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Punjab Times (English Edition) - August 02, 2025

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Daily Punjab Times is an Indian Punjabi & English language daily newspaper owned by PT Live Private Limited from Jalandhar, and published in Punjab, India. Baljit Singh Brar is the editor.

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August 02, 2025

Former SSP, DSP among 5 Punjab cops convicted in 1993 Amritsar fake encounter case

A CBI court has convicted five Punjab police officials, including a former Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) and a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), in a 32-year-old fake encounter case involving the killing of seven youths of Rani Villah village in Amritsar in 1993.

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India-U.S. partnership has weathered several transitions, challenges: MEA

‘We remain focused on substantive agenda that India and U.S. have committed to,’ says MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.

1 mins

Big Blow to Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Network Juvenile Among 4 Held With 7 Pistols in Amritsar

Weapons Were Meant to Fuel Gang Rivalries and Disrupt Peace in Region: DGP Yadav

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Rahul Gandhi accuses EC of 'vote theft' for BJP, claims they have 100% proof

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday continued his assault on the Election Commission, alleging that it is indulging in \"vote theft\" for the BJP and claiming that his party has \"openand-shut\" evidence for it.

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S. Mann and Sh. Kejriwal launch Anti-Drug Curriculum to be Introduced in Schools under "war against drugs"

Move Aimed To Make 8 Lakh Students From Classes 9 To 12 Aware Against The Menace of Drugs

2 mins

Haryana Cabinet approves key decisions ahead of Monsoon Assembly session

The Haryana Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, has approved a series of important decisions during its latest meeting held in Chandigarh.

1 mins

At Rs 221 crore, Chandigarh GST collection dips 5% in July

Chandigarh collected Rs 221 crore revenue from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in July, which was 5.15 per cent less than Rs 233 crore mopped up in July 2024, official figures have revealed.

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Five Months Of Yudh Nashian Virudh: 24089 Drug Smugglers Held With 1000-Kg Heroin

Police Teams also seize Rs12-cr drug money, 344kg opium, 204-qtl poppy husk, 311 intoxicant pills

1 mins

Canada appoints Jeff David as Consul General in Mumbai

Canada has named Jeff David as Consul General in Mumbai, its first diplomatic appointment to India since New Delhi recalled its envoy and five other diplomats and expelled an equal number of Canadian diplomats in October last year.

1 mins

Over 1 lakh students, teachers, parents pay tributes to Shaheed Udham Singh

In a first-of-its-kind and emotionally stirring initiative, the Chandigarh Department of School Education organised a massive commemorative event to honour the valiant martyrdom of Shaheed Udham Singh, the iconic freedom fighter known for his unwavering commitment to justice in the aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, at all 209 schools, including 111 government institutions, across the city today.

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Ecological degradation: Situation in Himachal Pradesh has gone from bad to worse, says SC

As Himachal Pradesh faces Nature's fury resulting in loss of lives and property due to floods and landslides caused by ecological degradation, the Supreme Court has said that the situation has gone from bad to worse in the state.

1 mins

Two thieves held, 3 stolen bikes seized

The UT police arrested two persons who were involved in multiple vehicle thefts in Manimajra.

1 mins

Embassy in Ireland issues safety advisory citing recent attacks on Indians

The Indian Embassy in Ireland on Friday issued an advisory expressing safety concerns following recent attacks in and around Dublin, urging Indian citizens to take safety precautions.

1 mins

Punjab and Haryana HC dismisses Kangana Ranaut's plea seeking quashing of defamation case

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a petition filed by actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut for quashing a defamation complaint against her by a Bathinda-based elderly protester.

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Former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna convicted in rape case

Former MP and suspended JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna was on Friday convicted by a Special Court here in one of the four sexual abuse and rape cases registered against him.

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Flow like water, don't explode like a bomb : BJP’s dig at Rahul Gandhi on his ‘atom bomb’ remarks

Responding to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's claim that his party has an “atom bomb” of evidence against the Election Commission on poll irregularities, the BJP on Friday asked him to “flow like water” instead of “exploding like a bomb”.

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Lakshya, Mannepalli enter semifinals of Macau Open

Star Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen and promising Tharun Mannepalli advanced to the men’s singles semifinals of the Macau Open Super 300 badminton tournament after hard-fought wins in their respective matches here on Friday.

1 mins

Brahmpura Critiques AAP's Health Minister

Ravinder Singh Brahmpura, Vice President of Shiromani Akali Dal and former MLA, has condemned the Health Minister's recent visit to Tarn Taran as mere \"political posturing\" aimed at diverting attention from the government's failures ahead of the upcoming by-election.

1 mins

Civil Defence celebrates martyrdom day of Shaheed Udham Singh

The 86th Martyrdom Day of Shaheed Udham Singh Ji was celebrated by the Civil Defence Warriors in Barnala.

