Punjab

Illegal Weapons Racket Foiled in Kapurthala; Two Detained as Police Recover Five Pistols
08 Mar

Illegal Weapons Racket Foiled in Kapurthala; Two Detained as Police Recover Five Pistols

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Kapurthala (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant move against illegal arms circulation, the Punjab Police has uncovered a weapons supply network in Kapurthala, leading to the arrest of two individuals, including a minor. During the operation, officers seized five country-made pistols of 7.65 mm calibre from the suspects. Officials revealed that the arrests were made during an intelligence-driven crackdown aimed at tracking illegal firearm movements in the region. The detained individuals are suspected of acting as intermediaries in a network that provided weapons to criminal groups. Initial investigation indicates that the accused were working under the guidance of handlers based overseas,…
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Punjab Government Unveils Rs 2.6 Lakh Crore Budget with Focus on Social Welfare and Development
08 Mar

Punjab Government Unveils Rs 2.6 Lakh Crore Budget with Focus on Social Welfare and Development

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab government on Sunday presented its Budget for the financial year 2026–27, outlining a series of welfare and development initiatives across key sectors. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema described the plan as a Budget aimed at delivering on commitments made by the ruling Aam Aadmi Party. The Budget, which has a total outlay of ₹2,60,437 crore, was tabled in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on International Women’s Day, making it the first time the state’s Budget has been presented on a Sunday. Emphasis on women’s welfare The state government dedicated a major portion of the Budget to…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Unveils ‘Industrial & Business Development Policy 2026’ to Make State Top Investment Hub
07 Mar

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Unveils ‘Industrial & Business Development Policy 2026’ to Make State Top Investment Hub

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, Punjab, , , , ,
Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday unveiled the landmark Industrial & Business Development Policy 2026 in Ludhiana, asserting that his government is determined to make Punjab the No. 1 investment destination in the country through bold reforms and a flexible incentive framework designed around the needs of industry. The Chief Minister asserted the Punjab Government has fundamentally restructured its industrial policy to accelerate industrial growth, attract large-scale investment and generate employment across Punjab. Highlighting that Punjab is already witnessing record investment, the Chief Minister said the new policy allows investors to choose up to…
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Punjab Cabinet Approves ‘Sri Guru Teg Bahadur University’ and Major Industrial Reforms
07 Mar

Punjab Cabinet Approves ‘Sri Guru Teg Bahadur University’ and Major Industrial Reforms

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a series of key policy decisions aimed at boosting higher education, industrial growth and governance reforms, the Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday approved the establishment of a world-class university in the name of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji at Sri Anandpur Sahib. The Punjab Cabinet also cleared the Industrial & Business Development Policy–2026 and approved recruitment of 1,158 Assistant Professors and Librarians in government colleges at a meeting of the Council of Ministers chaired by the Chief Minister. Sharing details, the Chief Minister’s Office stated, “The CM Bhagwant Mann-led cabinet…
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CM Bhagwant Mann Urges Women to Lead Punjab’s Socio-Economic Transformation at State-Level Event
07 Mar

CM Bhagwant Mann Urges Women to Lead Punjab’s Socio-Economic Transformation at State-Level Event

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday gave a strong call to girls to step forward as equal partners in shaping Punjab’s future, asserting that the state cannot become a front runner in the country without the full participation of women in governance, economy and politics. On the occasion of a state-level International Women’s Day function at Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana, the Chief Minister highlighted how the Punjab Government is actively dismantling barriers that kept women away from key sectors. He pointed out to merit-based recruitment where a majority of the over 63,000 government jobs…
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Most-Wanted Gangster Amritpal Singh ‘Dalam’ Detained at Moldova Border
07 Mar

Most-Wanted Gangster Amritpal Singh ‘Dalam’ Detained at Moldova Border

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma) — In a significant international operation under the 'Gangstran Te Vaar' campaign, Punjab Police have announced the detention of most-wanted gangster Amritpal Singh, alias Amrit Dalam, at the Moldova border. The breakthrough, confirmed on Saturday, follows a coordinated effort involving an Interpol Red Corner Notice issued at the request of state and central agencies. DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav stated that the arrest was made possible through seamless coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and Interpol. Amritpal Singh, a native of Dalam Nangal village in Batala, is a high-profile associate…
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SGPC Announces ₹1 Lakh Reward for Sikh UPSC Achievers and Dedicated Training Fund
07 Mar

SGPC Announces ₹1 Lakh Reward for Sikh UPSC Achievers and Dedicated Training Fund

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh) — Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami has announced a cash reward of ₹1 lakh each for Sikh candidates who successfully cleared the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examinations. During a press briefing on Saturday, Dhami lauded the selection of these students into India’s prestigious administrative services, describing their achievement as a beacon of hard work and determination for the nation's youth. Special recognition was given to Simrandeep Kaur, who achieved a remarkable 15th rank across the country. Dhami noted with pride that Kaur is an alumna of Khalsa College Patiala, an institution…
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Sacrilege Reported at Gurdwara Nauvi Patshahi Sathiala, Angs of Guru Granth Sahib Found Torn
07 Mar

Sacrilege Reported at Gurdwara Nauvi Patshahi Sathiala, Angs of Guru Granth Sahib Found Torn

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Gurpreet Singh :- Tension gripped the area after an incident of alleged sacrilege was reported at Gurdwara Nauvi Patshahi in Sathiala village. According to information shared by local religious leaders, several angs (holy pages) of the Guru Granth Sahib were found torn and thrown in a nearby street, triggering anger and grief among the Sikh community. Head Granthi Giani Sucha Singh and Giani Buta Singh, along with members of the sangat, stated that around nine angs of the holy scripture had been damaged in the incident. The discovery led to a large number of devotees gathering at the gurdwara, expressing…
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Bikram Singh Majithia Appears in Mohali Court in Disproportionate Assets Case; Hearing Adjourned Till April 18
07 Mar

Bikram Singh Majithia Appears in Mohali Court in Disproportionate Assets Case; Hearing Adjourned Till April 18

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Gurpreet Singh :- Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former Punjab minister Bikram Singh Majithia appeared before a Mohali court in connection with the disproportionate assets case. Majithia reached the court along with Shiromani Akali Dal spokesperson Arshdeep Singh Kler and his legal counsel D.S. Sobti. After the proceedings, the court adjourned the matter and fixed the next hearing for April 18. Speaking to the media outside the court, Majithia raised concerns over the law and order situation in Punjab, alleging that incidents of firing and violence were becoming frequent in the state. Referring to a recent incident in Amritsar,…
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YouTuber Nancy Grewal Murdered in Canada; Sister’s Revelations Deepen Mystery
07 Mar

YouTuber Nancy Grewal Murdered in Canada; Sister’s Revelations Deepen Mystery

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab,
National Times Bureau :- The murder of social media influencer and YouTuber Nancy Grewal in Canada has taken a serious turn after her sister made several startling revelations about the case. According to her sister Alisha, Nancy had earlier expressed concerns about threats to her life and had even informed Canadian police about certain individuals she suspected. She reportedly told authorities that if anything happened to her, those individuals should be questioned. Alisha further revealed that about two weeks before the incident, one of Nancy’s close friends had warned her that some people were planning to harm her and advised…
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