Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

20 Mar

Baltej Pannu Accuses Sukhbir Badal of Distorting History to Mask Akali Dal’s Role in Sacrilege Cases

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkali Dal, Baltej Pannu, beadbi cases, Behbal Kalan, Kotkapura firing, sacrilege, Sukhbir Singh Badal

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State General Secretary and Media Incharge Baltej Pannu turned the ‘beadbi’ (sacrilege) debate back on Shiromani Akali Dal Chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, calling him out for attempting to rewrite Punjab’s history to deflect blame. He pointed out that all the most controversial cases trace back to the Akali regime, adding that, faced with growing political irrelevance, Sukhbir Singh Badal is now trying to revive his career by shifting blame onto others, a move the people of Punjab can clearly see through. Hitting back strongly, AAP Punjab State Media Incharge Baltej Pannu stated,…

20 Mar

CM Bhagwant Mann Presents Healthcare Report Card; Slams Ayushman Bharat as “Condition-Ridden”

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAam Aadmi Clinics, AI cancer screening, Ayushman Bharat, Bhagwant Mann, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, Punjab Healthcare

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Continuing his series ‘Shandaar Chaar Saal Bhagwant Mann De Naal’, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday presented the four-year report card of the health sector, after earlier detailing the AAP Government’s work in agriculture and irrigation. Drawing a sharp contrast between a “condition-ridden” Ayushman Bharat and the AAP Government’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, he asserted that the difference lies in intent and delivery, positioning the initiative as a model of universal, accessible healthcare. Presenting data-driven outcomes, the Chief Minister asserted the AAP Government has moved beyond announcements to visible change on the ground, from guaranteeing…

20 Mar

OMCs Hike Premium Petrol and Industrial Diesel Prices Amid Global Supply Disruptions

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaEnergy Crisis, fuel prices, HPCL, industrial diesel, IOCL, Petrol hike, West Asia Conflict

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Indian oil marketing companies (OMCs), including Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), have implemented a significant price hike for premium petrol and industrial diesel effective Friday, March 20, 2026. Premium petrol variants have seen an increase of approximately ₹2 to ₹2.35 per litre, while the price of industrial diesel has surged by over ₹21 per litre. These revisions come as global energy markets face extreme volatility driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The hike specifically targets branded, high-performance fuel variants such as IOCL’s…

20 Mar

Punjab Announces Major Healthcare Push: New Medical Colleges, 100 More Aam Aadmi Clinics, and Expanded Free Treatment Scheme

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingCm bhagwant maan, Punjab News

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday outlined an ambitious expansion of the state’s healthcare infrastructure, announcing new medical colleges, a significant increase in Aam Aadmi Clinics, and a broader rollout of free treatment benefits for residents. Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh, the Chief Minister said that the tendering process for upcoming medical colleges in Hoshiarpur and Kapurthala has been completed, with construction work set to begin shortly. He also confirmed that land acquisition for a new community medical facility in Malerkotla is in its final stages, with a formal announcement expected soon. In a…

20 Mar

Ludhiana Jeweller Receives ₹5 Crore Extortion Threat via Foreign Number

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Gurpreet Singh :- A jeweller in Ludhiana has allegedly received a threatening message demanding ₹5 crore in extortion from an unidentified sender using a foreign number, triggering concern among the local business community. According to the complaint filed with the police, the victim, identified as Tushar Bhandari, who operates a jewellery shop in the Sarafa Bazaar area, received the message on WhatsApp on March 12. The complainant stated that shortly after the message, he also received two missed calls from the same international number. The situation escalated when an image was sent via WhatsApp displaying a weapon along with the…

20 Mar

‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ breaks records, becomes highest first-day grosser, eyes Rs 500 crore weekend

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, India, TrendingDhurandar, Movie

Gurpreet Singh :- Ranveer Singh-starrer 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' (Dhurandhar 2) has smashed box office records, surpassing the opening-day collection of 2023’s blockbuster “Jawan.” According to trade analysts, the film earned over Rs 97 crore on its first day, while 'Jawan' had collected Rs 75 crore on day one. Adding the paid previews, which raked in Rs 47 crore, the film’s total first-day earnings reached Rs 144 crore. Trade portal Sacnilk reports that advance bookings for the first weekend have already touched Rs 200 crore. With around 40-50% of seats typically booked in advance, industry experts predict that Dhurandhar 2 could cross…

20 Mar

Mohali court stays sentence of AAP MLA Anmol Gagan Maan’s husband in cheque bounce case

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant development, a Mohali district court has put a stay on the two-year jail sentence awarded to Shahbaz Singh Sohi, husband of AAP MLA Anmol Gagan Maan, in a cheque bounce case. The order was issued late Thursday evening, granting relief to Sohi and his co-accused. Earlier, on March 16, a court in Dera Bassi had sentenced Sohi and two others to two years of imprisonment after holding them guilty under provisions related to cheque dishonour. Advocate Vikramjit Passi, representing Sohi, confirmed that the sessions court has not only stayed the lower court’s verdict but…

20 Mar

Punjab – Rajasthan Water Dispute Escalates; CM Mann Says State Will Move Court Over ₹1.44 Lakh Crore Royalty Claim

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, India, Punjab, TrendingCm bhagwant maan, Punjab, Rajasthan, Royalty, water dispute

Gurpreet Singh :- The ongoing dispute between Punjab and Rajasthan over water royalty has intensified, with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announcing that the state will take the matter to court if it is not resolved through dialogue. The conflict has deepened after Rajasthan rejected Punjab’s claim, stating that there is no legal basis for charging royalty on inter-state canal water. Addressing the issue, CM Mann asserted that Punjab is prepared to present its case before the judiciary and challenged Rajasthan to do the same. Taking a sharp dig, he remarked that no one admits wrongdoing without evidence, emphasizing that…

19 Mar

Akasa Air Flight From Phuket Struck by Lightning; Diverts Safely to Chennai

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAkasa Air Lightning Strike, Aviation Weather Incident, Boeing 737 MAX Safety, Chennai Flight Diversion 2026, Flight QP 624 Phuket Bengaluru

Chennai (Gurpreet Singh)— An Akasa Air flight traveling from Phuket to Bengaluru was forced to divert to Chennai on Wednesday after being struck by lightning during a period of severe weather. The aircraft, a Boeing 737 MAX operating as flight QP 624, was navigating through adverse atmospheric conditions when the strike occurred, prompting the flight crew to follow established safety protocols and redirect the plane to the nearest suitable airport. Airline officials confirmed on Thursday that the aircraft landed safely in Chennai without further incident, and all passengers and crew members remained unharmed throughout the encounter. Following the landing, the…

19 Mar

Baltej Pannu Questions Opposition Silence Over ₹1.44 Lakh Crore Water Dues Owed by Rajasthan to Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusinessBaltej Pannu AAP 2026, Bhagwant Mann Canal Water, Punjab Rajasthan Water Dispute, Sunil Jakhar BJP, ₹1.44 Lakh Crore Dues

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media In-charge and General Secretary Baltej Pannu on Thursday questioned the deafening silence of Congress, Akali Dal, and BJP leaders after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann placed evidence-backed facts showing that Rajasthan owes Punjab ₹1.44 lakh crore under the 1920 water agreement. He said that for decades, parties that ruled Punjab compromised its rights and today have no answers as the truth stands exposed before the people. AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said, “Ever since Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann presented evidence-backed facts that under the 1920 agreement, Rajasthan…