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Crackdown in Punjab: Vigilance Chief, AIG, SSP Suspended in License Scam Cover-Up
25 Apr

Crackdown in Punjab: Vigilance Chief, AIG, SSP Suspended in License Scam Cover-Up

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
Chandigarh (National Times): In a bold and unprecedented move, the Punjab Government has suspended Vigilance Bureau Chief SPS Parmar, along with two senior officers, AIG Vigilance and SSP Vigilance, in what’s being described as a shocking attempt to shield those involved in a massive driving license scam. Sources confirm that the suspended officers allegedly tried to interfere in the action being taken against scamsters, triggering a firm response from the state government. "Direct action against those who save scamsters," read an official statement, as news of the suspension broke. Notably, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had made it very clear…
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Terror Plot Foiled: RDX, Arms, and Explosives Found Near India-Pak Border in Punjab
25 Apr

Terror Plot Foiled: RDX, Arms, and Explosives Found Near India-Pak Border in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
Chandigarh (National Times): In what is being called a major security success, the Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police have recovered a massive cache of ammunition and explosives from Sahowal village, situated perilously close to the India-Pakistan border. The shocking find included 4.5 kg of RDX, 5 hand grenades, 5 pistols, 8 loaded magazines, 220 rounds of live bullets, two batteries, and a remote control device—tools typically associated with planned terror activities. The cache was stumbled upon during routine crop harvesting, when locals discovered a suspiciously large packet buried in the fields. Officials believe this is yet another sinister…
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Australia-Punjab Ties Strengthen: MP Dylan Wight Meets Speaker Sandhwan, Talks Tech and Agriculture
24 Apr

Australia-Punjab Ties Strengthen: MP Dylan Wight Meets Speaker Sandhwan, Talks Tech and Agriculture

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh, April 24 – Australian MP Dylan Wight met Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan in Chandigarh, discussing deeper cooperation between Australia and Punjab. The meeting focused on enhancing collaboration in education, healthcare, sports, agriculture, and green energy.Speaker Sandhwan called for partnerships between Australian universities and Punjab-based institutions like Baba Farid University of Health Sciences. He emphasized the importance of bringing cutting-edge technologies to Punjab, especially in renewable energy and farming innovations. Sandhwan noted that adopting modern methods from Australia could improve Punjab’s agricultural productivity and economic strength.Highlighting Punjab’s green energy potential, the Speaker urged Australia to assist with…
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BSF Constable Detained by Pakistan Rangers After Accidental Border Crossing; Release Talks Underway
24 Apr

BSF Constable Detained by Pakistan Rangers After Accidental Border Crossing; Release Talks Underway

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab,
New Delhi (National Times): A Border Security Force (BSF) constable was detained by Pakistan Rangers on Wednesday after inadvertently crossing the international boundary near Firozpur, Punjab, officials confirmed Thursday. The detained jawan, identified as Constable PK Singh of the 182nd battalion, was on duty escorting local farmers when he stepped over the line to rest in the shade. Clad in full uniform and bearing his service rifle, he was promptly taken into custody by Pakistani Rangers. A senior BSF officer stated, “A flag meeting has been called to negotiate the safe return of our colleague.” Such inadvertent crossings are not unprecedented;…
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Kartarpur Corridor Remains Open for Sikh Pilgrims Despite Attari Check Post Closure
24 Apr

Kartarpur Corridor Remains Open for Sikh Pilgrims Despite Attari Check Post Closure

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, ,
Gurdaspur/Amritsar (National Times): The Kartarpur Corridor at Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur district continues to facilitate pilgrim traffic to the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan, even as India and Pakistan have suspended operations at the Attari Integrated Check Post, officials confirmed. “Pilgrims wishing to travel through the corridor to visit the gurdwara can do so. As of now, the corridor is open,” said Sohail Qasim Mir, Senior Superintendent of Police, Batala, in an interview with The Indian Express. Wednesday evening’s announcement by India’s Ministry of External Affairs imposed new restrictions on bilateral engagement in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack,…
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Punjab’s Education Revolution: Major Infrastructure Upgrades in Government Schools
22 Apr

