Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

14 Mar

AAP’s Aman Arora Issues 8-Question Challenge to Amit Shah Ahead of Moga Rally

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP vs BJP, Aman Arora, Amit Shah Moga Rally, LPG Crisis, Punjab Funds, RDF MDF Dispute

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s rally in Moga, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora on Saturday put eight pointed questions to the BJP-led Central Government, demanding clear answers on issues ranging from Punjab’s withheld funds and massive GST losses to flood relief, industry, drug trafficking, employment and rising LPG prices. Stating that the visit cannot be reduced to political rhetoric, Aman Arora said three crore Punjabis are expecting accountability from the Union Home Minister and deserve concrete answers, not hollow slogans or “jumlas,” on the serious economic and governance concerns…

14 Mar

RERA Punjab Awards Rs 25.51 Lakh Interest to Homebuyers for Delay in Possession

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingRera Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant order protecting the rights of homebuyers, the Punjab Real Estate Regulatory Authority has directed SRG Developers & Promoters to pay ₹25,51,500/- as interest for delayed possession to the allottees in the project Marbella Grand located in IT City, Mohali. The order was passed by the bench of Rakesh Kumar Goyal in Complaint No. 0320 of 2025 titled Nitin Agarwal & Another vs. SRG Developers & Promoters. The complainants were represented by Advocate David Sardana of Sardana Law Office, along with co-counsels. Advocate David Sardana As per the order, the complainants had booked a 4+1…

14 Mar

Traffic advisory issued as Mohali prepares for Karan Aujla live show

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabAdvisory Issued, Concert, Karan Aujla, Mohali, Punjabi singer

Gurpreet Singh :- Elaborate security and traffic arrangements have been put in place in Mohali ahead of Punjabi singer Karan Aujla’s concert scheduled for Saturday evening at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium. The district administration has issued a traffic advisory, announcing restrictions on several roads around the venue to ensure smooth conduct of the event. According to officials, roads leading to Phase 10, Sector 65 and the route towards Mohali Railway Station will remain closed for the duration of the programme. Only emergency and authorised vehicles will be allowed to pass through these routes, while the public has been advised…

14 Mar

Consumers allege overcharging and coercive practices by LPG agencies in Goniana Mandi

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBlackmarketing, LPG

Gurpreet Singh :- Several consumers in Goniana Mandi and nearby villages have raised serious allegations against local LPG distribution agencies, accusing them of unfair practices and overcharging. Residents claim that customers are being pressured to purchase gas pipes priced at around ₹190, with agency staff allegedly warning that refusal could lead to delays in cylinder supply or issues related to incomplete KYC verification. Consumers further allege irregularities in the pricing of domestic LPG cylinders. According to them, while the official delivery price for a household cylinder is around ₹952, some agencies in the area are reportedly charging ₹960 from customers.…

14 Mar

At Moga Rally, Amit Shah Stresses Communal Harmony, Promises Strong Action Against Forced Conversions

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAmit Shah

Moga (Gurpreet Singh): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday highlighted the importance of unity between Hindu and Sikh communities while addressing a large crowd at the Bharatiya Janata Party’s “Badlav Rally” in Moga, Punjab. He said that harmony between the two communities has always been central to the state’s peace and development. Wearing a saffron turban, Shah was welcomed by party leaders and supporters who had gathered in large numbers for the rally organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party to strengthen its political outreach in the state ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Opening his speech with traditional Sikh…

14 Mar

Amit Shah pitches BJP’s vision for Punjab at Moga ‘Badlaav Rally’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingAmit Shah, Moga rally

Gurpreet Singh :- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday asserted that Punjab requires a “double-engine government” to effectively tackle the drug problem and strengthen governance in the state. Addressing the Bharatiya Janata Party’s ‘Badlaav Rally’ at Killi Chahlan village in Moga district, Shah said better coordination between the Centre and the state would help resolve several challenges facing Punjab. Shah, who arrived at the rally wearing a saffron turban, was welcomed with loud slogans by party workers and supporters. Beginning his address with the Sikh religious slogan “Bole So Nihal, Sat Sri Akal,” he later greeted the gathering with…

14 Mar

Amit Shah calls for ‘double-engine government’ in Punjab to tackle drug menace at Moga rally

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingAmit Shah, Moga rally

Gurpreet Singh :- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said Punjab needs a “double-engine government” to effectively tackle the growing problem of drugs and strengthen governance in the state. Addressing the Bharatiya Janata Party’s ‘Badlaav Rally’ at Killi Chahlan village in Moga district, Shah said coordinated governance between the Centre and the state would help resolve key issues facing Punjab. Shah, who arrived on the stage wearing a saffron turban, was greeted with loud slogans from party workers and supporters. Beginning his address with the traditional Sikh greeting “Bole So Nihal, Sat Sri Akal,” he later greeted the gathering…

13 Mar

183 Iranian Sailors Repatriated from Kochi; Sri Lanka Returns Bodies of Fallen Crew

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIran-US Conflict, IRIS Dena, IRIS Lavan, Kochi Port, S. Jaishankar

Kochi (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant diplomatic and humanitarian move, 183 Iranian sailors who were stranded in Kochi are scheduled to fly back to Iran on Friday night, March 13, 2026. The sailors arrived in India on board the warship IRIS Lavan, which docked at the southern port city on March 4 for essential maintenance. While the crew returns home, the vessel itself remains stationed at the Kochi port. The repatriation follows a tense period for the Iranian flotilla that sailed eastwards toward India in mid-February. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, speaking at the Raisina Dialogue, clarified that India’s decision…

13 Mar

PM Modi Releases ₹18,650 Crore PM-Kisan 22nd Instalment from Guwahati

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia22nd Instalment, DBT, Guwahati, Narendra Modi, PM-Kisan

Guwahati (Gurpreet Singh) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 22nd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme on Friday, March 13, 2026. During a high-profile event in Guwahati, the Prime Minister utilized Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to distribute approximately ₹18,650 crore directly into the bank accounts of over 9.32 crore eligible farmers across the country. The release of the instalment, which took place at 5:00 PM, marks a continued commitment to providing income support to landholding farmer families. Under the PM-Kisan scheme, eligible farmers receive a financial benefit of ₹6,000 per year, disbursed in three equal…

13 Mar

India Consults BRICS Partners to Build Consensus on West Asia Crisis; 1.5 Lakh Citizens Evacuated

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia BRICS 2026, Iran-Israel war, Randhir Jaiswal, S Jaishankar, West Asia Conflict

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— India has initiated high-level consultations with fellow BRICS members to develop a unified position on the deepening conflict in West Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Friday, March 13, 2026. As the current chair of the expanded bloc, New Delhi is attempting to bridge diplomatic gaps within the group following persistent calls from Tehran for a stronger multilateral response to the U.S.-Israeli strikes. MEA Additional Secretary Randhir Jaiswal stated that India is in active contact with BRICS partners to ensure that a "consensus position can evolve." This diplomatic push coincides with India’s broader…