Punjab

Nangal MC Passes Resolution to Impose Entry Tax on Himachal Vehicles in Tit-for-Tat Move

Nangal MC Passes Resolution to Impose Entry Tax on Himachal Vehicles in Tit-for-Tat Move

Nangal (National Times): In a significant development likely to escalate inter-state tensions, the Nangal Municipal Council (MC) has approved a resolution to levy an entry tax on vehicles bearing Himachal Pradesh (HP) registration numbers. The decision, passed unanimously by the 16 MC members present during a House meeting on Monday evening, is being seen as a retaliatory measure against a similar tax imposed by the Himachal Pradesh government. The proposal was introduced by MC member Paramjit Singh Pamma, who described the move as a “reciprocal tax” aimed at countering the charges being levied on Nangal residents entering Himachal for work,…
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BBC Releases Sidhu Moose Wala Documentary on YouTube Despite Legal Plea from Singer’s Father

BBC Releases Sidhu Moose Wala Documentary on YouTube Despite Legal Plea from Singer’s Father

Chandigarh (National Times): In a controversial move, the BBC World Service released a two-part documentary titled “The Killing Call” on June 11, coinciding with the birth anniversary of slain Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala, despite strong opposition from the singer’s family. The documentary, which investigates the life and assassination of Moose Wala, was published on YouTube even as his father, Balkaur Singh Sidhu, filed a legal petition in the Mansa district court seeking a stay on its screening. The matter is set to be heard on June 12, but by then, the content will have already gone public. Balkaur Singh,…
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Emotional Tribute to Sidhu Moosewala on His Birth Anniversary — Three New Songs Released

Emotional Tribute to Sidhu Moosewala on His Birth Anniversary — Three New Songs Released

Mansa (National Times): On the birth anniversary of legendary Punjabi singer and rapper Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, widely known as Sidhu Moosewala, fans were treated to a posthumous musical gift as three unreleased songs were dropped on his official YouTube channel. The songs — "0008", "Neal", and "Take Notes" — are part of an extended play titled “Moose Print”, adding to the growing body of work released after his untimely demise in May 2022. With these tracks, a total of 11 songs have been released posthumously, each keeping the legacy of the artist alive. https://youtu.be/EdxguQAXeoU The release came just five hours…
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Chandigarh Governor Stresses Equal Opportunities for Civil Services Preparation

Chandigarh Governor Stresses Equal Opportunities for Civil Services Preparation

Chandigarh (National Times): The Governor of Punjab and Administrator of UT Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, addressed aspiring civil service candidates at a special event held at Raj Malhotra Study Centre to mark a decade of efforts dedicated to guiding future civil servants. The program brought together young aspirants and mentors committed to public service. In his address, Shri Kataria emphasized the need to ensure that talented students from government schools are not left behind due to lack of resources. “Many gifted children in our country do not get the chance they deserve simply because of financial or social limitations. If…
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Vishvas Foundation took the first step in the world to crush the fierce heat with Ayurvedic Barley Sattu

Vishvas Foundation took the first step in the world to crush the fierce heat with Ayurvedic Barley Sattu

Zirakpur (National Times): Vishvas Foundation took the first step in the world to crush the fierce heat with Ayurvedic Barley SattuZirakpur 10 June 2025. People are suffering from the heat in North India. In such a situation, Vishvas Foundation, with the blessings of Gurudev Shri Swami Vishvas Ji, set up a stall of Barley Sattu under the bridge at Singhpura Chowk to provide relief to thousands of passersby and people struggling with the heat. The stall started at 11 am and lasted till 3:00 pm.Sadhvi Neelima Vishvas, President of Vishvas Foundation, said that due to increasing heat and natural imbalance,…
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Gurdas Maan’s Brother Gurpanth Maan Passes Away, CM Bhagwant Mann Offers Condolences

Gurdas Maan’s Brother Gurpanth Maan Passes Away, CM Bhagwant Mann Offers Condolences

