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                <title>The shooter involved in the murder of the AAP sarpanch was killed in an encounter</title>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:justify;">An encounter took place between the police and a shooter of gangster Prabh Dasuwal in Tarn Taran, Punjab, on Tuesday. ​​In the encounter, which occurred in Bhikhiwind, the shooter, Harnoor Noor from Kathunangal, was killed.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">During the exchange of fire, a police officer was also shot, but he survived thanks to his bulletproof vest. DIG Sneehdeep Sharma arrived at the scene after the encounter.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">He stated that the deceased shooter, Noor, was involved in the conspiracy to murder AAP Sarpanch Jarmal Singh at a marriage palace in Amritsar on January 4th, Sunday. He was assisting the killers in the planning</p>...]]></description>
                
                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/breaking-news/the-shooter-involved-in-the-murder-of-the-aap-sarpanch/article-8511"><img src="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/media/400/2026-01/image.png" alt=""></a><br /><p style="text-align:justify;">An encounter took place between the police and a shooter of gangster Prabh Dasuwal in Tarn Taran, Punjab, on Tuesday. ​​In the encounter, which occurred in Bhikhiwind, the shooter, Harnoor Noor from Kathunangal, was killed.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">During the exchange of fire, a police officer was also shot, but he survived thanks to his bulletproof vest. DIG Sneehdeep Sharma arrived at the scene after the encounter.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">He stated that the deceased shooter, Noor, was involved in the conspiracy to murder AAP Sarpanch Jarmal Singh at a marriage palace in Amritsar on January 4th, Sunday. He was assisting the killers in the planning and reconnaissance.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">He was also involved with the four accused arrested in connection with the conspiracy to murder Congress leader Harman Sekhon in Tarn Taran. The police had been searching for him.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Gangster was on a motorcycle, police gave chase<br />DIG Sneehdeep Sharma said that the Tarn Taran Police's CIA team and the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) ​​team were patrolling the area when they received information that a wanted shooter was on a motorcycle. The CIA and AGTF teams then began chasing the motorcycle. When they tried to apprehend the shooter, he abandoned his bike.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Instead of surrendering, he opened fire on the police. The police teams retaliated with gunfire. In the crossfire, a police officer was shot, but his bulletproof vest saved him. The shooter was also shot and seriously injured. He was immediately taken to the hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Close associate of gangsters Prabh Dasuwal and Afridi</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><br />DIG Sneehdeep Sharma stated that the deceased, Harnoor Noor, was a resident of the Kathunangal area. He was a close associate of gangsters Prabh Dasuwal and Afridi, who are based abroad. Noor was also involved in the module that was busted in connection with the case of Congress block president Harman Sekhon in Tarn Taran. AAP Sarpanch Jarmal Singh was murdered in Amritsar, and this individual was also involved in the planning with the shooters.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Read Also : <a class="post-title-lg" href="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/breaking-news/threats-received-to-bomb-7-courts-in-gujarat-and-karnataka/article-8508">Threats received to bomb 7 courts in Gujarat and Karnataka; report of a bomb on a train in Uttar Pradesh.</a></p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;">The DIG further stated that Noor had also conducted reconnaissance on Sarpanch Jarmal Singh. His role in the murder is being investigated in collaboration with the Amritsar police. Harnoor Noor worked in the field for gangsters Prabh Dasuwal and Afridi. A pistol was recovered from him.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Involved in the conspiracy to murder a Congress leader</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">According to the DIG, the slain shooter, Harnoor Noor, was also part of the module that conspired to murder Congress leader Harman Sekhon. Tarn Taran police arrested four shooters from this module on January 1st. Interrogation revealed that they had planned to target the Congress leader during the district council elections at the end of last year, but they were unsuccessful.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">They had hatched this conspiracy at the behest of gangsters Donny Bal and Prabh Dasuwal, who are based abroad. Congress MLA Sukhpal Khaira had claimed that the target was Youth Congress leader Harman Sekhon. He had also requested the police to increase Harman's security.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                
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                <title>Sukhbir Badal's close CA arrested, action taken in 328 Pavan Saroop case</title>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:justify;">In Punjab, the police have taken action in a case of embezzlement and desecration of 328 sacred copies of Sri Guru Granth Sahib. The police have arrested Satinder Singh Kohli, the former internal auditor of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and a close aide of Sukhbir Badal. The case has been in the news since 2020, when an inquiry committee formed by the Akal Takht exposed his negligence.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Punjab Police recently registered an FIR, and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has also questioned the SGPC in the matter.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Since 2009, the SGPC had been paying ₹3.5 lakh (about $3.5 million)</p>...]]></description>
                
