Punjab

Young Man from Moga Dies in Tragic Road Accident in Canada
24 Aug

Young Man from Moga Dies in Tragic Road Accident in Canada

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsCanada, Punjab
National Times Bureau :- A 26-year-old youth from Punjab’s Moga district, identified as Mandeep Singh, lost his life in a severe road accident in Strathmore, Canada. Mandeep, a resident of Gholia Khurd village, had moved abroad in pursuit of a better future, but fate had other plans. Fatal Collision with Truck According to reports, the accident occurred when a truck collided with the vehicle Mandeep was traveling in. The crash was so severe that by the time emergency services arrived, he had already passed away on the spot. Sole Breadwinner of the Family Mandeep was the only earning member of…
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Major Crackdown on Power Theft in Jalandhar Circle: ₹8.53 Lakh Penalty Imposed on 33 Consumers
24 Aug

Major Crackdown on Power Theft in Jalandhar Circle: ₹8.53 Lakh Penalty Imposed on 33 Consumers

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- In a targeted drive against power theft, the Jalandhar Circle Electricity Department conducted a large-scale inspection across five divisions, penalizing 33 consumers for illegal electricity use and system misuse. 1,242 Connections Inspected, 33 Defaulters Fined Special checking teams inspected 1,242 electricity connections, identifying 33 cases involving direct theft, overloading, and unauthorized commercial use of domestic power connections. A cumulative fine of ₹8.53 lakh has been imposed on the defaulters. Direct Theft and Overload Cases Detected Out of the total, 13 cases were related to direct theft, resulting in a fine of ₹6.95 lakh. The remaining 20…
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Punjab Faces Rain and Flood Alert: 7 Districts on Rain Watch, 8 Battling Rising Waters After Harike Spill
24 Aug

Punjab Faces Rain and Flood Alert: 7 Districts on Rain Watch, 8 Battling Rising Waters After Harike Spill

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Chandigarh (National Times): Punjab continues to grapple with adverse weather conditions as rainfall persists in parts of the state, triggering both a yellow alert and worsening flood situations in several low-lying districts. The India Meteorological Department has flagged seven districts for potential moderate rainfall, while significant volumes of water released from Harike Headworks have added to the flood crisis across eight districts. Rain Forecast for Seven Districts The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr (SBS Nagar), Rupnagar, and Mohali. These areas could witness intermittent showers today, adding to already saturated soil and increasing the…
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Punjab Minister Seeks MEA’s Intervention Over US Visa Freeze for Punjabi Truckers After Florida Incident
24 Aug

Punjab Minister Seeks MEA’s Intervention Over US Visa Freeze for Punjabi Truckers After Florida Incident

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending, World News,
Chandigarh: In a significant diplomatic appeal, Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora has written to External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, urging immediate intervention following reports that the United States has suspended work visa issuance for commercial drivers — a move said to be linked to a recent truck accident in Florida involving a Punjabi-origin driver. In his letter, Arora expressed deep concern over the sweeping nature of the action, emphasizing that the visa pause is already causing considerable anxiety and hardship among the estimated 1.5 lakh Punjabis employed in the US trucking industry. He warned that such a blanket measure,…
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Punjab Police Arrest 134 Smugglers in Statewide Anti-Drug Raids
23 Aug

Punjab Police Arrest 134 Smugglers in Statewide Anti-Drug Raids

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh, August 23, 2025: Punjab Police intensified its anti-drug campaign on Saturday, carrying out simultaneous raids across the state and arresting 134 drug smugglers. The crackdown marked the 175th consecutive day of the state government’s “Yudh Nashian Virudh” drive launched under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.According to officials, police teams registered 95 FIRs during the operation and recovered 2.9 kg of heroin, 9 kg of poppy husk, 963 intoxicant tablets and capsules, along with ₹12,420 in cash. This brings the total number of smugglers arrested since the campaign began to 27,039.The operation, carried out on the directions of Director General…
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Stray Dog Attack in Kanpur Leaves BBA Student Critically Injured
23 Aug

Stray Dog Attack in Kanpur Leaves BBA Student Critically Injured

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, , , , ,
National Times Bureau :- Panic gripped a residential locality in Kanpur after a vicious attack by a pack of stray dogs left a young BBA student severely injured. The incident occurred late Monday evening when the 20-year-old woman was returning home from her coaching classes. Eyewitnesses reported that a group of stray dogs suddenly charged at her, biting her multiple times before locals intervened to rescue her. She sustained deep wounds on her legs and arms and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where her condition is said to be critical but stable. Residents of the area have expressed anger…
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Christian Community Expresses Outrage Over Ravneet Singh Bittu’s Remarks; Minority Commission Demands Apology
23 Aug

Christian Community Expresses Outrage Over Ravneet Singh Bittu’s Remarks; Minority Commission Demands Apology

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
National Times Bureau :- A controversy has erupted after remarks made by Congress leader Ravneet Singh Bittu, drawing sharp criticism from the Christian community. The comments, which many have described as hurtful and insensitive, have sparked widespread resentment across the state. The Punjab State Minority Commission has taken cognisance of the matter and has formally demanded an apology from Bittu, stating that his words have hurt the sentiments of the Christian minority. Community leaders have also urged political figures to exercise restraint and show respect toward all faiths, warning that such statements can disturb communal harmony. As pressure mounts, the…
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Police Engage in Gunfight with Purse-Snatchers in Bathinda; One Injured, Another Arrested
23 Aug

Police Engage in Gunfight with Purse-Snatchers in Bathinda; One Injured, Another Arrested

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- A dramatic police encounter unfolded in Bathinda on Saturday when officers confronted two men accused of snatching purses from women earlier this week. According to officials, the suspects opened fire while being chased, prompting retaliatory gunfire from the police. One of the accused sustained a bullet wound to his leg, while his accomplice was apprehended at the scene. Both men, identified as Amanpreet Singh and Amandeep Singh, have multiple prior cases registered against them. Police revealed that the suspects had allegedly snatched purses from two women on August 19, leaving one victim critically injured with a…
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Punjab CM Accuses Centre of Axing Over 8 Lakh Ration Cards, Seeks Time for Verification
23 Aug

Punjab CM Accuses Centre of Axing Over 8 Lakh Ration Cards, Seeks Time for Verification

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has levelled serious allegations against the central government, claiming it is planning to cancel 8,02,493 ration cards across the state, potentially depriving around 32 lakh residents of essential food supplies. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Mann stated that Punjab has a total of 1.53 crore ration card holders, out of which 1.29 crore beneficiaries have already been verified. He urged the Centre to grant the state six more months to complete the verification process before taking any action. “Punjab feeds the nation by contributing the bulk of its wheat…
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18-Year-Old Migrant Girl Found Dead Under Suspicious Circumstances in Amritsar
23 Aug

18-Year-Old Migrant Girl Found Dead Under Suspicious Circumstances in Amritsar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- A shocking incident has emerged from Amritsar, where an 18-year-old migrant girl, identified as Geeta, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a private residence where she had been working for the past two years. The incident has sparked outrage among her family members, who suspect foul play. According to the family, they received information about the tragic incident and rushed to the spot immediately. They alleged that the girl’s hands and feet bore burn marks, leading them to suspect that she might have been electrocuted before being hanged. Following the incident, the victim’s family staged…
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