Punjab Archives - Page 40 of 209

05 Feb

Bhagwant Mann Government Intensifies Investment Push to Create Jobs for Punjab’s Youth Ahead of Investors’ Summit 2026

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann government, Mumbai Investment Roadshow, Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2026, Punjab investment drive

Mumbai, 4th February 2026 : On the second day of the Mumbai Investment Roadshow, the Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government stepped up its investment outreach with a clear and deliberate focus on translating capital inflows into jobs for the State’s youth, as part of its build-up to the Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit 2026. Beginning with high-level engagements and moving through sector-specific and financial discussions, the Government of Punjab presented a coherent chain of opportunities, from strengthening MSMEs and enabling their transition into large enterprises to attracting global investors in manufacturing, logistics, and emerging sectors. The series of outcome-oriented meetings reflected…

05 Feb

Jalandhar horror: Alcoholic man slams, strangles five-year-old daughter to death over cries for food

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabFather Killed 5 year old daughter, Jalandhar News

National Times Bureau :- A terrifying case has emerged from Jalandhar where an alcoholic man brutally killer her fiver-year-old daughter due to her desperate cries for food. The heartbreaking incident took place in Doordarshan Enclave, Jalandhar. The accused identified as Arvinder Singh hails from Chhattisgarh and used to work as daily wage labourer. Police have arrested the accused, and a court has remanded him to two-day police custody. The incident unfolded on February 3 when child Niharika's mother had gone to work and she was with her father, who was drinking at that time. At around 2:30 pm, Niharika started…

04 Feb

Aman Arora on Majithia’s Bail: Law, Evidence and Truth Are Stronger Than Political Celebrations

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AAP Government Will Take Corruption Cases to Their Logical End, No Matter How Powerful the Accused Is National Times Bureau :- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora, reacting to the bail granted to Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, made it clear that bail should not be misrepresented as exoneration. He said that the people of Punjab must understand that this relief is purely procedural and does not weaken the serious corruption charges against Majithia in any manner. Aman Arora said that the bail has been granted on technical grounds related to the period…

04 Feb

Police Neutralise Extortion Threat in Nakodar, Two Accused Arrested After Encounter

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National Times Bureau :- A major development has emerged in connection with the firing incident linked to an extortion attempt on a trader in Nakodar, as Jalandhar Rural Police carried out an encounter operation on Tuesday and arrested two accused involved in the case. Acting under the supervision of SSP Jalandhar Rural Harvinder Singh Virk, a police team conducted the operation near a kutcha road close to Chak Maglani Road in Nakodar, following specific intelligence inputs. During the operation, the accused allegedly attempted to flee and opened fire, prompting a retaliatory action by the police. In the brief encounter that…

04 Feb

BSF–Punjab Police Joint Operation Foils Drone-Based Drug Drop, Smuggler Held with Heroin Worth ₹10 Crore

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Punjab Police

National Times Bureau :- In a significant blow to cross-border drug trafficking, a joint team of the Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police has arrested a suspected smuggler along with a large consignment of heroin valued at approximately ₹10 crore. The arrest was made during a coordinated operation carried out on the basis of specific intelligence inputs. According to official sources, the heroin consignment was allegedly dropped by operatives from across the border using a drone in the vicinity of Tanda village. Security agencies, acting on prior information, had already positioned a joint surveillance team in the area to…

03 Feb

Majithia Walks Free After Supreme Court Grants Bail in Disproportionate Assets Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBikram Singh Majithia, disproportionate assets case, Shiromani Akali Dal, Supreme Court bail

Nabha (Gurpreet Singh): Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia was released from Nabha Jail on Tuesday following the Supreme Court’s order granting him bail in a disproportionate assets case, marking a significant political development in Punjab. Majithia, who had been lodged in the jail for the past seven months in connection with the case, walked out after formalities were completed. His release triggered a large gathering of party supporters and workers outside the jail premises, who welcomed the senior SAD leader with slogans and celebrations. Majithia Thanks Supporters, Cites Sikh HistoryAddressing supporters and the media after his release,…

03 Feb

SAD leader Bikram Majithia walks out of Nabha jail after 224 days

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBail Out, Bikram Singh Majithiya, Punjab News, Shromni akali dal

National Times Bureau :- Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former Punjab minister Bikram Singh Majithia was released from Nabha Jail on Sunday after securing bail from the Supreme Court in a disproportionate assets case. Majithia stepped out of the prison premises around 11 am, where a large number of party supporters had gathered to welcome him. Majithia was arrested by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau on June 25 in connection with a case alleging assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. The case reportedly pertains to properties valued at around ₹540 crore. He had remained in judicial custody for…

03 Feb

Bhagwant Mann Targets Dera Beas Chief Without Naming Him

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday launched a sharp, veiled attack on the head of Dera Beas, Baba Gurinder Singh Dhillon, without naming him directly. Bhagwant Mann took to social media on Tuesday morning and posted a cryptic message in Punjabi, which political observers interpreted as an indirect reference to the controversy. The Chief Minister’s remarks came a day after the Dera Beas chief made a strong public statement in support of senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia, who is currently lodged in Nabha Jail. It may be recalled that on Monday, Baba Gurinder Singh…

02 Feb

Punjab’s Road Safety Force Marks Two Years with Sharp Fall in Highway Fatalities

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Chandigarh, 2 February 2026: Sharing the remarkable success of the Punjab Government’s Road Safety Force (SSF, Sadak Surakheya Force) on the completion of its two years, AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said that the force has emerged as one of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s most impactful and people-centric initiatives, delivering real results on Punjab’s highways.Pannu stated that when the SSF was launched two years ago, Punjab reported 1,955 highway accident deaths in 2023. In 2024, this number dropped sharply to 1,016, meaning 940 precious lives were saved in just one year due to the SSF’s swift and professional response.…

01 Feb

AAP Punjab Slams Union Budget, Alleges Continued Neglect of Farmers, Youth and State Economy

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab Slams Union Budget, Alleges Continued Neglect of Farmers, Youth and State Economy

Chandigarh, February 1, 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the Union Budget has once again failed to meet the expectations of Punjab. He stated that the Budget offers no MSP guarantee for farmers, no employment assurance for the youth, and no relief for industry or taxation. The Centre has taken no concrete steps to strengthen Punjab’s economy, once again treating the state and its people unfairly.CM Mann said Punjabis are hardworking and resilient, and despite repeated neglect by the Centre, AAP government and Punjab's people will unite to rebuild Punjab and make it economically strong on their own.*Union Budget…