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26 Nov

Punjab Foils Major Terror Plot, Four Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Operatives Arrested After Gunfight

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Chandigarh/SAS Nagar, November 26 — Punjab Police averted a major terror strike on Wednesday after the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), in a coordinated operation with SAS Nagar Police, arrested four operatives linked to foreign-based gangster Goldy Dhillon of the Lawrence Bishnoi network. The arrests followed an exchange of fire near Steel Strips Towers on the Dera Bassi–Ambala highway, officials said.Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said the operation was part of the state’s ongoing crackdown on organised crime under the directives of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. The arrested individuals have been identified as Harvinder Singh alias Bhola alias…

26 Nov

Two Terror Suspects Held Near Indo-Pak Border; IED Recovered in Amritsar

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National Times Bureau :- In a late-night operation on Tuesday, Amritsar Police arrested two terror suspects and recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) from the Indo-Pakistan border region. The search for additional suspects is underway, while officials have avoided detailed comments as the operation was still in progress at the time of reporting. Police had received inputs suggesting that Pakistan’s intelligence agency, ISI, had resumed sending explosives to India following the recent Delhi blasts. Acting on the alert, security was tightened along the border, and patrolling was significantly increased. According to sources, two suspected terrorists left their homes on a…

26 Nov

Two Punjab DSPs Suspended in Tarn Taran Case

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant administrative action, two senior police officers in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district have been suspended following their failure to provide satisfactory clarification to the High Court in a sensitive case involving the daughter of an Akali Dal candidate and the party’s IT Wing in-charge. The officers suspended include DSP (Detective) Harjinder Singh and DSP (PBI) Gulzar Singh. Their suspension comes a day after Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav appeared before the Election Commission in New Delhi regarding the same matter. The case pertains to the registration of an FIR against the Akali candidate’s daughter and…

26 Nov

Massive farmers’ protest at Chandigarh’s Sector 43 to mark five years of ‘Delhi Chalo’ march

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National Times Bureau :- The Samyukt Kisan Morcha along with several other farmer organisations trade union movement and the agriculture workers movement are holding country-wide demonstration at the Dussehra Ground in Sector-43, Chandigarh to mark five years of 'Delhi Chalo' march. The SKM is an umbrella body of farmer organisations that led the 2020-21 protests. Over 10,000 farmers are expected to be in attendance in Chandigarh, New Delhi and other capitals as it is going to be a nation-wide agitation. The farmers have been allotted Sector 43 Dussehra Ground to converge for a day-long gathering. The 'Delhi Chalo' march was…

26 Nov

Punjab Vidhan Sabha to Host Student Mock Session on Constitution Day

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Sri Anandpur Sahib (Gurpreet Singh): Students from across Punjab will step into the roles of lawmakers and ministers today in a unique mock session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha. The initiative, led by Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, aims to give young learners hands-on experience in democratic processes. Harkamaldeep Singh will enact the role of Chief Minister, while other participants will take on key positions such as Speaker, Ministers, MLAs, and Opposition members. The exercise is designed to familiarize students with legislative procedures and the functioning of government, combining practical learning with civic education. This year, the mock session…

26 Nov

Punjab Faces Acute Shortage of ₹10 and ₹20 Notes as Wedding Season Fuels Parallel Market

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): As wedding festivities peak across Punjab, residents are grappling with an unexpected problem: a widespread scarcity of small-denomination currency. The crunch in freshly printed ₹10 and ₹20 notes has disrupted everyday purchases and sparked allegations of a thriving black market fed by diverted bank supplies. While banks continue to inform customers that they are receiving only limited consignments of low-value notes, people across multiple districts say they are witnessing a completely different reality outside bank premises. According to locals, private agents and market traders are offering pristine bundles at sharply increased rates, prompting fears of an organised…

25 Nov

SC Upholds Dismissal of Army Officer Who Refused to Join ‘Sarva Dharma’ Ritual

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New Delhi, November 25, 2025 — The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the dismissal of Lieutenant Samuel Kamalesan, a Christian Army officer, calling his refusal to participate in a regimental ‘sarva dharma’ ceremony “the grossest kind of indiscipline”.A Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi rejected Lt Kamalesan’s plea against his removal, observing that his conduct undermined the spirit of unity expected from military leadership.“What message was he giving his troops? He should have been removed for this alone,” the CJI remarked, noting that the officer continued to oppose the ritual even after counselling by…

25 Nov

Punjab Govt Rolls Out Free Transit & Announces World-Class University, Heritage Street in Anandpur Sahib

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Chandigarh, November 25, 2025 — As part of the 350th martyrdom anniversary celebrations of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the Punjab government has launched free transit services for devotees in its three “holy cities” — Amritsar, Talwandi Sabo, and Anandpur Sahib — and announced several major development initiatives for Anandpur Sahib.Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced that free e-rickshaws and mini-buses will operate across the three holy cities to ferry pilgrims between key gurdwaras, with the state bearing all operational costs. These transport services are intended to make it easier and more affordable for devotees to participate in the anniversary events. In…

25 Nov

History Written in the Sky: The Story of Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Great Sacrifice Echoes over Anandpur Sahib on His 350th Martyrdom Day

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Anandpur Sahib, November 25, 2025: History was created in Anandpur Sahib when the Punjab Government organized the world’s first religious drone show to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. More than fifty thousand devotees and guests gathered to witness this unique tribute, remembering the Ninth Sikh Guru’s supreme sacrifice in an extraordinary way. Over three thousand drones lit up the night sky, creating shining images that told the story of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s life and his sacrifice for the freedom of faith. As the darkness fell, the drones rose together to form the holy Khanda…

25 Nov

Court in Bathinda Formally Frames Defamation Charges Against BJP MP Kangana Ranaut

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Bathinda, November 25, 2025 — A special MP/MLA court in Bathinda has officially framed defamation charges against BJP MP Kangana Ranaut in a case linked to her remarks made during the farmers’ protest. The development marks a significant step as the legal proceedings now move toward trial.The complaint was filed by Mahinder Kaur, an elderly woman from Bahadurgarh Jandian village, who alleges that Ranaut wrongly identified her as activist Bilkis Bano in a social media post and claimed she was paid to participate in protests. Kaur stated that the post damaged her reputation and dignity, prompting her to approach the…