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Punjab Braces for Dense Fog From Tomorrow; Yellow Alert Issued, Commuters Likely to Face Major Disruptions
11 Dec

Punjab Braces for Dense Fog From Tomorrow; Yellow Alert Issued, Commuters Likely to Face Major Disruptions

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National Times Bureau :- With cold-wave conditions tightening their grip across Punjab, the Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert, warning of dense fog from December 12 to 14. The drop in wind speed to around 5–7 km/h during the night has intensified the chill, further setting the stage for reduced visibility in several districts. Faridkot recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 4.5°C, making it the coldest location in the state. Night temperatures in other districts also remained significantly low, with Bathinda at 5.2°C, Hoshiarpur at 5.3°C, Gurdaspur at 6.0°C, Pathankot at 6.5°C, SBS Nagar at 7.0°C, Ropar at 7.6°C,…
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Mohali: Man Kills Friend Over ₹5,000 Dispute, Attempts to Burn the Body; Crime Unfolds in New Sunny Enclave
11 Dec

Mohali: Man Kills Friend Over ₹5,000 Dispute, Attempts to Burn the Body; Crime Unfolds in New Sunny Enclave

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National Times Bureau :- A shocking incident has surfaced from New Sunny Enclave, Sector-123, Mohali, where a man allegedly murdered his close friend following a dispute over ₹5,000. According to initial information, the accused called his friend to a secluded spot late in the evening. The argument over the pending amount escalated, and in a fit of rage, the accused attacked and killed him on the spot. In an attempt to hide the crime, the accused reportedly tried to burn the body to destroy evidence. However, the smoke and suspicious activity drew the attention of nearby residents, prompting them to…
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Punjab Farmers’ Unions Announce Major Protest on December 17–18 Against Prepaid Electricity Meters
10 Dec

Punjab Farmers’ Unions Announce Major Protest on December 17–18 Against Prepaid Electricity Meters

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National Times Bureau :- The ongoing dispute over prepaid electricity meters in Punjab is set to intensify, as the Kisan-Mazdoor Morcha has announced a major state-wide protest on December 17 and 18. According to Sarvan Singh, a senior leader of the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, the government’s move to impose prepaid meters has triggered widespread concern among farmers and labourers who believe the system will place an unfair financial burden on rural households. Farmer leaders argue that prepaid meters will push already-struggling rural families into deeper hardship, as they would be forced to pay in advance for electricity that is…
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Patiala SSP Varun Sharma sent on leave amid viral audio-clip controversy: Sources
10 Dec

Patiala SSP Varun Sharma sent on leave amid viral audio-clip controversy: Sources

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National Times Bureau :- Ahead of the zila parishad and panchayat samiti polls on December 14, Patiala SSP Varun Sharma has been sent on one-week leave amid controversy surrounding alleged viral audio-clip. Sources in the police department confirmed that SSP Sharma went on a week’s leave on Tuesday evening. Meanwhile, Sangrur SSP Sartaj Chahal has been given additional charge. The action comes just before the High Court hearing, which on Monday told the state election commission to speed up its investigation into the audio clip released last week by SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal. The clip allegedly features SSP Sharma…
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Mann Government’s Historic Sanitation Worker Approval After 35 Years
10 Dec

Mann Government’s Historic Sanitation Worker Approval After 35 Years

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National Times Bureau :- The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has made a historic decision by approving the recruitment of 1,196 sanitation workers for Jalandhar Municipal Corporation. This approval comes after a long wait of 35 years and represents a significant achievement for the city’s sanitation system. Under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s leadership, this initiative by the Punjab government is an excellent example of people-centered governance, committed to solving the basic problems of citizens. This historic decision is expected to bring revolutionary changes to Jalandhar’s sanitation management system. The Municipal Corporation, which has been struggling with a shortage…
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Punjab Revives Traditional Acquisition Route to Secure Over 5,000 Acres for Urban Growth
10 Dec

Punjab Revives Traditional Acquisition Route to Secure Over 5,000 Acres for Urban Growth

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Mohali/New Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab has taken a major step toward reshaping the urban landscape around Mohali and New Chandigarh by initiating the acquisition of more than 5,100 acres under the country’s standard land acquisition law. The decision follows the state’s withdrawal of its controversial land pooling policy earlier this year. Officials confirmed that a notification has been issued for acquiring 4,059 acres in Mohali under Section 11 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. Another 1,048 acres—part of an earlier acquisition plan for New Chandigarh—will soon move to the award…
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The impact of the AAP government’s policies in Rural Punjab is visible at the grassroots level
09 Dec

The impact of the AAP government’s policies in Rural Punjab is visible at the grassroots level

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Chandigarh, December 9, 2025: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab has undertaken several landmark initiatives during its tenure, focusing on rural areas, which are sure to have a direct impact on the upcoming Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections. The government claims that these elections will be fought on a development agenda, and the rural population has not only accepted the changes made by the AAP government but has also pledged their support.Unprecedented Infrastructure Improvements The government has given top priority to rural connectivity, successfully completing a 44,920-kilometer link road project. This road network has become the backbone…
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AAP MLA Conducts Surprise Inspection of Health Centres in Fatehgarh Sahib
09 Dec

AAP MLA Conducts Surprise Inspection of Health Centres in Fatehgarh Sahib

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Mann Government’s Public Welfare Initiative: Dr. Balbir Singh Conducts Surprise Inspection of Health Centers in Fatehgarh SahibChandigarh, December 9, 2025: Taking another significant step towards ensuring better healthcare services for the public, Aam Aadmi Party MLA Dr. Balbir Singh conducted a surprise inspection of various health centers in Fatehgarh Sahib district under Punjab’s Bhagwant Mann government. This inspection is part of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s vision which emphasizes providing quality medical facilities to patients in government hospitals and health centers. During this visit, Dr. Singh assessed the medical staff, availability of medicines, and facilities being provided to patients.During the surprise…
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Punjab Congress Suspends Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu After Series of Attacks on Party Leadership
08 Dec

Punjab Congress Suspends Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu After Series of Attacks on Party Leadership

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Chandigarh, December 8, 2025: Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has suspended Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu, wife of former cricketer and Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu, from the party’s primary membership. The suspension order was issued on Monday, though no official reason was mentioned.The action comes after several days of open criticism by Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu against the Punjab Congress leadership and senior party figures, which had triggered strong resentment within the organisation. Her remarks about the alleged exchange of ₹500 crore in return for the chief minister’s post had already caused major upheaval in the state unit.Dr…
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While Congress Sold the CM Post for ₹500 Crore, Mann Government Brings ₹500 Crore Investment for Punjab
08 Dec

While Congress Sold the CM Post for ₹500 Crore, Mann Government Brings ₹500 Crore Investment for Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
                                                                                                                                                            Chandigarh, 8 December 2025: Recently, a shocking statement emerged in Punjab politics. The wife of a senior Congress leader created a stir by openly stating that becoming Chief Minister (CM) in Punjab requires paying a "suitcase" of ₹500 crore or more. Hearing this, every Punjabi has a painful question: will someone who becomes CM by paying ₹500 crore think about Punjab? Why would a person spend such a large sum? The simple answer is: to recover! When a leader spends thousands of crores of rupees to gain power, his priority is not to serve the people of Punjab, but…
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