Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

15 Mar

Amritsar Police Bust Cross-Border Arms and Drug Smuggling Network; Six Arrested, Weapons and Heroin Seized

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a major crackdown, Amritsar Commissionerate Police dismantled a cross-border arms and narcotics smuggling network, arresting six accused allegedly linked with Pakistan-based smugglers. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the police conducted a coordinated operation that led to the seizure of six sophisticated pistols, including rare foreign-made models, 60 live cartridges and approximately 3.513 kg of heroin. Preliminary investigation has revealed that the accused were operating under the directions of handlers across the border and were involved in supplying illegal arms and narcotics near the Indo-Pak border region. The network is believed to be part of a larger…

15 Mar

NHAI to Revise FASTag Annual Pass Fee from 1st April 2026 for FY 2026–27

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): National Highways Authority of India has announced the revision of the applicable fee for the FASTag Annual Pass from the current Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 3,075 for the Financial Year 2026–27. The increased fee will be applicable from 1st April 2026. The revision in the fee has been carried out in accordance with the provisions of the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008. With over 56 lakh users, the adoption of the FASTag Annual Pass has been growing among private vehicle owners. The revised rate will be applicable for eligible non-commercial vehicles with a valid FASTag seeking to avail the Annual Pass facility at…

15 Mar

100 NEW AAM AADMI CLINICS TO BE INAUGURATED ON MARCH 17, TAKING TOTAL TO 993

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAam Aadmi Party

Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): As the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has completed four years, the state's healthcare sector stands transformed, having built a seamless ecosystem from grassroots wellness to super-speciality care. Presenting a report card of the government's achievements, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Saturday highlighted that Punjab has become the only state in the country offering universal health insurance of ₹10 lakh per family per year. Reaffirming the government's commitment to accessible primary healthcare, Dr Balbir Singh announced that 100 new Aam Aadmi Clinics (AACs) will be inaugurated on March 17, 2026.…

15 Mar

Punjab to set up 3 world-class exhibition centres at Ludhiana, New Chandigarh & Amritsar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAmritsar, New Chandigarh, Punjab

Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced that the Punjab Government will establish three world-class exhibition centres at Ludhiana, New Chandigarh (Mohali) and Amritsar to give a major boost to industry and commerce in the state. Interacting with industrialists during various sessions at the ongoing Progressive Punjab Investment Summit, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann congratulated participants for actively brainstorming on key economic and industrial issues affecting Punjab. “Punjab does not have big exhibition centres due to which the industry does not have proper places to showcase their products. To address this gap, the Punjab…

15 Mar

Infiltration Bid Foiled in Uri, Pakistani Militant Shot Dead in Joint Security Operation

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Srinagar (Gurpreet Singh): Security forces thwarted an attempted cross-border infiltration in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir after a joint operation by the Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police led to the killing of a Pakistani militant. Officials said the operation was launched late on the night of March 14–15 following intelligence inputs about a possible attempt by militants to enter Indian territory through the Line of Control. According to the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, troops moved into the Buchhar area of Uri after receiving the information and set up an ambush to intercept the suspected infiltrator. During…

14 Mar

Army JCO Sacrifices Life During Anti-Terror Operation in Poonch

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaIndian Army Martyr, Operation Sheri Kalan, Poonch Operation, Subedar Sandeep Kumar Dhaka, White Knight Corps

Poonch (Gurpreet Singh): A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Indian Army made the supreme sacrifice on Saturday after a tragic accident during an ongoing anti-terrorist mission in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district. The soldier, identified as Subedar Sandeep Kumar Dhaka, lost his life after sustaining fatal injuries from a fall in the region's notoriously difficult terrain. According to an official statement from the Army’s White Knight Corps, the incident occurred at approximately 2:30 pm during "Operation Sheri Kalan." Subedar Dhaka was part of a team navigating the rugged and challenging landscape of the general area in Poonch when he…

14 Mar

Supreme Court Orders Nationwide Audit of Illegal Encroachments Along River Ganga

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaEnvironmental Protection, Illegal Encroachments, NMCGA, River Ganga, Supreme Court India

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India has expressed "serious concern" over the widespread illegal encroachments along the banks of the River Ganga and has directed the National Mission for Clean Ganga Authority (NMCGA) to submit a comprehensive report on the current status. The Bench, comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice KV Viswanathan, issued this directive on March 12, 2026, after reviewing an older affidavit that highlighted massive, unauthorized structures across the river's plains and periphery. The scope of this investigation is vast, as the Ganga basin extends across several states and Union Territories. The court has specifically…

14 Mar

Andaman and Nicobar Police Destroy Rs 36,000 Crore Worth of Methamphetamine in Historic Operation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAndaman and Nicobar Police, DGP Hargobinder Singh Dhaliwal, Drug Disposal, Methamphetamine Seizure

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In what is being hailed as one of the largest drug destruction operations in India’s history, the Andaman and Nicobar Police successfully disposed of over 6,000 kg of methamphetamine. The operation, which concluded on Thursday, March 12, 2026, involved the phased destruction of a massive haul estimated to be worth approximately ₹36,000 crore in the international market. The process was carried out over nine months at the incineration facility of INHS Dhanvantri at Minnie Bay. The contraband originated from a major anti-narcotics operation conducted by the Indian Coast Guard on November 23, 2024. During that operation,…

14 Mar

IndiGo Suspends Flights to Seven Middle East Destinations; Air India Ramps Up Special Ops

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAir India Special Flights, Flight Evacuation, IndiGo Middle East Suspension, West Asia Conflict

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— In response to the escalating conflict in West Asia, India’s largest carrier, IndiGo, announced on Saturday, March 14, 2026, that it will suspend all planned operations to seven key Middle East destinations until at least March 28. The suspension covers flights to Doha, Kuwait, Bahrain, Dammam, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Sharjah. The airline cited a combination of geopolitical risks, airspace restrictions, and a sharp rise in fuel and insurance costs as primary reasons for the network adjustment. Despite these suspensions, IndiGo plans to maintain essential connectivity by operating 252 weekly flights to other parts of…

14 Mar

CM Bhagwant Mann Slams Amit Shah’s Visit; Cites Withheld Funds and “National Inaction” on Drugs

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SAS Nagar (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday strongly criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah for failing to address Punjab’s key concerns during his visit to the state, stating that people had expected announcements on MSP, farm loan waiver and a special package but were left disappointed. The Chief Minister said the BJP-led Centre has consistently discriminated against Punjab by withholding its rightful funds, ignoring farmers’ demands and failing to act on major drug seizures outside the state, while attempting to defame Punjab. The Chief Minister asserted that despite such challenges, the Punjab Government is taking…