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07 Feb

CM Health Insurance Scheme Delivers Relief: Labourer Gets ₹3 Lakh Heart Treatment Free, Says Dhaliwal

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Amritsar, 7 February 2026 : Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab’s Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said that the promises made to the public by the Bhagwant Mann government are now clearly being fulfilled at the ground level. Due to the visionary thinking of National Convener Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Chief Minister Health Insurance Scheme has now become fully effective. Addressing a press conference on Saturday along with AAP leaders Prabhbir Singh Brar and Gurpratap Singh Sandhu, Dhaliwal said that under this scheme, nearly 65 lakh families in Punjab have been ensured cashless treatment…

07 Feb

Punjab family falls critically ill in Germany after eating ‘poisonous’ panjeeri; survivor alleges murder attempt by employee

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National Times Bureau :- In a strange yet tragic turn of events, an Indian family in Germany fell criticlly ill after allegedly consuming panjeeri with highly toxic chemical. Rachna Kapoor, 49 claimed that thallium in very high quantity was mixed in the sweet that she had prepared to celebrate birth of her granddaughter in Germany. She has accused her domestic help of mixing poison in the panjiri in an attempt of mass murder. Doctors have confirmed that the sudden illness was caused by thallium poisoning and not due to any natural disease. Within days of consuming it, several family members…

07 Feb

Earthquake of magnitude 3.9 strikes Myanmar

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National Times Bureau :- An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 struck Myanmar on Saturday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 85km. In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 3.9, On: 07/02/2026 03:01:45 IST, Lat: 24.76 N, Long: 94.74 E, Depth: 85 Km, Location: Myanmar." Earlier on Friday, an earthquake of magnitude 4.9 struck Myanmar. As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 96km. In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 4.9, On: 06/02/2026 06:03:10 IST, Lat: 23.42 N, Long:…

07 Feb

Leave & Licence Agreement Safer Option for Property Owners Than Rent Agreement in India

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Legal experts have advised property owners across India to prefer a Leave and Licence Agreement over a traditional Rent (Lease) Agreement, as it offers better legal protection and easier recovery of possession.Under Indian tenancy laws, a Rent or Lease Agreement creates tenancy rights in favour of the occupant, often making eviction a lengthy and complex legal process under various state Rent Control Acts. These laws were designed to protect tenants but have resulted in long court battles for landlords.In contrast, a Leave and Licence Agreement, governed by the Indian Easements Act, 1882, does not transfer any interest…

06 Feb

Punjab Launches Year-Long Celebrations for 650th Guru Purb of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji

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KHURALGARH, 6th February 2026: Marking a decisive institutional commitment to the legacy of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji, the Punjab government on Friday formally launched year-long celebrations for the 650th Guru Purb, laying out a clear sequence of religious, cultural and academic initiatives that will run across the state until February 20, 2027. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann inaugurated the commemorations with the announcement of sustained congregations, Sant Sammelans, katha-kirtan programmes, conventions and university-level seminars, while simultaneously unveiling major infrastructure commitments including the expansion of a Sri Guru Ravidass Memorial at Khuralgarh and the establishment of a Sri Guru Ravidass Bani…

06 Feb

Sant Samaj Praises Punjab Government for State-Level Observance of Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji’s Parkash Purb

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Khuralgarh, 6th February 2026: The Sant Samaj on Friday lauded the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann for making elaborate and unprecedented arrangements to commemorate the 649th Parkash Purb of Sri Guru Ravidass Maharaj Ji, expressing deep appreciation for celebrating the sacred occasion with reverence and dignity.Addressing the gathering during the state-level function organised at Sri Khuralgarh Sahib, Sant Nirmal Das Ji Jaure Wale said, “The Guru Ravidass Ji Sadhu Samparda Society extends its congratulations to the state government, particularly to CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, for making extensive arrangements for the Parkash Purb. He said, “On behalf…

06 Feb

Bird flu alert in Chennai: Hundreds of crows found dead, H5N1 confirmed

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Nafional Times Bureau :- Chennai is on high alert after authorities confirmed an outbreak of the H5N1 virus, commonly known as bird flu, following the discovery of hundreds of dead crows across the city in recent days. Health and animal welfare officials have moved swiftly to contain the spread, issuing advisories to the public and enforcing strict biosecurity measures. Authorities have directed that all dead crows and poultry carcasses must be either incinerated or buried deeply to prevent further transmission. Residents have been strictly warned not to touch or handle dead birds and are urged to report any sightings immediately…

06 Feb

AAP leader Lucky Oberoi shot dead in Jalandhar; Sukhbir Badal questions AAP’s ‘zero fear’ governance model

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National Times Bureau :- In a shocking incident that has raised serious questions about law and order in Punjab, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Jalandhar’s posh Model Town area on Friday morning. Oberoi, 52, was the AAP in-charge of the Jalandhar Cantt Assembly constituency. According to the police, the attack took place around 7.15 am when Lucky Oberoi had come to a local gurdwara in Model Town to offer prayers, a routine he followed regularly. As he stepped out of the gurdwara and was about to sit in his Thar SUV…

05 Feb

Punjab Govt Launches Year-Long Statewide Celebrations for 649th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji, Sets Stage for Historic 650th in 2027

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Garhshankar/Hoshiapur, 4th February 2026: The Bhagwant Mann Government on Wednesday infused Sri Khuralgarh Sahib with devotion, resolve, and historic intent as it formally launched state-level celebrations of the 649th holy Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji Maharaj, setting in motion a year-long, state-wide observance leading up to the landmark 650th Parkash Purab in 2027. From the sacred soil of Sri Khuralgarh Sahib, revered as the birthplace of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji, the Bhagwant Mann Government signalled that the celebrations would extend far beyond a single congregation, carrying Guru Ji’s timeless message of equality, harmony, and human dignity from this…

05 Feb

Blind Women’s Triangular Cricket Tournament 2026 to Be Held in Chandigarh on February 7–8

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Chandigarh, February 4, 2026: The Cricket Association for the Visually Challenged Persons (Chandigarh), in collaboration with the Institute for the Blind, Sector 26, Chandigarh, is organizing the Blind Women’s Triangular Cricket Tournament 2026 on February 7 and 8. The matches will be played at GMSSSS Ground, near Timber Market, Sector 26, Chandigarh. During a press conference held in Sector 10, Puneet Chhabra, State Director of the Anti-Corruption Foundation of India, informed that this prestigious tournament is being organized in Chandigarh for the first time. Teams from Chandigarh, Haryana, and Delhi—all affiliated with the Cricket Association for the Blind in India…