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03 Dec

Akal Takht Warns Against Portrayal of Sikh Gurus’ Families, Seeks Withdrawal of Govt Order

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkal Takht, Fancy Dress Controversy, Jathedar Gargajj, Punjab Child Welfare Council, Sahibzadas

Sri Amritsar, December 3 — Sri Akal Takht Sahib’s acting Jathedar, Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj, has issued a sharp objection to the fancy-dress competitions announced by the Child Welfare Council, Punjab, in relation to the martyrdom day of the Sahibzadas, the sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. He has demanded that the events be cancelled without delay, calling them disrespectful and against Sikh religious principles. The Jathedar said it was worrying that officials working under both the central and state governments continue to show a lack of awareness about Sikh sentiments and traditions, allowing such directives to be issued.The…

03 Dec

Teen dies by suicide in Punjab’s Kapurthala after being blackmailed with obscene videos

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabKapurthala, Punjab News

National Times Bureau :- A class 12 student died by suicide at her home in Punjab's Kapurthala by hanging herself from a ceiling fan, citing severe distress over love affair. No one was at home at the time of the incident. Soon after receiving the information, police reached the spot and took the body into custody. The family alleged that their daughter, Sarika, 18 was under distress and trauma after a man, Pawandeep trapped her into love affair and started pressurising her to get married and even blackmailed her with obscene videos. Tormented over the blackmailing and pressure, Sarika claimed…

03 Dec

Bhakhra Dam to be desilted, Union Ministry forms Committee

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhakra Dam

National Times Bureau :- Union Jal Shakti Ministry has formed a high level 10 member committee for carrying out desilting of Bhakhra Dam. This will be first time ever since Dam has been constructed that desilting will take place. Among others Chief Engineer level official has also been included in the committee.

03 Dec

Mann Government’s Finland Training Turns Punjab’s Govt Schools into ‘Schools of Happiness’, Transforming the Future of Lakhs of Young Minds

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending

Chandigarh, Dec 3, 2025: The Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has initiated a remarkable 'education revolution' in the state's government schools. The direct benefit of this is visible in the bright future of the children. The Mann government has moved away from the old, difficult method of rote learning and adopted Finland’s famous 'Happiness-First' education model. The goal of this model is to protect children's childhood and help them become happy individuals. Sending dedicated government school teachers directly to Finland for training demonstrates the government's desire to raise the standard of education to a global…

03 Dec

AAP rolls out first list of 961 nominees for Punjab rural body polls as parties gear up for high-stakes contest

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday released its first list of 961 candidates for Punjab’s upcoming Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections, marking the beginning of an intense political push ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls. Rural elections set to test party strength Voting for 22 Zila Parishads—except Mohali, where polling has been deferred—and more than 150 Panchayat Samitis is scheduled for December 14, with the results due on December 17. Coming just over a year before the next state election, the rural polls are widely seen as a critical indicator of public mood. Political parties, aware…

02 Dec

Kisan Mazdoor Morcha to Stage Statewide Rail Blockade in Punjab on December 5

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabElectricity Amendment Bill 2025, Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, Punjab rail blockade, Rail Roko protest

Chandigarh, December 2, 2025 — Rail services across Punjab are expected to face disruption on December 5 as the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (India), Punjab Chapter, has announced a two-hour statewide Rail Roko protest. The agitation will take place from 1 pm to 3 pm at 26 locations spread across 19 districts.The protest aims to press for several demands, including the cancellation of the draft Electricity Amendment Bill 2025, withdrawal of prepaid electricity meters and reinstatement of old meters. The organisation is also opposing the alleged forcible sale of public properties by the Bhagwant Mann–led state government and raising other related…

02 Dec

DIG Firozpur Range Harmanbir Singh Gill Transferred Amid Election-Related Actions in Tarn Taran

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDIG Harmanbir Singh Gill, Firozpur Range, Police Transfers, Tarn Taran by-election

Tarn Taran, December 2 — The Home Department has transferred DIG Firozpur Range Harmanbir Singh Gill and posted him to PAP Jalandhar, a move widely viewed as a major action taken during the ongoing election-related administrative reshuffle in the district.Over the past two months, several police personnel in Tarn Taran were either transferred to other districts or suspended following directions from the Election Commission and the DGP during the by-election period. These actions have created a sense of apprehension among officials still serving in the district, who fear further suspensions or disciplinary measures.The transfer of DIG Gill has added to…

02 Dec

Punjab Launches First-of-Its-Kind Fellowship, Deploys 35 Trained Youth to Lead Grassroots Fight Against Drugs

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Punjab drug policy, TISS fellowship, Yudh Nashe Virudh

Chandigarh, December 2, 2025: To tackle Punjab’s drug crisis, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced a game-changing strategy. The government will no longer limit its fight against drugs to police stations and courts but will send trained warriors into every village and neighborhood. Through India's first-ever ‘Leadership in Mental Health Fellowship,’ Punjab will prepare 35 young professionals dedicated to rescuing people from addiction and raising awareness in society. Developed in collaboration with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, this program—called the Yudh Nashe Virudh (War Against Drugs) campaign—is set to be the biggest weapon in the fight against…

02 Dec

Chandigarh Sector 26 shooting: What Happened So Far?

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A late-night shooting in Chandigarh’s Sector 26 on Monday has left a 35-year-old man dead, prompting a wide-ranging investigation into what authorities believe may be a gang-related attack. The victim, identified as Inderpreet Singh Perri, was found with multiple gunshot wounds. Senior officials, including IG Chandigarh Pushpendra Kumar, inspected the scene soon after the incident. According to police, at least eight empty shells and one live round were recovered, suggesting the attackers fired several shots before fleeing. What police have established so far Preliminary findings indicate Perri suffered four to five bullet injuries, though the definitive cause…

02 Dec

Historic Win! Mann Govt’s Scientific Strategy Achieves 94% Reduction in Stubble Burning; Centre Approves ‘Punjab Model’ for Nationwide Rollout

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab, Stubble Burning

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab government proudly announced today that it has achieved a historic 94% reduction in stubble burning incidents in the fields. This success sets an example for India and proves the effectiveness of the farmer-first, science-based strategy led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. While 80,879 cases of stubble burning were recorded in 2016, the number dropped to just 5,114 in 2025—a 53% decline from 2024. This achievement marks a decade-long fight that has transformed Punjab’s image from a major contributor to air pollution, soil degradation, and health issues. The importance of this achievement is further highlighted by…