Punjab

Harmeet Singh Sandhu Ahead as Tarn Taran Bypoll Trends Take Shape
14 Nov

Harmeet Singh Sandhu Ahead as Tarn Taran Bypoll Trends Take Shape

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending
Tarn Taran (Gurpreet Singh): Early trends from the vote count for the Tarn Taran Assembly by-election on Friday showed the Aam Aadmi Party gaining momentum, with its candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu emerging ahead by the end of the sixth round of counting. Trailing him is Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa of the Shiromani Akali Dal, while candidates Karanbir Singh Burj (Congress), Harjit Singh Sandhu (BJP), and Independent nominee Mandeep Singh continue to compete closely in the multi-cornered contest. The counting process began at 8 a.m., overseen by strict security arrangements at the International College of Nursing, Piddi, which has been converted into…
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Punjab’s Industrial Revolution: Over 10 Lakh New Small Enterprises, 2.55 Lakh Women Entrepreneurs Lead Growth Surge
13 Nov

Punjab’s Industrial Revolution: Over 10 Lakh New Small Enterprises, 2.55 Lakh Women Entrepreneurs Lead Growth Surge

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh, November 13, 2025: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has launched an unprecedented and successful campaign to strengthen the state's industrial backbone: the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). MSME stands for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, a system used by the government to identify small and medium-scale businesses or industries based on their size (capital investment and turnover). The government's clear vision and pro-entrepreneur policies have created an environment that has made Punjab not only a favored investment destination but is also setting new records in job creation and…
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Punjab Leads with Compassion: Mann Government Sets Benchmark in Empowering Divyang Citizens
13 Nov

Punjab Leads with Compassion: Mann Government Sets Benchmark in Empowering Divyang Citizens

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh, November 13, 2025: The land of Punjab, known for the blessings of Gurus and human values, is today witnessing a new revolution. This is not a revolution of roads or electricity poles, but of the dignity and empowerment of that section of society which was often sidelined by calling them “Divyangjans” (persons with disabilities). Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab government’s work for deaf-mute and physically disabled people is not just government schemes, but a bridge of sensitivity and respect. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s government has extended its hand to that section which has…
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Zirakpur Chemist Association Holds Meeting to Ensure Transparency and Patient Safety in Drug Sales
13 Nov

Zirakpur Chemist Association Holds Meeting to Ensure Transparency and Patient Safety in Drug Sales

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- The Zirakpur Chemist Association convened a meeting attended by senior health officials, medical experts, and a large number of medical store owners to discuss transparency and accountability in the sale of medicines. The primary aim of the meeting was to strengthen compliance with drug regulations and maintain high standards in healthcare services. Key attendees included Zonal Licensing Authority Jasbir Pratap Singh, District Drug Control Officer Jaijai Kar Singh, MDCA President Amardeep Singh, Secretary Vikram Thakur, GCA President Puneet Kumar, Secretary Rajeev Chathli, and Tricity Chairman Amardeep Singh. Officials directed medical store owners to maintain complete and…
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Punjab Police Issues Stricter Guidelines for VIP Escorts After Zirakpur Incident
13 Nov

Punjab Police Issues Stricter Guidelines for VIP Escorts After Zirakpur Incident

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In the wake of a high-profile highway controversy, the Punjab Police has released updated instructions for personnel assigned to VIP protection duties, emphasizing professional conduct, public safety, and adherence to traffic rules. The move follows an incident on the Zirakpur-Ambala stretch involving Lt Gen D.S. Hooda (Retd), former Northern Army Commander, who alleged that a Punjab Police escort vehicle intentionally collided with his car while escorting a VIP convoy. According to Lt Gen Hooda, the event occurred around 4 pm as he was driving with his wife. Two police jeeps from the convoy approached with sirens on,…
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Punjab Government Makes Permission Mandatory for Panchayat Members Before Foreign Travel
13 Nov

Punjab Government Makes Permission Mandatory for Panchayat Members Before Foreign Travel

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- In a new directive aimed at ensuring uninterrupted rural development, the Punjab Government has made it mandatory for all panches and sarpanches to seek official permission before traveling abroad. The decision, issued by the Department of Rural Development and Panchayats, states that elected village representatives must now apply for “Ex-India Leave,” similar to government employees. The government has directed all District Development and Panchayat Officers, along with Additional Deputy Commissioners, to strictly monitor and enforce this rule.
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Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Mayor-Led Appellate Authority for Street Vendors in Chandigarh
12 Nov

Punjab and Haryana High Court Upholds Mayor-Led Appellate Authority for Street Vendors in Chandigarh

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The Punjab and Haryana High Court has upheld the legality of a rule that empowers a Mayor-led body to hear appeals filed by street vendors in Chandigarh. A division bench of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sanjiv Berry, while hearing a review application, dismissed the plea that questioned the validity of the 2024 notification forming an appellate authority chaired by the Mayor of the Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh.The petitioner had argued that the Municipal Corporation lacked the jurisdiction to constitute an appellate body comprising the Mayor and two councillors as members. However, the bench ruled that the…
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Centre Approves Rs 764 Crore Ferozepur–Patti Rail Link Project: Major Boost for Connectivity, Defence, and Jobs in Punjab
12 Nov

Centre Approves Rs 764 Crore Ferozepur–Patti Rail Link Project: Major Boost for Connectivity, Defence, and Jobs in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh, November 12, 2025: The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned the long-awaited Ferozepur–Patti Rail Link Project, covering a stretch of 25.72 kilometres at an estimated cost of ₹764.19 crore. The project includes ₹166 crore for land acquisition, to be fully borne by the Railways.Announcing the development at a press briefing, Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, S. Ravneet Singh Bittu, said the project will have far-reaching economic and strategic benefits for Punjab. Once completed, it will reduce the distance between Ferozepur and Amritsar from 196 km to nearly 100 km, and shorten the Jammu–Ferozepur–Fazilka–Mumbai corridor by…
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Punjab Launches Historic ‘Pensioner Seva Mela’ to Empower Retirees With One-Stop Digital Services
12 Nov

Punjab Launches Historic ‘Pensioner Seva Mela’ to Empower Retirees With One-Stop Digital Services

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh, November 12, 2025: Punjab Finance Minister, Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, on Tuesday announced that the Punjab Government will organise the 'Pensioner Sewa Mela' at all District Treasury Offices across the state from November 13 to November 15, 2025. The initiative aims to facilitate the essential e-KYC process for all state government pensioners, enabling them to register on the newly launched Pensioner Sewa Portal. The Finance Minister highlighted that the Punjab Government launched this one-stop digital platform for all pension-related services on November 3, 2025. He said that the e-KYC is mandatory for pensioners to register themselves on the portal.…
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