Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

07 Mar

T20 World Cup Final Fever Pushes Ahmedabad Hotel Tariffs to Record Levels

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsSports, TrendingAhmedabad, T20 World Cup

Ahmedabad (Gurpreet Singh): Accommodation costs in Ahmedabad have skyrocketed ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, as cricket enthusiasts rush to the city to witness the much-awaited showdown between the India national cricket team and the New Zealand national cricket team on Sunday. The championship match will be held at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium, drawing thousands of fans from across India and overseas. The surge in visitors has created an unprecedented demand for hotel rooms, pushing nightly rates to unusually high levels across the city. Industry estimates indicate that rooms in budget hotels are being quoted…

07 Mar

LPG Becomes Costlier as Government Raises Domestic and Commercial Cylinder Prices

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, TrendingCylinder Price, LPG Cylinder Price

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The cost of cooking gas has gone up across the country after authorities announced a fresh increase in the prices of domestic and commercial LPG cylinders, citing rising global energy costs linked to the ongoing tensions in West Asia. According to updated data from Indian Oil Corporation, the price of a 14.2-kg household LPG cylinder has been raised by ₹60. In New Delhi, the cost of a non-subsidised cylinder now stands at ₹913, compared with ₹853 earlier. The revised rates came into force from March 7. Prices in other metropolitan cities have also been adjusted following…

06 Mar

Moga Village Sarpanch Shot Dead in Broad Daylight Ambush Near Baghapurana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBaghapurana, Crime, Moga, Murder, Punjab, Sarpanch

Moga (Gurpreet Singh) — The law and order situation in Punjab has come under intense scrutiny once again following the brutal murder of a village head in Moga district on Friday, March 6, 2026. Harvinder Singh Happy, the sitting Sarpanch of Patton village, was fatally shot by unidentified assailants in Baghapurana, marking the second targeted killing of a local political leader in the province within a single month. According to local authorities, the incident occurred while Happy was positioned near a petrol pump on the Kotkapura Road. Eyewitnesses reported that a group of armed individuals travelling in a Toyota Fortuner…

06 Mar

UPSC Topper Anuj Agnihotri Credits Family Support for Achieving All India Rank 1

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAnuj Agnihotri, Civil Services, Rajasthan, Rawatbhata, UPSC Topper

Chittorgarh (Gurpreet Singh) — Following the announcement of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) 2025 results on Friday, March 6, 2026, national topper Anuj Agnihotri expressed a sense of profound awe, attributing his monumental success to the unwavering support of his family. Speaking from his residence in the nuclear town of Rawatbhata, Chittorgarh district, Agnihotri described the achievement as a "still-processing" moment that marked the culmination of years of dedicated effort and resilience. As news of his All India Rank (AIR) 1 spread, the Agnihotri household became a hub of celebration, with neighbours and well-wishers gathering to congratulate the young…

06 Mar

SGPC Sets March 28 for Annual Budget Session With Strong Focus on Sikh Outreach

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Bhai Tara Singh Wan, Budget 2026, Harjinder singh dhami, SGPC

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has officially scheduled its annual budget session for March 28, 2026. The announcement was made by SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami on Friday following a pivotal meeting of the executive committee held in the holy city. The session is slated to commence at 12:00 PM at the Teja Singh Samundri Hall, where the financial roadmap for the apex Sikh body will be laid out for the upcoming fiscal year. The comprehensive budget will encompass the financial planning for Gurdwaras managed directly by the SGPC under Section 85 of the Sikh…

06 Mar

Middle East Conflict Disrupts Over 140 International Flights at Major Indian Airports

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAirspace Closure, Delhi Airport, flight cancellations, Middle East crisis, Mumbai airport

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— The escalating warfare in West Asia continued to paralyze international air travel on Friday, March 6, 2026, with over 140 flights cancelled at India’s four busiest airports. As the conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran led to the closure of several key airspaces, passengers at Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Kolkata faced widespread disruptions and last-minute cancellations. According to civil aviation officials, at least 142 international flights were grounded on Friday alone. Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport was the hardest hit, reporting 39 cancelled departures and 34 cancelled arrivals. Bengaluru followed with 33 total cancellations,…

06 Mar

Israel Did Not Brief PM Modi on Tehran Strikes Despite Recent State Visit, Says Foreign Minister

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsGideon Saar, Israel, Narendra Modi, Raisina Dialogue, Tehran

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar confirmed on Friday, March 6, 2026, that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not briefed in advance regarding Israel's pre-emptive strikes on Tehran, despite having concluded a high-profile two-day state visit to Israel just days before the operation began. Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue in the Indian capital, Saar clarified that the timing of the decision made prior consultation impossible. "We have great relations with Prime Minister Modi and with India, and we have deepened our ties," Saar stated during an interactive session at the conference. However, he explained that the final…

06 Mar

Mann Government’s ‘Mahila Udyami Samman’ Celebrates 11,700 Women Entrepreneurs Across Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Entrepreneurship, Punjab, Women Empowerment

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government has marked a significant milestone in its month-long International Women’s Day celebrations by honoring 11,700 women entrepreneurs under the newly launched ‘Mahila Udyami Samman Program.’ The initiative, which concluded its first phase on Friday, March 6, 2026, aims to recognize the contributions of women who have established successful self-employment ventures and small businesses across all 117 Assembly constituencies in the state. The program has seen unprecedented participation, with over 28,000 nominations submitted via the Punjab State Rural Livelihood Mission (PSRLM) portal. During the initial phase, which ran from March 2 to March…

06 Mar

Punjab Announces Major Cut in Power Tariffs, Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Consumers to Benefit

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingPunjab News

Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab government has announced a significant reduction in electricity tariffs, bringing major relief to consumers across the state. The decision is expected to benefit domestic, commercial as well as industrial electricity users and is being seen as an important step towards easing the financial burden on households and businesses. According to official information, the revised power rates will lower electricity bills for a large section of consumers. The move is particularly expected to help middle-class families and small businesses that have been struggling with rising expenses in recent months. Industry representatives have also welcomed the decision,…

06 Mar

Moga Village Sarpanch Shot at by Gunmen, Dies During Treatment

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingFiring, Moga, Murder, Sarpanch

Gurpreet Singh :- A shocking incident of violence was reported from Pattó Hira Singh village in Moga district, where unidentified assailants opened fire on the village sarpanch, leaving him critically injured. The attack created panic in the area as multiple gunshots were reportedly fired at the victim. According to preliminary information, the sarpanch was targeted by the attackers who fled the scene immediately after carrying out the shooting. Locals rushed the injured leader to a nearby hospital, where doctors made efforts to save his life. However, he later succumbed to his injuries during treatment. The incident has triggered tension in…