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Chandigarh Declared Slum-Free After Massive Demolition Drive in Sector 38 West
30 Sep

Chandigarh Declared Slum-Free After Massive Demolition Drive in Sector 38 West

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chandigarh has officially cleared its last remaining slum cluster following a large-scale demolition operation on Tuesday morning in Sector 38 West, marking a major step in its urban development journey. The Shahpur Colony, home to nearly 500 makeshift homes, was razed in a pre-dawn drive led by the UT Estate Office’s Enforcement Wing. The demolition started around 7 am with support from nearly 500 police personnel who were deployed to manage the crowd and maintain peace at the site. Heavy machinery, including JCBs and porcelain cutters, was brought in to speed up the process and ensure a…
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Diwali bonus: Centre announces 30 days’ bonus for central government employees | check details
30 Sep

Diwali bonus: Centre announces 30 days’ bonus for central government employees | check details

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
National Times Bureau :- The central government has announced a non-productivity-linked bonus ahead of the festive season for central government employees for 2024-25. The Finance Ministry has issued an order stating that central government Group C and Non-Gazetted Group B employees will receive an 'Ad-hoc Bonus' equivalent to 30 days’ salary for 2024-25. This amount has been fixed at Rs 6,908. "To illustrate, taking the calculation ceiling of monthly emoluments of R.7000  (where actual average emoluments exceed Rs.7000/-), Non-PLB (Ad-hoc Bonus) for thirty days would work out to Rs 7000x30/30.4=Rs.6907.89/- (rounded off to Rs 6908)," the ministry said in its…
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Punjab Power Utility Introduces AI-Based Billing App to Curb Corruption
30 Sep

Punjab Power Utility Introduces AI-Based Billing App to Curb Corruption

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has taken a significant step towards modernizing its operations by introducing an AI-based scanning application for electricity billing. The new system replaces the traditional manual preparation of bills by field staff and aims to eliminate corruption and malpractice within the department. Previously, some meter readers were known to manipulate unit readings, often colluding with consumers to inflate bills for personal gain, resulting in substantial financial losses for the utility. The AI-based app ensures that bills are generated accurately, based on live meter readings, leaving little room for tampering. Under the…
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Brutal Attack on Dogs in Jalandhar Cantt Sparks Outrage, Police Launch Investigation
30 Sep

Brutal Attack on Dogs in Jalandhar Cantt Sparks Outrage, Police Launch Investigation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- A shocking incident unfolded near Sansarpur in Jalandhar Cantt, where a man was caught on CCTV mercilessly beating a dog with a hockey stick. The footage has gone viral, raising serious concerns among local residents. Several neighbors have filed written complaints at the Jalandhar Cantt Police Station, demanding strict action against the perpetrator. Anju, wife of Sansarpur resident Manoj Kumar, who personally cares for stray dogs in the area, reported that a neighbor, identified as Swarnjit Singh, also known as Soni, attacked one dog with a hockey stick, killed another, and attempted to harm others. She…
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School tree tragedy: High Court orders Chandigarh administration to pay Rs 1 crore compensation to kin of victim
30 Sep

School tree tragedy: High Court orders Chandigarh administration to pay Rs 1 crore compensation to kin of victim

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab,
National Times Bureau :- The Punjab and Haryana High Court came down heavily over Chandigarh administration over its 'lack of empathy and sensitivity' in the 2022 school tree collapse tragedy.  The court has also ordered the UT administration to pay a compensation of Rs 1 crore to the family of a girl who died in the tragedy and Rs 50,000 to a child who lost a limb. The court highlighted that this compensation is in addition to the amounts already dispursed to the victims' families.  A bench comprising Justice Kuldeep Tiwari has directed Chandigarh education department to ensure that every…
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Chandigarh’s last sum, 36-year-old Shahpur Colony razed to the ground, 400 homes demolished
30 Sep

Chandigarh’s last sum, 36-year-old Shahpur Colony razed to the ground, 400 homes demolished

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- The Chandigarh administration on Tuesday demolished UT's last remaining slum the Shahpur Colony in Sector 38 (West), paving way for the city to become the country’s first slum-free city. On Tuesday morning, a team of officials accompanied by heavy police force reached the site and demolished the houses in the colony with bulldozers. By around 8:30 a.m., most of the houses had been reduced to piles of sand, bricks, and rubble. Around 450 houses were demolished in the drive. However, four houses that had court-issued stay orders were spared. The action has sparked outrage among the…
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Punjab Launches Investor-Friendly Reforms, Passes Six Important Bills
29 Sep

Punjab Launches Investor-Friendly Reforms, Passes Six Important Bills

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh, September 29, 2025: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced that the state Vidhan Sabha has passed six crucial bills aimed at driving industrial development, improving governance, and supporting farmers. The legislative session marks a significant milestone for the state’s economic growth.The bills include the Right to Business Act, which introduces a Deemed Approval Facility for industrial projects. Any project not receiving government approval within 45 days will be automatically approved, providing a faster and more investor-friendly environment.Other key legislations passed are the Punjab Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, aimed at streamlining the state’s tax system; the Punjab…
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Punjab MLA Demands FIR Against IMD and BBMB Over Flood Mismanagement
29 Sep

Punjab MLA Demands FIR Against IMD and BBMB Over Flood Mismanagement

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , , ,
Chandigarh, September 29, 2025: During a special session of the Punjab Assembly, MLA and former Cabinet Minister Pargat Singh raised a strong demand for registering an FIR against the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) over alleged flood mismanagement in the state.Addressing the assembly from Jalandhar Cantonment, Singh accused both agencies of betraying Punjab. He pointed out that the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister had already filed an FIR against the BBMB and emphasized that similar action should be taken in Punjab.Singh stated that merely casting votes would not resolve the issue and stressed the need…
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Aman Arora Defends Punjab Government’s Flood Measures, Criticises Opposition in Assembly
29 Sep

Aman Arora Defends Punjab Government’s Flood Measures, Criticises Opposition in Assembly

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh, September 28, 2025 (National Times Bureau): On the concluding day of the Punjab Assembly session, Cabinet Minister Aman Arora strongly defended the state government’s response to this year’s devastating floods while targeting opposition leaders for their criticism.Participating in the debate on the “Punjab Rehabilitation” resolution, Arora said the scale of destruction caused by the floods was unlike anything Punjab had witnessed before. He pointed out that the government had already cleared drains and canals in advance and had stationed ministers in flood-prone areas before the waters arrived. “Our ministers were on the ground even in regions where only limited…
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Punjab Set to Introduce Major Reforms for Urban Planning and Property Regulation
29 Sep

Punjab Set to Introduce Major Reforms for Urban Planning and Property Regulation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Government is preparing to introduce two major legislative amendments in the Vidhan Sabha today, both aimed at addressing longstanding challenges in urban development and town planning. The proposed changes are expected to improve financial management and promote more organised infrastructure growth in cities across the state. Leading the agenda is the Punjab Town Improvement (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which proposes significant revisions to the nearly century-old Town Improvement Act of 1922. The amendment seeks to enable the transfer of funds generated through the sale of land and property under various improvement trusts to a unified Municipal…
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