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30 Dec

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Flags Thousands of Irregularities in MNREGA Works in Punjab

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, PunjabMNREGA

Bhopal (Rajeev Sharma): Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday alleged widespread misuse of funds under the MNREGA programme in Punjab, stating that over 10,000 cases of financial irregularities have come to light during reviews of the scheme’s implementation. According to the minister, scrutiny of records showed that bills were often overstated and that several projects undertaken did not fall within the permitted scope of MNREGA. He said such deviations defeat the purpose of a welfare scheme designed to provide transparent employment and income support to rural households. Chouhan stressed that public money must reach its intended beneficiaries and…

30 Dec

Punjab Vidhan Sabha Voices Opposition to Centre’s ‘G-RAM-G’ Plan

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab Vidhan Sabha

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a resolution rejecting the Centre’s proposed ‘G-RAM-G’ initiative, with the state government raising concerns over its potential impact on livelihoods and social welfare. The motion was introduced by Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sondh, who urged the Union government to reconsider and withdraw the proposal. Speaking in the House, Sondh warned that the initiative could adversely affect people from economically weaker backgrounds, particularly those who rely on government-backed employment for survival. He said policies that threaten income security for the poor risk pushing vulnerable families further into hardship. The minister further…

30 Dec

Punjab Vidhan Sabha Begins Special Session by Honouring Sahibzaade

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab Vidhan Sabha

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Vidhan Sabha kicked off a special session on Monday with a heartfelt tribute to the Sahibzaade, the young sons of Guru Gobind Singh, whose courage and sacrifice hold a profound place in Sikh history. Lawmakers from all parties joined in commemorating their legacy, setting a solemn tone for the proceedings. As the session commenced, the House observed a moment of silence to honour Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh, recognising their unwavering faith and martyrdom at a tender age. The gesture underscored the Assembly’s respect for the values of bravery, righteousness, and devotion that…

30 Dec

India’s Rice Crown Comes With a Cost as Northern Farmers Struggle With Vanishing Water

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryana, India, Punjab, TrendingHaryana, Punjab, Rice

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma): India’s rise to the top of global rice production has been hailed as a major agricultural achievement, reinforcing the country’s status as a food powerhouse and the world’s biggest rice exporter. Exports have climbed steadily over the past decade, crossing 20 million tonnes in the last financial year and supplying markets across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Yet in the fields of Punjab and Haryana—states that form the backbone of this success—the mood is far from triumphant. Many farmers say the very policies that helped India dominate rice production are now pushing them into financial…

30 Dec

Special Punjab Assembly Session Focuses on Rural Jobs Scheme and New Legislation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab Assembly

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab government has called a one-day special sitting of the Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday to examine the consequences of recent changes to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), a scheme that supports thousands of rural households across the state. At the centre of the discussion is a resolution to be tabled by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, seeking intervention by the Centre. The resolution urges that MGNREGA be preserved in its original form — as a need-based and legally guaranteed employment programme funded entirely by the Union government. The state has expressed…

29 Dec

PSEB Announces Practical Exam Schedule for Class 10 and 12 Annual Exams 2026

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabClass 10 practical exams, Class 12 practical exams, PSEB, Punjab School Education Board

Chandigarh, December 29, 2025: The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has released the schedule for practical examinations of Class 10 and Class 12 for the February–March 2026 annual board exams. As per the notification issued by the board, the practical exams will be held from February 2 to February 12, 2026. The practical examinations will be conducted for all subjects and will include regular students as well as candidates from open school, compartment or re-appear categories, additional subjects, grade or performance improvement cases, and vocational or NSQF streams. The board has instructed all school principals to ensure that students are…

29 Dec

Youth Found Dead in Raikot Hotel Room Days Before Wedding, Police Suspect Suicide

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHotel Room, Ludhiana, Punjab, suicide

National Times Bureau :- A tragic incident was reported from Raikot in Ludhiana district, where a young man was found dead in a hotel room after allegedly shooting himself with his licensed pistol, just days before his scheduled wedding on January 16. According to preliminary investigations, the deceased, identified as Kamal, a resident of Jalal Diwal village, had been staying at a hotel near Barnala Chowk in Raikot. On Sunday night, he reportedly hosted a liquor party with his friends. After dropping them back home, he returned alone to the hotel. Early Monday morning, Kamal allegedly fired a shot at…

29 Dec

Andhra train fire: One dead as two coaches carrying 158 passengers catch fire

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAndhra Pradesh, Fired, Rail Accident, Train

National Times Bureau :- One person lost his life after a fire erupted in two coaches of the Tatanagar–Ernakulam Express in the early hours of Monday in Andhra Pradesh’s Anakapalli district, railway authorities said. The incident took place around 1 am near Elamanchili railway station when the loco pilot spotted flames coming from a coach and immediately stopped the train. Most passengers were evacuated without delay, but a body was later discovered inside a burnt coach. Officials said the fire first broke out in the B1 coach and then spread to the adjacent M1 and B2 coaches. The affected coaches…

29 Dec

Masked robbers loot jewellery shop in Punjab’s Jalandhar, ornaments worth Rs 50 lakh stolen

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab News

National Times Bureau :- In a major setback, the Supreme Court has put a stay on Delhi High Court's verdict granting bail to ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao sexual assault case and said he will not be released from jail. The next hearing is scheduled to take place in January. In his order to pause Kuldeep Sengar's bail in the 2017 Unnao rape case, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said, "We have heard Solicitor General Mehta for the CBI and senior counsel for the convict. We find that several substantial questions of law arise. A counter-affidavit shall be filed…

29 Dec

Mexico: 13 killed, 98 injured as passenger train derails on Isthmus of Tehuantepec Railway

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabMexico, Punjab News

National Times Bureau :- At least 13 people were killed and 98 others injured after a passenger train on the interoceanic corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec Railway met with an accident on the Salina Cruz-Coatzacoalcos route in Mexico on Sunday, the Mexican Navy Secretariat said.According to the statement issued by the Mexican Navy, which oversees the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, the train on Line Z was carrying around 250 passengers at the time of the accident.Of the 98 injured, 36 are currently receiving hospital treatment, while the remaining passengers sustained non-serious injuries. A total of 139…