1 mins

Girls win Silver Medal in the zone level chess competition of the 69th School Games

The students of Tandon International School, a renowned institution of the area, won the silver medal in the zonal level chess competition of the 69th School Games.

1 mins

The main accused in the Jagraon Kothe Sher Jang murder case was arrested by the Jagraon police

A press conference was held by SSP Dr. Ankur Gupta of the Ludhiana Rural Police District. DSP Inderjit Singh Boparai, DSP Jasjot Singh, Chief Officer of the City Police Station Inspector Varinder Pal Singh, and in-charge of the Chowki Bus Stand Sukhwinder Singh were present on the occasion of this press conference.

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HC takes suo motu notice, calls for report on Chandigarh's Sector 26 mandi

Just about a week after a news report on the stinking garbage heaps, muddy roads and encroachments in the Sector 26 fruit and vegetable mandi were reported in Chandigarh Tribune, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought an affidavit from the UT Administration after taking suo motu cognisance of the news report.

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Shri Reetha Sahib Welfare Club donates Rs. 50,000 to Gurdwara Reetha Sahib, Uttarakhand for langar

Shri Reetha Sahib Welfare Club (Regd.) Barnala donated Rs. 50,000 for the ongoing Guru Ka Langar at Gurdwara’ Shri Reetha Sahib, the holy place where Reethas were sweetened by Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, located in the state of Uttarakhand.

1 mins

One Time Settlement Scheme period extended from 3 Augurst

As per the notification issued by the government, the period of onetime settlement scheme of property tax has been extended from 31.07.2025 to 15.08.2025. This information was given by the Commissioner Anupm kaler Secretary of the Munici pal Corporation, Sushant Bhatia.

1 mins

Deputy Commissioner visits Multi Skill Development Centre

Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal today inspected the ongoing renovation work at the Multi Skill Development Centre located in the Leather Complex on Kapurthala Road.

1 mins

Chandigarh : Ride to school turns risky at Dadumajra

For children headed to a private school in Dadumajra, the commute on the pothole-rid-dled road has turned into a nightmare.

1 mins

The speed of breeding poverty remains always higher

When we got independence, number of poor people was on the higher siede and we have noted that one poor family had been breeding two poor families in a generation.

1 mins

India: Cradle of Modern Chess Queens

Indian chess is basking in a golden era, and it's not just a passing streak but a wave of triumphs hinting at an even more luminous future.

2 mins

The Kitchen Chronicles

A Teenager's Perspective

3 mins

Refereeing The Midfield Debate

The debate regarding who is overall a greater midfield player among the English mega-legends Frank Lampard, Paul Scholes and Steven Gerrard has lingered on for quite a while.

4 mins

AI-Powered Evolution of Digital Expression

A silent revolution is sweeping through the digital world-one that is redefining creativity, content, and the very nature of income.

4 mins

Rain-kissed romance: Mumbai’s surprise pour enhances Kumkum Bhagya’s romantic dance sequence

Sometimes, the most memorable moments on screen are the ones that aren't fully planned, and Kumkum Bhagya’s upcoming — rain dance sequence is a perfect example.

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Chintpurni Langar Committee organises Ashtami Bhandara at Valmiki Chowk

At Valmiki Chowk Barnala, Chintpurni Langar Committee Barnala and all the shopkeepers organised bhandara for the month of August at Dharam Pal Hamidi Wale's shop.

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Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) Celebrates 16 Glorious Years of ANTHE with the Launch of ANTHE 2025

Marking 16 successful years of transforming student aspirations into achievements, Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) proudly announces the launch of its flagship initiative - ANTHE 2025 (Aakash National Talent Hunt Exam).

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Shaadi, Sansad aur Sansani Khabrein, all on one couch! Kapil Gets a Seat at the Rajya Romance This Saturday on Netflix’s The Great Indian Kapil Show!

After a slew of hilarious guests and trending for 6 weeks inthe Netflix India Top 10 list, this Saturday, The Great Indian Kapil Show brings together the favourite abhineta/neta couple actor Parineeti Chopra and her husband, Member of Parliament Raghav Chadha to India’s most loved comedy show. The result? A heart-warmingly hilarious episode packed with chemistry, comedy, and classic Kapil masti.

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New India Foundation Invites Applications for Round 3 of Translation Fellowship

The New India Foundation (NIF) has announced the opening of the third round of its NIF Translation Fellowship for the 2025 session, inviting applications from translators across the country.

1 mins

ISB Launches Executive Programme in Business Management to Cultivate Future-Ready Leaders

Strengthening its position as a global leader in business education, the Indian School of Business (ISB) has announced the launch of an Executive Programme in Business Management.

