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14 May

PSEB Class 12 Result Declared: Barnala’s Harsirat Kaur Tops with 100% Marks

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPSEB, Punjab

Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) on Wednesday officially announced the Class 12 board exam results, with girls dominating the top positions yet again. The board recorded an impressive performance across the state, with Barnala's Harsirat Kaur clinching the top spot by scoring a perfect 100%. According to officials, Ferozepur’s Manveer Kaur and Mansa’s Arsh both secured second and third ranks respectively, with 99.60% marks each. The top three ranks being claimed by girls has once again highlighted the academic excellence and rising performance of female students in Punjab. How to Check the PSEB 12th Result? Students…

14 May

Pakistan Returns BSF Constable After Cross-Border Incident in Ferozepur Sector

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBSF, India, Pakistan, Punjab

Amritsar (National Times): After nearly three weeks in custody, Pakistan Rangers handed over Indian BSF jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw at the Attari-Wagah checkpost on Wednesday, bringing an end to a cross-border standoff triggered by a routine patrol gone wrong. Shaw, who was posted to the border area just days earlier, crossed the international boundary inadvertently while supervising farmers harvesting wheat in a field near the border fence. Officials said Shaw was newly posted to the region and unfamiliar with the terrain, a factor that may have led to the accidental incursion. The incident occurred on April 23, just a day…

14 May

High Court Boosts Punjab’s Water Fight, Puts Haryana and BBMB on Notice

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBBMB, Punjab

Chandigarh (National Times): In a bold move that may reshape inter-state water politics, the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday issued notices to the Haryana government and BBMB, marking a judicial shift in Punjab's favour in the contentious water-sharing conflict. Punjab had filed a review petition challenging what it called an unjustified demand for extra water by Haryana. The court admitted the petition, calling the matter “serious,” and asked Haryana to explain why it needed additional water when existing allocations were already in place. The court also questioned the Bhakra Beas Management Board's recent change in stance, asking for…

14 May

Three Sikh Canadian MPs Join Mark Carney’s New Cabinet

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, PunjabCanada, Mark Carney

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): In a powerful signal of Canada’s growing diversity and commitment to inclusive governance, Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed three Sikh Canadian Members of Parliament to key positions in his new cabinet. Maninder Sidhu has been named Minister of International Trade, a vital role amid shifting global trade dynamics. Ruby Sahota joined as Secretary of State for Combatting Crime, while Randeep Sarai was entrusted with International Development responsibilities. The appointments were announced Tuesday at Rideau Hall as Carney officially unveiled his 28-member cabinet and 12-member secretarial team. The Sikh community has widely welcomed the move as a…

13 May

600 Litres of Methanol Seized in Patiala, Linked to Majitha Liquor Tragedy

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabMajitha liquor tragedy, Patiala Methanol Seizure, Spurious Liquor Crackdown

Patiala, May 13, 2025 — In a major breakthrough, the Patiala Police and Excise Department on Monday seized 600 litres of methanol, a highly toxic chemical often used in spurious liquor production. The seizure is suspected to be connected to the recent Majitha liquor tragedy in which multiple lives were lost in Amritsar.The consignment, traced from Transport Nagar in Delhi, was intercepted at Tepla police post on the Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Shambhu–Banur road. The methanol was concealed in three drums inside truck number PB 10 H 1577, which has been taken into custody. The truck driver has been arrested,…

13 May

Amritsar Schools to Reopen Tomorrow, Classes Limited to 4 Hours

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar School Reopening, Four-hour Classes

Amritsar, May 13, 2025 — The district administration in Amritsar has announced that schools will reopen from tomorrow, but classes will be held for only four hours as a precautionary measure amid the prevailing security situation.All government, private, and aided schools are expected to comply with the revised timings. Authorities have advised school managements to remain vigilant and ensure strict adherence to safety protocols.Further instructions will be issued depending on the evolving situation.

13 May

Punjab CM Announces ₹10 Lakh Aid for Family Hit by Pakistani Drone Attack

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Compensation, Drone Attack, Firozpur, Khai Fame, Pakistan, Punjab

Firozpur, May 13, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday expressed deep condolences to the family from Khai Fame village in Firozpur, which was struck by a Pakistani drone attack in recent days. One member of the affected family died during treatment in the hospital, prompting an outpouring of sympathy from the state government.In a public statement on social media, the Chief Minister confirmed that the government will provide financial assistance totaling ₹10 lakh to the grieving family. Of this, ₹5 lakh will come from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, while another ₹5 lakh will be contributed by Member…

13 May

Tragedy in Majitha: Punjab Police Cracks Down on Spurious Liquor Racket; 9 Arrested Including Kingpin

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjabMajitha liquor tragedy, Punjab Police action, Spurious liquor deaths

Amritsar, May 12, 2025 — In a tragic incident in Majitha, Amritsar, several lives were lost due to spurious liquor consumption, prompting swift and decisive action by the Punjab Police.Authorities have confirmed the arrest of nine individuals, including the kingpin of the racket and multiple local distributors. Preliminary investigation has revealed that methanol, a toxic industrial chemical, was procured online and used in the manufacture of the illicit liquor. Police have launched a thorough probe to uncover the entire supply chain and modus operandi of the illegal operation.An FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita…

13 May

CM Bhagwant Mann announces ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh for kin of Pakistani drone attack victim; Rs 2 lakh by Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Drone Attack, Punjab

Ludhiana (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday morning announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for the family of Sukhwinder Kaur, a resident of Khai Ke village, Ferozepur, who died from injuries sustained in a Pakistani drone attack. The Chief Minister expressed deep sorrow over the tragic demise of Sukhwinder Kaur. Our government stands firmly with her family during this time of immense pain, and we are committed to providing all possible support to help them cope with this devastating loss, he affirmed. Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora also extended financial assistance,…

13 May

Spurious Liquor Horror in Punjab: 14 Dead in Amritsar, Probe Underway

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Punjab

Amritsar (National Times): In a chilling repeat of past tragedies, 14 people have died and at least 10 others remain critical in Amritsar district after consuming illegally brewed liquor, police officials confirmed Tuesday. The deaths occurred across four villages in the Majitha block — Bhangali Kalan, Thariewal, Sangha, and Marari Kalan. Survivors in serious condition have been admitted to the Amritsar Civil Hospital, where emergency treatment is ongoing. District officials and police were alerted only after multiple deaths were quietly cremated. “Initially, some families claimed the deceased died of heart attacks,” said Majitha SHO Aabtaab Singh, adding that the liquor…