                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/breaking-news/sukhbir-badals-close-ca-arrested-action-taken-in-328-pavan/article-8488"><img src="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/media/400/2026-01/whatsapp-image-2026-01-01-at-2.40.24-pm.jpeg" alt=""></a><br /><p style="text-align:justify;">In Punjab, the police have taken action in a case of embezzlement and desecration of 328 sacred copies of Sri Guru Granth Sahib. The police have arrested Satinder Singh Kohli, the former internal auditor of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and a close aide of Sukhbir Badal. The case has been in the news since 2020, when an inquiry committee formed by the Akal Takht exposed his negligence.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Punjab Police recently registered an FIR, and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has also questioned the SGPC in the matter.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Since 2009, the SGPC had been paying ₹3.5 lakh (about $3.5 million) monthly to SS Kohli &amp; Associates for internal audit, computerization of accounts and control system.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Former cabinet minister and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said that Kohli was arrested from a hotel in Chandigarh. He is considered the main accused in the entire case. This is the first major arrest in this sensitive case. All the accused involved in this case will be arrested soon.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Kohli's company accused of embezzlement</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The investigation report of the Akal Takht-appointed committee found that SS Kohli &amp; Associates did only one job and received payment for four. This led to the failure to stop the embezzlement of the holy idols. In 2020, the SGPC terminated his services and passed a resolution to recover 75% of the payment.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Links with Sukhbir Badal</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Kohli is believed to be a close chartered accountant of Sukhbir Singh Badal, who handles his personal and SGPC accounts. In 2003, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau had issued arrest warrants against him on charges of money laundering related to the Badal family.</p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>FIR registered against 16 people, SIT formed</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">AAP General Secretary Baltej Pannu said that when the High Court recently disposed of a petition regarding the disappearance of 328 holy idols, the court ordered an investigation into the matter. Following this, the Punjab Police registered an FIR against 16 people. An SIT was formed.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                
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                <title>&quot;Only a complete Sikh is authorized to perform kirtan&quot; - Akal Takht's strong stance on Jassi's kirtan case</title>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:justify;">A recent performance of Shabad Gurbani and Kirtan by renowned Punjabi singer Jasbir Jassi at a religious ceremony has sparked controversy. Responding to this, the acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Singh Sahib Giani Kuldeep Singh Gadgaj, stated that according to Sikh tradition and customs, only a devout Sikh can perform Kirtan.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The Jathedar clarified that the Sikh Rehat Maryada (code of conduct) clearly states that only a Sikh, and not a lapsed Sikh, can perform Kirtan in the presence of Guru Granth Sahib. This means that the right to perform Kirtan and its practice should only be held</p>...]]></description>
                
                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/breaking-news/only-a-complete-sikh-is-authorized-to-perform-kirtan/article-8478"><img src="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/media/400/2025-12/image1.png" alt=""></a><br /><p style="text-align:justify;">A recent performance of Shabad Gurbani and Kirtan by renowned Punjabi singer Jasbir Jassi at a religious ceremony has sparked controversy. Responding to this, the acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Singh Sahib Giani Kuldeep Singh Gadgaj, stated that according to Sikh tradition and customs, only a devout Sikh can perform Kirtan.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The Jathedar clarified that the Sikh Rehat Maryada (code of conduct) clearly states that only a Sikh, and not a lapsed Sikh, can perform Kirtan in the presence of Guru Granth Sahib. This means that the right to perform Kirtan and its practice should only be held by a person who is a true Sikh and adheres to the teachings of Guru Granth Sahib.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Adherence to Tradition Essential in Religious Events</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">He further added that adherence to traditions is extremely important in religious events, and any violation will be considered against the tenets of Sikhism.  After this post went viral on social media, it elicited various reactions from viewers and fans.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Read Also : <a class="post-title-lg" href="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/national/akash-next-generation-missile-defense-system-successfully-tested-it-can/article-8468">Akash Next Generation missile defense system successfully tested: It can destroy targets up to 80 km away.</a></p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Reactions on Social Media</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Some people praised Jassi's efforts, calling it an act that promotes religious sentiments and cultural music. However, some religious scholars and Jathedars emphasized the importance of adhering to the traditional rights and decorum of Kirtan.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                
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                <title>Third encounter in Amritsar in 72 hours: Punjab Police arrest armed robbers, 1 injured</title>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:justify;">Punjab Police conducted their third encounter in Amritsar within 72 hours. Commissioner Gurpreet Singh stated that two key accused in an armed robbery have been arrested. The CP stated that the accused opened fire on police during the operation. One of the accused was injured and immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">According to reports, a woman was robbed at gunpoint in the Maqboolpura area on November 14th. A case was registered under FIR No. 258 under the Espionage and Arms Acts.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Police conducted a swift investigation and arrested two of the accused, Jaskirat Singh alias Sahil and Anmol</p>...]]></description>
                
