Punjab

Sikh Youth Asked to Remove Religious Symbols at Private School Exam Centre in Hoshiarpur, Triggers Protest
21 Dec

Sikh Youth Asked to Remove Religious Symbols at Private School Exam Centre in Hoshiarpur, Triggers Protest

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- Hoshiarpur witnessed a controversy on Thursday after a Sikh youth appearing for the Senior Assistant examination at a private school was allegedly asked to remove his kirpan (siri sahib) and kara before entering the examination hall. The incident led to objections from the family and raised concerns over the treatment of Sikh religious identity even within Punjab. According to the family, school authorities told the candidate that he would not be allowed to appear for the examination while wearing the siri sahib. When the family protested and sought clarification from the school management, they were reportedly…
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Punjab Cabinet Calls Special Assembly Session on December 30 to Discuss Replacing MGNREGA
20 Dec

Punjab Cabinet Calls Special Assembly Session on December 30 to Discuss Replacing MGNREGA

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Chandigarh, December 20, 2025: The Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Saturday decided to convene a special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on December 30 to deliberate on the proposed scrapping of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme and the introduction of the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), also known as VB-G RAM G. The decision was taken amid growing political debate over the Centre’s move to replace the two-decade-old rural employment programme with the new scheme. The special session is expected to witness detailed discussions on the…
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CM Mann’s Foreign Trip Yields Brilliant Results – 9 Major Companies Choose Punjab, Mohali to Become Asia’s New IT Hub
20 Dec

CM Mann’s Foreign Trip Yields Brilliant Results – 9 Major Companies Choose Punjab, Mohali to Become Asia’s New IT Hub

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Chandigarh, December 20, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's Japan-Korea trip has fully prepared to transform the state's industrial landscape. During this historic visit, 9 major international companies have signed agreements to invest in Punjab, which will not only provide employment to thousands of youth but also inject new vitality into the state's economy. Most notably, these investments aren't limited to traditional industries—they emphasize future sectors like AI, IT, and electric vehicles.Japan's Yamaha is gearing up to manufacture electric bikes in Punjab in partnership with Hero, realizing the state's dream of green transportation. Meanwhile, Honda will begin producing car parts,…
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Mann Government takes major step towards strengthening health services, approves recruitment for 1,568 ANM and Staff Nurse posts
20 Dec

Mann Government takes major step towards strengthening health services, approves recruitment for 1,568 ANM and Staff Nurse posts

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Chandigarh, 20 December, 2025: In a significant move aimed at strengthening the state's healthcare infrastructure, Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday announced that the Finance Department has granted approval to the Health and Family Welfare Department's proposal to fill 1,568 vacant positions of ANMs and Staff Nurses under the National Health Mission (NHM).Giving further details on the recruitment drive, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema revealed that the approval covers the filling of 729 vacant positions of ANMs against a total of 2,000 sanctioned posts, and 839 vacant positions of Staff Nurses against 1,896 sanctioned posts. He emphasized…
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Tanda Murder Case: Police Add Arms Act Charges Against Prime Accused After Firing Incident
20 Dec

Tanda Murder Case: Police Add Arms Act Charges Against Prime Accused After Firing Incident

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National Times Bureau :- Tanda police have intensified action in the Baljit Singh alias Billa murder case, registering additional charges against the prime accused after he allegedly opened fire while attempting to evade arrest. The latest development marks a significant escalation in the investigation surrounding the killing that shook the Tanda area. According to police officials, the main accused, Lakhwinder Singh alias Maninder Singh, a resident of Khadyala Sainiyan village, was already booked for murder in connection with the killing of Baljit Singh Billa at Adda Kaloa village. Now, police have also registered a case against him under the Arms…
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Supreme Court to Hear Majithia’s Bail Plea in Disproportionate Assets Case, Declines Interim Relief
19 Dec

Supreme Court to Hear Majithia’s Bail Plea in Disproportionate Assets Case, Declines Interim Relief

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New Delhi, December 19, 2025: The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to examine a plea filed by Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s decision denying him bail in a disproportionate assets case.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and N V Anjaria issued notice to the Punjab government and fixed the matter for hearing on January 19. The court, however, refused to grant Majithia interim bail at this stage.Majithia had approached the apex court after the Punjab and Haryana High Court, on December 4, rejected his bail application, citing the possibility that he…
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Punjab Govt’s Shakti Helpline: Praised as Revolutionary Child Safety Shield
19 Dec

Punjab Govt’s Shakti Helpline: Praised as Revolutionary Child Safety Shield

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Chandigarh, December 19, 2025: Under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's leadership, the Punjab government has launched a unique initiative prioritizing children's safety. The Punjab Police's Shakti Helpline is organizing special awareness camps in schools across the state. There, children are being sensitively educated about good touch-bad touch, child abuse, cybercrime, and the harmful effects of drugs. This campaign is not only empowering children but also proving to be a key step toward giving them a confident future. A recent seminar by the Amritsar Commissionerate Police's Shakti Helpline at Government Primary School, Kot Khalsa, is a great example of its success.At the…
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Punjab Becomes Global Investment Destination: CM Mann Invites UK to Invest, UK Shows Strong Interest in Partnership
19 Dec

Punjab Becomes Global Investment Destination: CM Mann Invites UK to Invest, UK Shows Strong Interest in Partnership

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Chandigarh, December 19, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann chaired the Punjab-UK Strategic Dialogue session. He stressed the need for strong strategic and business ties with Britain, especially in underused sectors.During a meeting with British Deputy High Commissioner Alba Samariglio and representatives from various UK multinational companies, the Chief Minister said Punjab wants strong business partnerships with the UK in traditional and new emerging sectors. He listed five key areas for cooperation: higher education, textiles, engineering, auto components, and agriculture and food processing. He also highlighted emerging fields like pharmaceuticals and health services, IT, and business services. CM Mann…
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Sidhu Moosewala Murder Case: Key Hearing Today in Mansa Court
19 Dec

Sidhu Moosewala Murder Case: Key Hearing Today in Mansa Court

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National Times Bureau :- A crucial hearing in the Sidhu Moosewala murder case is scheduled to take place today at the Mansa district court, where the late singer’s father, Balkar Singh, is expected to appear as a prosecution witness. The proceedings are being closely watched as they are considered significant for the progress of the case. According to official sources, the Mahindra Thar vehicle used by Sidhu Moosewala at the time of the incident has been produced before the court. Balkar Singh is likely to identify the vehicle during the hearing. Earlier, he had already identified other vehicles linked to…
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Punjab to Convene Special Assembly Session in January Over Centre’s Move on MGNREGA: CM Bhagwant Mann
19 Dec

Punjab to Convene Special Assembly Session in January Over Centre’s Move on MGNREGA: CM Bhagwant Mann

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday announced that a special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha will be convened in the second week of January to oppose the Centre’s decision to alter the MGNREGA scheme. The Chief Minister shared this information through a post on social media platform X. In his statement, Mann accused the BJP-led central government of attempting to undermine the livelihood of poor and working-class families by replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). He alleged that the move would directly impact rural households that depend on the scheme…
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