Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

30 Apr

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Dedicates New Community Health Centre to Sangrur Villages

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Sangrur (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday dedicated an ultra-modern Community Health Centre in Sangrur, marking a major expansion of rural healthcare infrastructure that will benefit residents of 85 villages. Equipped with round-the-clock emergency services, surgical facilities, treatment for serious illnesses and specialist care for children, the 30-bed hospital in Kauharia village stands as a long-overdue intervention, coming nearly 80 years after Independence. Highlighting how earlier governments neglected regions like Dirba and kept development restricted to a few, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted that his government is reversing this legacy by investing public money back into…

30 Apr

Son-in-law shoots dead father-in-law and brother-in-law in Sangrur

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a shocking incident, a man allegedly shot dead his father-in-law and brother-in-law in Shadihari village of Sangrur district. According to initial information, the accused, identified as Gurvinder Singh, opened fire on Lakhbir Singh and his son Jagseer Singh, leaving them critically injured. Both victims were rushed to a hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries. Sources said the accused had ongoing disputes with his wife, Veerpal Kaur, which reportedly led to the violent act. Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation to ascertain the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.

30 Apr

ED freezes Rs 1.4 crore after raids across 11 premises linked to Harcharan Bhullar in money laundering probe

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized ₹1.4 crore and recovered key documents related to alleged money laundering involving suspended Punjab Deputy Inspector General of Police Harcharan Singh Bhullar, a senior ED official told The Tribune on Wednesday. Search operations were conducted on Monday at 11 locations across Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Patiala, and Jalandhar. These raids, carried out by the ED’s Chandigarh Zonal Office under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, targeted properties linked to Bhullar, his associates such as property dealers, and suspected “benamidars.” Officials said investigations are ongoing to uncover links between property dealers, intermediaries, and public…

30 Apr

Punjab begins first phase of Census; self-enumeration to continue till May 14

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Gurpreet Singh :- The first phase of the Census exercise commenced across Punjab on Wednesday, marking the beginning of the self-enumeration process that will continue till May 14. Residents can submit their details through a dedicated mobile application or web portal, while field staff will assist those without digital access. During this phase, household listings will be prepared, followed by door-to-door data collection by enumerators from May 15 to June 30. The survey will include 33 questions covering assets, amenities and living conditions. Authorities have already completed preliminary groundwork, including boundary mapping and trial runs in select districts.

30 Apr

Punjab declares public holiday on May 1 for Labour Day

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab Government has announced a gazetted public holiday across the state on May 1 in observance of International Labour Day. All government offices, along with private and government schools and colleges, will remain closed for the day. The holiday was already included in the official list of public holidays issued earlier by the state authorities. Labour Day is marked annually to recognise the contribution and hard work of workers across various sectors. Normal activities in educational institutions and government departments will resume the following day, while essential services are expected to function without disruption.

30 Apr

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Summons Vital Cabinet Meeting Before Legislative Session

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh)— Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has officially convened a significant cabinet meeting scheduled for the morning of May 1, 2026. This high-level gathering is set to commence at 9:30 AM in Room 45, located on the second floor of the Chief Minister’s Office within the Chandigarh Secretariat. The session is expected to see full participation from the deputy Chief minister and the entire council of ministers, marking a unified front as the provincial government prepares for an upcoming special session of the Vidhan Sabha. The General Administration Department’s Cabinet Branch has already dispatched formal notices to all…

30 Apr

Unsettled Weather Continues in Punjab; Yellow Alert Issued for Winds and Thunderstorms

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A shift in weather patterns has brought relatively cooler conditions to Punjab and Chandigarh, with authorities maintaining a yellow alert for strong winds, lightning and scattered rainfall on Thursday. The region recorded a slight decline in daytime temperatures, now hovering below seasonal averages. Despite this dip, Bathinda remained the warmest location in the state, recording close to 39°C. The India Meteorological Department has warned of gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 50 km/h in certain districts, along with the possibility of thunderstorms. Areas including Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Rupnagar and Mohali are expected to experience heightened weather activity…

30 Apr

6 Kg Heroin Seized in Amritsar; Police Trace Links to Overseas Handler

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): In a targeted operation, the Counter Intelligence wing of the Punjab Police has uncovered a drug smuggling racket in Amritsar, leading to the arrest of one suspect and the recovery of a large quantity of heroin. The action was carried out near Adda Manawala along the Amritsar–Jalandhar highway after officials received specific intelligence about the movement of narcotics. During the interception, approximately 6 kilograms of heroin was seized from the accused. Investigators said early findings suggest that the arrested individual was allegedly operating under instructions from a handler based in Dubai. The handler, identified as Antarpreet Singh…

29 Apr

West Bengal Shatters Historical Records with Unprecedented 92.47 Per Cent Voter Turnout

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Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): West Bengal has rewritten its electoral history by recording a staggering 92.47 per cent voter turnout in its two-phased assembly elections, marking the highest participation rate since Independence. The Election Commission confirmed on Wednesday that this monumental level of engagement reflects a massive surge in civic activity across the state’s vast voter base of 6.81 crore people. This landmark achievement comfortably eclipses the previous record of 84.72 per cent, which was established during the 2011 assembly elections. The second phase of polling, which concluded on Wednesday evening, saw a participation rate of 91.66 per cent by 7:45…

29 Apr

Multi-State Exit Polls Point Towards Reshaped Political Landscape as Counting Day Looms

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The political landscape across India stands on the precipice of a significant transformation as the latest exit polls released on Wednesday suggest a high-stakes realignment in several crucial states. With voting concluding for the 2026 assembly elections, early projections indicate a formidable performance by the Bharatiya Janata Party in the eastern theatre of West Bengal and Assam, while the southern states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala appear poised for historical shifts. While the data varies significantly between different polling agencies, the overarching narrative points toward an intense battle for power that will only be settled when…