                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/breaking-news/third-encounter-in-amritsar-in-72-hours-punjab-police-arrest/article-8372"><img src="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/media/400/2025-11/image-(3)1.png" alt=""></a><br /><p style="text-align:justify;">Punjab Police conducted their third encounter in Amritsar within 72 hours. Commissioner Gurpreet Singh stated that two key accused in an armed robbery have been arrested. The CP stated that the accused opened fire on police during the operation. One of the accused was injured and immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">According to reports, a woman was robbed at gunpoint in the Maqboolpura area on November 14th. A case was registered under FIR No. 258 under the Espionage and Arms Acts.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Police conducted a swift investigation and arrested two of the accused, Jaskirat Singh alias Sahil and Anmol Buta Singh. The investigation revealed that Jaskirat Singh had hidden the Austrian-made Glock pistol used in the incident.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Firing at Police</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">When the police team arrived at the location indicated by the accused to recover the weapon, Jaskirat Singh suddenly opened fire with a hidden pistol. SHO Maqboolpura retaliated, shielding the team. The accused was shot in the leg. Police ensured his immediate medical attention.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Connected with gangster Gurdev Jaisal</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Investigation revealed that the accused had previously been involved in several crimes in the Tarn Taran and Lopoke areas, including gunfire and robbery. Furthermore, both had connections with foreign gangster Gurdev Jaisal and were committing crimes on his instructions.</p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;">Police recovered an Austrian-made 9mm Glock pistol from the accused. The CP stated that strict action against criminals would continue and that the Punjab Police would make every effort to ensure the safety of the general public.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:01:59 +0530</pubDate>
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                <title>CM Bhagwant Mann arrives in Amritsar: takes a dig at Navjot Sidhu; fulfills promise of relief before Diwali</title>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:justify;">Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann arrived in Amritsar today to distribute compensation to flood-affected families at the Bhala Pind sugar mill in Ajnala. CM Mann took a jab at Navjot Singh Sidhu from the stage.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">CM Bhagwant Mann said, "It's not known when Navjot Singh Sidhu leaves politics and when he returns. Now that he has nothing to do, he'll dust off Punjab's agenda from the files. Politics isn't a 9-to-5 job where you come and go as you please. I say, come, definitely, but only when Punjab needs you. Returning only during elections is not a service."</p>
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                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/breaking-news/cm-bhagwant-mann-arrives-in-amritsar-takes-a-dig-at/article-8231"><img src="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/media/400/2025-10/g3io72xxsaah-ja.jpeg" alt=""></a><br /><p style="text-align:justify;">Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann arrived in Amritsar today to distribute compensation to flood-affected families at the Bhala Pind sugar mill in Ajnala. CM Mann took a jab at Navjot Singh Sidhu from the stage.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">CM Bhagwant Mann said, "It's not known when Navjot Singh Sidhu leaves politics and when he returns. Now that he has nothing to do, he'll dust off Punjab's agenda from the files. Politics isn't a 9-to-5 job where you come and go as you please. I say, come, definitely, but only when Punjab needs you. Returning only during elections is not a service."</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Punjab Chief Minister Mann said during his speech:</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Punjab Chief Minister Mann said today that 631 beneficiary farmers are being given compensation for their homes and crops. The assessment of the remaining (livestock) will also be done. And any other losses incurred—such as de-silting and the need for soil removal—will also be compensated.<br />Mann said, for the first time in the country's history, compensation checks of ₹20,000 per acre are being distributed today.<br />3,200 government schools were reduced to rubble, 8,500 kilometers of roads were damaged, approximately 2,500 small and large bridges were damaged, 19 colleges and hospitals were destroyed—the loss of livestock and livestock is incalculable. Lives were lost, 500,000 acres of crops were affected, and in many places, rivers washed away land.<br />A total of ₹57 million is being distributed today, beginning with the sugar mill in Bhala Pind, Ajnala. ₹38.4 million will be given for homes, ₹11.6 million for crops, and ₹7.3 million for animals.<br />Farmers Protesting</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Farmer organizations are also expressing their displeasure amid CM Mann's visit. Members of the organization are gathering in large numbers to present their demands. They want to question the Chief Minister regarding their demands. Sarwan Singh Pandher, leader of the Kisan-Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, said, "We just want to ask questions, and that too peacefully. This is our democratic right."</p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;">Promise to Provide All Possible Help to Victims</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Chief Minister Mann has previously visited the flood-affected areas and promised all possible assistance to the victims. He also made it clear that the state government will not abandon anyone in need. According to the Chief Minister, those whose homes have been destroyed or whose crops have been completely ruined will receive assistance under schemes such as:</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">financial assistance,</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">subsidies for new houses,</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">farmer loan relief.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Today's program is the first step in fulfilling those promises, where relief funds will be directly distributed to the victims. Chief Minister Mann's visit is not limited to relief distribution; it is also a testament to the government's sensitivity and ground-level approach. This day brings new hope to thousands of people who lost everything in the recent natural disaster.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                
