Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

03 Aug

Fresh Monsoon Spell to Impact Punjab, Chandigarh; Yellow Alert in Place for August 3–4

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a renewed spell of monsoon showers across Punjab and Chandigarh, issuing a Yellow Alert for August 3 and 4 as several districts are expected to receive moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms. Weather officials have advised residents to remain cautious, particularly during lightning activity, and avoid venturing into flooded areas or open spaces during adverse weather conditions. Rainfall Likely to Ease Humid Conditions According to the latest forecast, rainfall is expected to continue across much of the region on August 5 and 6 as well. While widespread showers are…

03 Aug

Punjab Assembly’s Monsoon Session Opens Today; Government Braces for Opposition Offensive

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Legislative Assembly will convene its Monsoon Session on Monday, with the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government expected to face sharp questioning from the opposition over several pressing issues. The session, scheduled to continue until August 10, is considered the final monsoon sitting before the present Assembly completes its tenure. The day's proceedings will begin at 11 a.m. with members paying homage to departed leaders and eminent personalities. The House will then move to Question Hour and Zero Hour, allowing legislators to seek clarifications from the government and raise matters related to their constituencies as…

02 Aug

Final Monsoon Session of Current AAP Government Set to Begin in Punjab Vidhan Sabha

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The 13th session of the 16th Punjab Legislative Assembly, marking the final monsoon session of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government's current term, is scheduled to convene from August 3 to August 10, 2026, in Chandigarh. In the run-up to the sitting, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has engaged in consultations with various state departments to review pending legislative business and shape the government's official strategy. A major piece of legislation set to be introduced during the session is the Punjab Regulation of Fee of Un-aided Educational Institutions (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The bill aims to provide permanent statutory…

02 Aug

Cockroach Janta Party Core Leadership to Gather in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to Shape Post-Protest Strategy

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Sabhajinagar (Gurpreet Singh): Core members of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party are set to convene at the residence of founder Abhijeet Dipke in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, on August 5 to map out their future strategic roadmap. Party sources confirmed that activists and volunteers were encouraged to take a brief hiatus to spend quality time with their families following an intense, month-long demonstration at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test paper leak controversy. In the lead-up to the August 5 assembly, members of the core committee have been collecting ground-level feedback, insights, and policy proposals directly…

02 Aug

Teenage Shuttler Tanvi Sharma Creates History with Maiden Taipei Open Super 300 Victory

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Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh): Teenage badminton sensation Tanvi Sharma from Hoshiarpur scripted history on Sunday by capturing the BWF Taipei Open Super 300 women’s singles title. At just 17 years and 222 days old, she became the youngest champion in the tournament's history, surpassing the record previously held by Taiwanese legend Tai Tzu Ying. The young Indian shuttler delivered a commanding performance to defeat Vietnam’s sixth seed Nguyen Thuy Linh in straight games, 21-16, 21-16, in the championship final to secure the biggest crown of her career. The triumphant performance ended India’s 18-year title drought in the women’s singles category at…

02 Aug

PM Modi Launches 100-Week ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Abhiyaan’ as Punjab Governor Calls for Collective Action

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today virtually launched the nationwide 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Abhiyaan', a 100-week campaign aimed at mobilising young people against substance abuse through sustained awareness, community participation and positive youth engagement. The Governor of Punjab and Administrator, U.T. Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria joined the national launch from Tagore Theatre, Chandigarh, where he called upon the youth to become the driving force behind a drug-free and developed India. Addressing the event, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi said that the 'Drug-Free Youth for Viksit Bharat' campaign is not merely about individual well-being…

02 Aug

Co-operation Will Make India Prosperous, Developed, and Self-Reliant: Minister Gaurav Gautam

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Minister of State for Sports, Youth Affairs, and Law, Gaurav Gautam, stated that co-operation is not merely a department but a strong foundation for India’s rich social and economic framework. Addressing a district-level co-operative awareness seminar in Palwal as the chief guest, Gautam emphasized that moving forward together is the core spirit of the co-operative movement. He added that when society acts collectively, the pace of development accelerates, leading to a prosperous, developed, and self-reliant nation. Highlighting central and state initiatives, Gautam noted that the co-operative sector has gained fresh momentum under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.…

02 Aug

CM Bhagwant Mann Inaugurates Two New ‘Schools of Eminence’ in Ludhiana

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday dedicated two new 'Schools of Eminence' (SoE) at Kidwai Nagar and Miller Ganj to the public, taking the total count of such institutions in Ludhiana district to 16. Equipped with modern classrooms, advanced science laboratories, state-of-the-art auditoriums, and updated infrastructure, the new campuses are part of the state government's ongoing push to elevate public education standards to global levels. Speaking at the inauguration, Chief Minister Mann noted that Ludhiana, historically recognized for leading Punjab's industrial sector, is now emerging as the hub of the state's ongoing education revolution. He…

02 Aug

CM Bhagwant Mann Vows Continued ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ Drive Until Punjab Is Drug-Free

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday asserted that the Punjab Government’s 'Yudh Nashean Virudh' (war against drugs) will continue until every ounce of the menace is eliminated from the state, declaring that the remarkable success of the ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ has been made possible through the active participation of people. During a meeting with Village Defence Committee (VDC) volunteers, Pinda De Pehredaar, in Ludhiana, the Chief Minister said the campaign has completed 500 days, during which 70,000 drug smugglers have been arrested, while 1.25 lakh volunteers across 13,000 villages have emerged as the backbone of…

02 Aug

RRB Level-1 Aspirants Get Travel Relief as Northern Railway Introduces Six Special Trains in Punjab

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): With thousands of candidates set to appear for the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Level-1 examination, Northern Railway has announced the operation of six special unreserved trains to facilitate hassle-free travel across Punjab. The additional services will remain operational from August 3 to August 6, covering several major railway stations in the state. Railway officials said the decision has been taken to accommodate the expected increase in passenger movement during the examination period and to help candidates reach their designated centres on time. According to Northern Railway CPRO Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, all the special trains will operate in…