1 mins

Meet the Chhoriyan ready to take on rural India’s toughest challenges

What happens when 11 dynamic and talented women from the world of entertainment, social media, and fashion leave their comfort zones to embrace the raw and rugged life of rural India? Zee TV's upcoming show Chhoriyan Chali Gaon is all set to answer that!

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Congress gave POK to Pakistan; BJP government will bring it back

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Amit Shah recently discussed elaborately on the achievements of Operation Sindoor and Operation Mahadev in the Rajya Sabha.

1 mins

Zee TV Brings Big Relief to the Middle Class This Monsoon

The Indian middle-class family runs on the unshakeable values of bachat, budget, ration, EMIs, and month-end jugaad. Every rupee matters; whether it’s choosing a sim recharge over a snack or holding back on a purchase to save for the future.

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Prosecutors Seek Substantial Prison Term for Sean 'Diddy' Combs as they Oppose Bail

Prosecutors said they now expect music mogul Sean \"Diddy\" Combs could face a prison sentence \"substantially higher\" than the four to five years they once thought he was likely to face after his conviction on two prostitution-related charges.

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Broad day, once again firing, one injured

Ferozepur city was once again shaken by a firing incident when unknown bike-borne assailants launched a deadly attack on Rahul Kakkar. The injured is the owner of WAIC Immigration.

1 mins

Handiaya School takes out rally under 'War Against Drugs' campaign

PM Shri Government Senior Secondary School Handiaya organized a rally under the campaign war against drugs.

1 mins

Dr. Ritu Lehal appointed as Dean Research and Dr Minni Singh as Associate Dean Research at Punjabi University Patiala

Dr. Ritu Lehal, Professor at the University School of Applied Management, has taken charge as the Dean Research of Punjabi University, Patiala. With over 34 years of distinguished experience in teaching, research, and academic administration, her appointment is expected to significantly strengthen the university’s research ecosystem.

1 mins

Teeyan festival celebrated at Golden Education Makhu

The cultural festival 'Teeyan Sawan Diyan' was celebrated by Golden Education Makhu.

1 mins

Students of DAV Centenary Public School Jagraon shine in 69th Zonal Level Chess School Games (2025-26)

Giving information, the principal of the school, Dr. Ved Vrat Palah, said that the students of the school participated with great enthusiasm in the 69th Zonal Level School Games Chess Competition at Government High School Ramgarh Bhullar.

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SBS State University introduced An Induction program for new students-DR. Mittal V.C.

Shaheed Bhagat Singh State University Ferozepur is launching new courses for the bright career of students.

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Govt should take back Air India from Tata group: Tewari

Congress leader Manish Tewari on Friday urged the government to take back Air India from the Tata Group, alleging that they have run the airline into the ground and that privatisation of the once national carrier has been a disaster.

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Five Held with Six Sophisticated Pistols in Amritsar

In a major intelligence-led operation amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (Cl) Amritsar has busted a cross-border illegal arms smuggling module with links to Pakistan and arrested five of its operatives and recovered six sophisticated pistols from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Friday.

1 mins

Bhagwant Mann and Arvind Kejriwal Share Grief with Family of Late Sanjay Verma

Assure Full Safety and Justice to the Bereaved Family. Jagat Verma Thanks State Government for Swift and Decisive Action Against Criminals

1 mins

Punjab Continues Streak of Record-Breaking GST Revenue, Reports Over 32% Growth in July: S Cheema

Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema announced on Friday that the state has once again broken records in tax revenue growth, with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection registering a net growth of 32.08% in July 2025 compared to the same period last year.

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NCC Cadets Lead Tree Plantation Drive at Lyallpur Khalsa College Jalandhar

As part of its commitment to environmental sustainability and community service, the National Cadet Corps (NCC) unit of Lyallpur Khalsa College organized a tree plantation drive on campus.

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Dr. Baljit Kaur orders immediate action for rescue and rehabilitation of children begging in Dera Bassi

Following reports highlighting the extremely poor and distressing conditions of children and their families begging near the Dera Bassi flyover, Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur has taken swift cognizance and issued strict directions for their immediate rescue and rehabilitation.

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Clarification Regarding Online Application Process for New Electricity Connections

PSPCL authorities clarified that no consumer is denied a new connection simply because they are unable to apply online on their own.

1 mins

State-Level Review Meeting Charts Roadmap for Cooperative Revival

On the directions of the Hon'ble Chief Minister, a State-Level Review Meeting of the Department of Cooperation was convened today under the chairmanship of Shri Girish Dayalan, IAS, Registrar, Cooperative Societies, Punjab.

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Gurmeet Singh Khudian Hands Over Job Letters To 11 Newly Recruited Agriculture Development Officers

Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian handed over appointment letters to 11 youth as Agriculture Development Officers (ADOs) in the Agriculture department, at his office here on Friday.

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