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Panjab University Protests Intensify; Police Brace for Reserve Forces Deployment
10 Nov

Panjab University Protests Intensify; Police Brace for Reserve Forces Deployment

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Student demonstrations at Panjab University demanding the announcement of the long-delayed Senate elections turned confrontational on Monday, prompting authorities to strengthen security across the campus and nearby areas. Despite the Ministry of Education retracting its controversial October 28 order earlier this month, students continued their agitation, calling for a ‘PU Bandh’ until the Senate election schedule is formally announced. Protesters also demanded the release of detained students, and support for the movement grew as more demonstrators carrying BKU flags joined the campus. Food langars were organized to sustain the prolonged protest. In response, police imposed strict security…
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Punjab Sees Further Dip in Temperature; No Relief from Pollution Yet
10 Nov

Punjab Sees Further Dip in Temperature; No Relief from Pollution Yet

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National Times Bureau :- Temperatures across Punjab continued to drop on Sunday, with the minimum temperature falling by 0.2°C and settling 1.7°C below normal. The maximum temperature also recorded a decline of 0.3°C compared to the previous day. Faridkot remained the coldest place in the state, with the mercury touching 8°C — the same as recorded in hill stations like Shimla and Dharamshala. According to the Meteorological Department, temperatures are expected to dip slightly further today. The weather is likely to remain dry for the next two weeks, with no forecast of rainfall. This means that pollution levels may continue…
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Gangster Ranbir Rana Injured in Encounter with CIA Team in Mohali
10 Nov

Gangster Ranbir Rana Injured in Encounter with CIA Team in Mohali

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National Times Bureau :- Notorious gangster Ranbir Rana was injured during an exchange of fire with the CIA (Crime Investigation Agency) team in Mohali on Monday evening. The encounter reportedly broke out when the police attempted to intercept Rana and his associates, who were allegedly planning a criminal operation in the area. According to police sources, the CIA team had received a tip-off about Rana’s movement and set up a checkpoint near the outskirts of the city. When officers tried to stop his vehicle, the suspects allegedly opened fire, prompting the police to retaliate. During the brief gun battle, Rana…
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Violence Erupts at Panjab University as Students Storm Campus During ‘PU Bandh’
10 Nov

Violence Erupts at Panjab University as Students Storm Campus During ‘PU Bandh’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A student-led protest at Panjab University turned chaotic on Monday when demonstrators clashed with police after entering the campus, amid a call for a ‘PU Bandh’ demanding the notification of Senate elections. Protesters reportedly forced their way through Gate No. 1, despite strict security measures, including barricades, buses, and a strong police presence. Eyewitnesses said scuffles broke out, and some protesters allegedly seized police canes, escalating tensions on campus. Authorities had enforced tight surveillance around all entry points, citing concerns over potential disruptions. Residents inside the university were advised to stay indoors as the situation intensified. Political…
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Protest Continues at Panjab University Against Senate Amendment; Gate No. 2 Remains Sealed
10 Nov

Protest Continues at Panjab University Against Senate Amendment; Gate No. 2 Remains Sealed

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- The ongoing student protest at Panjab University intensified on Monday as demonstrators continued their sit-in against the proposed amendments to the student senate. Although the Centre has already withdrawn the controversial notification, students have declared that their protest will continue until the date for the senate elections is formally announced. The situation on campus remained tense through the night, with reports of heated exchanges between protesters and security personnel. By early morning, authorities had completely sealed Gate No. 2 of the university, barring both students and media personnel from entering the premises. Several individuals were reportedly…
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Pune man kills wife in ‘Drishyam-inspired’ murder, burns body to erase evidence; confesses during interrogation
10 Nov

Pune man kills wife in ‘Drishyam-inspired’ murder, burns body to erase evidence; confesses during interrogation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- In a gruesome case reminiscent of the Bollywood thriller 'Drishyam', the Maharashtra Police have arrested a 42-year-old man for allegedly murdering his wife and meticulously destroying all evidence to evade detection. The accused, identified as Sammer Punjabrao Jadhav, was apprehended by the Pune police on Saturday after he confessed to the crime, admitting that he was “influenced by the movie” while planning the act. According to police officials, Jadhav, a resident of Swami Sankul Apartment near the Talathi office in Shivane, ran an automobile garage and held a diploma in automobile engineering. His wife, Anjali Sammer…
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350-kg explosives, AK-47 recovered near Delhi; Kashmiri doctor’s interrogation leads to major Faridabad arms bust
10 Nov

350-kg explosives, AK-47 recovered near Delhi; Kashmiri doctor’s interrogation leads to major Faridabad arms bust

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National Times Bureau :-  In a major security alert near the national capital, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with Haryana Police, have recovered 350 kg of ammonium nitrate, an AK-47 rifle, ammunition and detonator timers from Faridabad, Haryana. The recovery comes just days after the arrest of Kashmiri doctor Adil Ahmad Rather from Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, who was allegedly involved in putting up posters supporting terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in Srinagar. According to police sources, the explosives seizure in Faridabad followed crucial leads obtained during Rather’s interrogation. Investigations revealed that the cache was allegedly stored with another doctor, Mujahil…
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Amritpal Singh Petitions Supreme Court Over NSA Detention, Seeks Access to Parliament
10 Nov

Amritpal Singh Petitions Supreme Court Over NSA Detention, Seeks Access to Parliament

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Amritpal Singh, a Member of Parliament from Punjab currently held in Dibrugarh Jail, has filed a plea before the Supreme Court contesting his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). Alongside challenging the legality of his confinement, Singh has urged the court to allow him to participate in the upcoming session of Parliament, citing his constitutional duty as a representative of the people. The matter is expected to be taken up by the Supreme Court today, with the bench likely to assess both the legitimacy of the NSA order and the feasibility of granting Singh permission…
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Security Tightened at Panjab University Amid Rising Unrest Over Senate Election Row
10 Nov

Security Tightened at Panjab University Amid Rising Unrest Over Senate Election Row

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A heavy security blanket covered Panjab University on Monday morning as law enforcement prepared for a campus-wide shutdown called by multiple student and political organisations. The ‘PU Bandh’ was announced to press for the immediate notification of the university’s Senate elections — a demand that has ignited fresh political tensions in the region. Police set up strict checkpoints at all entry and exit routes leading to the university. Gate No. 1, the primary access point, was opened only partially for controlled movement, while other gates were sealed off completely. Dozens of police vehicles and reserve force units…
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CM Bhagwant Mann Flags Off First Pilgrimage Buses Under Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Scheme
09 Nov

CM Bhagwant Mann Flags Off First Pilgrimage Buses Under Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Scheme

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Dhuri (Sangrur), November 9, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday flagged off the first batch of buses carrying devotees to Amritsar under the Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Scheme. The initiative, dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, aims to help elderly citizens visit major religious and historical sites free of cost.Speaking at the event, CM Mann said the scheme, launched on October 29 from Bararwal village, was designed to promote social and religious harmony among Punjabis. “This is a humble effort to fulfill the long-cherished dreams of elderly citizens who wished to…
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