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08 Nov

I’m Not a Chief Minister, I’m Your Partner in Pain!” Mann’s Heartfelt Story in Tarnaran Moves Thousands — Declares: This Election Isn’t About Power, It’s About Securing Your Children’s Future!

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab News

National Times Bureau :- A unique emotional wave is being witnessed in the streets of Tarnaran in Punjab’s politics. Just before the upcoming by-election on November 11, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said something to the people here that was completely different from traditional political tactics. During a massive road show in support of Aam Aadmi Party candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu, when Mann stood on top of a jeep and said, “I am not the Chief Minister, I am the Grief Minister – I have come to share your sorrows and joys, not just to sit on a chair,” the reaction…

08 Nov

NGT Defers Verdict on Malbros Ethanol Plant in Zira, Hearing Pushed to November 24

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingZira

Zira (Gurpreet Singh): The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has adjourned its decision regarding the operation of Malbros International Private Limited’s 180 KLD ethanol unit at Mansoorwal Kalan village near Zira, Punjab. The tribunal will now hear the matter on November 24, after objections were raised by the Public Action Committee (PAC) about the plant lacking proper environmental clearance (EC) for fuel-grade ethanol production. The Malbros facility has been at the centre of controversy for years, with local residents alleging severe groundwater contamination. Borewell water in surrounding areas reportedly turned discoloured, odorous, and chemically unsafe, with laboratory tests indicating high levels…

08 Nov

Four New Vande Bharat Trains Flagged Off; Firozpur–Delhi Route Promises Major Boost for Punjab

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, TrendingVande Bharat

Varanasi/ New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India’s high-speed rail ambitions received another push on Saturday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, taking the total count of semi-high-speed services in the country past 160. Among the new routes, the Firozpur Cantt–New Delhi Vande Bharat Express has emerged as a key addition, expected to significantly strengthen connectivity between Punjab’s border districts and the national capital. The train will operate six days a week (except Wednesdays), departing from Firozpur at 7:55 a.m. and reaching Delhi at 2:35 p.m., with stops at Bathinda, Dhuri, Patiala, Ambala Cantt,…

08 Nov

PU Campus on Edge Despite Centre’s Retraction of Senate Notification

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPanjab University

Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma): Tensions continue to simmer at Panjab University (PU) even after the Central government rolled back its notification proposing changes to the university’s Senate structure. Student groups and faculty members have refused to end their agitation, demanding that the administration immediately announce dates for the long-pending Senate elections. The Panjab University Bachao Morcha and several student unions maintained that their protest would go ahead as planned, including a campus-wide shutdown scheduled for Monday. The term of the previous Senate expired on October 31, 2023, and no new election process has been initiated since, a delay that protesters say…

07 Nov

CM Mann Hands Over 2,105 Appointment Letters, Says 59,000 Jobs Given on Merit in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, free electricity, Guru Amar Das thermal plant, power sector, PSPCL, PSTCL, Punjab jobs

Amritsar, November 7, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday distributed appointment letters to 2,105 newly recruited employees in the state’s power utilities, reaffirming his government’s commitment to merit-based employment. Mann said the administration has provided 58,962 jobs since taking office, ensuring that “every opportunity is earned through hard work, not recommendations or bribes.”Addressing the recruits at a ceremony held at Government Medical College, the Chief Minister said job creation remains central to his governance agenda as unemployment often drives social problems. The new appointees include 2,023 linemen, 48 internal auditors, and 35 revenue accountants who have joined…

07 Nov

Education Ministry Withdraws Order to Restructure Panjab University Senate After Student Protests

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabgovernance, Ministry of Education, Panjab University, Senate, Syndicate

New Delhi/Chandigarh, November 7, 2025: In a significant reversal, the Ministry of Education on Friday withdrew its earlier notification to alter the constitution and composition of Panjab University’s Senate and Syndicate. The move came after strong opposition and consultations with students, faculty members, former vice-chancellors, and the current vice-chancellor.The ministry had earlier invoked Section 72 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, to implement recommendations made by a High-Level Committee set up by the Chancellor on March 2, 2021. The proposed changes aimed to modify the governance structure of the university. However, after widespread feedback and protests from the academic community,…

07 Nov

BJP’s Attack on Punjab’s Heritage! AAP MP Says – This Notification Cannot Dissolve the University Senate, “Punjab Will Not Be Suppressed”

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, BJP, Panjab University

Chandigarh, November 7, 2025: The BJP government at the Center tried to crush Punjab by suddenly issuing a notification to dissolve Punjab University’s Senate, but Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the Aam Aadmi Party hit back so hard that it shook Delhi’s seats of power. Thousands of ASAP students took to the streets in Chandigarh and across Punjab, openly challenging the BJP - “Punjab will not be suppressed!” Now this is not just a university matter, it has become a battle for Punjab’s honor and pride. The scene on Chandigarh’s streets on Tuesday was proof of Punjab’s strength. ASAP students…

07 Nov

Breaking All Barriers, Punjab’s Daughters Are Moving Forward: Mann Government Welcomed Female Firefighters, Inequality Ended Through Policy Change

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab

Chandigarh, 7 November 2025: Just like the country is celebrating the unstoppable spirit shown by our athletes and teams like the historic momentum of the Indian cricket team in the same way, the Punjab government is ensuring that this spirit of excellence is nurtured not only on the sports field but also in the public service sector. Under the decisive leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the state took a historic administrative step that deserves as much praise and appreciation as possible, and this step confirms its commitment to actively work for the dignity and empowerment of its women through…

07 Nov

Mann’s Strike on Drug Dealers! In Akali Rule, It Wasn’t Called ‘Chitta’, It Was Called ‘Majithia’!

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Firm on his promise to make Punjab a ‘Rangla Punjab’ (prosperous Punjab), Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has given a decisive turn to the ‘War Against Drugs’ campaign against drug addiction and corruption in the state. The government’s action is sending a clear message that political power will no longer be able to save those involved in the drug trade. During a massive road show in Tarn Taran, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann made sharp allegations against the previous Akali and Congress governments. He mocked Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal’s claim that during…

06 Nov

Suspended DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar Sent to Five-Day CBI Custody

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCBI custody, corruption probe, Harcharan Singh Bhullar, Punjab Police

Chandigarh, November 6, 2025 — The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been granted a five-day extension of custody for suspended Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar in connection with an ongoing corruption probe. The CBI court in Chandigarh approved the agency’s request after it argued that further interrogation was necessary to uncover key details in the case.Bhullar, who was earlier arrested on October 16, faces serious allegations of corruption and possession of assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. Investigators claim to have recovered large amounts of cash, gold jewellery, and property-related documents from premises linked to him. The…