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                <title>Actor Pukhraj reached the Golden Temple: Said – bowed his head in the memory of father Jaswinder Bhalla, the film 'Chalo Bulawa Aaya' will be released on 26th.</title>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:justify;">Pukhraj Bhalla, son of renowned Punjabi cinema actor Jaswinder Bhalla, paid obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib today. Pukhraj said that whenever he visited Amritsar with his father, he always visited the Golden Temple. Pukhraj said that upon arriving in Amritsar, he felt a calling from within.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">He said that he had visited the temple many times with his family during his childhood, but the experience he had today was something he had never experienced before. His film "Chalo Bulawa Aaya" is releasing on the 26th. Pukhraj clarified that this visit to Darbar Sahib was not a publicity stunt; he had</p>...]]></description>
                
                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/entertainment/actor-pukhraj-reached-the-golden-temple-said-bowed-his/article-8184"><img src="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/media/400/2025-09/download-(1)2.jpeg" alt=""></a><br /><p style="text-align:justify;">Pukhraj Bhalla, son of renowned Punjabi cinema actor Jaswinder Bhalla, paid obeisance at Sri Harmandir Sahib today. Pukhraj said that whenever he visited Amritsar with his father, he always visited the Golden Temple. Pukhraj said that upon arriving in Amritsar, he felt a calling from within.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">He said that he had visited the temple many times with his family during his childhood, but the experience he had today was something he had never experienced before. His film "Chalo Bulawa Aaya" is releasing on the 26th. Pukhraj clarified that this visit to Darbar Sahib was not a publicity stunt; he had come here solely to find peace for his heart and soul.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Pukhraj said that devotion to God is not limited to any religion or place. He said that whether one goes to a temple or a gurudwara, the destination is the same: the door of God. During the darshan, Pukhraj recalled the moments he spent with his father. He said that Punjabis never back down when faced with adversity. Helping others is deeply ingrained in their souls.</p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;">Pukhraj said that life's responsibilities can break a person. However, visiting religious places provides peace of mind. He said that in difficult times, a person either breaks down or becomes stronger.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                
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                <title>Rahul Gandhi met flood victims in Punjab, took stock on a tractor; did not visit villages adjoining Pak border</title>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:justify;">Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Punjab today (15 September). He met flood victims at different places in Amritsar and Gurdaspur. Rahul stayed in Punjab for about 6 and a half hours. While talking about the damage caused by the flood in Ghonewal village of Amritsar, a child started crying, whom Rahul Gandhi pacified by taking him in his lap.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">After this, Rahul Gandhi also visited the affected areas in Gurdaspur on a tractor. Due to security reasons, he did not go to the villages adjacent to the Pak border. He did not talk to the media during his visit. At</p>...]]></description>
                
                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/breaking-news/rahul-gandhi-met-flood-victims-in-punjab-took-stock-on/article-8155"><img src="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/media/400/2025-09/image.png" alt=""></a><br /><p style="text-align:justify;">Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Punjab today (15 September). He met flood victims at different places in Amritsar and Gurdaspur. Rahul stayed in Punjab for about 6 and a half hours. While talking about the damage caused by the flood in Ghonewal village of Amritsar, a child started crying, whom Rahul Gandhi pacified by taking him in his lap.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">After this, Rahul Gandhi also visited the affected areas in Gurdaspur on a tractor. Due to security reasons, he did not go to the villages adjacent to the Pak border. He did not talk to the media during his visit. At 4 pm he left for Delhi from Pathankot.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">After the visit, Rahul Gandhi wrote on X (formerly Twitter) - "The floods have caused massive devastation in Punjab. Today I met the villagers in Ghonewal - destroyed homes, ruined fields, shattered lives. The pain is clearly visible in the eyes, but the courage is unwavering.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Both the state and central governments should ensure that the relief package and compensation reaches the victims without delay, who need it the most at this time. I stand with every affected family in this tragedy. I will raise their voice and it is my resolve to provide them all possible help."</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">2,097 villages in 23 districts have been affected by the floods in Punjab, and crops in about 1,91,926 hectares have been submerged. 52 people have lost their lives in 15 districts.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">6 days ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Punjab and announced to give Rs 1,600 crore to Punjab in view of the situation. This package was described as inadequate by the Bhagwant Mann government.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Saw submerged crops and broken houses in Amritsar</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Rahul Gandhi reached Amritsar airport at around 9.30 am on Monday. First of all, he went to Ghonewal village in Amritsar. Here he met the people affected by the flood and took stock of the submerged crops and broken houses. He also paid obeisance at Gurdwara Beed Baba Budha Sahib.</p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;">After this, Rahul Gandhi reached Gurchakk village in Gurdaspur, where he visited the place where fields and houses were submerged due to the dam breaking. He met the farmers and then rode a tractor to reach his car parked half a kilometer away.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Did not go to 7 villages adjacent to the Pak border</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">After this, he met the flood victims in Dinanagar. Met the people in Makoda Pattan village. Rahul also had to go to 7 villages adjacent to the Pakistan border, but due to security reasons, the officials advised him not to go further, after which Rahul Gandhi went back.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Read Also : <a class="post-title" href="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/world/is-america-behind-the-fire-that-broke-out-in-nepal/article-8153">Is America behind the 'fire' that broke out in Nepal? Questions raised by CIA's old exploits, GEN-Z decoded the pattern</a></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Along with Rahul, Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, Punjab Congress in-charge Bhupesh Baghel and Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Pratap Singh Bajwa were also present.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                
