Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

18 Aug

Farmers’ Issues in Focus as Kuldeep Dhaliwal Set to Meet Punjab Governor

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A delegation of Punjab farmers will meet Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Tuesday, with Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal scheduled to lead the delegation at Punjab Lok Bhawan. The meeting is scheduled for 11:30 am and is expected to centre on a range of concerns affecting the farming community in the state. Dhaliwal and the representatives accompanying him are likely to place key demands and unresolved agricultural matters before the Governor. The delegation is expected to discuss challenges faced by farmers in their day-to-day agricultural activities, along with issues that require attention and appropriate intervention.…

18 Aug

Punjab Weather: More Rain on the Way as Yellow Alert Remains in Force; Chandigarh Sees Showers

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Weather conditions turned cooler across parts of Punjab and the Tricity on Tuesday as rain and thunderstorms affected several areas. The weather office has forecast another spell of heavy rainfall in parts of the state on August 18 and 19. A Yellow Alert has been issued for Punjab, while Chandigarh has also been placed under a rain warning. The latest forecast comes after light to moderate showers accompanied by strong winds were recorded at several locations during the previous 24 hours. The rainfall led to a marginal decline in temperatures, with Punjab's average maximum temperature falling by…

17 Aug

Over 4,000 Criminal Cases Pending Against Lawmakers: Amicus Curiae Urges Supreme Court to Issue Non-Bailable Warrants for Absentee Accused

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Senior advocate and amicus curiae Vijay Hansaria has urged the Supreme Court to mandate the issuance of non-bailable arrest warrants against politicians facing criminal trials who fail to appear before designated courts for two consecutive hearings. The recommendations were submitted in a 96-page comprehensive report as part of ongoing proceedings in a public interest litigation seeking the speedy disposal of criminal cases against sitting and former Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assemblies. The report highlighted that designated Special Courts for MPs and MLAs must conduct trials exclusively for lawmakers, directing that regular trial work…

17 Aug

BJP President Nitin Nabin Announces Major Organisational Reshuffle with New National Office Bearers

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced a major organisational overhaul with the release of its first list of national office bearers under party president Nitin Nabin, combining seasoned veterans and regional leaders. The appointments take effect immediately, setting up the party's central leadership framework ahead of crucial upcoming state assembly elections with a focus on nationwide outreach and regional representation. Thirteen leaders have been appointed National Vice Presidents, including former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje Scindia, senior leader Ram Madhav from Delhi, and former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat. The vice-presidential roster also includes Odisha…

17 Aug

Punjab Government Honours Grassroots Volunteers of ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’, Launches State-Wide Anti-Drug Review

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Mann government felicitated members of Village and Ward Defence Committees for their contribution to the ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ on the occasion of Independence Day. The felicitation ceremonies have kicked off a structured fortnight-long action and review process concluding with a state-level review meeting chaired by the Chief Minister on 31st August. To integrate the Bhagwant Mann government's initiative across all levels of government, Yudh Nashean Virudh activities will be front and centre in all celebrations around National Days and other significant government occasions. A decision to this effect was taken at the state-level function held…

17 Aug

Over 75 Per Cent of Mental Health Beneficiaries Under Punjab’s Health Scheme Aged 18 to 45, Data Shows

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDr Balbir Singh, mental health, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, Public Health, Punjab Healthcare

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A serious health condition does not only affect a person's wellbeing; it can place an enormous emotional and financial burden on an entire family. When the illness is related to mental health, stigma, lack of awareness and concerns over treatment costs can create additional barriers, often delaying the decision to seek professional help. Punjab's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) is helping address one part of that challenge by making covered mental-health treatment financially accessible. Data from the State Health Agency (SHA), Punjab, as of August 11, 2026, shows that in the available seven-month period, 709 beneficiaries received…

17 Aug

AAP Hits Back at PM Modi’s ‘Dimaagi Naxal’ Remarks, Arvind Kejriwal Calls It a Badge of Patriotism

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has strongly objected to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day remarks branding voices raised against the government as “dimaagi Naxals,” with AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal directly responding to the remark and turning the label into a statement of patriotism. The AAP chief said he was proud to be called a “dimaagi Naxal” if it meant being a patriot who questions a rotten system, stands against corruption and dreams of a corruption-free India. The AAP Chief said that if Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh and Babasaheb Ambedkar were alive today, the Prime Minister…

17 Aug

Major Setback for Congress in Sangrur as Senior Leaders and Key Workers Defect to AAP

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant boost to the Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab, several prominent Congress leaders, former office-bearers, elected representatives and social figures joined the AAP in the presence of senior AAP leader and Punjab Prabhari Manish Sisodia, MLA Barinder Kumar Goyal and Punjab AAP Media In-charge Baltej Pannu. Those who joined the AAP include Sanmeek Singh Hanry, Member, PPCC and Coordinator, Halqa Dirba; Prabh Noor Sidhu, State Secretary, Youth Congress and former Vice President, District Sangrur; Adv. Rajnish Gupta, Member, Punjab State Grievance Committee and Municipal Councillor, Ward No. 6, Lehragaga; Gursevak Singh, former Sarpanch, Rorewala and…

17 Aug

Haryana Fast-Tracking Major Industrial Projects to Emerge as Leading Manufacturing Hub, Says CM Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini affirmed that the state government is rapidly executing major industrial and logistics initiatives to establish Haryana as a premier manufacturing powerhouse in India. The Chief Minister made these remarks while attending the third meeting of the Apex Monitoring Authority of the National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust via video conference. The high-level review session, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, saw participation from Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal along with chief ministers and senior officials from various states. During the meeting, the Chief Minister provided updates…

17 Aug

Punjab Weather Update: Two-Day Rain Spell to Intensify, Amritsar Records Highest Rainfall

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is likely to witness another spell of active monsoon weather, with heavy rain forecast in parts of the state on August 17 and 18. The Meteorological Department expects cloudy conditions and light to moderate showers across several areas, while isolated locations could receive intense rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms. The weather is expected to become comparatively calmer after August 18. Between August 19 and 22, only scattered showers are likely, and no weather alert has been issued for these days. Amritsar receives 40.1 mm rain Amritsar emerged as the wettest location in the state during the previous…