Chandigarh (National Times): In a moment of deep personal loss for the legendary Punjabi singer Gurdas Maan, his younger brother Gurpanth Maan passed away today after a prolonged illness. He had been admitted to a hospital in Mohali for the past two months, where he succumbed earlier this morning. The Maan family held the cremation ceremony in Chandigarh, attended by close relatives, friends, and admirers of the veteran artist. Among those present was Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, who personally visited to offer his condolences. The Chief Minister, standing alongside Gurdas Maan during the final rites, expressed his heartfelt…
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CM Bhagwant Mann Inaugurates ₹10.80 Cr Ultra-Modern Tehsil Complex in Patiala, Vows to Strengthen Rural Governance

CM Bhagwant Mann Inaugurates ₹10.80 Cr Ultra-Modern Tehsil Complex in Patiala, Vows to Strengthen Rural Governance

Dudan Sadhan (Patiala), June 9, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday inaugurated a state-of-the-art Tehsil complex in Dudan Sadhan, built at a cost of ₹10.80 crore, asserting his government’s commitment to bringing governance closer to rural residents.The new facility will house the offices of the SDM, Tehsildar, Naib Tehsildar, and other administrative departments, significantly easing access to essential services for locals. Mann emphasized that this development would save people time, money, and energy by eliminating the need to travel to Patiala’s Mini Secretariat for routine administrative tasks.“This is not just a building; it’s a symbol of our…
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YouTuber Jasbir Singh Remanded to 14-Day Judicial Custody in Espionage Probe

YouTuber Jasbir Singh Remanded to 14-Day Judicial Custody in Espionage Probe

Rupnagar/Mohali (National Times): In a major breakthrough in an ongoing espionage investigation, Jasbir Singh, a 41-year-old YouTuber from Mahlan village in Punjab’s Rupnagar district, has been sent to 14 days of judicial custody. Singh was arrested by the Punjab Police’s State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) for his alleged involvement in an espionage ring connected to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Singh, who operated the popular YouTube channel “Jaan Mahal” with over 1.1 million subscribers, is accused of leaking sensitive details about Indian Army deployments and classified defence-related information to Pakistani handlers. Links to Pakistan and ISI Agents Investigators revealed that Singh…
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Sunil Jakhar Urges Akali Unity at Dhindsa’s Bhog, Calls It True Tribute to Punjab’s Stalwart

Sunil Jakhar Urges Akali Unity at Dhindsa’s Bhog, Calls It True Tribute to Punjab’s Stalwart

Sangrur, Punjab – In a powerful message at the Bhog ceremony of veteran leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, BJP Punjab President Sunil Jakhar made an impassioned appeal for unity among all Akali factions. As leaders across party lines gathered to pay their final respects, Jakhar said that the true tribute to Dhindsa would be to “rise above egos and internal differences” and form a united front for the welfare of Punjab and the Sikh community.Jakhar stressed that Punjab stands at a critical juncture, and only a strong, regional, panthic (community-centric) voice can safeguard its legacy and interests. Referring to Dhindsa’s lifelong…
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Day 99 of ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’: 144 Drug Smugglers Arrested, 6.7 kg Heroin and 440 kg Poppy Husk Seized Across Punjab

Day 99 of ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’: 144 Drug Smugglers Arrested, 6.7 kg Heroin and 440 kg Poppy Husk Seized Across Punjab

Chandigarh, June 8, 2025: On the 99th day of its aggressive anti-drug campaign Yudh Nashian Virudh, Punjab Police arrested 144 drug smugglers and seized 6.7 kilograms of heroin and 440 kilograms of poppy husk in a massive statewide crackdown. This takes the total number of drug-related arrests to 16,492 since the campaign was launched under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.The intensive operation was carried out across all 28 police districts on the directions of Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav. Over 200 police teams comprising 1,400 personnel conducted raids at 479 locations, registering 107 FIRs…
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