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                <title>The biggest flood in the history of 8 districts, the head priest of Golden Temple started crying while praying</title>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:justify;">The number of districts affected by floods in Punjab has increased to 8. This is the biggest flood in history. Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Tarn Taran, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, Ferozepur and Fazilka have been the most affected by this so far.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The most affected area in the flood is Ajnala in Amritsar. The crops here have been completely destroyed. Head Granthi of Golden Temple Raghbir Singh, who arrived to take stock of the area, enquired about the condition of the people. Here he prayed for the welfare of all. While praying, Giani Raghbir Singh broke down crying.</p>
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                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/punjab/the-biggest-flood-in-the-history-of-8-districts-the/article-8126"><img src="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/media/400/2025-08/whatsapp-image-2025-08-30-at-6.24.29-pm.jpeg" alt=""></a><br /><p style="text-align:justify;">The number of districts affected by floods in Punjab has increased to 8. This is the biggest flood in history. Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Tarn Taran, Kapurthala, Hoshiarpur, Ferozepur and Fazilka have been the most affected by this so far.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The most affected area in the flood is Ajnala in Amritsar. The crops here have been completely destroyed. Head Granthi of Golden Temple Raghbir Singh, who arrived to take stock of the area, enquired about the condition of the people. Here he prayed for the welfare of all. While praying, Giani Raghbir Singh broke down crying.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Citing official figures, Punjab government minister Barinder Goyal said that so far 11,330 people have been shifted to safer places across Punjab. At the same time, 4711 flood victims were shifted to safer places in the last 24 hours.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Now the effect of water is visible in Patiala and Mansa as well. The fields of many villages have been submerged due to the overflow of Ghaggar river, while the water level in Sutlej and Ravi is continuously rising.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Intermittent rain continues in many districts of Punjab. On Saturday, a private bus full of passengers overturned in the fields on Sotha Road in Gidderbaha, Muktsar amid rain. The driver-conductor and a passenger were injured in this.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Head Granthi Raghbir Singh became emotional after seeing the flood situation</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Head Granthi Gyani Raghbir Singh of Sachkhand Sri Darbar Sahib, who had come to visit the flood-affected areas in Ajnala, Amritsar, became emotional after seeing the situation. After which MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, who was present on the spot, told him that you are our elder, we get strength from you.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Flood related updates...</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">47 trains canceled in Punjab: After the devastation in Jammu, about 47 trains passing through Punjab have been canceled. So far 23 people have died in this monsoon season. 3 people are still missing.</p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Read Also ; <a class="post-title-lg" href="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/breaking-news/amid-tariff-tensions-have-gold-become-cheaper-or-costlier-today/article-8120">Amid tariff tensions, has gold become cheaper or costlier today?</a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Leader of Opposition Pratap Bajwa sought help from PM: Leader of Opposition Pratap Singh Bajwa and BJP state president Sunil Jakhar have written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in which they have demanded to visit Punjab and release a relief package.<br />Gyani Gadgaj gave the message of staying united: Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib Giani Gadgaj Singh has given a message to the community to help each other.<br />25 villages of Fazilka border submerged: Sutlej is in spate in Fazilka. 25 border villages have submerged here. The situation is such that water has started flowing over the bridge built on the river.<br />23 deaths so far: So far 23 people have died in the floods in Punjab while 3 are still missing. According to the government spokesperson, so far more than 11 thousand people trapped in the floods have been evacuated and taken to safe places.<br />Water removed from Gurudwara Shri Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan: Water has been removed from Gurudwara Shri Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan. Cleaning work is going on here after the order of Pakistan's Punjab province Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:justify;">Punjab today heavy rain- A yellow alert has been issued for rain in Punjab today. Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur and Rupnagar, which border Himachal Pradesh, are likely to receive more than normal rainfall and such weather may continue for the next 24 hours. Apart from this, heavy rainfall is likely to occur in Mohali, Patiala and Ludhiana.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Keeping in mind the continuous rainfall in Pathankot as well, a big decision has been taken by the district administration. Due to continuous rainfall in Pathankot, the district administration has declared a holiday in all government and non-government schools, colleges and other educational institutions</p>...]]></description>
                
