Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

01 Mar

Punjab Government Extends NoC-Free Plot Registration Deadline by Six Months

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Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab Housing and Urban Development Department has extended the deadline for registering plots without a No Objection Certificate (NoC) until August 31, 2025. The move, taken under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, aims to ease property registration procedures and accommodate the growing demand from the public. Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardip Singh Mundian stated that the extension comes after numerous requests from residents. Initially, the NoC exemption was available from December 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025. Now, citizens will be able to register their plots from March 1, 2025, to August…

28 Feb

AAP’s Zero-Tolerance Policy Does Not Apply to Its Own MLAs: Khanna Demands Probe by a Sitting Judge and ED Intervention

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, BJP, Punjab

Chandigarh, February 28, 2025: Allegations of financial dealings in the appointment of the Bhawanigarh Truck Union president and an attempted suicide by a truck operator have raised serious questions about the Punjab government's so-called "zero-tolerance" policy against corruption. BJP State Vice President Shri Khanna, in a statement, alleged that the policy is selectively enforced, applying only to lower-level employees while shielding AAP legislators.Khanna accused AAP MLA Narinder Kaur Bharaj and her husband of negotiating a ₹30 lakh deal for the truck union presidency, citing a viral video that allegedly provides evidence of the transaction. He demanded an impartial probe by…

28 Feb

Municipal Corporation Mohali Office to Remain Open on Weekends for Property Tax Collection

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SAS Nagar, February 28, 2025: The Municipal Corporation Mohali office will remain open on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM throughout the month of March for the collection of property tax, informed Commissioner Sh. Parminder Pal Singh. Making appeal to the Residents to take advantage of the extended hours to complete their property tax payments, he said the initiative aims to provide convenience and facilitate timely payments. For further information, residents may contact the Municipal Corporation office.

28 Feb

Punjab’s First Equestrian Festival Set for March 1-2 at Forest Hill, SAS Nagar; 34 Events Planned, Open to All

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabEquestrian Festival, Match 1, Punjab, SAS Nagar

SAS Nagar, February 28, 2025: In a first to enthrall the people of Punjab with a unique festival on the equestrians, the stage has been set to welcome the horse breeders and riders at The Ranch, Gate No. 4, Forest Hill Resort, Village Karoran in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district, said Sonam Chaudhary, ADC (Rural Development), here, today. Reviewing the arrangements alongwith ADC (Urban Development) Anmol Singh Dhaliwal on site with the officers of various departments deputed for the event, the ADC Chaudhary directed all the officers and consultant agency to complete the arrangements for smooth conduct by today evening.…

28 Feb

Education Minister Harjot Bains calls upon Punjab school students to work hard to shape their future and take admission in nationally reputed institutes like IISER

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabEducation Minister, Harjot Bains, Punjab, Student Future

SAS Nagar, February 28, 2025: Punjab Education and Information & Public Relations Minister Harjot Singh Bains has called upon Punjab government school students to focus on science subjects and take admission in country’s premier institutes like IISER, IIT and IIM. Inaugurating the two-day Science Fest TATTVA at Indian Institute of Science Education and Reasearch, Mohali, Education Minister Bains while giving the examples of renowned Indian and International Scientists and Reasearchers, Sir C V Raman, J C Bose, Isec Newton and Copernicus inspired the Punjab School Science Students of Class 10+1 from SOE and Meritorious Schools witnessing the Science Fest to…

28 Feb

Sarbatt Da Bhala Trust Donates Dead Body Freezer to Gurudwara Bibi Bhani Ji

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Mohali, February 28, 2025 – In a continued effort to serve society, Sarbatt Da Bhala Charitable Trust has donated a dead body freezer (mortuary box) to Gurudwara Bibi Bhani Ji, Phase-7, Mohali. The initiative was carried out under the guidance of the trust's managing trustee, Dr. S.P.S. Oberoi. Commitment to Social Welfare Speaking at the event, Mohali District President of the Trust, Kawaljeet Singh Ruby, stated that the trust has always been at the forefront of social welfare initiatives. The donation was made in response to a request from Ward No. 12 Councillor, Paramjit Singh Happy, and handed over in…

28 Feb

Mohali Market Representatives Thank MLA Kulwant Singh for Support

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, MLA Kulwant Singh, Mohali Market Issues, Motor Market, Rehri Market

Mohali, February 28, 2025 – In a significant show of gratitude, representatives from the Motor Market and Rehri Market in Mohali met with MLA Kulwant Singh today to thank him for addressing their long-standing issues. The meeting took place at the AAP office in Sector 79, where market leaders acknowledged that no political leader in the past 40 years had genuinely supported their cause. "First Leader to Listen to Us" – Market Representatives The delegation included Fauja Singh (President, Phase-1 Motor Market), Karam Chand (President, Phase-7 Motor Market), and Ram Gopal Bansal (President, Phase-7 Rehri Market). Speaking to the media,…

28 Feb

Punjab Government Intensifies Crackdown on Drug Trade

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, No Drugs, Punjab

Chandigarh, February 28 – The Punjab government has gone into action mode against drug trafficking, ramping up its efforts to eradicate the menace. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann held a crucial meeting today with all district commissioners (DCs) and senior superintendents of police (SSPs) to discuss further steps. New Strategy to Wipe Out Drug Trade The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has unveiled a fresh blueprint to tackle drug abuse in the state. Punjab minister Aman Arora, after a high-level meeting, announced that the journey toward restoring "Rangla Punjab" has officially begun. The meeting was attended by ministers Harpal Singh Cheema,…

28 Feb

Heavy Rains Cause Destruction in Himachal’s Kullu, Vehicles Swept Away in Bhootnath Drain

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Kullu, Himachal Pradesh (National Times): Continuous heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district has led to widespread destruction, with several vehicles washed away in the Bhootnath drain and others buried under debris in Gandhi Nagar. A shocking video of the incident has surfaced, capturing the scale of devastation caused by the relentless downpour. With the situation worsening, schools in Kullu, Shimla, Chamba, Kinnaur, and Lahaul-Spiti have been shut down as a precautionary measure. The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert, warning of further heavy rain and snowfall in the coming days. Road Closures and Disruptions Across the State The…

28 Feb

Heavy Snowfall in Manali: 200 Roads Blocked, Schools Shut, Power Disrupted Across Himachal Pradesh

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Manali: (National Times) Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under heavy snowfall and rainfall, leading to widespread disruptions in daily life. Over 200 roads have been closed, power and water supply has been affected, and several regions remain cut off due to extreme weather conditions. Major Disruptions Across Key Districts The worst-affected areas include Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, and Chamba, where continuous snowfall has disrupted connectivity. In Dodra-Kwar (Shimla district), roads leading to the valley remain inaccessible. Several schools in Lahaul and Spiti and Chamba have been closed today as a precautionary measure. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted…