Punjab

Poor Visibility Grounds Outbound Flights at Amritsar, Passengers Face Overnight Delays
19 Dec

Poor Visibility Grounds Outbound Flights at Amritsar, Passengers Face Overnight Delays

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Severe fog blanketed Amritsar late Thursday, leading to significant disruption at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport as multiple flights were delayed or cancelled due to low visibility conditions. Officials said visibility levels dropped sharply after nightfall, forcing airlines to halt departures for both domestic and international routes. Several aircraft scheduled to fly out after 9 pm remained grounded for hours, while a Kuala Lumpur-bound service was cancelled. Flights headed to Gulf destinations, including Doha, were also affected, with passengers asked to wait for revised departure schedules. Arriving flights, however, were less impacted. Some inbound aircraft…
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CBI Court Rejects Bail Plea of Suspended DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar in Disproportionate Assets Case
18 Dec

CBI Court Rejects Bail Plea of Suspended DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar in Disproportionate Assets Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh, December 18, 2025: A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on Thursday rejected the bail application of suspended Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Harcharan Singh Bhullar in a disproportionate assets case.The court declined to grant relief to Bhullar at this stage, observing that the matter is still under judicial scrutiny. With the bail plea turned down, Bhullar will continue to remain in custody as the investigation and legal proceedings progress.The case relates to allegations that the suspended officer amassed assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. Further proceedings in the matter are awaited.
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AAP MP raised several issues in Parliament , ₹20,000 Crore Relief for Punjab and Fair Pay for Anganwadi Workers and helpers
18 Dec

AAP MP raised several issues in Parliament , ₹20,000 Crore Relief for Punjab and Fair Pay for Anganwadi Workers and helpers

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
Chandigarh, December 18, 2025: Aam Aadmi Party Lok Sabha MP from Sangrur, Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, raised several pressing issues and demands for grants while speaking on the Supplementary Demands in Parliament. Meet Hayer demanded that Anganwadi workers and helpers be regularised and that the meagre honorarium paid to them be increased. He also demanded that, in addition to the announced ₹1,600 crore flood relief package for Punjab, an additional ₹20,000 crore be given to compensate for the actual losses suffered by the state due to floods. Citing population growth, in the absence of a census, he also demanded the…
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Amritsar Police Bust Cross-Border Drug and Arms Smuggling Network
18 Dec

Amritsar Police Bust Cross-Border Drug and Arms Smuggling Network

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant operation targeting organized crime, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police have arrested three individuals involved in trafficking heroin and illegal firearms, recovering 4.5 kilograms of heroin and a pistol, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav confirmed. Investigations revealed that the accused were in contact with an overseas handler via social media platforms, following instructions to transport and supply heroin and illegal arms across multiple locations in Punjab. The network is believed to have cross-border connections, highlighting the international dimension of the crime. An FIR has been lodged at PS Gate Hakima under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances…
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Saee Jadhav from Kohlapur scrips history as first woman Territorial Army officer to train at IMA Dehradun
18 Dec

Saee Jadhav from Kohlapur scrips history as first woman Territorial Army officer to train at IMA Dehradun

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- Saee Jadhav, a 23-year-old from Kolhapur in Maharashtra, has etched her name in history by becoming the first woman officer from the Territorial Army to successfully complete pre-commissioning training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. Her achievement brings an end to the academy’s 93-year-long tradition of training only male officer cadets. Jadhav was commissioned as a Lieutenant during the Passing Out Parade of the 157th course at IMA, marking a significant moment for the premier military institution, which was established in 1932 and has produced generations of Indian Army officers. Her formal commissioning took place…
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AAP leads in Zila Parishad/Block Samiti elections
18 Dec

AAP leads in Zila Parishad/Block Samiti elections

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- AAP is leading in results of Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections counting for which continued till late night. As per latest statistics available, out of 347 Zila Parishad seats results are out for 145 seats in which  AAP has secured 99 seats, Congress 26 seats, SAD11 seats, BJP 1 and Independent have won 3 seats. Similarly for Block Samiti seats out of 2838 seats results are out for 2341 seats out of which AAP has won 1464 seats, Congress 409, Akali Dal 293, BJP 32 and Independent 143.
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Dense fog engulfs Punjab, Chandigarh; trains delayed, flight operations hit
18 Dec

Dense fog engulfs Punjab, Chandigarh; trains delayed, flight operations hit

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, , , ,
National Times Bureau :- Parts of Punjaba and Chandigarh experienced season's first spell of dense fog on Wednesday dropping the visibility to as low as 150 metre.  As per India Meteorological Department (IMD), fog season has officially started in the city and is expected to get worse in the coming days. An orange alert has been issued for Thursday and Friday. According to the IMD observatory in Sector 39, visibility stood at 800 metres at 5.30 am but deteriorated sharply to 150 metres by 8.30 am, before improving to 3,500 metres by 11.30 am. Fog is termed dense when visibility…
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Mann Government’s Digital Leap Towards a Rangla Punjab: 54 New Service Centers to be Opened to Strengthen Service Delivery Network
17 Dec

Mann Government’s Digital Leap Towards a Rangla Punjab: 54 New Service Centers to be Opened to Strengthen Service Delivery Network

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
Chandigarh, December 17, 2025: Taking another significant step towards providing citizen services by achieving a historic and exemplary record of the lowest pendency rate across the country, the Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is set to further expand its citizen service infrastructure by opening 54 new service centers. This initiative will increase the total number of service centers across the state to 598. This announcement was made by the Minister of Governance Reforms and Information Technology (GG&IT), Mr. Aman Arora.The announcement was made during a comprehensive review meeting on citizen service delivery and service…
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43 Units of Blood Collected at Donation Camp in Zirakpur
17 Dec

43 Units of Blood Collected at Donation Camp in Zirakpur

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Zirakpur, December 17, 2025 – In an effort to address the shortage of blood in hospitals, Vishvas Foundation Panchkula, in collaboration with the Indian Red Cross Society, District Branch Mohali, organised a blood donation camp in Zirakpur on Wednesday.The camp was held opposite the Metro Store in Zirakpur with the blessings of Gurudev Shri Swami Vishvas Ji. A team from AM Care Blood Centre, Zirakpur, collected 43 units of blood during the camp under the supervision of Dr Kartik Agarwal.President of Vishvas Foundation, Sadhvi Neelima Vishvas, said that many people hesitate to donate blood due to the misconception that it…
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Key Accused in Kabaddi Player Murder Case Killed in Police Encounter in Lalru, Two Cops Injured
17 Dec

Key Accused in Kabaddi Player Murder Case Killed in Police Encounter in Lalru, Two Cops Injured

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, ,
Chandigarh/SAS Nagar, December 17 – In a major breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of a kabaddi player, the SAS Nagar district police on Wednesday neutralised a key accused during a brief exchange of fire in Lalru. Two police personnel sustained bullet injuries in the encounter, officials said.Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) SAS Nagar Harmandeep Hans said the accused has been identified as Harpinder alias Middhi, a resident of Naushehra Pannuan in Tarn Taran district. He was injured during retaliatory firing by police and later succumbed to his injuries at a hospital.The police action comes as part of the…
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