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19 May

Major Security Breach Foiled: Two Nabbed in Gurdaspur for Leaking Army Secrets to ISI

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Gurdaspur (National Times): In a dramatic turn of events, Gurdaspur Police busted a major spying ring on May 15, arresting two men for passing on top-secret military information to Pakistan’s ISI. The suspects, Sukhpreet Singh and Karanbir Singh, had been under surveillance following intelligence inputs that they were leaking classified details from Operation Sindoor—a high-level military initiative. Sources say the information shared included troop movements and strategic military locations across Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and J&K. The arrests followed a quick police action, and a search of their belongings led to the seizure of three mobile phones and eight live cartridges…

19 May

Controversy Erupts as SGPC Condemns Dhruv Rathee’s AI Video on Sikh History

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Amritsar (National Times): A new video on Sikh history by YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has sparked fierce backlash from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), which has accused him of twisting historical facts and disrespecting Sikh traditions. In a sharply worded statement, SGPC General Secretary Gurcharan Singh Grewal condemned Rathee’s use of artificial intelligence to portray events in Sikh history, claiming the video included factual distortions and lacked cultural sensitivity. “Rathee did not even show basic respect by referring to Guru Sahib appropriately,” said Grewal. “This kind of casual storytelling is unacceptable when dealing with matters of deep religious significance.” The…

19 May

Harbhajan Mann Mourns the Loss of His Father-in-Law Harcharan Singh Gill in Toronto

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Toronto/Chandigarh (National Times): Renowned Punjabi singer and actor Harbhajan Mann has shared the news of a personal loss—his father-in-law, Sardar Harcharan Singh Gill Ramuwalia, passed away in Toronto, where he had been residing for over five decades. In a heartfelt social media post, Harbhajan Mann reflected on the life and legacy of S. Harcharan Singh Gill, fondly referring to him as “Papa Ji”. He expressed deep respect and gratitude for a man he described as wise, generous, and always encouraging. “Papa Ji was a progressive thinker and kind-hearted person who was always of use to others. His teachings and memories…

19 May

Enemies waved White Flag: Indian Army Foils Pakistani Infiltration and Drone Attacks

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Amritsar (National Times): In a bold display of valor and tactical superiority, Indian Army soldiers revealed details of a fierce cross-border conflict that took place between May 7 and 9, during which Pakistan launched a series of coordinated infiltration attempts and aerial strikes. The most alarming threat came on the night of May 8–9, when Pakistan attempted to target Amritsar’s Golden Temple with kamikaze drones and missiles, all of which were neutralized by India’s air defence systems. “They suddenly fired on us and attempted to infiltrate. We responded swiftly and with accurate firepower. By morning, the enemy was forced to…

19 May

Indian Army Thwarts Pakistani Missile Strike on Golden Temple Using Advanced Air Defence Systems

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Amritsar (National Times): In a daring show of military preparedness and technological superiority, the Indian Army successfully intercepted and neutralized a Pakistani air assault aimed at the revered Golden Temple in Amritsar on May 8. The attempted attack came amid heightened hostilities following India’s precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan under Operation Sindoor. According to Major General Kartik C Seshadri, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 15 Infantry Division, the assault involved long-range missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including drones. Thanks to pre-emptive intelligence and swift deployment of modern air defence assets such as the AKASH missile system…

18 May

Centre Confirms Suspension of IPS Officer SPS Parmar, Advises Punjab to File Charge-Sheet

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Chandigarh, May 18, 2025: The Ministry of Home Affairs has officially confirmed the suspension of senior IPS officer Surinder Pal Singh Parmar (PB:1997), who formerly served as Punjab's Vigilance Chief. The suspension will remain in effect until June 23, 2025.According to a formal communication sent to the Chief Secretary of Punjab, the suspension has been approved under Rule 3(1) of the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969. The move follows a recommendation sent by the Punjab Government on May 5, 2025.The Centre has also advised the Punjab Government to issue a charge-sheet against Parmar before the suspension period…

18 May

OPS SEAL-XIII: Punjab Seals 92 Borders, Arrests 136 Smugglers with Heroin and Cash as Yudh Nashian Virudh Intensifies

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CHANDIGARH, May 18: Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 78th day, Punjab Police on Sunday carried out a special operation ‘OPS Seal-XIII’ aimed at checking all the vehicles entering or exiting the border state of Punjab to keep tab at drug trafficking and liquor smuggling. During the operation, conducted in all the districts on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav, all the SSPs of Border districts were directed to organise joint Naka operations at…

18 May

Charanjit Channi Among 17 MPs Honoured with Sansad Ratna Award 2025

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Chandigarh, May 18, 2025 — Former Punjab Chief Minister and sitting MP Charanjit Singh Channi has been named among the 17 Members of Parliament to receive the prestigious Sansad Ratna Award 2025, recognizing his exemplary parliamentary contributions.Instituted by the Prime Point Foundation, the Sansad Ratna Awards are given based on data-driven assessments of MPs' performances in areas such as debates, questions raised, and legislative activity. The jury committee, chaired by Hansraj Ahir, Chairman of the National Commission for Backward Classes, selected MPs who have demonstrated consistent engagement and strengthened democratic processes.Channi also chairs the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Agriculture, which…

17 May

Mann and Kejriwal Call for Unified Public Movement to Eradicate Drugs from Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabArvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab drug menace, Yudh Nasheyan Virudh

Jalalpur (Hoshiarpur), May 17, 2025 — In a powerful joint address, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal urged the people of Punjab to come together beyond political lines in a resolute fight against the state’s drug menace. The appeal came during a public oath-taking ceremony at Jalalpur in Hoshiarpur, as part of the ongoing anti-drug initiative ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’.Chief Minister Mann minced no words in blaming previous governments for allowing the drug crisis to fester in Punjab. “The drug problem is not just a social issue, it is a dark legacy…

17 May

CM Bhagwant Mann Urges Punjabis to Unite Beyond Politics in Fight Against Drugs

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Narangwal (Ludhiana), May 17, 2025 — Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann made a passionate appeal to the people of Punjab on Saturday to rise above political affiliations and join hands with the state government in its war against drugs, titled ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’.Speaking at a public event where he administered an anti-drug oath to the gathering, CM Mann emphasized that the fight against drugs must become a people’s movement. “This is not about politics. This is about saving our future generations,” he said, calling it a moral duty for all citizens.He reaffirmed that the bulldozer drive against drug smugglers—in…