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30 Nov

India’s Largest Migratory Bird Habitat, Keshopur Chhamb, Struggles for Survival Amid Neglect

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabcommunity reserve, Keshopur Chhamb, migratory birds, Punjab wetlands, wildlife conservation

Pathankot, November 30, 2025: Keshopur Chhamb, India’s largest habitat for migratory birds and officially known as the Keshopur–Miani Community Reserve, is fighting for its existence despite its ecological importance. Once announced as an international-level tourist destination in 2015–16 with an investment of ₹9 crore by the Tourism Department, the wetland today shows signs of severe neglect.Recognised as the country’s first notified community reserve under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 (amended in 2002), Keshopur Chhamb spans nearly 850 acres of natural freshwater wetlands. It is a crucial winter refuge for migratory waterbirds and forms an essential part of the migratory bird…

30 Nov

Major Billing Fraud Uncovered in Punjab Powercom; Widespread Probe Confirms Corruption

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBilling scam, Electricity, Meter Scam, Punjab

National Times Bureau :- A major electricity billing scam that sparked statewide concern has now been officially confirmed by Punjab Powercom officials. The issue first came to light after a detailed report published on November 26, exposing large-scale irregularities in manual meter readings across Punjab. According to departmental sources, meter readers allegedly bypassed the official OCR-based scanning system and instead used manual entries or tampered software to generate fake electricity bills. This manipulation allowed units to be shown below 300, causing significant financial losses to the Powercom department. The ongoing departmental investigation has revealed multiple cases of bribery and corruption…

30 Nov

Akali Dal announces Kanchanpreet Kaur as Zila Parishad candidate

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National Times Bureau :- Shiromani Akali Dal has announced Kanchanpreet Kaur as party candidate for Zila Parishad elections from Kasel in Tarn Taran district. Interestingly announcement in this regard was made by Virsa Singh Valtoha who had resigned from Akali Dal after directive of the then Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh.

30 Nov

Aide of Bikram Singh Majithia Held by Vigilance Bureau in Liquor-Linked Probe

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Vigilance Bureau has arrested Harpreet Singh Gulati, identified as a long-time associate of former cabinet minister and Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, as part of its widening investigation into alleged financial irregularities. Sources in the Bureau said Gulati was taken into custody following evidence that connected him to a network of liquor firms—including Akash Spriti, UV Enterprise and AD Enterprise—believed to be central to the probe. Investigators claim he oversaw cash movements for these businesses and channelled funds on behalf of the former minister. According to officials, inquiries so far suggest that several…

30 Nov

CM Bhagwant Mann to Begin 10-Day Investment Outreach Trip to Japan

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will depart for Japan tomorrow on a 10-day international tour aimed at drawing top-tier Japanese companies to invest in the state and participate in Punjab’s upcoming global investor summit. Officials said the Chief Minister’s schedule includes multiple business meetings across major Japanese cities, where he will showcase Punjab’s industrial potential and pitch opportunities in sectors such as precision manufacturing, automotive components, electronics, food-tech, solar energy, and next-generation green technologies. The visit follows an extensive virtual conference held three days earlier with a high-powered Japanese delegation. The session brought together representatives from the…

30 Nov

Kanchanpreet Kaur Walks Free After Overnight Hearing in Tarn Taran

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Tarn Taran (Gurpreet Singh): A night-long legal marathon at the Tarn Taran district court culminated in the release of Kanchanpreet Kaur early Sunday, ending a tense standoff between police and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) supporters who had been demanding her immediate freedom. The order, issued by Judicial Magistrate Pankaj Verma at around 4 a.m., came as a relief to the Akali Dal, whose workers broke into cheers outside the courthouse. Kanchanpreet, accompanied by senior party leaders including Virsa Singh Valtoha, thanked the court and said she had full faith in the justice system. Kanchanpreet had been detained by Chabal police…

29 Nov

Punjab Govt Achieves Milestone with Record 44,900 km Road Development Project

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Chandigarh, 29 November ,2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced to embark the biggest road construction work taken up in the history of the state targeting to construct 44,920 KMs of roads with a total cost of Rs 16,209 Crore. Divulging more details, the Chief Minister said that the state government has decided that by the end of next year, it will build a total of 44,920 KMs of roads across all villages, towns and cities of Punjab at a total cost of Rs 16,209 Crore. He said that these roads will all be with the five…

29 Nov

Punjab Overhauls School Exams, Launches Entrepreneurship Course in Major Education Reform

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPSEB new exam pattern, Punjab education reform, Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy, skill-based assessment

Chandigarh, November 29, 2025: The Bhagwant Mann–led Punjab government has introduced sweeping reforms in the school education system, replacing rote-learning–based examinations with skill-oriented and competency-based assessments across the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB).The reform marks one of the biggest structural shifts in decades. The new question paper format, designed under a three-day workshop of more than 120 academicians and experts led by PSEB Chairman Dr. Amar Pal Singh, aims to evaluate students on understanding, reasoning, problem-solving and real-life application rather than memorisation.The Board has adopted the Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy to develop modern question papers grounded in analytical thinking, creativity and…

29 Nov

Dhakoli Blood Donation Camp Collects 50 Units to Support Hospitals

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Dhakoli, November 29, 2025: A blood donation drive was organised on Saturday at Guru Nanak Market in Dhakoli to help hospitals facing a shortage of blood. The camp was held with the blessings of Gurudev Shri Swami Vishvas Ji and jointly organised by Vishvas Foundation Panchkula, HDFC Bank and the Indian Red Cross Society, District Branch Mohali.A medical team from the Blood Bank of GMSH, Sector 16 Chandigarh, led by Dr. Simarjeet Kaur Gill, collected 50 units of blood during the camp. According to Rishi Saral Vishvas, Joint Secretary of the Vishvas Foundation, the event began with the ceremonial lighting…

29 Nov

Union Agriculture Minister praises Punjab model: AAP government’s stubble management sets National Example

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Chandigarh, November 29, 2025: Ransingh Kala village in Moga is now resonating across the country due to the visionary policies of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. After visiting the village, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan openly said that the example set by Punjab in stubble management is worthy of imitation by the entire country. This recognition is a clear proof that the Bhagwant Mann government has not only mastered the challenge of stubble burning but has also presented it as a Punjab model before the country.Ransingh Kala village has been free from a single incident of…