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08 Dec

Mann government’s unique initiative: Special workshops for parents with ‘Mega PTM’ in Punjab government schools! Find out what parents will be taught

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Chandigarh, December 8, 2025: Giving top priority to quality education and community participation in Punjab government schools, a significant campaign has been launched under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and the initiative of Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains. The School Education Department is now organizing a comprehensive series of workshops called 'Parents' Participation' in all schools across the state, aiming to revolutionize the education sector in collaboration with School Management Committees (SMCs).Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann expressed his commitment to this initiative, saying, "The government is not only building magnificent school buildings, but also creating a strong…

08 Dec

Cold Wave Persists in Punjab Despite Slight Rise in Temperature

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab and Chandigarh continue to reel under cold conditions despite a slight rise in temperature. According to the Meteorological Department, the region recorded an average increase of 0.4°C in minimum temperatures, bringing them closer to normal levels, yet offering no real relief from the prevailing chill. Weather officials have predicted dry conditions across Punjab until December 13, with no rainfall expected during this period. Adampur remained the coldest location in the state, registering a minimum temperature of 2.6°C, while several other districts also reported temperatures significantly below the seasonal average. Authorities have advised residents to take…

08 Dec

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to Visit Golden Temple with Cabinet Today

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National Times Bureau :- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with her cabinet colleagues, is set to visit Sachkhand Sri Darbar Sahib in Amritsar today. The delegation will offer prayers at the holy shrine during their one-day visit. According to officials, the Chief Minister’s trip holds special significance, as it comes amid a series of outreach and cultural engagements planned by the Delhi government. The cabinet members will arrive in Amritsar this morning, following which they will proceed directly to the Golden Temple complex. Further details about the purpose and schedule of the visit are expected to be shared later…

08 Dec

Rs 500 crore to become Punjab CM: Navjot Kaur Sidhu’s remark sparks row in Punjab

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National Times Bureau :- Navjot Kaur Sidhu, Congress leader and wife of cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Sidhu, has sparked a row in Punjab by alleging that is takes Rs 500 crore to become state's chief minister. Speaking to reporters after meeting Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Saturday, Navjot Kaur said they “speak only for Punjab”, but lack the kind of money she alleges influences top political appointments. “We do not have Rs 500 crore to give to sit in the chief minister’s chair,” she said, adding that no one had demanded money from them but “the one who gives a suitcase of…

08 Dec

Two minor girls among five killed as speeding car rams into divider near Ladhowal toll plaza

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National Times Bureau :- In a tragic incident, at least two minor girls among five killed after a speeding car rammed into the divider past Sunday midnight. The accident occured near Ladhowal toll plaza in Ludhiana. The accident was so horrific that all five bodies were mutilated. One person's arm and another's leg were severed. The victims have not been identified yet. All of them are said to be from Jagraon. The bodies were immediately rushed to the Civil Hospital.

07 Dec

Sukhbir and Captain Amarinder Singh used public money to tour London, Canada, and Dubai, while CM Mann is bringing jobs from Japan

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Chandigarh, December 7, 2025: The people of Punjab have suffered for decades from corruption, nepotism, and the waste of public money. Former Chief Ministers from the Akali Dal and Congress treated the public treasury as their personal property, squandering crores of rupees on foreign trips, yet sparing no money for the state's development. These leaders' luxury trips, shopping sprees, and family outings were squandered, while Punjab's farmers, youth, and common people remained burdened with poverty, unemployment, and debt.Today, the Aam Aadmi Party government led by Bhagwant Mann has completely ended this dark period, where every decision is taken in the…

07 Dec

Punjab Govt Grants ₹30 Crore to Punjabi University; CM Mann Vows Education Uninterrupted

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Chandigarh, 7 December 2025: Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced at Zaria Foundation’s 10th anniversary, a commitment to shape the future of studentsPunjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has taken another big step in the field of education by announcing the release of 30 crore rupees to Punjabi University Patiala. He made this announcement while addressing students at an event organized at the Punjabi University campus on the occasion of Zaria Foundation's 10th anniversary. The Chief Minister clarified that this amount is being given so that there is no disruption in students’ studies and the institution can continue its educational activities…

07 Dec

Cold Wave Tightens Grip on Punjab as Icy Winds Sweep Across the Region, Mercury Likely to Dip Further

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National Times Bureau :- A strong wave of icy winds continues to push temperatures down across North India, deepening the winter chill. Several regions are already experiencing severe cold conditions, while rain in parts of the country is expected to worsen the situation. The weather department has issued rainfall alerts for three states and a dense fog advisory for 12 major cities, urging residents to remain cautious.In many areas, temperatures are predicted to fall below 15°C, with minimum temperatures expected to drop close to—or even below—5°C. Punjab and Chandigarh Face Continued Cold WavePunjab and Chandigarh remain gripped by a persistent…

07 Dec

VIP Lane Chaos at Ludhiana’s Laddowal Toll Plaza: Gunfire Erupts, Staff Flee for Safety

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National Times Bureau :- Chaos erupted at Punjab’s costliest toll plaza, Laddowal, late last night when a group of drivers attempting to bypass the toll via the VIP lane opened fire on the toll staff. The sudden attack caused panic, forcing toll employees to scatter in all directions to save their lives. Details from Toll ManagementToll Plaza Manager Vipin Rai stated that around 10 PM, several young drivers approaching from Ludhiana tried to cross the VIP lane without paying the required toll. When the toll staff intervened to stop them, the drivers reportedly fired gunshots at the plaza. In addition…

07 Dec

Akali Leaders Record Statements as SIT Probes Viral Patiala Audio Case

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National Times Bureau :- Leaders of the Shiromani Akali Dal today appeared at the Punjab Police Headquarters to record their statements in connection with the viral Patiala audio controversy. Advocates Arshdeep Singh Klar, Damanjeet Singh Sobti, and Jaspreet Singh Brar visited the headquarters following a summons from the Special Investigation Team (SIT), set up under the supervision of ADGP SPS Parmar to look into the matter. The audio clip, which recently sparked significant political debate in the state, is now under intensified investigation. The police have called the Akali leaders to provide their accounts as part of the ongoing probe,…