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On Day 83 of ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, Punjab Police Nab 161 Smugglers, Seize Heroin and Cash, Convince 80 Addicts to Seek Treatment<br>
23 May

On Day 83 of ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’, Punjab Police Nab 161 Smugglers, Seize Heroin and Cash, Convince 80 Addicts to Seek Treatment

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh, May 23: With the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state entered 83rd day, Punjab Police on Friday arrested 161 drug smugglers and recovered 6.2 kg heroin and Rs 76270 drug money from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 12,958 in just 83 days. The operation was conducted on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav simultaneously in all 28 Police districts of the state. Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked…
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AAP MLA Raman Arora Arrested in Corruption Case After Vigilance Raid in Jalandhar
23 May

AAP MLA Raman Arora Arrested in Corruption Case After Vigilance Raid in Jalandhar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Jalandhar (National Times): In a major development that has shaken Punjab’s political landscape, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator Raman Arora has been arrested by the state Vigilance Bureau on corruption charges following an early morning raid at his premises. Arora, the sitting MLA from Jalandhar Central, is accused of orchestrating a bribery racket involving the Jalandhar Municipal Corporation. The arrest follows damning allegations that Arora used municipal officials to issue bogus notices to unsuspecting residents under false pretenses. According to investigators, the notices were then retracted after citizens paid bribes, with the MLA reportedly acting as both the architect and…
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Punjab Refutes Haryana’s Claim on Full Water Share, Clarifies Real-Time BML Canal Data
23 May

Punjab Refutes Haryana’s Claim on Full Water Share, Clarifies Real-Time BML Canal Data

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryana, Punjab, , ,
Chandigarh, May 23, 2025: In response to recent reports circulated by the Haryana government claiming it is receiving its full 10,300 cusecs share of water from the Bhakra Main Line (BML) Canal, the Punjab government has issued a press note calling the claims misleading and factually incorrect.Clarifying the actual status as of 12:00 noon on May 23, 2025, Punjab authorities stated that the total designed flow capacity of the BML Canal is 11,700 cusecs, but even that volume had not yet reached Punjab's territory. "The inflow is being increased gradually and has not stabilized at full capacity," the press note…
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Gippy Grewal Flags Issues With Mahindra Scorpio-N, Complaints About Vehicle Faults and Dealership Conduct
23 May

Gippy Grewal Flags Issues With Mahindra Scorpio-N, Complaints About Vehicle Faults and Dealership Conduct

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, ,
Chandigarh (National Times): Punjabi star Gippy Grewal has taken to public forums to express his frustration over problems with two Mahindra Scorpio-N SUVs he purchased last December. In a strongly worded letter sent to Anand Mahindra, Chairman of Mahindra Group, Grewal highlights ongoing technical faults with the vehicles and criticizes the service at Raj Vehicles dealership in Mohali. According to Grewal, both SUVs developed multiple issues right from their first use. Problems include flickering LED lights, glitches in the infotainment systems, intermittent digital dashboard failures, and a structural gap in the boot compartment, possibly pointing to manufacturing defects. Beyond the…
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CM Mann-led Punjab Govt Cracks Down on Corruption, Raids AAP MLA Raman Arora in Jalandhar
23 May

CM Mann-led Punjab Govt Cracks Down on Corruption, Raids AAP MLA Raman Arora in Jalandhar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Jalandhar (National Times): In a dramatic and decisive step, the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has carried out a corruption raid on its own legislator, Jalandhar (Central) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Raman Arora, marking one of the most high-profile anti-corruption actions since the AAP came to power in the state. According to initial reports, Arora was allegedly involved in a racket where false notices were issued to residents of Jalandhar through the Municipal Corporation. These notices, often without any legitimate basis, created panic and distress among citizens. It is alleged that Arora then took money from…
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Haryana CM Saini Criticizes Punjab’s Refusal on Water Sharing, Urges Compliance with Court Orders
22 May

Haryana CM Saini Criticizes Punjab’s Refusal on Water Sharing, Urges Compliance with Court Orders

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, Punjab, , ,
Chandigarh, May 22, 2025 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has accused Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of adopting an “arrogant and unjust stance” by refusing to share Haryana’s rightful share of drinking water. Speaking at a press conference in Ladwa, Saini condemned what he called the politicization of a critical public issue, warning that such conduct was unbecoming of a responsible leader.Saini urged Mann to uphold the principles of the Indian Constitution and comply with the Supreme Court and High Court rulings on the matter. Drawing from religious teachings and India’s cultural reverence for water, he said Punjab…
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CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Centre Over CISF Deployment at Bhakra Dam, Questions BJP’s Stand on Punjab’s Water Rights
22 May

CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Centre Over CISF Deployment at Bhakra Dam, Questions BJP’s Stand on Punjab’s Water Rights

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh (National Times): Escalating tensions over the ongoing water-sharing dispute with Haryana, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched a scathing attack on the central government and state BJP leaders during a press conference, raising serious objections to the Centre’s decision to deploy Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel at Bhakra Dam. On May 19, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs issued a notice stating that 296 CISF personnel will be deployed at the Bhakra Dam site. According to the communication, the cost of this deployment would be Rs 2,90,100 per head annually, totaling a staggering Rs 8.58 crore, to be…
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Punjab Govt Transfers 10 Villages from Patiala to Mohali District
22 May

Punjab Govt Transfers 10 Villages from Patiala to Mohali District

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh (National Times): In a significant administrative decision, the Punjab Government has issued a notification transferring 10 villages from Patiala district to SAS Nagar (Mohali) district. The move, effective immediately upon publication in the Official Gazette, was announced through a notification dated May 20, 2025, by the Department of Revenue, Rehabilitation, and Disaster Management. The villages affected include Manakpur (H.B. No. 272), Khera Gajju (H.B. No. 269), Urna (H.B. No. 2), Changera (H.B. No. 243), Ucha Khera (H.B. No. 271), Gurditpura (H.B. No. 268), Hadayatpura (H.B. No. 270), and Lehlan (H.B. No. 267). These villages have been transferred from the…
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Centre Deploys CISF at Bhakra Dam Amid Escalating Punjab-Haryana Water Dispute
21 May

Centre Deploys CISF at Bhakra Dam Amid Escalating Punjab-Haryana Water Dispute

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryana, Punjab, ,
Nangal, May 21, 2025: Amid rising tensions between Punjab and Haryana over the release of water from the Bhakra Dam, the Union Government has deployed 296 Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel to guard the critical infrastructure. The deployment, approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs, aims to ensure the safety and security of the dam amid growing political and public unrest.The move comes after Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) Chairman Manoj Tripathi was reportedly gheraoed by protesters while supervising the release of additional water to Haryana, further escalating the situation. As per the official order, the BBMB has been…
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CM Nayab Singh Saini Meets PM Modi, Congratulates on Operation Sindoor’s Success, Thanks Armed Forces
21 May

CM Nayab Singh Saini Meets PM Modi, Congratulates on Operation Sindoor’s Success, Thanks Armed Forces

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
New Delhi/Chandigarh, May 21 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and extended his heartfelt congratulations on the success of Operation Sindoor, a decisive counter-terror operation led by Indian armed forces. Addressing journalists at Haryana Bhawan, CM Saini praised PM Modi’s leadership, stating that such a bold and historic decision could only be taken by a strong and visionary leader.He strongly condemned the recent cowardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which claimed innocent lives. “The nation was in pain and demanded action. The Prime Minister responded with strength, and our soldiers eliminated the threat on its…
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