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05 Jan

AAP MLA’s Nephew Shot Dead in Jagraon, Assailants Allegedly Threaten Family

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP MLA nephew killed, Gagandeep Singh shot dead, Jagraon murder

Jagraon (Punjab), January 5, 2026 — A 32-year-old man, identified as Gagandeep Singh, nephew of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Jagraon Sarbjit Kaur Manuke, was shot dead by unidentified assailants on Monday, triggering shock and outrage in the region. According to preliminary information, the attackers allegedly displayed brazen behaviour even after the crime. After shooting Gagandeep Singh, they reportedly went to his residence and informed the family that he had been killed and that his body was lying in nearby fields. Family members said the assailants shouted outside the house before fleeing the scene. Following the information, relatives and…

05 Jan

467.49 lakh Investment, hope for millions of Youth: The Mann government’s journey from ‘Budget Allocation to transformation’ for Drug De-Addiction

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Chandigarh, 5 January 2026: Punjab’s Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr Baljit Kaur said that under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is working with firm resolve and continuity to make the state drug-free. She said that several important and concrete steps have been taken in this direction, the results of which are clearly visible at the grassroots level. To effectively take forward the drug-free campaign, a total amount of Rs 467.49 lakh has been spent by the government. The Cabinet Minister said that to generate awareness against drugs, sensitise people and…

05 Jan

Punjab Government’s Big Gift for NRIs: 27 Services Available from Home Through E-Sanad Portal, Large-Scale ‘NRI Meet’ Planned for 2026

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Chandigarh, January 5, 2026: The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has taken a revolutionary step for expatriate Punjabis and the NRI community by launching the ‘NRI E-Sanad Portal’. Under this digital initiative, Punjabis living abroad will now be able to access 27 important government services online. This initiative by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann aims to free the NRI community from the need to repeatedly travel to Punjab for documentation and administrative services. This portal will prove to be a boon for expatriate Punjabis residing in Canada, the USA, the UK, Australia, and European countries who wish to stay connected…

05 Jan

I will appear before Sri Akal Takht Sahib as humble Sikh: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

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Sri Akal Takht Sahib is, was and will forever be supreme for me & my family: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann CHANDIGARH, 5th January 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday said that he will appear before the Sri Akal Takht Sahib as a humble and devout Sikh instead of being a Chief Minister.In a post on X, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that Sri Akal Takht Sahib is sacred for every Sikh and is considered as the highest temporal seat of the community. “Any command or order from Sri Akal Takht Sahib Ji is acceptable with full reverence…

05 Jan

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim released on 40-day parole for 15th time

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National Times Bureau :- Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim, who is serving life imprisonment in cases related to the sexual assault of two sadhvis and the murder of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati, was released from Rohtak’s Sunaria Jail on a 40-day parole on Monday. After receiving parole around 11.30 am, Ram Rahim left for the Dera Sacha Sauda headquarters in Sirsa under tight security. A convoy of luxury vehicles, including two bulletproof Land Cruisers, two Fortuners and other cars, arrived from Sirsa to escort him from the prison. This marks the 15th time Ram Rahim has stepped out of…

05 Jan

IMD issues orange alert in Punjab, Chandigarh as cold wave condition prevails

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National Times Bureau :- The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert fo rdense fog , cold wave and cold day conditions already prevailing in Punjab and Chandigarh. The bitting cold weather to likely to persist until January 9. As a result the daytime temperatures have also dropped significantly. Temperatures are likely to drop further by 2 to 3 degrees over the next two days. Over the past 24 hours, the state’s temperature has fallen by 2.1 degrees Celsius and is now 4.1 degrees below normal. Hoshiarpur recorded the lowest temperature at 6.8 degrees Celsius, while Amritsar experienced cold day…

05 Jan

AAP sarpanch killing: Dony Bal claims responsibility, SAD questions deteriorating law and order in state

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAAP, Amritsar, Bhagwant Mann, Murder, Sarpanch

National Times Bureau :- A day after chilling murder of Aam Aadmi Party's sitting sarpanch Jarmail Singh was shot dead at a wedding ceremony, gangster Dony Bal has claimed responsibility for the killing. The post, allegedly made by gang members Doni Bal, Prabh Dasuwal, Mohabbat Randhawa accused the sarpanch of bribing the police of Rs 35 lakh and getting his house demolished. While the authenticity of the post could not be independently verified, the police said they were aware of the social media claim and were investigating all angles, including gang rivalry. Jarmal Singh, the sarpanch of Valtoha village in…

04 Jan

AAP Sarpanch Jharmal Singh Shot Dead During Wedding Function in Amritsar

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Amritsar / Tarn Taran (Bureau): In a shocking incident on Sunday, Jharmal Singh, the sarpanch of village Valtoha in Tarn Taran district and a leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), was shot dead by unidentified assailants while attending a marriage function in Sri Amritsar Sahib.According to police, the incident occurred in broad daylight at a marriage palace in Amritsar district. The assailants allegedly entered the venue posing as guests and opened fire at Jharmal Singh before fleeing the spot.He was rushed to a nearby hospital in a critical condition, where he succumbed to his injuries.Senior police officials reached the…

04 Jan

Police Step Up Action in 328 Sacred Saroops Case, One more Former SGPC Employee Arrested

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National Times Bureau :- Police have intensified their investigation in the case involving the disappearance of 328 sacred Saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, leading to the arrest of a former employee of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC). According to official sources, the accused, who previously served with the SGPC, was taken into custody as part of the ongoing probe aimed at uncovering the full chain of responsibility behind the missing sacred scriptures. The arrest marks a significant development in the case, which has drawn widespread attention and concern within the Sikh community. Investigating agencies stated that the action…

04 Jan

Punjabi Actress Sonam Bajwa Faces Backlash Over Goa New Year Dance Performance

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingControversy, Sonam Bajwa

National Times Bureau :- Punjabi film industry star Sonam Bajwa has once again found herself at the center of controversy after a dance performance in Goa during New Year celebrations triggered strong reactions on social media, particularly from sections of the Punjabi community. Following the circulation of the performance video online, several users criticized Bajwa’s choice of attire and dance moves, arguing that they do not align with traditional Punjabi cultural values. The criticism quickly escalated, with some social media users accusing the actress of projecting a negative image of Punjabi culture through such public appearances. The backlash intensified as…