Punjab

Charan Ganga Stadium in Anandpur Sahib to Get Major Upgrade, CM Mann Says It Will Become World-Class Martial Arts Hub

Charan Ganga Stadium in Anandpur Sahib to Get Major Upgrade, CM Mann Says It Will Become World-Class Martial Arts Hub

Chandigarh, November 27, 2025: The historic Charan Ganga Stadium in Anandpur Sahib will soon get a brand new look. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced the renovation and upgrade of the existing Charan Ganga Stadium in the holy city of Anandpur Sahib. The stadium will be developed into a world-class facility to serve the millions of devotees who visit during the annual Hola Mohalla festival and sports enthusiasts. The Chief Minister said this stadium will become a major center for martial arts training for young people.Charan Ganga Stadium is an important part of Sikh history and culture. This is…
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Punjab Pushes for Deeper Industrial Partnership with Japan Ahead of 2026 Investors’ Summit

Punjab Pushes for Deeper Industrial Partnership with Japan Ahead of 2026 Investors’ Summit

Chandigarh, November 27, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday batted for strategic tie up with Japan in key sectors of advanced manufacturing, mobility, electronics, food processing, renewable energy, and global services.The Chief Minister, accompanied by Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora, virtually held a detailed deliberation with a high level delegation of Japan comprising representatives of the Embassy of Japan, JETRO, JCCII, and over 25 leading Japanese companies operating across India such as Panasonic, Sumitomo, Nippon, NEC, Toyota and others.The interaction formed a key part of Punjab’s international outreach in the run-up to the 6th Progressive Punjab Investors’ Summit…
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s Moga Outreach Blends Village Conversations, Local Cuisine and Focus on Farm Solutions

Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s Moga Outreach Blends Village Conversations, Local Cuisine and Focus on Farm Solutions

Moga (Gurpreet Singh): Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan made a stop in Moga district on Thursday, continuing his statewide tour aimed at strengthening dialogue with Punjab’s farming community. The visit centred on assessing rural projects and hearing directly from villagers about the hurdles they face. At Ransih Kalan village, residents gathered to greet the Minister with traditional warmth. Chouhan spent time at the home of Sarpanch Mintu, where he shared a simple village meal featuring makki di roti, sarson da saag and lassi. Seated comfortably on a charpai, he remarked that Punjab’s hospitality and community…
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Jalandhar Minor Murder Case: ASI Dismissed for Negligence and Misleading Victim’s Family

Jalandhar Minor Murder Case: ASI Dismissed for Negligence and Misleading Victim’s Family

National Times Bureau :- In a significant disciplinary action, Jalandhar Police Commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur has dismissed ASI Mangat Ram from service for gross negligence in the investigation of the brutal murder of a 13-year-old girl. The officer was found guilty of misleading the victim’s family during a critical phase of the probe, falsely assuring them that their daughter was not inside a neighbour’s house — the same location from where her body was later recovered. The Commissioner stepped in personally on the fourth day of the incident, visiting the bereaved family to offer condolences and reaffirm the police department’s support.…
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Punjab denies parole to Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh for Parliament Winter Session

Punjab denies parole to Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh for Parliament Winter Session

National Times Bureau :- The Punjab government has denied parole to Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh who is detained under the National Security Act (NSA) and lodged in Assam’s Dibrugarh jail, to attend the winter session of Parliament from December 1 to 19.  “Deputy commissioner Dalwinderjit Singh has rejected Amritpal’s parole application, citing potential law and order issues after receiving a report from the district police. A detailed order has been passed in this regard,” the official, who didn’t wish to be named, added. This is the second time that the Punjab government has declined parole to the jailed MP.…
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Neha Ahlawat murder case: Chandigarh court convicts serial killer Monu, quantum of sentence tomorrow

Neha Ahlawat murder case: Chandigarh court convicts serial killer Monu, quantum of sentence tomorrow

National Times Bureau :- The Chandigarh court on Thursday convicted a taxi driver, Monu Kumar, in a 15-year-old murder case of 21-year-old girl student Neha Ahlawat. The court will pronounce the quantum of the sentence tomorrow.  The police registered a case against unknown person after Nehas 's blood-stained body was found in bush in Chandigarh's Sector-38 West. She was rushed to the PGI where a doctor declared her brought dead. The police failed to find the culprit for years and closed the investigation in 2020. In the complaint, Neha's father stated that on July 30,2010, around 6 pm his daughter…
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Suspect in Ferozepur murder case dies in shoot-out; two accomplices flee

Suspect in Ferozepur murder case dies in shoot-out; two accomplices flee

Ferozepur (Gurpreet Singh): A dramatic police encounter on the Fazilka–Ferozepur stretch ended with the death of a murder accused on Thursday morning, while two of his associates managed to escape amid the gunfire. The shoot-out occurred close to the Mahmu Joyia toll plaza, where police teams had attempted to intercept the group. According to initial reports, the suspects opened fire when the police signalled them to stop, triggering a swift exchange of bullets. One of the men, who had been wanted in connection with the killing of an RSS leader’s son in Ferozepur, was fatally shot during the encounter. In…
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Phagwara village tense after midnight firing at AAP functionary’s home; investigators look into gang link

Phagwara village tense after midnight firing at AAP functionary’s home; investigators look into gang link

Phagwara (Gurpreet Singh) A late-night firing incident at the home of Aam Aadmi Party leader Daljit Raju sent shockwaves through Darvesh village near Phagwara early Thursday, after two armed men allegedly emptied several rounds at his residence and vanished before authorities arrived. The attack occurred shortly after 1 a.m., when the family—Raju, his wife and their daughter—were asleep on the upper floor of the house. The gunmen, whose faces were covered, reportedly moved close to the structure and opened fire repeatedly. Bullets struck the glass façade and windows on the first floor, but the occupants remained unharmed. Raju recounted that…
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Nagar Kirtan Honouring Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Anniversary Reaches Lalru, Moves Ahead to Next Destination

Nagar Kirtan Honouring Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Anniversary Reaches Lalru, Moves Ahead to Next Destination

Amritsar, November 26, 2025: A grand Nagar Kirtan dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, Bhai Sati Das Ji, Bhai Mati Das Ji and Bhai Diala Ji reached Lalru on Tuesday as devotees gathered to offer a warm welcome. The procession had started from Gurdwara Guru Ke Mahal, Sri Amritsar, on November 22 under the banner of the Shiromani Sant Khalsa International Foundation, with its final congregation scheduled at Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib on November 27.The Nagar Kirtan halted overnight at Gurdwara Gursagar Sahib near Chandigarh. After the bhog ceremony of Sri Akhand Path Sahib and…
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CM Mann Announces Guru Tegh Bahadur University At Anandpur Sahib On 350th Martyrdom Day

CM Mann Announces Guru Tegh Bahadur University At Anandpur Sahib On 350th Martyrdom Day

Sri Anandpur Sahib, November 26, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced the establishment of a world-class university in Sri Anandpur Sahib named after the ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, bringing to life the vision of AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal.Speaking at the ‘Sarbat Da Bhala’ gathering at Gurdwara Budda Dal Chavni on the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the Chief Minister said this university in the sacred city will strengthen Guru Sahib’s great vision. He said the university will be extremely helpful for deep research into the ninth Guru’s unique martyrdom, great…
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