                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/breaking-news/rain-warning-in-punjab-schools-and-colleges-closed-in-many/article-8096"><img src="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/media/400/2025-08/download-(1).jpeg" alt=""></a><br /><p style="text-align:justify;">Punjab today heavy rain- A yellow alert has been issued for rain in Punjab today. Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur and Rupnagar, which border Himachal Pradesh, are likely to receive more than normal rainfall and such weather may continue for the next 24 hours. Apart from this, heavy rainfall is likely to occur in Mohali, Patiala and Ludhiana.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Keeping in mind the continuous rainfall in Pathankot as well, a big decision has been taken by the district administration. Due to continuous rainfall in Pathankot, the district administration has declared a holiday in all government and non-government schools, colleges and other educational institutions of Pathankot district on Monday, August 25, 2025 i.e. today.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">After the rain in Jammu and Kashmir, the water level in Ranjit Sagar Dam has reached the danger mark of 527 meters. Due to which excess water has been released. This has increased the risk of floods in the Majha region of Punjab. The water level of the Ravi river is continuously rising, due to which the Pathankot-Jammu highway has already been closed and a high alert has been issued from Pathankot to Amritsar.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">People have been advised not to go near the river in Ajnala. Due to the increase in water in the Ravi, Uj and Chakki rivers in Gurdaspur, a flood-like situation has arisen in many areas. The confluence of the Ravi and Uj rivers in Dinanagar, Makora Pattan, has been flooded and seven villages on the Pakistan border have lost contact with the rest of the area.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Read Also ; <a class="post-title-lg" href="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/national/modi-spoke-for-103-minutes-on-independence-day-the-longst/article-8095">Modi spoke for 103 minutes on Independence Day: The longest speech by any PM at the Red Fort</a></p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;">A rain warning continues in Punjab tomorrow as well. Today, there is a possibility of good rain in Hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur, Pathankot and Rupnagar again. But after this, the weather is expected to remain normal for two days, i.e. until Wednesday and Thursday. A new round of rain will start from Friday.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                
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                <title>Punjab MP Aujla attacks central government in Parliament: raised the issue of Golden Temple; said- PM Modi should parade 35 Rafales</title>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:justify;">Congress MP from Amritsar, Punjab, Gurjit Singh Aujla, in strong words, cornered Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government in Parliament and raised many serious questions on the Pahalgam terror attack, the decision of ceasefire and relations with Pakistan and China. He accused the government of doing politics on security issues and demanded accountability.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">During this, he also raised the issue of targeting the Golden Temple in the House and alleged that the central government wanted to do politics in it. He said - the military was politicized. They are speaking on social media. But what was the need to</p>...]]></description>
                
                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/breaking-news/punjab-mp-aujla-attacks-central-government-in-parliament-raised-the/article-8043"><img src="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/media/400/2025-07/whatsapp-image-2025-07-29-at-5.41.40-pm.jpeg" alt=""></a><br /><p style="text-align:justify;">Congress MP from Amritsar, Punjab, Gurjit Singh Aujla, in strong words, cornered Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government in Parliament and raised many serious questions on the Pahalgam terror attack, the decision of ceasefire and relations with Pakistan and China. He accused the government of doing politics on security issues and demanded accountability.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">During this, he also raised the issue of targeting the Golden Temple in the House and alleged that the central government wanted to do politics in it. He said - the military was politicized. They are speaking on social media. But what was the need to ask an army officer to talk about targeting the Golden Temple. What politics did they want to find?</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Raised questions on the Pahalgam attack</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Gurjit Aujla said that 26 of our tourists were killed in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, but till now neither the attackers have been caught nor the government has shared any concrete information.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">"Where did these terrorists come from, how did they enter? It has been almost 100 days today, but the Home Minister has not given any answer."</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">He also questioned the role of the Prime Minister and said that on 24 April, two days after the attack, the Prime Minister was celebrating Panchayat Diwas in Bihar, whereas at that time he should have stood with the country. Panchayat Diwas could have been celebrated next year as well.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Demand raised for parade of 35 Rafales</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Aujla said in Parliament that on 7 May, the Army attacked terrorist hideouts in Pakistan. The loss was discussed. Pakistan said that 5 Rafales were shot down. We also do not believe it and neither does our Army. But the Prime Minister is requested to parade all 35 rifles and tell the whole world that the country is being misled.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Questions also raised on ceasefire</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Referring to Donald Trump's talk of ceasefire on 10 May, he said that no war ends without an agreement. When Indira Gandhi divided Pakistan into two parts, the Shimla Agreement was signed. But this is the first war that lasted for three days and ended without any agreement. After all, how did this ceasefire happen?