Punjab

Punjab Creates Historic Record of 150 Lakh Metric Tons of Paddy Procurement

Punjab Creates Historic Record of 150 Lakh Metric Tons of Paddy Procurement

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): This season has brought a victory of hope, hard work, and trust for the hardworking farmers of Punjab. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab government has created a new history this year by completing the procurement of over 150 lakh metric tons of paddy. This unprecedented achievement comes at a time when floods in several parts of the state had damaged crops, but the government's strong policy and the farmers' unwavering spirit overcame all challenges. According to government figures, a total of 1,51,80,075.88 metric tons of paddy arrived in the state's mandis…
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Punjab Govt Suspends Amritsar Rural SSP Maninder Singh for Laxity in Anti-Gangster Operations

Punjab Govt Suspends Amritsar Rural SSP Maninder Singh for Laxity in Anti-Gangster Operations

National Times Bureau :- The Punjab government has suspended Amritsar Rural SSP Maninder Singh after reports indicated serious lapses in action against rising gangster activities in the district. Officials revealed that several major cases did not receive timely attention, raising concerns over weak law enforcement and ineffective steps to curb organised crime. Taking note of these failures, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann ordered immediate suspension, signalling a zero-tolerance approach towards negligence. CM Mann stated that maintaining law and order is the government’s top priority and warned that any officer showing carelessness in the ongoing crackdown on gangsters will face strict consequences.…
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People’s Health First! Mann Government’s Historic Decision: Zira Distillery Locked Down, Polluter Will Pay for Damages!

People’s Health First! Mann Government’s Historic Decision: Zira Distillery Locked Down, Polluter Will Pay for Damages!

Strict Action on Pollution, Industry Shut Down! CM Mann Begins Holding Polluters Accountable!Chandigarh, November 14, 2025: The Punjab that was once gripped by pollution has now, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, stepped into a new and bright era where the state's development is not based on factory smoke, but on clean air, clean water, and healthy living. In Punjab, people's health now takes precedence over profit!The government of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has taken a historic step by moving to permanently shut down the controversial Malbros International Private Limited (Distillery and Ethanol Plant) located in Zira, Ferozepur.…
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Punjab Ranks Number One in Industrial Development – State Declared ‘Top Achiever’ in the Country in Business Reform Plan

Punjab Ranks Number One in Industrial Development – State Declared ‘Top Achiever’ in the Country in Business Reform Plan

Chandigarh, November 14: Recognizing the pro-industry policies of the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Government of India today honored Punjab with the "Top Achiever" award under the Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) 2024.Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal presented this prestigious award to the Punjab Government during a ceremony held in the national capital, New Delhi.It is noteworthy that Punjab has excelled in five key reform areas in India—business start-up, construction permits, investment attraction, sector-specific healthcare services, and service management.The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India, has declared…
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SAS Nagar Police Bust Inter-State Fake Currency Racket; ₹9.95 Crore Seized in Dera Bassi Raid

SAS Nagar Police Bust Inter-State Fake Currency Racket; ₹9.95 Crore Seized in Dera Bassi Raid

Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, November 14: In a major breakthrough against organised crime, the SAS Nagar Police exposed an inter-state fake currency syndicate operating out of Dera Bassi and seized counterfeit and discontinued notes worth ₹9 crore 99 lakh 5 thousand. The operation was carried out following the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav to intensify action against anti-social elements.Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Harmandeep Singh Hans (IPS) confirmed that two accused have been arrested. The suspects were identified as Sachin, a resident of Bharat Nagar, Pehowa, Kurukshetra (Haryana), and Gurdeep, a resident of…
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SSP Shubham Agarwal Warns Against Misleading Social Media Content in Fatehgarh Sahib

SSP Shubham Agarwal Warns Against Misleading Social Media Content in Fatehgarh Sahib

Fatehgarh Sahib, November 14, 2025: SSP Shubham Agarwal has issued a strong warning to those spreading misleading videos and creating panic through social media platforms. He said strict action will be taken against individuals indulging in such mischievous activities.The SSP said the district’s Cyber Cell is fully active and monitoring various social media platforms round the clock. He cautioned that uploading or forwarding unverified videos, posts or messages on WhatsApp or any other platform is a punishable offence. Anyone found involved in such acts will not be spared, he added.Appealing to citizens, Agarwal requested residents to immediately inform the police…
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AAP’s Harmeet Singh Sandhu Gains Momentum in Tarn Taran Bypoll

AAP’s Harmeet Singh Sandhu Gains Momentum in Tarn Taran Bypoll

Tarn Taran (Gurpreet Singh): Harmeet Singh Sandhu of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is inching closer to victory in the Tarn Taran Assembly bypoll, as the vote count moves into its later stages. Sandhu, who has steadily expanded his lead with each round, is now firmly in control of the race, while his primary rival, Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa of the Shiromani Akali Dal, who initially led in early rounds, has slipped into second place. The race remains competitive, with several other prominent candidates in the fray, including Mandeep Singh, the Independent backed by Waris Punjab De, Karanbir Singh Burj from…
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Indian Woman Pilgrim from Kapurthala Goes Missing in Pakistan During Guru Nanak Gurpurab Yatra

Indian Woman Pilgrim from Kapurthala Goes Missing in Pakistan During Guru Nanak Gurpurab Yatra

National Times Bureau :- An Indian woman pilgrim from Kapurthala district has reportedly gone missing in Pakistan after travelling with a group of Sikh devotees for the celebrations of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Prakash Purab. According to official sources, the missing woman has been identified as Sarabjit Kaur, a resident of Amainipur village, Post Office Tibba, Kapurthala. Sarabjit Kaur was part of the group of 1,932 Sikh pilgrims who crossed over to Pakistan through the Attari border on November 4, as per Indian immigration records. After spending ten days visiting various historic Sikh shrines across Pakistan, the jatha began…
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Amritsar-Delhi Highway Shut At Shambhu Border Amid Protest; Check Alternative Routes

Amritsar-Delhi Highway Shut At Shambhu Border Amid Protest; Check Alternative Routes

National Times Bureau :- The Shambhu border, located on the amritsar-Delhi highway, has been closed today on Friday from 7:00 am and will remain closed until 6:30 pm. The Punjab and Haryana administration took this decision due to the announcement of a protest march from the Shambhu barrier by the Qaumi Insaf Morcha and farmer unions. The QaumiInsaf Morcha and farmer organisations announced this protest march to Delhi to express resentment over the non-release of Sikh prisoners who have completed their sentences. As part of this, there is also a program to offer 'Ardas' (prayers) at a Gurudwara Sahib in Delhi. However, no permission has been…
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