Punjab

MLA Kulwant Singh Flags Off Relief Trucks for Punjab Flood Victims, Urges PM for Additional Grant
18 Sep

MLA Kulwant Singh Flags Off Relief Trucks for Punjab Flood Victims, Urges PM for Additional Grant

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Mohali, September 18: MLA Kulwant Singh today flagged off vehicles loaded with relief material, including 500 cots, mattresses, pillows, and bedding, for families affected by floods in Punjab. Speaking to reporters at his Sector-79 office, he stressed that ration, daily essentials, and proper rehabilitation arrangements must continue for flood victims with everyone fulfilling their responsibility.Singh said nearly 2,300 villages and around five lakh acres of farmland in Punjab had been submerged, destroying homes, livestock, and livelihoods. “Punjabis are known for their resilience. Even in such testing times, people from across India and abroad are contributing relief materials according to the…
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Supreme Court Orders States, UTs to Frame Rules for Registering Sikh ‘Anand Karaj’ Marriages
18 Sep

Supreme Court Orders States, UTs to Frame Rules for Registering Sikh ‘Anand Karaj’ Marriages

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, ,
New Delhi, September 18, 2025: The Supreme Court has directed all states and union territories to notify rules within four months for the registration of marriages solemnised through the Sikh rite of ‘Anand Karaj’.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta observed that while the Anand Marriage Act, 1909 (amended in 2012) legally recognises ‘Anand Karaj’ as a valid form of marriage, the absence of a proper registration mechanism renders the law incomplete.“The fidelity of a constitutional promise is measured not only by the rights it proclaims, but by the institutions that make those rights usable. In a secular…
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Akali Dal President Giani Harpreet Singh Calls Special Delegates Session at Anandpur Sahib on September 25
18 Sep

Akali Dal President Giani Harpreet Singh Calls Special Delegates Session at Anandpur Sahib on September 25

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Shiromani Akali Dal president Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh has convened a special state general delegates session on September 25 at Sri Anandpur Sahib. The meeting will begin at 10:30 am with ardas, after which detailed discussions will be held on the party’s upcoming programs and strategies to strengthen its organizational structure. According to a statement issued by the party office, the session aims to reinforce democratic values within the party. State delegates will participate in decision-making regarding appointments to the working committee and other organizational posts. Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh emphasized that every tier of the…
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Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney Announces ₹1 Crore Aid and Massive Relief Support for Flood-Hit Punjab
18 Sep

Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney Announces ₹1 Crore Aid and Massive Relief Support for Flood-Hit Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab, Dr. Vikramjit Singh Sahney, has announced a contribution of ₹1 crore towards flood relief and rehabilitation in Punjab. His donation has been made to the “Mission Chardikala – Chief Minister Rangla Punjab Fund” launched by the state government. In addition, Dr. Sahney has set up a dedicated mega warehouse in Ajnala to support flood-affected families. From this facility, around 1,500 households are being provided with essential relief kits, while 250 quintals of fodder are being distributed weekly to support livestock. Extending his commitment further, Dr. Sahney has pledged 50 tractors and…
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Amritsar Police Bust Cross-Border Narco-Terror Network, Six Arrested with 9 Kg Heroin
18 Sep

Amritsar Police Bust Cross-Border Narco-Terror Network, Six Arrested with 9 Kg Heroin

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- In a major breakthrough against cross-border narco-terror networks, Amritsar Commissionerate Police have dismantled two drug syndicates, arresting six traffickers and recovering 9.066 kilograms of heroin. Preliminary investigations revealed that Harpreet Singh, alias Happy Jatt of Jandiala Guru, a known gangster, maintained direct links with Pakistan-based smugglers. According to police officials, he allegedly operated his network through social media platforms to coordinate smuggling and distribution. An FIR has been registered at Chehharta police station, and further investigation is underway to trace the wider network and identify international connections. Punjab Police emphasized their firm commitment to eradicating drug…
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Youth Attack on Police in Bathinda Leaves SHO and Two Officers Injured
18 Sep

Youth Attack on Police in Bathinda Leaves SHO and Two Officers Injured

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
National Times Bureau :- A violent incident unfolded in Rai-ke-Kalan village as a group of youths attacked police officers, leaving the Station House Officer (SHO) Ravinder Singh and two other personnel seriously injured. The officers were immediately admitted to a private hospital for treatment. According to police sources, the clash erupted during a local fair when tensions escalated between residents of Rai-ke-Kalan and outsiders. The police team had intervened to control the situation, but the youths turned aggressive and launched an attack on the officers. Authorities have confirmed that no FIR has been registered by the victim’s family so far,…
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Punjab Government’s Project JIWANJYOT 2.0 Rescues 311 Children from Streets
17 Sep

Punjab Government’s Project JIWANJYOT 2.0 Rescues 311 Children from Streets

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh, September 17, 2025: Project JIWANJYOT 2.0, a flagship initiative of the Punjab Government, is changing young lives by rescuing children from begging and ensuring them a safe, dignified, and hopeful future.Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that in a recent operation near a Gurdwara Sahib in Amritsar district, 15 children were rescued from begging, shifted to safe shelter homes, and given immediate rehabilitation support.She noted that public response has been very encouraging, with more citizens reporting incidents of child begging near religious places, markets, bus stands, and traffic signals. Under the leadership of Chief…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Launches ‘Mission Chardi Kala’ to Rebuild Flood-Hit State
17 Sep

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Launches ‘Mission Chardi Kala’ to Rebuild Flood-Hit State

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh, September 17: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday launched Mission Chardi Kala, a global fundraising campaign to support the rehabilitation of victims of the devastating 2025 floods in Punjab.In a video address, Mann described the disaster as “the most horrifying tragedy in Punjab’s history.” He said the floods submerged 2,300 villages, affected more than two million people, destroyed five lakh acres of crops, damaged 3,200 schools, 19 colleges, and 1,400 health facilities, and washed away 8,500 km of roads and 2,500 bridges. At least 56 lives were lost, while over seven lakh people were left homeless. The…
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Shiromani Committee Acts Against Staff Over Protocol Breach During Rahul Gandhi’s Gurdwara Visit
17 Sep

Shiromani Committee Acts Against Staff Over Protocol Breach During Rahul Gandhi’s Gurdwara Visit

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Amritsar, September 17: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has taken disciplinary action against staff members of Gurdwara Baba Budha Sahib Ji, Ramdas, after a breach of religious protocol during the visit of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.SGPC Secretary Pratap Singh said the inquiry was ordered by Committee President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami and the findings were received today. Based on the report, Katha Vachak Bhai Palwinder Singh and Sevadar Bhai Harvinder Singh have been suspended, while the services of Granthi Bhai Kulvinder Singh were terminated. Manager Pragt Singh has also been issued a warning and transferred.The probe revealed that Rahul…
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NIA probes Bathinda blast: 19-year-old suspect planned suicide attack in Jammu and Kashmir
17 Sep

NIA probes Bathinda blast: 19-year-old suspect planned suicide attack in Jammu and Kashmir

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- The investigation into the September 10 blasts at village Jeeda in Punjab’s Bathinda district has revealed shocking details, with officials stating that a 19-year-old law student, Gurpreet Singh, was preparing to become a suicide bomber to carry out an attack in Jammu and Kashmir. According to high-level police sources, Gurpreet Singh had procured explosive chemicals and a jacket-style belt online, which he intended to strap around his waist and detonate near security forces in Jammu. During preliminary questioning at AIIMS, where he is undergoing treatment for injuries, Gurpreet admitted that he wanted to target armed forces…
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