well. Punjab continues to experience dry conditions, with harsh winter chill especially during…
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Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu Urges VHP to Act on Stray Animal Crisis, Calls for Protection of Gaucharan Land in Punjab
24 Dec

Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu Urges VHP to Act on Stray Animal Crisis, Calls for Protection of Gaucharan Land in Punjab

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Amritsar, December 24, 2025: Former Punjab MLA and ex-Chief Parliamentary Secretary Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu has written to Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) national president Dr Parveen Bhai Togria, seeking urgent intervention to address the growing stray animal menace and alleged encroachment on government land reserved for cattle in Punjab. In her letter dated December 24, 2025, Dr Sidhu highlighted that nearly 1.25 lakh acres of Gaucharan (grazing) land meant for cows has been encroached upon, severely impacting efforts to manage stray cattle. She stressed the need to reclaim this land to safely relocate stray animals and ensure their upkeep through…
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Punjab Government Releases ₹69 Crore to Upgrade Four Major Medical Colleges
24 Dec

Punjab Government Releases ₹69 Crore to Upgrade Four Major Medical Colleges

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Chandigarh, 24  December 2025: In order to provide quality treatment and diagnostic facilities to the people in the Medical Colleges, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has ordered immediate release of funds worth ₹68.98 crore to give a facelift to premier Medical Colleges of the state. Chairing a review meeting of the Medical Education and Research Department here today, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Augmenting the facilities in these Medical colleges of the state was the need of the hour to ensure quality treatment and diagnostic facilities to the people. To equip these Medical colleges with hi-end and world class…
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Railways Announce Major Decision for Sri Fatehgarh Sahib Jor Mela; 14 Trains to Halt at Sirhind Station
24 Dec

Railways Announce Major Decision for Sri Fatehgarh Sahib Jor Mela; 14 Trains to Halt at Sirhind Station

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Sirhind, December 24, 2025: In view of the Sri Fatehgarh Sahib Jor Mela, the Railways have taken a major decision to facilitate the movement of devotees. For three days, a total of 14 trains will halt at Sirhind Railway Station. Each of these trains will have a two-minute stoppage at Sirhind station. The special arrangement will be in place from December 25 to December 27, during which more than 50 lakh devotees are expected to arrive in Sri Fatehgarh Sahib. In addition to the train halts, bus services will also be arranged from Sirhind Railway Station to Gurdwara Sri Fatehgarh…
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Veterinary Doctors Continue Strike for Second Day in Amritsar, Demand Immediate Government Intervention
24 Dec

Veterinary Doctors Continue Strike for Second Day in Amritsar, Demand Immediate Government Intervention

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Amritsar, December 24: Veterinary doctors in Amritsar district continued their strike for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, bringing all veterinary services under the Animal Husbandry Department to a complete halt. The protest was organised on the call of the Joint Action Committee of Vets for Pay Parity, pressing the government to address long-pending demands related to pay parity and service benefits. As part of the agitation, all veterinary services in the district, including OPD services, medicines, surgery, gynaecology and obstetrics, and laboratory testing, remained suspended, affecting livestock owners across the region. Addressing the protest, district president Dr Gagandeep Singh…
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Jalandhar Youth Arrested by Pakistan Rangers After Allegedly Crossing Border
24 Dec

Jalandhar Youth Arrested by Pakistan Rangers After Allegedly Crossing Border

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National Times Bureau :- Jalandhar resident, Sharandeep Singh from Bhoepur village in Shahkot, Punjab, was reportedly detained by Pakistan Rangers in the Kasur sector after allegedly crossing the India-Pakistan border. Details regarding the circumstances under which the youth entered Pakistani territory remain unclear, and Indian security agencies have been informed of the incident and are conducting further investigations. Sharandeep’s father, Satnam Singh, had earlier filed a missing person report with local authorities, claiming that his son had gone missing. Following the arrest, the family expressed deep concern over his safety. The authorities are coordinating with security and diplomatic channels to…
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Yo Yo Honey Singh Faces Controversy Over New Punjabi Song ‘Naagin’
24 Dec

Yo Yo Honey Singh Faces Controversy Over New Punjabi Song ‘Naagin’

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab’s popular rapper and music producer Yo Yo Honey Singh has found himself in the midst of fresh controversy following a complaint lodged by a senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader. BJP Punjab co-convenor Arvind Sharma approached the state’s Director General of Police, claiming that Honey Singh’s latest release, the Punjabi track “Naagin,” contains objectionable and inappropriate material. In his complaint, Sharma alleged that the song’s video features suggestive dance sequences and visuals that he considers vulgar, asserting that they disrespect women and clash with the values of Punjabi culture. He also expressed concern over the…
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