Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

20 Jun

Bhagwant Mann Government Absorbs 2,437 Apprentice Trainees As Assistant Linemen In PSPCL

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAssistant Linemen, Harpal Singh Cheema, PSPCL recruitment, Punjab employment

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Pursuant to the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Government of Punjab has decided to absorb 2,437 apprentice trainees as Assistant Linemen (ALMs) in Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL). The announcement was made today by Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema while addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan. The decision addresses a long-standing demand of apprentice trainees and reflects the Bhagwant Mann Government’s commitment to employment generation and youth welfare. The Chief Minister has adopted a mission-mode approach to create employment opportunities across departments. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, "The Board of Directors…

20 Jun

AAP Staged Massive Statewide Protests Over Fake Video Campaign Targeting CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday held massive protests across Punjab against the Chitta Party (Shiromani Akali Dal), its president Sukhbir Singh Badal, the ED Party (BJP) and the Congress over a coordinated campaign to defame CM Bhagwant Singh Mann through a misleading fake video circulated on social media. AAP ministers, MLAs, senior leaders, karyakartas and local residents took to the streets across the state, accusing opposition parties of misusing religion, spreading false propaganda and hatching political conspiracies to mislead the people of Punjab and derail the state’s progress. From Faridkot, Barnala and Mansa to Kapurthala,…

20 Jun

Punjab Police Crack Down on Foreign-Backed Crime Syndicate, Four Arrested in Jalandhar

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Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Acting on intelligence inputs, the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police have dismantled a suspected criminal module with international links by arresting four individuals allegedly involved in extortion and firing cases across Punjab. The operation also resulted in the recovery of three sophisticated firearms and several live cartridges. Investigators believe the arrested suspects were working at the behest of handlers operating from abroad and had played an active role in coordinating and executing violent incidents in Jalandhar and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar districts. The accused are also suspected of being part of a larger network engaged in intimidating businessmen and…

20 Jun

Former Punjab Sarpanch Survives Early Morning Firing Incident in Gurdaspur, Police Examine CCTV Footage

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingGurdaspur, Punjab

Gurdaspur (Gurpreet Singh): A former village sarpanch narrowly escaped a suspected targeted attack after unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants allegedly opened fire outside his residence in Punjab's Gurdaspur district on Saturday morning. The incident has prompted a detailed police investigation, with officials exploring possible links to earlier threats reportedly received by the victim. The firing occurred in Kila Lal Singh village near Batala at around 5:30 a.m., when former sarpanch Jasbir Singh Gill was taking a morning walk inside the courtyard of his home. According to his account, two unknown men arrived on a motorcycle, stopped outside the house and fired multiple…

20 Jun

BJP National President Nitin Nabin Begins Three-Day Punjab Visit, Focus on Organisation and Outreach

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Politics, Punjab, TrendingNitin Nabin, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin will embark on a three-day visit to Punjab beginning Friday, with the tour expected to combine spiritual visits and organisational engagements aimed at strengthening the party's presence in the state. The visit will commence with prayers at Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar, followed by a visit to Durgiana Mandir, reflecting the party leadership's outreach through cultural and religious institutions before entering its political schedule. Party sources indicate that Nabin's itinerary includes interactions with state leaders, office-bearers, and grassroots workers as part of the BJP's ongoing efforts to…

19 Jun

Ambani Unveils Technology Playbook for Sovereign AI Compute and Satellite Broadband Expansion

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsTechnologyJamnagar data centre, Jio AI, Reliance, Satellite broadband, Sovereign computing

Gurpreet Singh: In a major move to transform India's digital landscape, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Chairman Mukesh Ambani and Jio Chairman Akash Ambani have unveiled a comprehensive technology strategy at the company's 49th Annual General Meeting. The ambitious plan outlines a massive expansion into sovereign artificial intelligence infrastructure and space-based internet connectivity, signalling a significant evolution from traditional terrestrial telecommunications to an independent, cloud-based computing and satellite ecosystem. Central to this digital push is the "Reliance Intelligence" initiative, designed to address the critical shortage and high cost of advanced computing power within the country. The cornerstone of this project is…

19 Jun

Waking at 5 AM Maximises Brain Productivity? Neuroscientist Debunks the Popular Belief

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHealth, LifestyleBrain productivity, Circadian rhythm, Early morning myth, REM sleep, Sleep genetics

Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh): The cultural obsession with the "5 AM club" as the ultimate golden ticket to peak mental performance and success has been debunked by scientific research. According to neuroscientist and sleep researcher Rachel Barr, an alarm clock does not dictate your brain's performance, and forcing an early schedule can actively harm your cognitive and emotional well-being. Barr explains that human productivity is heavily governed by the circadian rhythm—an internal timekeeping system that regulates hunger, sleepiness, and critical windows of alertness. Crucially, whether you function best as an early bird or a late-night owl is largely determined by your…

19 Jun

Yuvraj Singh Set to Join Delhi Capitals as Batting Coach for 2027 IPL Season

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsSportsDelhi Capitals, IPL 2027, Rishabh Pant trade, Sourav Ganguly, Yuvraj Singh

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Former white-ball stalwart Yuvraj Singh is all set to join the Delhi Capitals as the franchise's batting coach for the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The assignment marks the first official coaching stint in the cash-rich league for the legendary left-hander, who played the last of his 132 IPL matches for Mumbai Indians in 2019 before retiring from competitive cricket. India’s player of the tournament in both the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup, Yuvraj has previously worked closely as a personal mentor to top Indian batters including current India skipper…

19 Jun

Books Replacing Drugs: Libraries in Punjab’s De-Addiction Centres Help Youth Rebuild Lives Under ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ Campaign

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDe addiction libraries, Punjab anti drug campaign, Punjab Healthcare, Yudh Nashean Virudh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Libraries are emerging as an unlikely but powerful weapon in Punjab’s battle against drug addiction. Set up in government-run de-addiction and rehabilitation centres under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign, they are helping recovering addicts cope with cravings, improve mental well-being and build positive routines during recovery. The libraries have been set up, refurbished or maintained through Punjab’s Leadership in Mental Health Programme, a fellowship that connects young professionals with the state’s anti-drug campaign. Fellows have supported library initiatives in government facilities across 10 districts so far, and there are plans to extend the…

19 Jun

Akalis and Congress Ruined the State for Vested Interests; Their Era is Over: Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Governance, Akali Dal critique, Bhagwant Mann, Phagwara Lok Milni, Punjab political rally

Phagwara (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann launched a blistering attack on the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and Congress, asserting that the era of political parties taking turns to rule Punjab is over and that those responsible for betraying the state’s trust will be held accountable. During a massive gathering during a Lok Milni in Phagwara, the Chief Minister said that while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s Jhaadu is cleaning Punjab’s political system, the Akalis and Congress, two sides of the same coin, are struggling for political survival after decades of pursuing vested interests. Pointing out that the…