</p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;">Aujla alleged that business interests are hidden behind this decision. The ceasefire was suddenly declared after the possibility of an attack on Adani's solar plant.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Read Also : <a class="post-title-lg" href="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/breaking-news/cm-bhagwant-mann-reached-ludhiana-regarding-the-opponents-he-said/article-8041">CM Bhagwant Mann reached Ludhiana: Regarding the opponents, he said- this is Raje, he keeps roaming around with gunmen</a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Sharp tone against Pakistan and China</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The MP said that our army is fighting the enemies, but the government is doing business with China, while China gives money to Pakistan and promotes terrorism. He said that Punjab is the worst affected by terrorism. Even today Pakistan has not stopped. 18 hand grenades have been thrown at Amritsar and nearby police stations.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                
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                <title>Majithia did not get relief. Sent back to 14-day judicial custody</title>
                                    <description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:justify;">The judicial custody of senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former minister Bikram Singh Majithia, arrested in the disproportionate assets case in Punjab, ended today, due to which he was produced in Mohali court. The court has extended Majithia's judicial custody till August 2. On the other hand, in a joint action by the SIT and the Vigilance Department against Bikram Majithia, raids were conducted at several of his locations in Chandigarh-Delhi on Friday.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Apart from Chandigarh, the Vigilance team has also raided Sainik Farm in Delhi. Which is being described as Majithia's alleged benami property. Its estimated value is</p>...]]></description>
                
                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/breaking-news/majithia-did-not-get-relieve-sent-back-to-14-day-judicial/article-7980"><img src="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/media/400/2025-07/4pyx39gp.jpeg" alt=""></a><br /><p style="text-align:justify;">The judicial custody of senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former minister Bikram Singh Majithia, arrested in the disproportionate assets case in Punjab, ended today, due to which he was produced in Mohali court. The court has extended Majithia's judicial custody till August 2. On the other hand, in a joint action by the SIT and the Vigilance Department against Bikram Majithia, raids were conducted at several of his locations in Chandigarh-Delhi on Friday.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Apart from Chandigarh, the Vigilance team has also raided Sainik Farm in Delhi. Which is being described as Majithia's alleged benami property. Its estimated value is estimated to be Rs 150 to 200 crore. During the raid, the technical team was also engaged in collecting evidence. Shell companies related to Majithia and his family are also being investigated, through which drug money was allegedly circulated. The action is based on the statements of witnesses.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Along with this, the police convoy carrying Majithia reached the court, while the administration has started taking strict measures due to the apprehension of a possible demonstration by the Shiromani Akali Dal leaders. Many leaders including Mohali's District Akali President Parwinder Singh Sohana have been taken into preventive custody.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Let us tell you that Majithia was arrested by the Vigilance on June 26 and since July 6, he was in judicial custody in New Nabha Jail. During this time, the Vigilance teams have raided his residence and office in Amritsar and Majitha twice. In today's hearing, information about the recovery made during these raids can be given to the court.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">In the last 14 days, two applications were given in Mohali Court</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The first application is - his barrack (prisoners' room) in the jail should be changed. His lawyers have said that he has been an MLA and a former minister, so according to the jail rules (jail manual), he should be given special facilities of the Orange category and he should be kept separate from other prisoners.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Read Also : <a class="post-title-lg" href="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/breaking-news/sri-harmandir-sahib-threatened-for-the-8th-time-in-6/article-7978">Sri Harmandir Sahib threatened for the 8th time in 6 days, Shiromani Committee receives email again</a></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">He has also demanded from the court that a copy of the grounds of arrest and the jail manual be given.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The second application is an appeal for bail. A notice has been sent to the Punjab government in this matter and the hearing on it will be held on July 22.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Read the entire case related to Majithia at a glance..</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">25 June: Bikram Singh Majithia was arrested from his house in Amritsar after registering a disproportionate assets case against him at the Mohali Vigilance Bureau headquarters.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">26 June: Vigilance produced Majithia in court, the court sent him on 7-day remand.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">27 June: Former Punjab DGP Siddharth Chattopadhyay recorded his statement to the Vigilance. Because in 2021, when a case was registered against Majithia under the NDPS Act, he was on the post of DGP.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">28 June: Former ED deputy director Niranjan Singh recorded his statement to the vigilance department. He said that Jagdish Bhola had taken Majithia's name during his interrogation.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">29 June: Former Akali Dal MLA Boney Ajnala and Majithia's former PA and Aam Aadmi Party leader Dalbir Gill recorded their statements.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">30 June: The vigilance bureau team took Majithia to Shimla for investigation. On the same day, Maninder Singh alias Bittu and Jagjit Singh Chahal reached Mohali and recorded their statements.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">1 July: NCB sought records related to Bikram Singh Majithia's case.