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25 Jun

Vigilance Bureau Raids Bikram Singh Majithia’s House

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Amritsar (National Times): A team from the Punjab Vigilance Bureau raided the residence of senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former minister Bikram Singh Majithia on Wednesday morning in connection with an ongoing probe into alleged corruption and misuse of power. The raid, which began early in the morning at Majithia’s residence in Majitha, near Amritsar, continued for several hours. Officials from the bureau were seen examining documents and other materials, reportedly related to Majithia’s past tenure in the Punjab government. Tight security was deployed around the premises, with no one allowed to enter or leave the house during the…

24 Jun

Punjab Police Arrest 140 Drug Smugglers, Seize 3 Kg Heroin on Day 115 of ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Heroin Seizure, Punjab drug arrests, Punjab Police, Yudh Nashian Virudh

Chandigarh, June 24, 2025 — The Punjab Police continued its relentless crackdown on the drug trade under the anti-narcotics campaign “Yudh Nashian Virudh,” arresting 140 drug smugglers and seizing 3 kilograms of heroin along with ₹60,500 in drug money on the 115th day of the drive.According to officials, this brings the total number of drug-related arrests to a staggering 19,007 since the operation began marking a significant milestone in Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s ongoing war against drugs. The state-wide raids were conducted simultaneously across all 28 police districts under the supervision of Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav.Special…

24 Jun

Punjab CM Seeks Official Space for AAP Office in Chandigarh, Announces Cabinet Expansion

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Chandigarh office, CM Bhagwant Mann, Punjab cabinet expansion, Sanjeev Arora minister

Chandigarh, June 24, 2025 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday met Governor Gulab Chand Kataria to formally request allotment of office space in Chandigarh for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), citing the party's national status and recent electoral successes.Addressing the media after the meeting at Raj Bhavan, CM Mann emphasized that AAP has fulfilled all legal requirements for a party office in the Union Territory, just like the Congress, BJP, and Shiromani Akali Dal, which already have established offices there. “We are a national party with MLAs in states like Goa and Gujarat. We recently won the Ludhiana…

24 Jun

Punjab Police and UIDAI Collaborate to Sensitize Officers on Secure Aadhaar Usage in Policing

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CHANDIGARH (National Times): To strengthen the understanding of Aadhaar regulations and its lawful integration with policing services, Punjab Police’s Community Affairs Division (CAD), in collaboration with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) Regional Office, Chandigarh, organised an awareness workshop to sensitise police officers on the secure use of Aadhaar in governance and law enforcement.The session was guided by the team of UIDAI Regional Office, led by CMDE Dhiraj Sarin, DDG Chandigarh, in the presence of Special Director General of Police (Special DGP) Community Affairs Division, Gurpreet Kaur Deo, and ADGP TSS Ram Singh to ensure responsible and secure usage…

23 Jun

AAP’s Sanjeev Arora Wins Ludhiana West By-Election 2025, Delivers Key Boost to Ruling Party

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAAP, Ludhiana, Punjab, Sanjeev Arora

Ludhiana (National Times): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora emerged victorious in the high-stakes Ludhiana West Assembly by-election on Sunday, dealing a blow to the Congress and solidifying the ruling party's hold in Punjab’s urban political landscape. Arora’s win comes months after the seat fell vacant due to the untimely death of AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi. The by-election had seen intense campaigning and sharp political rhetoric, particularly between AAP and Congress. With this win, AAP retains a crucial urban seat at a time when it is under pressure following setbacks in Delhi. According to…

23 Jun

Ludhiana West By-Election 2025: AAP’s Sanjeev Arora Nears Victory As He Continues to Lead

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingLudhiana, Sanjeev Arora

Ludhiana (National Times): The high-stakes Ludhiana West by-election is witnessing intense competition as the counting of votes progresses. As per the latest trends from Round 9, Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) candidate Sanjeev Arora has taken a lead with 22,240 votes, followed by Congress’s Bharat Bhushan Ashu with 17,489 votes. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Jiwan Gupta is close behind with 13,906 votes, while Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) nominee Advocate Parupkar Singh Ghumman trails with 4,774 votes. This by-election, triggered by the untimely demise of sitting AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi earlier this year, has garnered significant attention due to its…

23 Jun

Ludhiana West Bypoll: AAP Celebrating Early Lead As Counting Is Still Underway

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Ludhiana West Bypoll Election Result 2025: The counting of votes for the high-stakes Ludhiana West by-election began today at 8 am, with tight security in place. The bypoll was necessitated by the death of sitting Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi earlier this year, and the outcome is expected to have wide political implications across Punjab. During the initial two rounds of trends, AAP's Sanjeev Arora was seen leading with a margin of over 1000 votes while Congress's Bharat Bhushan Ashu is trailing in the second spot. The BJP is still struggling in third place while Akali Dal…

22 Jun

Ludhiana West Braces for Verdict in Crucial By-Poll, Counting Begins June 23

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Ludhiana, June 22, 2025 — All eyes are on Ludhiana West as the political fate of Punjab’s most-watched constituency will be sealed on Monday morning. Vote counting for the high-profile assembly by-election begins at 8:00 AM on June 23, following a last-minute revision by the Election Commission.The contest has turned into a four-way showdown between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), with each party pulling out all the stops in a bid to secure the seat.The by-election was triggered by the sudden death of sitting AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi,…

22 Jun

Punjab’s Drug Crackdown Enters 113th Day, Over 18,700 Smugglers Arrested So Far

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Chandigarh, June 22, 2025 — In its unrelenting war against drugs, the Punjab Police on Sunday arrested 151 drug smugglers across the state as the massive crackdown campaign “Yudh Nashian Virudh” entered its 113th day. The latest state-wide operation yielded 533 grams of heroin, 2.8 kilograms of opium, and ₹5.32 lakh in drug-related cash.With these arrests, the total number of drug smugglers apprehended since the launch of the campaign has surged to 18,719 a striking figure that underscores the intensity of the anti-drug push under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.The coordinated operation was conducted across all 28…

22 Jun

Two Held in Punjab for Alleged Espionage Activities Linked to Pakistan’s ISI

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Amritsar (National Times): In a significant breakthrough, the Amritsar Rural Police have arrested two individuals suspected of being involved in espionage activities linked to Pakistan’s notorious intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The arrested suspects have been identified as Gurpreet Singh, also known as Gopy Foji, and Sahil Masih, also known as Shali. The arrests were made following a major intelligence-based operation aimed at dismantling a suspected cross-border spy network operating within Punjab. According to preliminary investigations, Gurpreet Singh is believed to have been in direct communication with ISI operatives, allegedly sharing sensitive and confidential information via pen drives. The…