Gurpreet Singh

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Pre-Marriage ‘Dope Test’ proposal: AAP MP Malvinder Kang urges Centre to make drug screening mandatory
28 Mar

Pre-Marriage ‘Dope Test’ proposal: AAP MP Malvinder Kang urges Centre to make drug screening mandatory

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant and unconventional proposal, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Member of Parliament Malvinder Singh Kang has urged the central government to introduce a law mandating ‘dope tests’ for both bride and groom before marriage. Kang has written to the Centre seeking the formulation of strict legislation that would make drug screening compulsory as part of the marriage registration process. He argued that such a step is essential to safeguard young people from substance abuse and to ensure a more secure and stable family life. According to the proposal, both individuals intending to marry should…
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Post meeting PM Modi, CM Mann updates Punjabis on fuel and LPG situation
28 Mar

Post meeting PM Modi, CM Mann updates Punjabis on fuel and LPG situation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
Gurpreet Singh :- Amid rumours of shortages, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday assured residents that the state has ample stocks of fuel and food grains, urging people to avoid panic buying and rely only on official information. Following a key meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and central ministries, the Chief Minister clarified that petrol, diesel, and LPG supplies across Punjab remain stable, with no risk of any shortage. He cautioned citizens against hoarding fuel or LPG cylinders, stating that unnecessary stocking not only creates panic but can also pose safety risks. According to government data, Punjab currently…
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DGCA Enforces Strict VVIP Flight Safety Protocols Following Ajit Pawar Helicopter Crash
27 Mar

DGCA Enforces Strict VVIP Flight Safety Protocols Following Ajit Pawar Helicopter Crash

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , , ,
New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday, March 27, 2026, issued a sweeping new regulatory framework for non-scheduled VVIP flights, significantly tightening safety standards across India. The move comes as a direct response to the tragic Baramati helicopter crash on January 28, which claimed the life of then Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. Under the new guidelines, the ambit of "top-tier VVIPs" has been expanded to explicitly include the Lok Sabha Speaker, the Chief Justice of India, Union Cabinet Ministers, Governors, Chief Ministers, and Z+ category SPG protectees. The regulator's order identifies "political pressure"…
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DAC Approves Strategic Expansion of S-400 Missile Shield and First Indigenous ‘Ghatak’ Stealth Drones
27 Mar

DAC Approves Strategic Expansion of S-400 Missile Shield and First Indigenous ‘Ghatak’ Stealth Drones

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , , ,
New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant move to fortify India’s national security, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Friday, March 27, 2026, approved the procurement of five additional S-400 Triumf air defence systems and 60 "Ghatak" indigenous stealth combat drones. Chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the apex body’s decision draws heavily on the successful performance of existing S-400 batteries during last year's Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. The new S-400 systems, estimated to cost approximately $6.1 billion (₹63,000 crore), will effectively double India's long-range surface-to-air missile capability, building upon the original five-system contract signed in 2018. The S-400 has…
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Supreme Court Stirred as Complainant Challenges Anticipatory Bail for Swami Avimukteshwaranand
27 Mar

Supreme Court Stirred as Complainant Challenges Anticipatory Bail for Swami Avimukteshwaranand

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , ,
New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The legal battle surrounding Jyotish Peeth Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati intensified on Friday, March 27, 2026, as the original complainant, Ashutosh Brahmachari Maharaj, moved the Supreme Court seeking to cancel the anticipatory bail granted to the religious leader. The petition challenges the Allahabad High Court’s March 25 order, which provided protection from arrest to the Shankaracharya and his disciple, Mukundanand Giri, in a high-profile case involving allegations of child sexual abuse. Ashutosh Maharaj contended that the High Court failed to adequately weigh the "extreme severity" of the charges and expressed grave concerns that the influential accused…
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PM Modi Chairs High-Level Meet on West Asia Crisis; Urges Team India Approach for Economic Stability
27 Mar

PM Modi Chairs High-Level Meet on West Asia Crisis; Urges Team India Approach for Economic Stability

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , , , ,
New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, March 27, 2026, chaired a high-level virtual meeting with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors to review India's preparedness amid the escalating West Asia crisis. Emphasizing a "Team India" approach, the Prime Minister urged states to ensure advance planning in the agriculture sector, particularly by monitoring fertilizer storage and distribution ahead of the upcoming Kharif season. He called for strict measures against hoarding and profiteering to maintain the smooth functioning of essential supply chains. The meeting follows significant central interventions to shield the domestic economy from global energy shocks. PM Modi…
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Railways to Run Special Trains from Hazrat Nizamuddin and Saharanpur for Beas Satsang
27 Mar

Railways to Run Special Trains from Hazrat Nizamuddin and Saharanpur for Beas Satsang

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Beas (Gurpreet Singh): To accommodate the large influx of devotees attending the Radha Soami Satsang at Beas, the Northern Railway has announced the operation of special Mail Express trains from Hazrat Nizamuddin and Saharanpur. Paramdeep Singh Saini, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager, stated on Friday, March 27, 2026, that these exclusive services are designed to provide a convenient and hassle-free travel experience for pilgrims visiting the spiritual centre in Punjab. The Hazrat Nizamuddin–Beas–Hazrat Nizamuddin Special (04451/04452) will operate across two specific weekends in April and May. Train 04451 is scheduled to depart from Hazrat Nizamuddin at 19:40 hrs on April 23…
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Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna Covers 30.51 Lakh Families in First 90 Days
27 Mar

Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna Covers 30.51 Lakh Families in First 90 Days

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab, under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, has set a benchmark in large-scale public healthcare delivery under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, emerging as a leading model nationally with over 30.51 lakh families enrolled and ₹292 crore worth of free treatment approved within three months of its launch on January 8, 2026. Highlighting the scale and pace of implementation, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Friday said the scheme has rapidly translated into real financial relief and healthcare access for lakhs of families across Punjab. Addressing a press conference at Punjab…
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AAP Launches ‘Shandaar 4 Saal’ Campaign to Mark Four Years of Bhagwant Mann Government
27 Mar

AAP Launches ‘Shandaar 4 Saal’ Campaign to Mark Four Years of Bhagwant Mann Government

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Marking four years of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government under Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the party on Friday continued its statewide outreach campaign “Shandaar 4 Saal, Bhagwant Mann de Naal”, with the second day of the ‘Samvad’ initiative witnessing widespread participation across Punjab, as Ministers and MLAs engaged directly with citizens to present the government’s report card and gather public feedback. Cabinet Ministers Barinder Kumar Goyal, Harbhajan Singh ETO, and Lal Chand Kataruchak directly engaged with people in their respective constituencies, holding nukkad meetings and public interactions to highlight the achievements of the Bhagwant…
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Youth Dies of Suspected Drug Overdose in Mansa; Family, Villagers Demand Probe
27 Mar

Youth Dies of Suspected Drug Overdose in Mansa; Family, Villagers Demand Probe

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- A 30-year-old man in Punjab’s Mansa district reportedly died due to a suspected drug overdose, triggering concern among locals and the victim’s family, who have demanded a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The deceased has been identified as Amritpal Singh, a resident of village Nangal Kalan. According to family members, he had been struggling with drug addiction for some time. They alleged that narcotics were being openly sold in the vicinity and claimed that repeated complaints to authorities had not led to effective action. Villagers, including members of the local panchayat, also raised…
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