Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

25 Feb

AAP Minister Aman Arora Slams Congress Over Corruption Allegations in Punjab Assembly

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP vs Congress, Aman Arora, Corruption Allegations, Punjab politics

Chandigarh, February 25, 2025 – Punjab Cabinet Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) state president Aman Arora took a sharp dig at the Congress, accusing it of hypocrisy over corruption allegations. He urged Leader of Opposition (LoP) Partap Singh Bajwa to clean his party’s own record before making accusations against others.Arora’s remarks came in response to a news report from a leading English daily, which revealed a letter by a retired Enforcement Directorate officer to the Union Finance Minister. The letter claimed that an investigation into the 2020 Tarn Taran illicit liquor tragedy, which killed 130 people, was abruptly halted…

25 Feb

SKM Demands MSP Guarantee Law at C2+50%, Rejects Govt’s Agricultural Policy as ‘Corporate Conspiracy’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCorporate Conspiracy, MS P Bill, Samyukt Kisan Morcha, Union Government

New Delhi, 25th February, 2025: Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) today strongly condemned the treacherous trickery being played by the Union Govt. to avoid enacting the law for guaranteeing MSP of all crops at the Swaminathan Commission mandated C2+50% formula and ensuring procurement and MSP realisation. SKM stressed that at the behest of corporate lobby and anti-national forces who want to take-over agriculture and profiteer at the cost of food security of India, Modi Govt. has been deceiving Farmers of India about MSP Guarantee Law for 11 years. It is time to call this bluff through resounding nationwide protests so that…

25 Feb

Punjab Police Crack Down on Illegal Immigration Firms: 1,274 Raids, 24 FIRs, 7 Arrests; Public Urged to Verify Agents

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabfraudulent travel agents, Illegal Immigration, Punjab Police

Chandigarh, February 25, 2025: In a bid to protect the youth aspiring to settle abroad from falling prey to illegal travel agents as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police conducted raids and carried out search operations at as many as 1274 immigration firms across the state. The massive operation against illegal travel agents was carried out on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav simultaneously in all the 28 Police districts from 11 am till late evening on Monday. The development came amidst the ongoing crackdown against illegal travel agents across…

25 Feb

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Opposition Over Claims of AAP MLAs Defecting

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabBhagwant Mann, Punjab, Punjab News

Chandigarh (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday hit back at the opposition, particularly Congress leader Partap Bajwa, over his claim that over 32 AAP MLAs were in touch with him. Addressing the Punjab Vidhan Sabha Special Session, CM Mann dismissed these statements as baseless political gossip and accused the opposition of being directionless. Referring to repeated speculation about his tenure, Mann said, "First, they said I wouldn’t last six months as CM. When I completed six months, they claimed I wouldn’t survive a year. Later, they insisted I’d be removed after the Delhi elections. They keep spreading…

25 Feb

Punjab Assembly Rejects Centre’s Draft Policy on Agricultural Marketing

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Chandigarh: The Punjab government on Tuesday introduced a resolution in the Punjab Assembly opposing the Centre’s draft National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing, calling it an attempt to reintroduce the repealed farm laws under a different name. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann strongly criticized the Centre, stating, “The Union government is trying to bring back the farm laws through a different route. We completely reject this draft policy, as the Centre has yet to fulfill its promises to farmers, including a legal guarantee on Minimum Support Price (MSP).” Last month, the Punjab government had officially rejected the Centre’s draft policy, arguing…

25 Feb

Punjab Police Bulldoze Drug Trafficker’s Illegal House in Ludhiana in Crackdown Against Narcotics

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Ludhiana (National Times): In a major crackdown under Punjab’s War on Drugs initiative, the Punjab Police demolished the illegally constructed house of an alleged drug trafficker in Talwandi village near Ladhowal, Ludhiana, on Monday night. The smuggler, identified as Sonu, has been booked in six drug trafficking cases in the last three years. Acting on strict directives to curb illegal drug operations, Punjab Police personnel arrived with bulldozers and razed the unauthorized structure as a warning to those involved in the narcotics trade. A top police official called the move a major step in the fight against drugs, stressing that…

24 Feb

District Health department sets up Special NCD counters at various facilities

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCommunity Health Service, Non-communicable diseases, SAS Nagar

SAS Nagar, February 24, 2025: The district health department has set up special counters for investigation and treatment of Non-communicable diseases (NCD). Divulging the details, Civil Surgeon Dr Sangeeta Jain said that as part of a special NCD drive which started on February 20 and will conclude on March 31 across the country, Special NCD counters have been set up in various government health institutions in the district. She said that special camps are being held at Ayushman Aarogya Kendras and other government health institutions for people above 30 years of age. Notably, Non-communicable diseases include Hypertension, blood sugar, cancers…

24 Feb

Political Turmoil in Punjab: Congress’ Partap Bajwa Claims 32 AAP MLAs Ready to Defect

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Chandigarh (National Times): The political landscape in Punjab is heating up, with Leader of the Opposition Partap Bajwa claiming that 32 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs are in touch with him, expressing their desire to switch to the Congress. Bajwa took a swipe at the Bhagwant Mann-led government, accusing it of failing to fulfill its pre-election promise of providing a Rs 1,000 monthly honorarium, which has left many legislators discontent. Adding to the political drama, Congress MLA Pargat Singh alleged that AAP is considering replacing Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. He hinted that Mann’s leadership is under scrutiny following AAP’s significant…

23 Feb

Four More Punjabis Deported from the US Arrive in Amritsar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaIllegal immigrants, Punjab, USA

Amritsar, February 23, 2025 – Four more youths from Punjab have been deported from the United States and arrived at Sri Guru Ram Das International Airport in Amritsar today.The deported individuals belong to different districts, with two from Batala and one from Jalandhar. Upon arrival, local police and investigative agencies took them in for questioning to understand the circumstances of their deportation. Growing Number of Deportations This comes just days after a third US military plane carrying 112 Indians landed in Amritsar. Earlier, on February 15, another 116 Indian citizens, including women and children, were also deported from the US.…

23 Feb

Punjabi Actress Sonia Mann Joins Aam Aadmi Party

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Chandigarh: Punjabi actress and model Sonia Mann has officially entered politics by joining the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). She was welcomed into the party by AAP supremo and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a formal induction ceremony. Mann, who has made a name for herself in Punjabi cinema and social activism, expressed her excitement about aligning with AAP’s political vision. Speaking at the event, she highlighted her dedication to public service and grassroots development. “I have always believed in working for the welfare of the people. Joining AAP is a step towards contributing to meaningful change. The work done…