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20 Nov

Punjab Govt Showcases Investment Reforms as Amritsar Secures ₹150 Crore Boost in Hospitality Sector

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar tourism, CII Northern Region, Punjab investment, Sujan ₹150 crore project

Chandigarh, November 20, 2025: The Punjab government presented its forward-thinking industrial reform agenda, sector-specific policy initiatives, and major infrastructure projects at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Northern Region council meeting in Amritsar. The goal is to boost investment momentum in the state.CII Northern Region Chairperson Mrs. Anjali Singh welcomed Minister Sanjeev Arora and said Punjab is quickly becoming a preferred destination for high-quality investment. She highlighted SUJAN’s ₹150 crore investment in Punjab’s hospitality sector, starting from Amritsar, as strong proof of the improving investment climate.She said, “This major investment strengthens Punjab’s premium tourism sector and shows growing confidence in…

20 Nov

Youtube suspends SGPC’s official channel for one week over policy violation; Live Gurbani shifted to alternate channel

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, India, Punjab, TrendingSGPC, YouTube

National Times Bureau :- YouTube has suspended the official channel of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), SGPC, Sri Amritsar, for one week citing a violation of its content policies. The suspension was enforced on the evening of November 19, during the live broadcast of Rehras Sahib from Sri Harmandir Sahib. According to YouTube, the action stems from objections raised over a video uploaded on October 31, 2025, in which a Sikh preacher discussed historical events related to Sikh warriors and references connected to the 1984 period. The platform flagged the video as a breach of its content guidelines. SGPC…

20 Nov

RSS leader’s grandson murder case: Ferozepur police arrest third accused after brief encounter

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjabEncounter, Murder case, Punjab, Punjab Police, RSS

National Times Bureau :- The Ferozepur police have arrested the third accused in the murder case of Naveen Kumar, the grandson of senior RSS leader Dina Nath. Naveen was shot dead on November 16 in Mochi Bazaar. According to Ferozepur SSP Bhupinder Singh, the arrested suspect has been identified as Jatin Kali. The police received information late at night that Kali was moving around in the city. A CIA team immediately set up a checkpoint on Arifke Road. When officials signalled him to stop, Kali attempted to flee on his motorcycle. On seeing the police, he opened fire, with one bullet…

20 Nov

Harmeet Singh Sandhu Takes Oath as Tarn Taran MLA, Vows to Boost Development

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingHarmeet Singh Sandhu, Tarn Taran

Tarn Taran (Gurpreet Singh): Harmeet Singh Sandhu was sworn in as the MLA for Tarn Taran on Thursday, with Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan administering the oath of office. A veteran politician, Sandhu joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) earlier this year after resigning from the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). He has previously served three terms as MLA — first as an independent from 2002–07, and later representing SAD from 2007–12 and 2012–17. The recent bypoll, necessitated by the demise of sitting MLA Kashmir Singh Sohal, saw Sandhu emerge victorious with a margin of over 12,000 votes against…

20 Nov

Wanted Shooter Killed in Late-Night Amritsar Encounter; Police Probe Cross-Border Angle

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): A late-night police operation on Wednesday ended with the death of an alleged gangster believed to have ties to criminal syndicates abroad and operatives across the Pakistan border. The man, identified as Harjinder Singh alias “Harry,” was fatally shot after a confrontation with an anti-gangster unit on the city’s outskirts. According to Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, officers had received intelligence that Harry and an associate were preparing to carry out a contract killing in Amritsar. A team deployed to intercept them came under fire, prompting police to retaliate. Harry was hit during the exchange and died…

20 Nov

Ferozepur Murder Case: Key Suspect Nabbed After Motorcycle Chase and Gunfire

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending

Ferozepur: Police on Thursday arrested the man believed to be the lead assailant in the killing of Naveen Arora, the son of a prominent RSS leader, after a dramatic early-morning pursuit that ended in an exchange of gunfire. Officials said Gursimran Singh, also known locally as Jatin Kali, was intercepted near Sodhiwala in Arif Ke village after authorities received specific intelligence about his movements. Acting swiftly, the Ferozepur police blocked exit routes and deployed multiple patrol units in the area. During the operation, officers attempted to halt a motorcycle matching the suspect’s description. Instead of stopping, the rider reportedly accelerated…

19 Nov

Major Change Under Mann Government’s Anti-Corruption Agenda: Electricity Connection Process Now Easier in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabElectricity Connection, Mann Government, Punjab

Chandigarh, November 19, 2025: Today, while ordinary citizens across the country grapple with heavy paperwork for small tasks, the Punjab government has truly listened to the public's voice. The Mann government has achieved what people have been hoping for years: getting a new electricity connection in Punjab is now extremely simple and transparent. The Mann government has resolved a major headache for the people of Punjab. Previously, obtaining a new electricity connection required various documents, multiple visits to offices, and the most challenging requirement—the NOC (No Objection Certificate). This arduous process often dragged on for months, causing great distress to…

19 Nov

AAP Strengthens Women’s Wing in Mohali, MLA Kulwant Singh Honours 14 Newly Appointed Block Presidents

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Mohali, Kulwant Singh, women block presidents, Women’s Wing Punjab

Mohali, November 19: The Aam Aadmi Party has appointed 14 women as block presidents to expand and strengthen its organisational structure in Mohali. The decision, taken by the party high command, aims to ensure that the policies of the Bhagwant Singh Mann–led Punjab government reach every household.Speaking to the media, Mohali MLA Kulwant Singh said that these women have been entrusted with key responsibilities at the grassroots level. He added that appointments for three more block presidents will be announced soon. The MLA was addressing a special programme organised at the AAP office in Sector 79 on the occasion of…

19 Nov

Youth get their due! 3,000+ government jobs in BBMB now exclusively for Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab government has taken a historic decision that not only opens up significant employment opportunities for the state's youth but also firmly establishes Punjab's rights. A cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann formally approved the creation of a separate cadre for the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). This move comes at a time when Punjab's share of seats in the BBMB has been vacant for a long time and employees from other states have been appointed to them, causing widespread disappointment and resentment among the youth of Punjab. Following the meeting, Finance Minister Harpal…

19 Nov

Ex-Serviceman Kills Wife, Mother-in-Law Before Ending Own Life in Gurdaspur Standoff

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingGurdaspur

GURDASPUR (Gurpreet Singh): A harrowing sequence of events unfolded in Improvement Trust Colony No. 7 on Wednesday morning as an ex-armyman, armed with a stolen assault rifle, threatened a mass shooting before ultimately taking his own life. The man, identified as Gurpreet Singh, is accused of fatally shooting his wife and mother-in-law the previous night in Khuthi village, Dorangla block. Authorities were alerted early Wednesday after reports emerged of a man carrying an AK-47 rifle and threatening to open fire in the residential colony. Within half an hour, SSP Aditya mobilised around 200 police personnel, who swiftly cordoned off the…