Punjab Archives - Page 52 of 209

07 Jan

Punjab Government Makes Historic Reforms in Mining Sector to Curb Illegal Mining, Enhance Supply and Transparency

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCM Bhagwant Mann, Illegal Mining, Punjab

Our government is committed to eliminating all kinds of complexities in the mining sector and utilizing natural resources for the public good: Barinder Kumar GoyalChandigarh, January 7, 2026: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab government has implemented historic reforms in the state's mining sector. Significant amendments to the Punjab Minor Mineral Policy have been approved, aiming to ensure adequate supply of raw materials, curb illegal mining and corruption, reduce prices for consumers, increase state revenue, and eliminate monopolies.After extensive consultations with stakeholders at various levels, the Cabinet approved these amendments, which include the introduction of…

07 Jan

Bathinda Court Rejects Kangana Ranaut’s Plea for Exemption, Orders Personal Appearance by January 15

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjabbail warning, Bathinda court, court appearance, defamation case, Kangana Ranaut

Bathinda (Punjab): BJP Member of Parliament and actor Kangana Ranaut suffered a significant legal setback in a defamation case being heard in a Bathinda court, after the court on Tuesday rejected her application seeking exemption from personal appearance and directed her to appear in person by January 15. The court adopted a firm stance while dismissing Ranaut’s plea and made it clear that her presence in court on the next date of hearing is mandatory. It warned that failure to comply with the order could lead to cancellation of her bail and issuance of arrest warrants. The case relates to…

07 Jan

Case of 328 Missing Sacred Swaroops: Silence of the Current SGPC Leaders Is Testimony of ‘Guilt’: Kultar Singh Sandhwan

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabKultar Singh Sandhwan, Missing Sacred Swaroops, Punjab, SGPC

SGPC Must Tell Whose Hand Is Behind Protecting the Guilty: SandhwanChandigarh, 07 January, 2026: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, while cornering the leadership the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) over the sensitive issue of the disappearance of 328 sacred swaroops, said that on one hand the SGPC claims that the Ishar Singh Committee and the Internal Committee had clearly recommended strict action against the guilty, but the biggest question is why those recommendations have not been implemented till date. Should it be assumed that the failure to take action itself was a political conspiracy to provide a safe…

07 Jan

Severe cold wave conditions grip Delhi-NCR, schools shut; AQI slips to ‘very poor’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab, Weather

National Times Bureau :- Winter conditions intensified across Delhi and nearby regions on Wednesday, as cold-day weather, fog and poor air quality made the morning tough for residents of Delhi-NCR. Visibility dropped sharply in several areas, and the Air Quality Index stayed in the ‘very poor’ range, raising health worries. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said dense to very dense fog is likely in parts of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and east Rajasthan, while Delhi can expect moderate to dense fog in the early hours of January 7 and 8. Cold day conditions are expected at a few places in…

06 Jan

Mann Government’s major initiative: Chief Minister’s Health Scheme receives Strong Support from Doctors and Private Medical Colleges

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDr Balbir Singh, Mann Government, Punjab

CHANDIGARH, 6 January 2026: In a significant step towards ensuring the seamless rollout of Punjab’s ₹10 lakh cashless health insurance initiative, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh chaired a high-level review meeting on Sunday to assess the on-ground implementation of the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY). The meeting was held at the State Health Agency Punjab and brought together key stakeholders from across the public and private healthcare ecosystem. The key stakeholders included the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Punjab, Punjab Hospital and Nursing Home Association (PHANA), Punjab Civil Medical Doctors (PCMS) doctors, and representatives from leading Private Medical…

06 Jan

Punjab Hosts 69th National School Games in Ludhiana as State Pushes Sports Infrastructure and Youth Participation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab69th National School Games, Harjot Singh Bains, Ludhiana sports event, Punjab sports policy

CHANDIGARH / LUDHIANA, 6th January 2026: Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Tuesday formally inaugurated the 69th National School Games at Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana, marking the start of a major national sporting event that has drawn young athletes from across the country. Players from all states and Union Territories, along with teams from Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas and Vidya Bharati schools, are participating in the Games being held from January 6 to January 11.Addressing the gathering, the Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said, “During the 69th National School Games, competitions will be organised in Judo Under-14 for…

06 Jan

Baba Baljinder Singh head of Moga Gurdwara sentenced to 10 year jail in rape case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBaba Baljinder Singh, Moga, Prisoner, Rape Case

National Times Bureau :- Baba Baljinder Singh head of Gurdwara Thath Charanghat Moga has been sentenced to 10 year jail in a case of rape and also been fined Rs. 55000 by a local court. This case was registered in September 24 in which a girl had accused Baba Baljinder Singh of raping her in a hotel and Dera room. He has been found guilty by local court.

06 Jan

Punjab: 15-year-old boy arrested in Pathankot for spying for Pak’s ISI; more minors under scrutiny

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabArrested, ISI, Jammu, Pakistan, Pathankot, Spy kid

National Times Bureau :- Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the ISI, is allegedly trying to recruit Indian minors, raising serious security concerns. In one such case, Punjab Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy on spying charges. The boy was arrested by Pathankot Police after investigators found that he had been in contact with ISI handlers in Pakistan for nearly a year. Police said he shared sensitive information related to India using his mobile phone. The minor, who lives in Samba district of Jammu, was detained after surveillance and technical checks linked his communications to Pakistan-based contacts. During questioning, police found signs that…

06 Jan

Tragic: Eight-year-old boy dies of heart attack while playing in Punjab’s Ferozepur

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabGurdaspur, Punjab News

National Times Bureau :- In a tragic turn of events, an eight-year-old boy died after suffering heart attack while playing in Punjab's Ferozepur district. Manmeet Sharma, 8, was second class student of RSD Raj Ratan Public School reportedly felt uneasy and severe discomfort while he was flying kite on the roof of his house. The family immediately rushed him to a hospital where he was declared dead. Doctors have said that the cause of death was a sudden heart attack. Sharing details about the tragic incident, RSD Raj Ratan Public School director Professor S.P. Anand expressed deep sorrow over Manmeet's…

05 Jan

Suspended Punjab Police DIG Gets Default Bail in Disproportionate Assets Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCBI court Chandigarh, default bail, Harcharan Singh Bhullar, Punjab Police DIG

Chandigarh, January 5, 2026 — A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Chandigarh on Monday granted default bail to suspended Punjab Police Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Harcharan Singh Bhullar in a case linked to the alleged possession of assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. The court allowed the bail plea after noting that the CBI failed to file its chargesheet within the statutory 60-day period prescribed under law, entitling the accused to default bail on procedural grounds. Bhullar was arrested on October 16, 2025, along with his alleged associate Krishanu Sharda, in connection with a case…