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Punjab Grassroots Poll Results Awaited as Vote Count Progresses Across State
17 Dec

Punjab Grassroots Poll Results Awaited as Vote Count Progresses Across State

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Counting for Punjab’s rural local government elections began on Tuesday, marking a crucial day for political parties vying for influence ahead of the next Assembly contest. Election staff started tallying ballot papers for 347 Zila Parishad positions and 2,838 Panchayat Samiti seats at 154 counting centres located in 141 venues across the state. Officials from the State Election Commission cautioned that results would not be immediate, as the elections were conducted using traditional paper ballots rather than electronic machines. Due to the volume of votes and the manual nature of the process, the final outcome is expected…
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Bibi Kiranjot Kaur Questions Punjab Government’s ‘Holy City’ Decision, Flags Sikh Traditions on Meat Practices
16 Dec

Bibi Kiranjot Kaur Questions Punjab Government’s ‘Holy City’ Decision, Flags Sikh Traditions on Meat Practices

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh, December 16, 2025: SGPC member, senior Akali leader and granddaughter of Master Tara Singh, Bibi Kiranjot Kaur has raised strong objections to the Punjab government’s decision to grant Holy City status to three cities in the state, questioning the proposed restrictions linked to the move.In a social media post, Bibi Kiranjot Kaur said that in Sikhism, tobacco and Kutha (Halal) meat are regarded as bajjar kurehit, or major religious prohibitions. She added that alcohol and other intoxicants are also forbidden under Sikh tenets, while Jhatka meat is the religiously sanctioned practice for Sikhs.Referring to historical precedents, she stated that…
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Punjab Leads in Energy Development: President Droupadi Murmu Awards Prestigious Prize to PEDA
16 Dec

Punjab Leads in Energy Development: President Droupadi Murmu Awards Prestigious Prize to PEDA

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Chandigarh, December 16, 2025: Punjab Receives National Energy Conservation Award 2025, Recognition for Chief Minister Mann's Foresighted PoliciesThe tireless efforts of the Punjab government in energy conservation and renewable energy have received national recognition. President Droupadi Murmu honored the Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) with the prestigious ‘State Performance Award - Group 3’ at the National Energy Conservation Awards 2025 ceremony. This award is proof of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's farsighted policies and commitment to public welfare. The ceremony was attended by senior officials from across the country, including Union Energy Minister Arvind Kejriwal.Punjab's Energy Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO dedicated…
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Dense Fog to Grip 12 Punjab Districts as Cold Wave Intensifies, Strong Winds Expected
16 Dec

Dense Fog to Grip 12 Punjab Districts as Cold Wave Intensifies, Strong Winds Expected

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning for dense fog and cold conditions across several parts of northern India, including Punjab, over the coming days. According to the department, thick fog is expected to prevail during late night and early morning hours, significantly reducing visibility and posing challenges for daily activities. States such as Delhi and Uttar Pradesh are also likely to witness dense fog, which may disrupt normal movement and increase risks for commuters. The prevailing weather conditions are expected to affect road, rail and air traffic, particularly during morning hours when visibility may…
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Holy Cities: Notification Issued Granting Holy City Status to Three Cities in Punjab
16 Dec

Holy Cities: Notification Issued Granting Holy City Status to Three Cities in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Governor of Punjab has given formal approval to the Bhagwant Mann government’s decision under which three important places in the state were declared Holy Cities. A notification in this regard has also been issued. The announcement was made in the form of a resolution during a session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha held at Sri Anandpur Sahib, following which the proposal was sent to the Governor for approval. However, the notification does not mention any details regarding the implementation of this decision.
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Sohana Kabaddi Cup firing: Gangster Dony Bal claims responsibility, SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal slams AAP over collapsing law and order
16 Dec

Sohana Kabaddi Cup firing: Gangster Dony Bal claims responsibility, SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal slams AAP over collapsing law and order

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Hours after Kabaddi promoter and coach Rana Balachauria was shot dead by unknown assailants during a live Kabaddi tournament, gangster Dony Bal claimed responsibility for the attack, according to a Facebook postunder name Gopi Ghanshyampuria. However PTC News does not independently verify the post.  "I, Donibal, Saganpreet, Mohabbat Randhawa, Amar Khabe, Prabh Daswal and Kaushal Chaudhary, take responsibility for the killing of Rana Balachauria during the Kabaddi Cup in Mohali today. This man (Rana) was in contact with our rivals Jaggu and Lawrence," the post read.  It further added, "He had provided shelter to the killer…
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Bathinda Court Grants Exemption to Kangana Ranaut in Farmers’ Protest Defamation Case
15 Dec

Bathinda Court Grants Exemption to Kangana Ranaut in Farmers’ Protest Defamation Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Bathinda, December 15, 2025: A local court in Bathinda on Monday allowed an application seeking exemption from personal appearance filed on behalf of Bollywood actor and BJP Member of Parliament Kangana Ranaut in a defamation case linked to her remarks during the farmers’ protest. After granting the relief, the court listed the matter for further hearing on January 5, 2026.The case was initiated by Bebe Mahinder Kaur, a resident of Bahadurgarh Jandian village in Bathinda district. The complaint pertains to certain social media comments allegedly posted by Ranaut at the height of the farmers’ agitation against the now-repealed central farm…
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Punjab Announces Winter Break for Schools from December 24 to 31
15 Dec

Punjab Announces Winter Break for Schools from December 24 to 31

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh, December 15, 2025: The Punjab Education Department on Monday announced winter vacations for all government and private schools across the state, scheduling a week-long break from December 24 to December 31, 2025. An official order issued by the Education Department stated that the winter holidays will be applicable to government, government-aided and private educational institutions alike. Schools will remain shut for eight days, with regular academic activities set to resume after December 31.The directive, approved by the competent authority, has been forwarded to all district education officers and school managements to ensure strict implementation across Punjab.The move has been…
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Kabaddi Promoter Rana Balachauria Dies After Being Shot at Sohana Tournament in Mohali
15 Dec

Kabaddi Promoter Rana Balachauria Dies After Being Shot at Sohana Tournament in Mohali

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Mohali, December 15, 2025: Kabaddi promoter and player Rana Balachauria, who was critically injured in a firing incident during a Kabaddi tournament in Sohana on Monday, succumbed to his injuries while being taken to Fortis Hospital in Mohali. Hospital authorities declared him brought dead.According to preliminary information, Balachauria sustained four to five bullet injuries to the head when unidentified assailants opened fire at the tournament venue. The attack triggered panic among players and spectators present at the event.Mohali Senior Superintendent of Police Harman Hans, who reached the spot soon after the incident, said that initial investigations suggest the possibility of…
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BJP Government Should Respect Sikh Sentiments: AAP MP Writes Letter to PM, Demands Renaming ‘Veer Bal Diwas’ to ‘Sahibzade Shahadat Diwas’
15 Dec

BJP Government Should Respect Sikh Sentiments: AAP MP Writes Letter to PM, Demands Renaming ‘Veer Bal Diwas’ to ‘Sahibzade Shahadat Diwas’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh, December 15, 2025: The government of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has once again taken the central BJP government to task. MP Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding that ‘Veer Bal Diwas’ be renamed to ‘Sahibzade Shahadat Diwas’. The Punjab government says that the central government is ignoring the religious sentiments of the Sikh community and not giving due respect to Punjab's glorious history. This issue once again proves that the Aam Aadmi Party government is ready to fight on every front for Punjab's identity and the honor of Sikh religion.In…
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