Punjab

By developing Punjab’s tourism destinations, AAP Govt is providing employment, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann says after inaugurating Saleran Dam eco-tourism project in Hoshiarpur

By developing Punjab’s tourism destinations, AAP Govt is providing employment, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann says after inaugurating Saleran Dam eco-tourism project in Hoshiarpur

HOSHIARPUR (Gurpreet Singh): Inaugurating eco-friendly huts at Saleran Dam to give a major push to eco-tourism and job creation in the state, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government is increasing employment by developing Punjab’s tourism destinations. He said that film shoots and destination weddings at Amritsar, Patiala and Chimraud Lake have also led to a rise in employment opportunities, adding that the Saleran Dam project will compete with tourism destinations of Himachal Pradesh. The Chief Minister said the AAP government has revived 52 rest houses that had turned into ruins and that…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann bows in reverence at Nanded Sahib; says his govt will raise demand for granting holy city status to Nanded with Maharashtra Govt

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann bows in reverence at Nanded Sahib; says his govt will raise demand for granting holy city status to Nanded with Maharashtra Govt

NANDED (Gurpreet Singh): Bowing in reverence at Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib in Nanded, Maharashtra, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday said his government would raise the demand for granting holy city status to Nanded Sahib with the Maharashtra Government, underscoring that the sacred town holds immense spiritual significance for Sikhs and humanity at large. Recalling that the Punjab Government has already declared Sri Amritsar Sahib, Sri Anandpur Sahib and Talwandi Sabo as holy cities, the Punjab CM asserted that his government remains fully committed to the Guru Sahiban. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann also paid obeisance at the…
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Private companies are investing in Punjab instead of other states, Mahindra Company has made a private investment of Rs 400 crore

Private companies are investing in Punjab instead of other states, Mahindra Company has made a private investment of Rs 400 crore

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora informed that Mahindra & Mahindra is one of India’s leading multinational groups with a strong presence across automotive, farm equipment, financial services, manufacturing, and technology. The Group has a long-standing reputation for building globally competitive industrial platforms and is among India’s largest manufacturers of mobility solutions, with operations spanning domestic and international markets. He further said that Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. has acquired a 58.96% stake in SML Isuzu Ltd. for approximately ₹555 crore through the purchase of shares from Japan-based Sumitomo Corporation and Isuzu Motors. Following completion of the transaction in…
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Complaint Filed in Ghaziabad as Golden Temple Sarovar Controversy Continues

Complaint Filed in Ghaziabad as Golden Temple Sarovar Controversy Continues

National Times Bureau :- The controversy surrounding an incident at the sacred Sarovar of Sri Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar has shown no signs of fading. The matter has now taken a legal turn after a formal complaint was filed in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, seeking action against a Muslim युवक accused of hurting Sikh religious sentiments. The dispute began after a video surfaced on social media showing the youth performing ablution inside the holy Sarovar and uploading the reel online with objectionable captions. The clip quickly went viral, triggering widespread outrage within the Sikh community. Despite the individual issuing apologies on…
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Young Man from Khalra Killed in Tragic Road Accident in the United States

Young Man from Khalra Killed in Tragic Road Accident in the United States

National Times Bureau :- A heartbreaking incident has emerged from the United States, where a 25-year-old youth from Khalra in Punjab lost his life in a fatal road accident. The deceased, identified as Deepkaran Singh, son of Kuldeep Singh, had moved to the US around one and a half years ago in search of better employment opportunities. According to family sources, Deepkaran was residing in San Francisco, California. The accident occurred on January 21 when he was returning home after work. A speeding vehicle allegedly rammed into his car from behind, leaving him critically injured. He was rushed to a…
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Blast Attempt Reported on Sirhind Railway Line in Sri Fatehgarh Sahib

Blast Attempt Reported on Sirhind Railway Line in Sri Fatehgarh Sahib

Sri Fatehgarh Sahib: A major explosion was reported on the Sirhind railway line in Sri Fatehgarh Sahib district late on Saturday night, triggering security concerns and prompting an immediate investigation by railway and police authorities. According to preliminary information, the blast appears to have been an attempt to damage the railway track. Officials said the targeted stretch falls under the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), a commercial private railway line used for freight movement. The impact of the explosion caused damage to the track infrastructure, although no casualties or train derailments were reported. The incident is believed to have occurred during…
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Punjab Rolls Out Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, Guarantees Cashless Treatment up to ₹10 Lakh for Every Family

Punjab Rolls Out Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, Guarantees Cashless Treatment up to ₹10 Lakh for Every Family

Chandigarh, January 23, 2026: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government has implemented the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, a landmark and path-breaking healthcare initiative that ensures every resident of the state has access to quality medical treatment without financial hardship. The scheme provides cashless medical treatment of up to ₹10 lakh per family per year and is widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive and universal healthcare programmes in the country. With this initiative, Punjab has set a new national benchmark by offering universal health coverage without any income limit or exclusion, a feature…
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Punjab Attracts ₹1,003.57 Crore Greenfield Investment in Special Steel Manufacturing Sector: Sanjeev Arora

Punjab Attracts ₹1,003.57 Crore Greenfield Investment in Special Steel Manufacturing Sector: Sanjeev Arora

Chandigarh 23 January 2026: Punjab has secured a major greenfield investment in the special steel manufacturing sector, further strengthening the State’s industrial and metallurgical ecosystem.Disclosing this here today, Cabinet Minister for Industries & Commerce, Investment Promotion and Power, Punjab, Mr. Sanjeev Arora, informed that AISRM Multimetals Private Limited (AISRM) a part of the Arora Iron Group with a group turnover of approximately ₹2,200 crore has proposed an investment of ₹1,003.57 crore to set up a state-of-the-art steel manufacturing facility at Village Jaspallon, Doraha–Khanna Road, District Ludhiana.The project will be established over an area of around 46 acres and is expected…
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Punjab Police Foil Planned Terror Attack Ahead of Republic Day, Four BKI Operatives Arrested in Hoshiarpur

Punjab Police Foil Planned Terror Attack Ahead of Republic Day, Four BKI Operatives Arrested in Hoshiarpur

Hoshiarpur, January 23  In a major breakthrough against Pakistan's ISI-backed terror network ahead of the Republic Day, Hoshiarpur Police in joint operation with Counter Intelligence (CI), Jalandhar has busted a terror module of the banned outfit, Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) with the arrest of its four operatives and recovered RDX-based improvised explosive device weighing nearly 2.5 kg from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Friday. Those arrested have been identified as Diljot Singh, Harman Singh alias Harry alias Harri, Ajay alias Mehra and Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Kandola, all residents of Rahon in…
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NIA Conducts searches across Punjab in Amritsar temple grenade attack case

NIA Conducts searches across Punjab in Amritsar temple grenade attack case

National Times Bureau :- The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday carried out multiple searches in Punjab as part of its investigation into the Amritsar temple grenade attack case. According to the agency, searches were conducted at 10 locations across three border districts, Amritsar, Tarn Taran and Gurdaspur. During the operation, the NIA seized several items, including mobile phones, digital devices and important documents, which it described as incriminating. The case relates to a grenade explosion that took place outside the Thakur Dwara Sanatan Temple in the Khandwala area on Sher Shah Road in Amritsar on the night of March…
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