Punjab

Over 12 Kg heroin recovered from Dalleke village: DGP

Over 12 Kg heroin recovered from Dalleke village: DGP

National Times Bureau :- Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav disclosed that Punjab Police ANTF Punjab (Border Range), in coordination with BSF, has recovered a quantity of suspected heroin weighing approximately 12.050 Kg near Village Dalleke, PS Lopoke, following inputs about drone movement. He said that a case is being registered, and a preliminary investigation is underway to trace backward and forward linkages using technical evidence and human intelligence.
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Punjab constitutes SIT to probe disappearance of 328 saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

Punjab constitutes SIT to probe disappearance of 328 saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

National Times Bureau :- The Punjab government has constituted a special investigation team (SIT) to investigate the case of missing 328 holy saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. The SIT will be led by  Jagatpreet Singh. Other members of the SIT are Ravinderpal Singh Sandhu, DCP (investigation), Police Commissionerate Amritsar; Harpal Singh Sandhu, additional DCP, Police Commissionerate, Amritsar; Gurbans Singh Bains, SP (D), Patiala; Beant Juneja, ACP, Ludhiana; and Harminder Singh, ACP (D), Police Commissionerate Amritsar. The SIT would function under the supervision of Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, Commissioner of Police, Amritsar. Reacting to the development, SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami said…
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Ex-IPS Officer Amar Singh Chahal Attempts Suicide, Alleges ₹8.1 Crore Cyber Fraud in 12-Page Note

Ex-IPS Officer Amar Singh Chahal Attempts Suicide, Alleges ₹8.1 Crore Cyber Fraud in 12-Page Note

Chandigarh/Patiala, December 22, 2025: Former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Amar Singh Chahal allegedly attempted suicide on Monday and is currently battling for life at a private hospital in Patiala, police officials said.Patiala Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Varun Sharma confirmed that Chahal was found in a critical condition and was immediately shifted to hospital for emergency treatment. His condition continues to remain serious.According to officials, a 12-page suicide note purportedly written by Chahal has been recovered. The note is addressed to Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav. In the letter, the former officer alleged that he was…
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Mann Government  Turns Paper Dreams into Hope for Millions : Rs 4683.94 Crore Released from Rs 6175 Crore Budget under Social Security Schemes

Mann Government  Turns Paper Dreams into Hope for Millions : Rs 4683.94 Crore Released from Rs 6175 Crore Budget under Social Security Schemes

Chandigarh, December 22, 2025: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab government is continuously implementing pro-people policies for the welfare of every section of society. Several historic initiatives have been taken during the year 2025 (financial year 2025-26) to ensure the social and economic security of the elderly, women, children, and persons with disabilities. This information was provided by the Minister of Social Security, Women and Child Development, Dr. Baljit Kaur.She stated that a budget provision of ₹6175 crore was made under social security schemes during the year 2025, out of which ₹4683.94 crore has been…
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Punjab Chief Minister Mann Criticizes Center’s VB-G RAM G Scheme, Calls MGNREGA Changes an Attack on the Poor

Punjab Chief Minister Mann Criticizes Center’s VB-G RAM G Scheme, Calls MGNREGA Changes an Attack on the Poor

Chandigarh, December 22, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann strongly criticized the central government’s decision to replace MGNREGA with the VB-G RAM G (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin) scheme on Thursday. The Chief Minister called it a direct attack on the livelihood of the poor, saying the BJP government is removing Mahatma Gandhi’s name and destroying the core spirit of the scheme. Mann announced that the state government will call a special session of the Punjab Assembly in the second week of January to raise the voice of Punjabis on this issue. This decision was made…
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Which Party Will Make Punjab Colorful Again? National Times Media Survey Highlights Public Opinion Ahead of 2027 Elections

Which Party Will Make Punjab Colorful Again? National Times Media Survey Highlights Public Opinion Ahead of 2027 Elections

Chandigarh ( Gurpreet Singh): As Punjab heads toward the 2027 Legislative Assembly elections, citizens are increasingly discussing which political party can bring real progress and stability often referred to as making Punjab “colorful again.” Recent local elections and a comprehensive survey by National Times Media provide insights into public sentiment across the state. The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has focused on welfare programs, healthcare, education, and public services. In local body elections held in December 2025, AAP-backed candidates won around 45 percent of contested Gram Panchayat seats and performed strongly in district councils and panchayat samiti polls, signaling continued grassroots…
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Air India Flight Returns to Delhi After Mid-Air Engine Oil Pressure Failure

Air India Flight Returns to Delhi After Mid-Air Engine Oil Pressure Failure

National Times Bureau :- A Mumbai-bound Air India flight returned to Delhi airport shortly after take-off on Monday after the crew detected a significant drop in engine oil pressure on aircraft's right-hand engine, prompting an immediate safety response mid-air. Flight AI887, operated by a Boeing 777-337 ER aircraft, had departed from Indira Gandhi International Airport at 3.20 am when pilots observed abnormally low oil pressure on the right-hand engine, identified as Engine No 2. The oil pressure subsequently dropped to zero, triggering standard emergency procedures and a decision to return to base. The aircraft safely landed at Delhi airport with…
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Blood Donation Camp in Sanauli Collects 53 Units, Aims to Tackle Hospital Shortages

Blood Donation Camp in Sanauli Collects 53 Units, Aims to Tackle Hospital Shortages

Zirakpur Dhakoli, December 21, 2025. To address the shortage of blood in hospitals, a blood donation camp was jointly organized by NSG Group, Vishvas Foundation, and the Indian Red Cross Society, Mohali District Branch, in Sanauli near Manku Service Station on Old Ambala Road. This blood donation camp was organized in memory of the late Navdeep Singh Goyat, Sumit Rawat, Manjit Saharan, Rahul Rajput, and Sohan Singh Goyat. The camp started at 10 AM and continued until 3 PM. Sadhvi Neelima Vishvas, President of Vishfas Foundation, said that the cooperation of Jassi Hari (Hari Transport), Mandeep Singh, Dharminder Kumar Bittu,…
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Punjab’s Biggest Mega PTM saw the participation of over 23 Lakh Parents, setting a New benchmark. Mann government MLAs inspected the standard of education in 7,500 schools

Punjab’s Biggest Mega PTM saw the participation of over 23 Lakh Parents, setting a New benchmark. Mann government MLAs inspected the standard of education in 7,500 schools

Chandigarh, 21 December 2025: Punjab School Education department's 4th Mega Parents Teachers Meeting and Parents' Workshop, aimed at further strengthening parent-teacher ties, received an overwhelming response with over 23.30 lakh parents participating across government schools.Punjab School Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains presided over the PTM at Government Senior Secondary School (Girls), Sri Anandpur Sahib, as part of the state-wide event. AAP Punjab Incharge Sh. Manish Sisodia attended Mega PTM at Govt. Sen Sec. Smart School Paddi Sura Singh in Hoshiarpur district and over 7500 schools were visited by MLAs, Secretary School Education Ms Anindita Mitra, Director SCERT Ms Kiran…
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