Punjab

Punjab Moves Supreme Court to Safeguard Services of Over 1,100 College Faculty Members

Punjab Moves Supreme Court to Safeguard Services of Over 1,100 College Faculty Members

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Cabinet Minister Harjot Bains has confirmed that the state government has filed a petition before the Supreme Court, seeking to modify its order dated July 14, 2025. The plea requests that 1,158 Assistant Professors and Librarians working in government colleges be allowed to continue in their positions for the time being. Bains said the move was taken to prevent disruption to the academic calendar and ensure continuity in higher education. “Removing such a large number of teaching and library staff at once would create a severe shortage, directly affecting students’ learning and overall academic environment,” he…
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Major Crackdown on Drug Peddlers in Moga: Police Conduct Intensive Search Operation

Major Crackdown on Drug Peddlers in Moga: Police Conduct Intensive Search Operation

National Times Bureau :- In a determined push to make Punjab drug-free, the Punjab Government and Punjab Police have intensified their ongoing campaign against narcotics. As part of this drive, Moga Police on Sunday morning carried out a large-scale CASCO operation in Sadda Wali Basti and several other areas of the district. The operation was led by Punjab ADGP Shiv Kumar, Moga SSP Ajay Gandhi, along with all DSPs and SHOs of the district. Around 200 police personnel were deployed, conducting door-to-door searches at suspected hideouts of drug traffickers. ADGP Shiv Kumar stated that several drug peddlers in Moga district…
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Harsimrat Kaur Badal Ties Rakhi to Brother Majithia in Nabha District Jail

Harsimrat Kaur Badal Ties Rakhi to Brother Majithia in Nabha District Jail

National Times Bureau :- The festival of Raksha Bandhan is being celebrated with great enthusiasm in the new district jail of Nabha. Sisters are tying rakhis (sacred threads) on the wrists of their brothers who are inmates in the jail. The Punjab government has given special permission to celebrate Raksha Bandhan inside the jail. Today, from 9 AM to 5 PM, the process of tying rakhis is taking place in the jail. The jail administration has made special arrangements to keep the atmosphere happy and to strengthen the sacred bond between brothers and sisters. On this occasion, Harsimrat Kaur Badal,…
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Big news – Armed Attack on Former Akali Sarpanch’s Home in Amritsar

Big news – Armed Attack on Former Akali Sarpanch’s Home in Amritsar

National Times Bureau :- Amritsar’s Ramnagar Colony, former Akali sarpanch Kamal Bengali’s house was attacked by armed assailants. During the assault, Kamal Bengali’s nephew was shot in the chest, while the attackers also used swords, glass bottles, and stones. The incident created panic in the area. Kamal Bengali said that he had been receiving extortion threats for some time, and once again, the attackers came to his home warning that if the money was not paid, there would be consequences. Kamal Bengali alleged that the attackers first came to target his son and tried to attack him with a sword.…
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Father and Son Die After Snake Bite in Punjab’s Sangrur

Father and Son Die After Snake Bite in Punjab’s Sangrur

National Times Bureau :- A tragic incident from Ananda village in Punjab’s Sangrur district has left the entire community in morning, after a father and his young son died following a snake bite. The incident occurred on August 6, turning what should have been a day of celebration into a day of grief, as it was also the young boy’s birthday. According to villagers, 35-year-old Gurmukh Singh was working in the fields of his cousin, Jagtar Singh, and had taken his five-year-old son Kamaldeep with him to cut grass. After completing the work, Gurmukh was washing his hands and feet…
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Improvement Trust Chairperson Removed Within 6 Months, Ramneek Singh Lucky Randhawa Appointed

Improvement Trust Chairperson Removed Within 6 Months, Ramneek Singh Lucky Randhawa Appointed

National Times Bureau :- In a significant development in Jalandhar's political scene, the Punjab Government has removed Rajwinder Kaur Thiara from her post as Chairperson of the Improvement Trust. This move marks the first time in recent memory that a sitting chairperson has been replaced within just six months of appointment. Rajwinder Kaur has now been replaced by Ramneek Singh Lucky Randhawa, who has officially been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Jalandhar Improvement Trust. The sudden change has drawn attention, especially given its timing and the short tenure of the outgoing chairperson. The government has not yet provided…
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Amritsar Temple Scuffle Between Devotees and Priests Caught on CCTV, Sparks Outrage

Amritsar Temple Scuffle Between Devotees and Priests Caught on CCTV, Sparks Outrage

National Times Bureau :- A scuffle broke out between devotees and priests at the Model Town Temple in Amritsar, with the entire incident being captured on the temple’s CCTV cameras. The footage of the altercation has since gone viral on social media, drawing widespread criticism from religious figures and temple authorities. According to sources, the confrontation began over a minor disagreement that quickly escalated. One of the visiting devotees allegedly attacked a priest during the dispute. When another priest attempted to intervene, he too was reportedly manhandled and slapped by the group of agitated devotees. The incident has drawn sharp…
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Gunfire Exchange During Police Raid on Drug Peddlers in Jalandhar

Gunfire Exchange During Police Raid on Drug Peddlers in Jalandhar

National Times Bureau :- In a major anti-drug operation, Punjab Police’s Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) raided a suspected drug trafficking hideout in the village of Gorsian near Nakodar, Jalandhar. The raid, conducted early Friday morning, led to a fierce exchange of gunfire between the police and the accused. The ANTF had received intelligence that a notorious drug trafficker, Sunny Singh, along with his accomplices, was planning a large-scale distribution of narcotics. Acting on the tip-off, a police team launched a raid on the location. As soon as the team reached the spot, the suspects opened fire on the police, leading…
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Giani Harpreet Singh Declines Consideration for Shiromani Akali Dal President Post

Giani Harpreet Singh Declines Consideration for Shiromani Akali Dal President Post

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Former Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Harpreet Singh, has respectfully declined to be considered for the post of Shiromani Akali Dal president, ahead of the party’s internal election scheduled for August 11. In a public appeal, he requested that his name be withdrawn from the list of candidates, emphasizing his respect for fellow nominee Bibi Satwant Kaur. In his statement, Giani Harpreet Singh said he had learned that both his name and that of Bibi Satwant Kaur — daughter of the late Shaheed Bhai Amrik Singh Ji — were being discussed for the leadership role.…
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Women’s Commission Takes Suo Moto Against Karan Aujla and Yo Yo Honey Singh Over Misogynistic Lyrics

Women’s Commission Takes Suo Moto Against Karan Aujla and Yo Yo Honey Singh Over Misogynistic Lyrics

Chandigarh: The Punjab State Women Commission has taken strong suo motu action against two popular Punjabi singers, citing objectionable lyrics that allegedly degrade and insult women. The Commission, acting under its authority granted by Section 12 of the Punjab State Women Commission Act, 2001, has formally raised concerns about the language used in two widely circulated songs, “MF GABRU” by Karan Aujla and “MILLIONAIRE” by Yo Yo Honey Singh. According to the Commission, both songs, which are currently trending on social media, contain expressions that promote harmful stereotypes and disrespect towards women. The Commission views such content as a serious…
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