Punjab’s Education Revolution: Major Infrastructure Upgrades in Government Schools

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Derabassi (S.A.S. Nagar), April 22, 2025 – MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa today dedicated improvement and modernization projects worth ₹94.94 lakh to four government schools in the Derabassi constituency. The upgrades aim to enhance the basic infrastructure of the schools, providing a better learning environment for students.Randhawa expressed his gratitude to Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann for his support in upgrading the infrastructure of government schools. He assured that the Punjab government, under CM Mann’s leadership, is committed to making government schools on par with private institutions.The schools that received these improvements include:Government Primary School, Habatpur: ₹16.62 lakh spent on two…
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Stay on Partap Singh Bajwa’s Arrest to Remain Until May 7
22 Apr

Stay on Partap Singh Bajwa’s Arrest to Remain Until May 7

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday extended the interim protection from arrest granted to Congress leader and Leader of Opposition, Partap Singh Bajwa, as it scheduled the next hearing for May 7. The court reiterated that the stay on Bajwa’s arrest would remain in place until the next date of hearing. However, the court clarified that while Bajwa cannot be arrested at this stage, the investigation into the matter will continue. A status report was submitted by the government during the hearing. The bench noted that the probe is still ongoing and instructed that any…
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39.15 Lakh Metric Tons of Wheat Arrives in Punjab Mandis, Over 35 Lakh MT Already Procured
21 Apr

39.15 Lakh Metric Tons of Wheat Arrives in Punjab Mandis, Over 35 Lakh MT Already Procured

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Mohali, April 21, 2025: Punjab Mandi Board Chairman Harchand Singh Barsat stated that wheat arrival and procurement are progressing at full pace across the state’s mandis. With effective arrangements in place, farmers are facing no issues during the process. So far, 39.15 lakh metric tons of wheat have arrived in the mandis, of which 35.09 lakh metric tons have been purchased.Barsat further shared that for the 2025-26 Rabi season, strong arrangements have been made with the convenience of farmers, commission agents, and laborers in mind. Out of the total purchase, 31.34 lakh metric tons were bought by government agencies, while…
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Majithia Accuses Amritpal Singh, Waris Punjab De of Plotting Political Killings, Demands Arrests and NIA Probe
21 Apr

Majithia Accuses Amritpal Singh, Waris Punjab De of Plotting Political Killings, Demands Arrests and NIA Probe

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh, April 21, 2025 — Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia has alleged a grave conspiracy involving members of the Waris Punjab De party and MP Amritpal Singh, accusing them of planning political assassinations, including a plot targeting the Union Home Minister. He demanded the immediate arrest of all individuals linked to a WhatsApp group where these plots were allegedly discussed.In a sensational press conference, Majithia played audio clips of Amritpal Singh purportedly admitting to criminal activities, including dacoities, ties with gangster Jaipal Bhullar, and knowing the whereabouts of looted gold and money. He claimed these revelations exposed…
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Punjab Police Nabs Key Accused in Tarn Taran Sarpanch Murder Case
21 Apr

Punjab Police Nabs Key Accused in Tarn Taran Sarpanch Murder Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Tarn Taran (Punjab), April 21, 2025 — In a significant breakthrough in the Sarpanch Bachittar Singh murder case, the Anti Gangster Task Force (AGTF) and Tarn Taran Police have arrested Sukhbir Singh alias Sukh, the main accused, in a joint operation. The arrest comes amid Punjab’s intensified crackdown on organized crime, directed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.Sukhbir Singh, a resident of Barwala in Tarn Taran, was apprehended near Gurdwara Sahib in Pahuwind village. Police teams tracked him using human intelligence and technical inputs. His black Hero Splendor motorcycle was also seized.Sarpanch Bachittar Singh, known locally as Bikkar, was fatally…
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