Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

08 Oct

‘Forgive, Forgive, Forgive’: Supreme Court Says India Must Draw A Line As It Hears Murder Convict’s Release Plea

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court on Thursday made strong observations about the commutation of death sentences, saying India’s “forgiving nature” had to reach a point where a line was drawn. The remarks came while a bench was hearing the premature release plea of Sanjeev Kumar, a Haryana convict sentenced to death in a multiple-murder case. “It is because of our forgiving nature that India is facing these problems. Forgive, forgive, forgive, you have to draw a line somewhere,” the bench of Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Sheel Nagu said. The court reserved its verdict on Kumar’s plea, which…

08 Oct

Sri Anandpur Sahib Sarai Row: Mann Govt Forms 3-Member SIT; Baltej Pannu Questions Rs 1 Lakh Payment

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Thursday once again raised serious questions over the functioning of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and sought answers from SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami and its “chief custodian” Sukhbir Singh Badal over the Sri Anandpur Sahib sarai issue. He questioned the explanations given by SGPC president over the woman's stay at the SGPC sarai, the ₹1 lakh treatment payment and discrepancies in the register. Addressing a press conference, AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu stated, “Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has constituted a three-member Special Investigation Team to investigate…

08 Oct

Bhagwant-Mann Govt Makes Triple H Screening A Part of its ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ Initiative

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CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s fight against drug abuse and communicable diseases is strengthening with Triple H screening for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C set to begin shortly in government de-addiction and rehabilitation facilities. The decision is part of the Bhagwant Mann's Yudh Nashean Virudh initiative and aims to provide comprehensive treatment to people with substance-use disorders and prevent the spread of blood-borne infections in the state. Viral infections like HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C spread through risk behaviors like sharing needles and syringes, and detecting and treating these diseases is an important part towards reintegrating people suffering from…

08 Oct

Punjab Launches ‘HUNAR Punjab’ and ‘Fast-Track Punjab’ Portals to Accelerate Industrial Approvals and Youth Employment

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is emerging as a preferred destination for investors with a renewed focus on ease of doing business, transparency and employment generation, as Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday launched the ‘HUNAR Punjab’ and ‘Fast-Track Punjab’ portals in Chandigarh. He said the new portals will ensure all necessary approvals through a single window within 45 days, enable investors to transparently track financial incentives, and connect industries directly with skilled youth. The Chief Minister noted Punjab has attracted ₹1.90 lakh crore in investment since 2022, generating 6.31 lakh new jobs, and reiterated that the government’s priority is…

08 Oct

CBI Searches at CM Camp Office Signal Assembly Elections Will Be on Time: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday hit out at the BJP over the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raid at the Chief Minister’s Camp Office, saying it signals that the Punjab elections will be held on time and accusing the BJP of launching its election campaign in the state through investigative agencies. Pointing to similar raids ahead of elections in Delhi, West Bengal and Chhattisgarh, Mann said no amount of raids would yield “even a rupee” of corruption against his government, asserting that he had entered politics to serve Punjabis, not to loot Punjab. He added…

08 Oct

Punjab Finalises Routes for Four Major Shobha Yatras Honouring 650th Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A special meeting dedicated to the 650th Prakash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidas Ji was held today at the office of the Department of Cultural Affairs, Punjab. A number of religious leaders joined this meeting. Detailed discussions were held regarding the events organised so far as well as the upcoming events. This information was shared by Deepak Bali, Advisor to the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Punjab. Sant Mahapurushes Sant Gurdeep Giri Ji (Pathankot), Sant Pradeep Das Ji (Dera Kathar), Sant Keval Ji (Tap Asthan Sri Khuralgarh Sahib) and Sant Satwinder Singh Heera Ji (Khuralgarh Sahib)…

08 Oct

Mad Sandhu Murder Case: Ahmedabad Crime Branch Arrests Alleged Shooter

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Ahmedabad (Gurpreet Singh): The investigation into the killing of Punjabi influencer and makeup artist Mad Sandhu has taken a significant turn with the Ahmedabad Crime Branch arresting a man suspected of carrying out the shooting, police said on Thursday. The accused has been identified as Parminder Kaka, also known as Parminder Prasad. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police, Crime, Ajit Rajian, investigators suspect that he was linked to the Goldy Dhillon gang and played a direct role in the attack. Police allege that Parminder was the person who opened fire on Sandhu and also helped arrange the motorcycle used during…

08 Oct

Punjab Congress Begins 2027 Push as Pargat Singh Takes Charge of State Unit

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Congress has begun preparing for the 2027 Assembly elections with newly appointed state president Pargat Singh calling for a united organisation and party affairs in-charge Sachin Pilot stressing the need to address issues such as drugs and corruption. Pargat Singh and Pilot began their visit to Amritsar on Thursday by paying obeisance at the Golden Temple. The two leaders sought blessings at the Sikh shrine following Pargat Singh’s appointment as head of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee. Congress workers gathered in large numbers at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to welcome the leaders.…

07 Oct

Punjab CM Lays Foundation for ₹47-Crore Water Treatment Plant in Dhuri to Address Depleting Groundwater

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Sangrur (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday gifted a major clean drinking water project to the people of Dhuri and Sangrur, laying the foundation stone for a 14 MLD-capacity water treatment plant at Bardwal village at a cost of more than ₹47 crore. He said the plant would treat canal water to make it fit for drinking, providing clean water to lakhs of residents while also reducing dependence on groundwater. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that in just four years, the Punjab Government had increased canal water coverage of agricultural fields from 22% to 88% by laying…

07 Oct

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Hits Out at BJP Over CBI Raids, Calls Move ‘Political Frustration’ Ahead of 2027 Polls

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Sangrur (Gurpreet Singh): Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday hit out at the BJP over the 12-hour Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raids conducted across Punjab, asserting that the agency’s teams returned empty-handed and that nothing was found despite an extensive search across Punjab. He said the outcome was a clear reflection of the government’s integrity and accused the BJP of using central agencies to intimidate and tarnish the image of an elected Chief Minister ahead of elections. He affirmed neither he nor the Punjab Government would be cowed down by such tactics, asserting that they had entered public…