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04 Dec

Punjab Police high-handedness: Sukhbir Singh Badal alleges Patiala Police instructed to ‘tear Akalis nomination papers’, audio clip goes viral

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabElections, Patiala Police, Punjab, Sukhbir Badal

National Times Bureau :- Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal has accused Punjab police of high-handedness by instructing the cops to tear down nomination papers of Akalis for the upcoming Zilla Parishad and Block Samiti elections. Sukhbir Singh Badal accused the Punjab Police of murdering democracy and ensure decisive victory of the ruling party during the elections. The SAD president shared an audio clip of Patiala SSP Varun Sharma According to Badal, the officers on the call were taking instructions from Patiala SSP Varun Sharma on maintaining “law and order” during the nomination process. The purported recording of Patiala…

03 Dec

Mohali Upgraded with AI: Real-Time Monitoring Boosts Police Response Speed, AI System with 400+ Cameras Enforces Strict Traffic Discipline

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAI Traffic System, Mohali

Chief Minister Mann's Vision: Fewer Accidents and Enhanced Security with Mohali’s AI Traffic SystemChandigarh, December 3, 2025: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab Government is successfully operating the AI-Powered City Surveillance and Traffic Management System in Mohali. This project, which has been operational since March 2025 at a cost of Rs 21.60 crore, is proving to be a significant milestone in the direction of the state's progress and modernization. This system is not only streamlining traffic but also strengthening the city's security, serving as a vibrant example of the Punjab Government's people-centric policies.This state-of-the-art system includes…

03 Dec

Post-Flood Relief Scheme for Livestock Farmers! Mann Government Aids Dairy Farmers with ₹59 Lakh

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCM Bhagwant Mann, flood relief, Punjab

Mann Government's Initiative Brings Major Relief to Farmers in Hoshiarpur and TaragarhChandigarh, Dec 3, 2025: Under the leadership of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the state government has taken a significant step towards strengthening the dairy sector. Under this recently announced scheme, livestock farmers and dairy farmers in the villages of Hoshiarpur and Taragarh will be provided with a total financial assistance of ₹59 lakh. This initiative is part of the government's vision to take livestock farming and the dairy industry in Punjab to new heights. The scheme will allocate ₹17 lakh in Rajpura and ₹42 lakh in Taragarh, which…

03 Dec

Akal Takht Warns Against Portrayal of Sikh Gurus’ Families, Seeks Withdrawal of Govt Order

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkal Takht, Fancy Dress Controversy, Jathedar Gargajj, Punjab Child Welfare Council, Sahibzadas

Sri Amritsar, December 3 — Sri Akal Takht Sahib’s acting Jathedar, Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj, has issued a sharp objection to the fancy-dress competitions announced by the Child Welfare Council, Punjab, in relation to the martyrdom day of the Sahibzadas, the sons of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. He has demanded that the events be cancelled without delay, calling them disrespectful and against Sikh religious principles. The Jathedar said it was worrying that officials working under both the central and state governments continue to show a lack of awareness about Sikh sentiments and traditions, allowing such directives to be issued.The…

03 Dec

Teen dies by suicide in Punjab’s Kapurthala after being blackmailed with obscene videos

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabKapurthala, Punjab News

National Times Bureau :- A class 12 student died by suicide at her home in Punjab's Kapurthala by hanging herself from a ceiling fan, citing severe distress over love affair. No one was at home at the time of the incident. Soon after receiving the information, police reached the spot and took the body into custody. The family alleged that their daughter, Sarika, 18 was under distress and trauma after a man, Pawandeep trapped her into love affair and started pressurising her to get married and even blackmailed her with obscene videos. Tormented over the blackmailing and pressure, Sarika claimed…

03 Dec

Bhakhra Dam to be desilted, Union Ministry forms Committee

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National Times Bureau :- Union Jal Shakti Ministry has formed a high level 10 member committee for carrying out desilting of Bhakhra Dam. This will be first time ever since Dam has been constructed that desilting will take place. Among others Chief Engineer level official has also been included in the committee.

03 Dec

Mann Government’s Finland Training Turns Punjab’s Govt Schools into ‘Schools of Happiness’, Transforming the Future of Lakhs of Young Minds

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Chandigarh, Dec 3, 2025: The Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has initiated a remarkable 'education revolution' in the state's government schools. The direct benefit of this is visible in the bright future of the children. The Mann government has moved away from the old, difficult method of rote learning and adopted Finland’s famous 'Happiness-First' education model. The goal of this model is to protect children's childhood and help them become happy individuals. Sending dedicated government school teachers directly to Finland for training demonstrates the government's desire to raise the standard of education to a global…

03 Dec

AAP rolls out first list of 961 nominees for Punjab rural body polls as parties gear up for high-stakes contest

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday released its first list of 961 candidates for Punjab’s upcoming Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections, marking the beginning of an intense political push ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls. Rural elections set to test party strength Voting for 22 Zila Parishads—except Mohali, where polling has been deferred—and more than 150 Panchayat Samitis is scheduled for December 14, with the results due on December 17. Coming just over a year before the next state election, the rural polls are widely seen as a critical indicator of public mood. Political parties, aware…

02 Dec

Kisan Mazdoor Morcha to Stage Statewide Rail Blockade in Punjab on December 5

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabElectricity Amendment Bill 2025, Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, Punjab rail blockade, Rail Roko protest

Chandigarh, December 2, 2025 — Rail services across Punjab are expected to face disruption on December 5 as the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (India), Punjab Chapter, has announced a two-hour statewide Rail Roko protest. The agitation will take place from 1 pm to 3 pm at 26 locations spread across 19 districts.The protest aims to press for several demands, including the cancellation of the draft Electricity Amendment Bill 2025, withdrawal of prepaid electricity meters and reinstatement of old meters. The organisation is also opposing the alleged forcible sale of public properties by the Bhagwant Mann–led state government and raising other related…

02 Dec

DIG Firozpur Range Harmanbir Singh Gill Transferred Amid Election-Related Actions in Tarn Taran

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDIG Harmanbir Singh Gill, Firozpur Range, Police Transfers, Tarn Taran by-election

Tarn Taran, December 2 — The Home Department has transferred DIG Firozpur Range Harmanbir Singh Gill and posted him to PAP Jalandhar, a move widely viewed as a major action taken during the ongoing election-related administrative reshuffle in the district.Over the past two months, several police personnel in Tarn Taran were either transferred to other districts or suspended following directions from the Election Commission and the DGP during the by-election period. These actions have created a sense of apprehension among officials still serving in the district, who fear further suspensions or disciplinary measures.The transfer of DIG Gill has added to…