Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

13 Mar

Iran Assures Safe Passage for Indian Ships Through Strait of Hormuz Amid West Asia Tensions

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Amid rising tensions in West Asia and growing concerns over maritime security, Iran has assured that Indian vessels will be allowed safe passage through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, describing India as a friendly nation with shared regional interests. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Mohammad Fathali said Tehran recognises India’s importance and will ensure unhindered navigation for Indian ships. “Yes, because India is our friend. You will see it within two or three hours. We believe that Iran and India share common interests in the region,” Fathali said after attending the International Quds Day Conference…

13 Mar

Big News – Centre Restores Kerosene Quota in Punjab After 14 Years Amid LPG Supply Concerns

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant policy move, the Central Government has restored the supply of kerosene to Punjab after a gap of nearly 14 years, a decision that comes at a time when concerns over LPG availability have surfaced in several parts of the country. According to official communication issued by the Centre, ration card holders across the state are likely to start receiving kerosene through the public distribution system in the coming days. Karamjit Singh Araicha, National Joint Secretary of the All India Fair Price Dealers Federation, said the supply of kerosene in Punjab had been discontinued in…

13 Mar

Keshav Goyal Assumes Charge as Secretary of Punjab School Education Board

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Gurpreet Singh :- Keshav Goyal has taken charge as the new Secretary of the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) at its headquarters in Mohali. Soon after assuming office, he said the board plays a crucial role in the state’s education system and emphasized his commitment to ensuring efficient and transparent functioning of the institution. Goyal stated that all administrative and official work within the board would be carried out strictly in accordance with established rules and procedures. He stressed that transparency, accountability and efficiency would remain key priorities in the functioning of the board, adding that any form of negligence…

13 Mar

Three-Year-Old Injured After Guard’s Rifle Accidentally Fires in Moga; Security Personnel Absconding

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Gurpreet Singh :- A three-year-old child was injured after a rifle carried by a private security guard accidentally went off in Punjab’s Moga district, triggering panic in the area. The incident occurred in Kishanpura locality, where the child sustained a bullet injury in the thigh. According to information, the injured child was immediately rushed to Medicity Hospital for treatment. Doctors are currently monitoring the child’s condition and providing medical care. Preliminary reports suggest that the house owner had deployed a private security guard for protection, and the guard was carrying a rifle at the time of the incident. For reasons…

13 Mar

Punjab CM Launches Official T-Shirt for Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh National Marathon to Promote Anti-Drug Campaign

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Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday unveiled the official T-shirt for the upcoming Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh National Marathon, an initiative aimed at strengthening the state’s campaign against drug abuse and encouraging youth to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle through sports. The marathon is scheduled to be held on March 22, 2026, at Mahilpur (Garhshankar) in Hoshiarpur district, a town widely known as a nursery of football in Punjab. Punjab Vidhan Sabha Deputy Speaker Jai Krishan Singh Rouri, who was present on the occasion, said the event is part of the state government’s ongoing efforts…

13 Mar

Rs 75-crore fraud in CREST accounts linked to IDFC bank reported, former manager among several booked

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Gurpreet Singh :- Days after a fake fixed deposit case worth Rs 116.84 crore in the Municipal Corporation in Chandigarh came to the fore, another financial fraud pertaining to irregularities of Rs 75 crore have been reported in the accounts of the Chandigarh Renewable Energy and Science & Technology Promotion Society (CREST). According to the reports, former manager Ribhav Rishi of IDFC First Bank’s Sector-32 branch carried out the fraud with the help of some bank employees and private individuals. Following a complaint by CREST, the Chandigarh Police registered an FIR in the case on Thursday and launched investigation. Police…

12 Mar

Opposition Moves to Impeach Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Over Allegations of Partisan Conduct

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— In a move without precedent in the history of Indian democracy, a coalition of opposition parties has gathered the necessary signatures to move a motion for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. Sources confirmed on Thursday, March 12, 2026, that a total of 193 Members of Parliament, including 130 from the Lok Sabha and 63 from the Rajya Sabha, have signed the notice. The motion is expected to be formally submitted in at least one House of Parliament this Friday, marking the first time such a process has been initiated against a sitting…

12 Mar

IT Revolution in Mohali: CM Bhagwant Mann Breaks Ground on Rs 286 Crore Infosys Campus

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Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday asserted that Punjab is witnessing a decisive turnaround in its industrial fortunes, with global investors returning to the state after years of extortion and arm-twisting that had driven industry away before 2022. Speaking after performing the groundbreaking ceremony of Infosys’ ₹286 crore campus in Mohali, the Chief Minister stated the project alone will generate direct employment for 2,700 youth and thousands of indirect jobs. The Chief Minister highlighted that the Punjab Government has already attracted investment proposals worth more than ₹1,55,000 crore since March 2022, creating employment opportunities for…

12 Mar

‘Mission Rozgar’: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Hands Over 818 Appointment Letters; Total Jobs Cross 65,000 in 4 Years

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Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday handed over appointment letters to 818 youth across different departments under the ongoing Mission Rozgar initiative, taking the total number of government jobs provided by the Punjab Government to 65,264 in the last four years. Addressing a gathering at a function organised to distribute appointment letters, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann described the milestone as a reflection of the government’s commitment to ensuring transparent and merit-based employment opportunities for the youth of Punjab. “Today appointment letters are being handed over to 818 youth in different departments,” he stated, noting that…

12 Mar

Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Shields Patiala Mechanic from Rs 90,000 Debt Trap

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Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): For families dependent on daily wages, even short hospital stays can erase months of earnings. For Gurtej Singh, a mechanic from Mandoli village in Patiala district, falling seriously ill meant not only lost income but the threat of mounting medical debt. Within days of being admitted to Chaman Hospital Bahadurgarh, his family had already spent nearly Rs. 10,000 on bed charges and medicines. Doctors indicated that total expenses could rise to Rs. 80,000–90,000, an amount far beyond the household’s irregular earnings. With no land or savings to fall back on, borrowing at interest appeared inevitable. Relief came…