Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

02 May

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Pledges Full Support for Youth-Led Ventures in Mohali

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann called on the province's youth to transition from job seekers to job creators during a significant gathering in Mohali on Saturday. Speaking at a Lok Milni event in Saneta village, the Chief Minister emphasized that his administration is actively building a robust ecosystem designed to support young entrepreneurs with full state backing. He asserted that the need for talented individuals to migrate abroad in search of employment is being steadily eliminated as his government works to ensure that every citizen finds rewarding opportunities within their home province. In a sharp critique…

02 May

Andaman and Nicobar Islands Set Guinness World Record for World’s Largest Underwater National Flag

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Sri Vijaya Puram (Gurpreet Singh): The Andaman and Nicobar administration achieved a historic milestone on Saturday by setting a new Guinness World Record for the largest underwater national flag. The massive Tricolour, which measures approximately 60 by 40 metres, was unfurled at the renowned Radhanagar beach on Swaraj Dweep, also known as Havelock Island. The event took place in the presence of high-ranking officials including Lieutenant Governor D K Joshi, Chief Secretary Chandra Bhushan Kumar, and Director General of Police H S Dhaliwal, marking a significant moment for the islands’ maritime and national history. The complex operation required meticulous coordination…

02 May

Prasoon Joshi Appointed as New Chairman of Prasar Bharati

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced on Saturday that acclaimed writer and lyricist Prasoon Joshi has been appointed as the Chairman of Prasar Bharati, the public service broadcaster of India. Joshi, who is widely recognised for his extensive contributions to the fields of advertising, film, and public messaging, will lead the autonomous body that oversees Doordarshan and All India Radio. The government expressed confidence that his deep cultural sensibility and impactful writing will help shape a renewed narrative for contemporary Indian media. Born in 1971 in Almora, Uttarakhand, Joshi established himself as a prominent figure…

02 May

Punjab Achieves Historic GST Milestone with Record Revenue and National Growth Leadership

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Saturday announced that the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has set a historic benchmark in tax revenue for April 2026 as the state achieves its highest-ever monthly Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection since the tax's inception, simultaneously topping the nation in overall GST revenue growth. Detailing this unprecedented achievement in a press communique issued here, Finance Minister Harpal Singh said, "The State has recorded a Gross GST collection of ₹2987.38 crore alongside a Net GST collection of ₹2725.08 crore. This exceptional…

02 May

Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Reaches Milestone with 42 Lakh Health Cards Issued

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Government has shared an important update about the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, a healthcare scheme aimed at helping families get affordable medical treatment. So far, it has crossed ₹465.36 crore in treatments, with over 42 lakh health cards issued, and 2.77 lakh treatments provided across beneficiaries, showing that many families are trusting and using Sehat card. Even with this strong progress, the government is asking all eligible people who have not yet registered to do so as soon as possible. They have stressed that medical emergencies can happen anytime, and early registration can help families…

02 May

AAP Trade Wing Denounces Steep LPG Price Hike at Ludhiana Protest

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party's trade wing today protested against the Modi government's unaccountable hike in gas cylinder prices at clock tower in Ludhiana and targeted the BJP. On this occasion, MLA Ashok Parashar Pappi, MLA Daljit Singh Bhola Grewal, Chairman Anil Thakur, Sahil Agarwal, District Incharge Jatinder Khangura, Medium Senior Vice Industry Chairman Sharanpal Singh Makkar, Member Women's Commission Ajinderpal Kaur, besides hundreds of AAP volunteers participated. They said in one voice that the BJP-led central government has proven to be helpless for the common man and guilty for the kitchen. It is worth noting that commercial…

02 May

Punjab Liquor Auction Slows: Only 8 of 25 Groups Allotted Despite Fee Cuts

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Gurpreet Singh :- The allocation of liquor vends in Punjab has seen a sluggish response, with the Excise Department managing to allot only 8 out of 25 pending liquor groups so far, while 17 groups still remain unsold. In an effort to attract bidders, the department has further reduced the license fee by 3%, taking the total reduction to 13%, but the response from contractors continues to remain lukewarm. Officials indicated that the remaining groups will now be offered through a fresh round of e-tendering. Contractors, however, have expressed reluctance to participate, citing heavy financial losses incurred during the previous…

02 May

Air India to cut international flights till July amid fuel crisis, airspace restrictions

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Rajeev Sharma :- Tata Airlines Air India has announced reduction in international flights till July amid souring jet fuel prices and airspace restriction following Middle East crisis. Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson said that surge in jet fuel prices have made many routes unprofitable. In a message to staff, Wilson said the airline had already cut back some international services during April and May due to operational challenges caused by the conflict in the Middle East. “We have reduced some flying for April and May," Wilson said, adding that the “massive rise in jet fuel prices", combined…

02 May

Legal Trouble Mounts for MP Sandeep Pathak as Punjab Police File Two Cases

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Fresh legal challenges have emerged for Sandeep Pathak after Punjab Police registered two separate FIRs against him on charges described as non-bailable in nature. Officials confirmed that the cases have been filed in different districts of Punjab, and preliminary action is already underway. Sources indicate that authorities are examining the matter closely and an arrest could take place if required under the law. The move comes shortly after Pathak, along with a group of fellow parliamentarians, parted ways with the Aam Aadmi Party and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. The shift has sparked political debate and intensified…

02 May

NIA Court Convicts Two in Moga Khalistani Flag Case, Awards 5.5 Years Jail

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant verdict, a special court of the National Investigation Agency in Mohali has convicted two individuals in connection with the controversial incident of hoisting a Khalistani flag at the district administrative complex in Moga. The court sentenced the accused, Inderjit Singh and Jaspal Singh, to five years and six months of rigorous imprisonment and also imposed a fine of ₹16,000 each. The case dates back nearly five years, when an attempt was allegedly made to disturb public order by raising a Khalistani flag at the DC office complex. Following the incident, security agencies treated the…