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">2 July: After the 7-day remand ended, Bikram Singh Majithia was sent on remand till 6 July.</p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;">3 July: Bikram Singh Majithia's lawyers filed a petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court for his remand and arrest. But due to non-receipt of remand order, the hearing was postponed till 4th.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">4th July: The case was heard in Punjab and Haryana High Court, but the court fixed the next date as 8th July.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">6th July: Mohali court sent Bikram Singh Majithia to New Nabha jail till 19th July.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">8th July: Bikram Singh Majithia case was heard in Punjab and Haryana High Court, the court fixed the next hearing of the case as 28th July.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">11th July: Majithia's lawyers filed a petition to change the barrack in the jail.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                
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                                    <description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:justify;">Threats to bomb the Golden Temple in Amritsar continued for the sixth consecutive day, which has increased the concern of the security agencies. The latest case is of Saturday night, when a threatening message was again sent to the SGPC's email. This is the eighth time in the last six days that threats have been made to damage this holy place.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">After these incidents, security arrangements have been tightened inside and outside the Golden Temple, in which the SGPC's task force is also deployed with full alertness. On the other hand, Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gadgaj of Sri Akal Takht</p>...]]></description>
                
                                    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/punjab/sri-harmandir-sahib-threatened-for-the-8th-time-in-6/article-7978"><img src="https://www.punjabnewstimes.com/media/400/2025-07/download-(6)1.jpeg" alt=""></a><br /><p style="text-align:justify;">Threats to bomb the Golden Temple in Amritsar continued for the sixth consecutive day, which has increased the concern of the security agencies. The latest case is of Saturday night, when a threatening message was again sent to the SGPC's email. This is the eighth time in the last six days that threats have been made to damage this holy place.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">After these incidents, security arrangements have been tightened inside and outside the Golden Temple, in which the SGPC's task force is also deployed with full alertness. On the other hand, Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gadgaj of Sri Akal Takht Sahib has raised questions on the security agencies of the state and the center.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">He said that despite the technology and resources, the fact that the real culprit has not been found till now is a matter of serious concern. The Jathedar demanded that the culprit should be presented before the Khalsa Panth as soon as possible and a thorough investigation should be done into the motive behind the threat. He emphasized that the Golden Temple is a common spiritual place not only for Sikhs but for the entire humanity, where thousands of devotees come to pay obeisance every day.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">He raised the question that despite the police taking a suspect Shubham Dubey into custody, why the real culprit has not come forward even after five days. The Jathedar suspected that the purpose of this is to reduce the number of devotees by creating fear in their minds.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">What did the Police Commissioner say in the case..</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Worked in two companies, now unemployed The Police Commissioner said that Shubham Dubey is 24 years old and a software engineer. He has worked in two companies, but is now unemployed. Some technical evidence has been found, due to which the suspicion has fallen on Shubham. At present, Shubham is being interrogated strictly.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Used dark web to send e-mails The Police Commissioner said that the accused are using dark web to send e-mails. This is the reason why the IP addresses are coming from different countries. Not only this, earlier some e-mails were sent from Outlook, but the e-mails sent on July 16 were sent from Hotmail.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Emails sent to many states including Delhi, Tamil Nadu The Police Commissioner said that he fears that some youth, organization or people want to attract attention by sending threatening emails to the Golden Temple. In fact, such emails have also come to Delhi's schools, courts, Chief Ministers of various states and various institutions.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Investigative agencies are busy connecting all the cases The Police Commissioner further said that the police can get some important clues during the interrogation of Shubham. Investigative agencies are trying to find out whether this was a single cyber threat or there is an organized network or radical conspiracy behind it.</p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann held a high-level meeting</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Taking the threatening email seriously, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann held an emergency meeting with top police and intelligence officials including DGP Gaurav Yadav. After the meeting, he posted on social media and said - We will not compromise on the security of Punjab. Protecting a holy place like the Golden Temple is our top priority. Security agencies are alert and no anti-national element will be spared.</p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;">The Chief Minister appealed to the people of Punjab to stay away from rumours and immediately report any suspicious activity to the police.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">SGPC had expressed concern</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami had expressed concern over this entire incident. He had said that it is not clear whether the threat is part of a mischief or a hint of a big conspiracy. He had demanded the government to investigate the matter thoroughly.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                
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