Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

09 Aug

Dhannola Temple Fire Tragedy: Critically Injured Cook Ram Jatan Dies, Family Shattered

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National Times Bureau :- A tragic fire that broke out last Tuesday in the ancient Shri Hanuman Ji temple kitchen in Dhannola has claimed another life. The fire started suddenly while pouring oil into the stove in the langar hall’s kitchen. Sixteen people were seriously burned in the accident. Six were referred to Faridkot hospital, while the cook Ram Jatan was sent to Barnala hospital in critical condition. Unfortunately, he died during treatment. A Family in GriefToday, when Ram Jatan’s body was brought home, the atmosphere turned very sorrowful. His wife, daughter, and other family members were overwhelmed with grief.…

09 Aug

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

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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,…

09 Aug

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

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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.…

09 Aug

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

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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…

09 Aug

Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains Performs ‘Jode Di Sewa’ After Akal Takht’s Order

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Sri Anandpur Sahib (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains on Saturday visited Gurdwara Shishganj Sahib in Sri Anandpur Sahib to perform ‘Jode Di Sewa’, a voluntary act of serving devotees by managing their footwear. This service is part of the religious penalty (Tankhah) directed by Sri Akal Takht Sahib following a recent controversy over a government event. On July 6, Bains appeared before the five Singh Sahibans at the Akal Takht to present his clarification regarding an official programme held in Srinagar to mark the martyrdom of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The event drew strong criticism from…

08 Aug

36 Units of Blood Collected at Zirakpur Camp by Vishvas Foundation

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Zirakpur, 8 August 2025: On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Sati Sadhvi Behan Krishnamurti Vishvas ji, under the series of service works being done from 3 to 9 August, Vishvas Foundation Panchkula and Indian Red Cross Society District Branch Mohali organized a blood donation camp in Zirakpur with the blessings of Gurudev Shri Swami Vishvas ji. This blood donation camp was organized near Metro Store in ZirakpurThe team of Blood Bank AM Care Blood Center Zirakpur collected 36 units of blood under the supervision of Dr. Kartik Agarwal. . Sadhvi Neelima Vishvas, President of Vishvas Foundation, said that…

08 Aug

Punjab Launches 24 Sector-Wise Industrial Advisory Committees to Boost Growth

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabArvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Industrial Advisory Committees, Punjab industrial growth

Chandigarh, August 8, 2025 — In a move aimed at positioning Punjab as a leading industrial hub, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Friday unveiled 24 sector-specific Industrial Advisory Committees. The initiative, hailed as a landmark reform, is designed to shift the state’s industrial policy framework from a purely government-driven approach to one where industry stakeholders have a decisive role in shaping decisions.Calling the development a “historic day for Punjab,” Kejriwal said that for decades, industrial growth was hampered by political corruption, bureaucratic red tape, and extortion, which drove businesses away…

08 Aug

Bikram Singh Majithia Bail Hearing Adjourned; Next Session on August 11

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Chandigarh, August 8, 2025 — The bail proceedings of senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and former Punjab minister Bikram Singh Majithia will resume on Monday, August 11, after Friday’s hearing concluded without a verdict. The session lasted over two-and-a-half hours, with both prosecution and defence presenting detailed arguments before the court decided to adjourn.Majithia’s case stems from his June 25, 2025 arrest by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau following coordinated raids at nearly 25 locations, including his Amritsar residence. He is accused of amassing assets disproportionate to his declared income and allegedly having links to a ₹540 crore drug-money laundering…

08 Aug

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

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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…

08 Aug

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

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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…