Punjab

Punjab weather sees fog, rain and cold wave conditions, showers likely till February 3
30 Jan

Punjab weather sees fog, rain and cold wave conditions, showers likely till February 3

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Weather conditions in Punjab continue to remain unpredictable, with people across the state experiencing dense fog, rainfall, hailstorms and intermittent sunshine over the past few days. Several districts are still witnessing persistent fog, accompanied by a noticeable dip in temperatures. According to the latest forecast issued by the Chandigarh Meteorological Department, parts of Punjab are likely to receive rainfall on January 31 and February 1. Earlier, the department had issued an orange alert warning of dense fog and cold wave conditions across the state. While mornings and evenings continue to be cold, there has been a marginal…
Read More
Punjab Government to Set Up Sri Guru Ravidass Bani Adhayyan Centre Near Jalandhar
29 Jan

Punjab Government to Set Up Sri Guru Ravidass Bani Adhayyan Centre Near Jalandhar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh, 29th January 2026: With a view to passing on to the coming generations the timeless message of social, economic and political equality given by Sri Guru Ravidass Ji nearly six centuries ago, the Punjab Government has taken a decision of historic significance to establish the Sri Guru Ravidass Bani Adhayyan Centre near Dera Ballan in Jalandhar. The initiative is also aimed at ensuring global outreach of the teachings and ideology of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji.Disclosing the details, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that in a novel initiative, one of its kind in the country, the Punjab Government has…
Read More
Punjab Government Announces Year-Long Celebrations for 650th Birth Anniversary of Guru Ravidass Ji
29 Jan

Punjab Government Announces Year-Long Celebrations for 650th Birth Anniversary of Guru Ravidass Ji

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh, 29 January 2026: The Punjab Government will celebrate the 650th birth anniversary of Shri Guru Ravidass Ji on a grand scale. The year-long events will be guided and led by the blessings of saints, great men and religious sects.These events will commence on February 4, 2026 with the beginning of Sri Akhand Path Sahib at Khuralgarh Sahib and will conclude in February 2027. In November 2026, Katha Kirtan Darbar and Begampura event will be held at Khuralgarh Sahib, in which religious and other personalities will also participate.Cabinet Sub-Committee Chairman Harpal Singh Cheema chaired the first meeting of the committee…
Read More
AAP Targets Congress Over Bhattal Remark, Seeks Answers on Alleged Use of Violence for Power
29 Jan

AAP Targets Congress Over Bhattal Remark, Seeks Answers on Alleged Use of Violence for Power

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh, 29 January 2026: Aam Aadmi Party Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Congress leadership for maintaining a “criminal silence” over the shocking statements made by former Punjab Chief Minister Rajinder Kaur Bhattal, who recently claimed that she was advised to allow bomb blasts in Punjab to help the Congress government return to power.Addressing a press conference at the party office, Pannu said it was deeply disturbing that more than 24 hours after the interview went viral, neither Rajinder Kaur Bhattal nor any senior Congress leader has come forward to clarify or condemn…
Read More
Punjab Government Flags Off Special Pilgrim Train to Varanasi for Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Parkash Purab
29 Jan

Punjab Government Flags Off Special Pilgrim Train to Varanasi for Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Parkash Purab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh, 29th January 2026: Punjab Cabinet Ministers Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema and Lal Chand Kataruchak on Wednesday flagged off a special train carrying devotees to Varanasi from the city railway station to mark the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji, with the leaders calling upon people to walk the path of universal brotherhood shown by Sri Guru Ravidas Ji to build an ideal and inclusive society. The programme was attended by Lok Sabha Member Raj Kumar Chabbewal, Chabbewal MLA Dr. Ishank Kumar, former Minister Balkar Singh, Mohali MLA Kulwant Singh and Chairman Punjab State Cooperative Agricultural Development Bank Pawan…
Read More
BJP Clinches Clear Win in Chandigarh Mayoral Poll, Saurabh Joshi Takes Charge
29 Jan

BJP Clinches Clear Win in Chandigarh Mayoral Poll, Saurabh Joshi Takes Charge

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh, January 29, 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious in the Chandigarh mayoral election on Thursday, securing a comfortable majority and electing party councillor Saurabh Joshi as the new mayor. The BJP bagged 18 votes, sealing a one-sided outcome in the civic contest.Support for Joshi was evident even before the voting process began, with party members extending congratulations in advance. In a departure from past practice, the election was conducted through a show of hands by councillors instead of a secret ballot, making the proceedings more transparent.This election marked the first time that all three major political parties…
Read More
Bomb threat triggers evacuation at Punjab and Haryana Secretariats; CM Mann among those targeted
29 Jan

Bomb threat triggers evacuation at Punjab and Haryana Secretariats; CM Mann among those targeted

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryana, Punjab, Trending,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A serious security alert was triggered in Chandigarh on Thursday after a bomb threat was received for the Punjab Secretariat and Mini Secretariat, prompting immediate evacuations and a large-scale security response. The email, reportedly sent from a Gmail account claiming affiliation with the Khalistan National Army, also contained a direct threat against Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. As a precaution, both the Punjab and Haryana Secretariat complexes were cleared of all employees and visitors. Administrative operations at the Secretariats have been temporarily suspended, and officials have been advised to stay away until the situation is deemed safe.…
Read More
PM Modi set to visit Dera Sachkhand Ballan on February 1, focus on Ravidass Jayanti
29 Jan

PM Modi set to visit Dera Sachkhand Ballan on February 1, focus on Ravidass Jayanti

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending,
Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Dera Sachkhand Ballan in Jalandhar district on February 1, a move being seen as politically significant with the Punjab Assembly elections due next year. Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu confirmed the programme, stating that the Prime Minister will arrive at the revered Dera around 4 pm after attending the Budget Session of Parliament earlier in the day. The visit coincides with the 649th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidass, a revered spiritual figure whose followers form a substantial and influential community in Punjab. Over the past few years,…
Read More
Birthplace of Lala Lajpat Rai at Dhudike to be developed as a model village: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann
29 Jan

Birthplace of Lala Lajpat Rai at Dhudike to be developed as a model village: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
MOga (Gurpreet Singh): Setting a clear break from years of symbolic gestures around Punjab’s icons, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday announced that Lala Lajpat Rai’s birthplace in Dhudike will be transformed into a full-fledged model village, with time-bound delivery of sewerage, ponds, playgrounds and all basic infrastructure. Speaking at the 71st Lala Lajpat Rai Janam Diwas Khed Mela, the Chief Minister said earlier governments confined themselves to drawing up plans, while his government would ensure visible work on the ground within a year. Underlining his point, Bhagwant Singh Mann pledged to return on Lala Ji’s next birth anniversary…
Read More
Medical Store Owner Shot Dead in Broad Daylight at Dera Baba Nanak
28 Jan

Medical Store Owner Shot Dead in Broad Daylight at Dera Baba Nanak

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
National Times Bureau :- A shocking incident of gun violence was reported from the border town of Dera Baba Nanak on Wednesday morning, where the owner of a well-known medical store was shot dead by unidentified assailants. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. when Ranbir Singh Bedi, owner of Bedi Medical Store and son of Raghbir Singh, was opening his shop as part of his daily routine. According to preliminary information, the attackers were already lying in wait and opened fire as soon as he arrived at the shop. Ranbir Singh sustained gunshot injuries to the head and collapsed on…
Read More
Like Us
Follow Us
Subscribe Us
Follow Us