Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

01 Feb

AAP Punjab Slams Union Budget, Alleges Continued Neglect of Farmers, Youth and State Economy

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab Slams Union Budget, Alleges Continued Neglect of Farmers, Youth and State Economy

Chandigarh, February 1, 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the Union Budget has once again failed to meet the expectations of Punjab. He stated that the Budget offers no MSP guarantee for farmers, no employment assurance for the youth, and no relief for industry or taxation. The Centre has taken no concrete steps to strengthen Punjab’s economy, once again treating the state and its people unfairly.CM Mann said Punjabis are hardworking and resilient, and despite repeated neglect by the Centre, AAP government and Punjab's people will unite to rebuild Punjab and make it economically strong on their own.*Union Budget…

01 Feb

Harjot Singh Bains and Manish Sisodia advocate vedic education to shape children’s future

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBCM School Ludhiana, Education reforms, Harjot Singh Bains, Manish Sisodia, Vedic education

Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Sanatan Seva Samiti Punjab and Ved Prachar Mandal Punjab on Saturday jointly organized an award ceremony at local BCM School to celebrate a year-long Vedic speech competition aimed at connecting students with ancient Vedic education.Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister (AAP Punjab In-charge) Manish Sisodia graced the event as chief guests. President of Sanatan Seva Samiti Punjab Vijay Sharma and President of Ved Prachar Mandal Punjab Roshan Lal Arya were also present. In his address, Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains emphasized that education is the sole pathway to meaningful societal change. "If…

01 Feb

Navjot Kaur Sidhu Walks Out of Congress, Deepening Leadership Crisis in Punjab Unit

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmarinder Singh Raja Warring, Congress infighting, Navjot Kaur Sidhu, Punjab Congress crisis, Punjab politics

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Former Punjab legislator and senior Congress leader Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu has announced her decision to leave the Congress, adding to the political uncertainty within the party’s state unit. The development comes amid persistent infighting in the Punjab Congress and days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to the state.Dr Sidhu said she had severed ties with the Congress after losing faith in its internal functioning. She alleged that the party no longer gives space to committed and capable leaders and that key decisions are being driven by personal considerations rather than organisational interests. According to…

31 Jan

AAP Accuses Akali Dal of Cozying Up to Gangsters, Questions Sukhbir Badal’s Intentions

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAam Aadmi Party, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, Shiromani Akali Dal, Sukhbir Singh Badal

Chandigarh, January 31, 2026: Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, Chief Spokesperson of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab and MLA from the Ajnala constituency, raised serious questions over the participation of Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal, SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami, and other Akali leaders in wedding functions of gangsters’ families. He said that while Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s government is fighting a major battle against gangsterism and the drug mafia, the Akali Dal is building relationships with gangsters. MLA Dhaliwal displayed photographs showing the presence of Sukhbir Singh Badal, Virsa Singh Valtoha, Ganieve Kaur Majithia, Ravinder Singh Brahmpura,…

31 Jan

While Congress, Akalis and BJP were worried about sons & in-laws, AAP concerns itself with children of Punjab: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

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JALANDHAR (Gurpreet Singh): Launching the distribution of scholarships to more than 2.7 lakh Scheduled Caste (SC) students at the PAP Ground in Jalandhar, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said the ₹271 crore Post-Matric Scholarship under the ‘Mission Rangla Punjab’ drive reflects a fundamental shift in governance priorities, asserting that while Congress, the Akalis and the BJP remained preoccupied with family interests, AAP has focused squarely on securing the future of Punjab’s children. Highlighting a 35 percent rise in beneficiaries since 2020–21, the Chief Minister said the surge was the result of genuine education reforms, not tokenism, and stressed that scholarships…

31 Jan

On the occasion of the 649th Birth Anniversary of Sant Guru Ravidas Ji, PM to visit Punjab on 1st February

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Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Punjab on 1st February, 2026. At around 3:45 PM, Prime Minister will visit Adampur airport, where he will unveil the new name of the Airport as ‘Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Airport, Adampur. He will also inaugurate the Terminal Building at Halwara Airport in Ludhiana, Punjab. On the auspicious occasion of the 649th Birth Anniversary of Sant Guru Ravidas Ji, the renaming of Adampur Airport honours the revered saint and social reformer whose teachings of equality, compassion, and human dignity continue to inspire India’s social ethos. Further advancing aviation infrastructure in…

31 Jan

Threat Email Triggers High Alert in Jalandhar Ahead of Prime Minister’s Scheduled Visit

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Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): A threat message warning of possible bomb attacks sent shockwaves through Jalandhar, just ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit to Punjab, prompting an immediate security response from local police and central agencies. Officials said the alert was received via email and referred to potential explosions at multiple schools in the city. The message also mentioned Dera Sachkhand Ballan, a key stop in the Prime Minister’s itinerary, leading authorities to intensify checks in and around the area. Police teams from the Urban Estate police station, along with intelligence and security units, launched search operations soon after…

30 Jan

Blood Donation Drive in Zirakpur Collects 68 Units to Address Hospital Shortage

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBlood Donation Camp, blood shortage, Indian Red Cross Society, Vishvas Foundation, Zirakpur

Zirakpur, 30 January 2026. To meet the shortage of blood in hospitals Vishvas Foundation Panchkula and Indian Red Cross Society District Branch Mohali organised a blood donation camp in Zirakpur with the blessings of Gurudev Shri Swami Vishvas Ji. This blood donation camp was organized Opposite Metro Store in Zirakpur. The team of Blood Bank AM Care Blood Centre Zirakpur collected 68 units of blood under the supervision of Dr. Kartik Agarwal. Sadhvi Neelima Vishvas, President of Vishvas Foundation, said that people have a misconception that donating blood causes weakness in the body. There is no weakness due to blood…

30 Jan

Senior Congress Leader Manoj Malhotra Passes Away Suddenly in Jalandhar

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National Times Bureau :- Jalandhar witnessed the sudden demise of senior Congress leader Manoj Malhotra, popularly known as Manu Baring, who suffered a cardiac arrest early Friday morning around 4 a.m. Despite immediate medical attention from his family, doctors declared him dead upon arrival at the hospital. His sudden passing has left family members and supporters in deep shock. Fitness Enthusiast Till the EndManoj Malhotra was known for his commitment to personal fitness. Just a day before his death, he shared a fitness video on social media to inspire the youth. His dedication to health and wellness made him a…

30 Jan

Chandigarh-Shimla Helicopter Service Launched, Travel Time Cut to 30 Minutes

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National Times Bureau :- Chandigarh and nearby areas are now connected to Shimla through a new helicopter taxi service, offering travelers a faster alternative to the usual 4–5 hour road or train journey. The initiative, launched following high demand, charges ₹3,169 per passenger and will also cover routes from Shimla to Kullu and Sanjoli-Reckong Peo. The daily service departs from Chandigarh Airport at 9:15 a.m., landing at Shimla’s Sanjoli helipad by 9:45 a.m., and returns from Shimla at 9:50 a.m., reaching Chandigarh by 10:20 a.m. The service will operate three days a week—Friday, Saturday, and Monday—and may expand depending on…