Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

25 Jan

Private companies are investing in Punjab instead of other states, Mahindra Company has made a private investment of Rs 400 crore

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora informed that Mahindra & Mahindra is one of India’s leading multinational groups with a strong presence across automotive, farm equipment, financial services, manufacturing, and technology. The Group has a long-standing reputation for building globally competitive industrial platforms and is among India’s largest manufacturers of mobility solutions, with operations spanning domestic and international markets. He further said that Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. has acquired a 58.96% stake in SML Isuzu Ltd. for approximately ₹555 crore through the purchase of shares from Japan-based Sumitomo Corporation and Isuzu Motors. Following completion of the transaction in…

24 Jan

Complaint Filed in Ghaziabad as Golden Temple Sarovar Controversy Continues

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBig news, Controversy, FIR, Golden Temple, Muslim, Punjab

National Times Bureau :- The controversy surrounding an incident at the sacred Sarovar of Sri Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar has shown no signs of fading. The matter has now taken a legal turn after a formal complaint was filed in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, seeking action against a Muslim युवक accused of hurting Sikh religious sentiments. The dispute began after a video surfaced on social media showing the youth performing ablution inside the holy Sarovar and uploading the reel online with objectionable captions. The clip quickly went viral, triggering widespread outrage within the Sikh community. Despite the individual issuing apologies on…

24 Jan

Mumbai Police arrest Kamal Khan over firing at residential building

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National Times Bureau :- Mumbai Police have detained actor and self-styled film critic Kamaal R Khan, popularly known as KKR, for allegedly firing four gunshots at a residential building in Oshiwara, Andheri, on January 18. He was taken into custody after questioning by a police team, during which he reportedly admitted to using his licensed firearm. The weapon involved in the incident has been recovered by the authorities. During interrogation, Khan claimed he did not intend to harm anyone, stating that he had been cleaning his gun and fired it toward a nearby mangrove forest to test whether it was…

24 Jan

Cold wave conditions prevail in Punjab, Haryana after prolonged rain; season’s first snowfall in Himachal

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National Times Bureau :- Snowfall and rainfall blanketed North India in gloomy weather on Friday, with snow painting the hills in postcard-perfect white and continuous rain breaking the long dry spell across the plains. The weather change brought relief to farmers in several regions and excitement among tourists in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttarakhand ahead of a long holiday weekend. Himachal Pradesh witnessed its first snowfall of the winter, ending nearly three months of dry conditions and transforming the state into a scenic winter landscape. Higher elevations in Shimla, Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, Chamba, Kullu, and Mandi districts…

24 Jan

Blast Attempt Reported on Sirhind Railway Line in Sri Fatehgarh Sahib

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDFC railway line, Punjab security, railway blast, Sirhind railway line, Sri Fatehgarh Sahib

Sri Fatehgarh Sahib: A major explosion was reported on the Sirhind railway line in Sri Fatehgarh Sahib district late on Saturday night, triggering security concerns and prompting an immediate investigation by railway and police authorities. According to preliminary information, the blast appears to have been an attempt to damage the railway track. Officials said the targeted stretch falls under the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), a commercial private railway line used for freight movement. The impact of the explosion caused damage to the track infrastructure, although no casualties or train derailments were reported. The incident is believed to have occurred during…

23 Jan

Punjab Rolls Out Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, Guarantees Cashless Treatment up to ₹10 Lakh for Every Family

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Chandigarh, January 23, 2026: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government has implemented the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna, a landmark and path-breaking healthcare initiative that ensures every resident of the state has access to quality medical treatment without financial hardship. The scheme provides cashless medical treatment of up to ₹10 lakh per family per year and is widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive and universal healthcare programmes in the country. With this initiative, Punjab has set a new national benchmark by offering universal health coverage without any income limit or exclusion, a feature…

23 Jan

Punjab Attracts ₹1,003.57 Crore Greenfield Investment in Special Steel Manufacturing Sector: Sanjeev Arora

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Chandigarh 23 January 2026: Punjab has secured a major greenfield investment in the special steel manufacturing sector, further strengthening the State’s industrial and metallurgical ecosystem.Disclosing this here today, Cabinet Minister for Industries & Commerce, Investment Promotion and Power, Punjab, Mr. Sanjeev Arora, informed that AISRM Multimetals Private Limited (AISRM) a part of the Arora Iron Group with a group turnover of approximately ₹2,200 crore has proposed an investment of ₹1,003.57 crore to set up a state-of-the-art steel manufacturing facility at Village Jaspallon, Doraha–Khanna Road, District Ludhiana.The project will be established over an area of around 46 acres and is expected…

23 Jan

Punjab Police Foil Planned Terror Attack Ahead of Republic Day, Four BKI Operatives Arrested in Hoshiarpur

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Hoshiarpur, January 23 In a major breakthrough against Pakistan's ISI-backed terror network ahead of the Republic Day, Hoshiarpur Police in joint operation with Counter Intelligence (CI), Jalandhar has busted a terror module of the banned outfit, Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) with the arrest of its four operatives and recovered RDX-based improvised explosive device weighing nearly 2.5 kg from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Friday. Those arrested have been identified as Diljot Singh, Harman Singh alias Harry alias Harri, Ajay alias Mehra and Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Kandola, all residents of Rahon in…

23 Jan

Fresh water contamination scare in Indore as over 20 fall sick in Mhow area

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National Times Bureau :- More than 20 persons have reported illness after drinking contaminated water in Indore’s Mhow area, triggering fresh concern just weeks after a deadly outbreak of water-borne diseases in the district. Officials said at least 22 residents complained of symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhoea after consuming drinking water supplied in the area. Nine of them have been admitted to hospital, while others are receiving treatment at home under medical observation. Authorities fear the number of cases may rise further as similar complaints have surfaced from nearby localities. The district administration stepped in late Thursday night after…

23 Jan

Shimla covered with thick blanket of snow, widespread snowfall across Himachal; dry spell ends

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National Times Bureau :- Himachal Pradesh experienced its first widespread snowfall of the season on Friday, finally breaking a nearly three-month-long dry period across the state. Although higher regions such as Lahaul and Spiti and parts of Chamba had witnessed snowfall earlier, most mountain areas had remained dry until now. The fresh spell of snow has now reached several regions, bringing a major change in weather conditions. Snowfall was reported not only in the high-altitude areas of Shimla and Kinnaur but also in parts of the state capital. Several upper regions of Shimla district, including Chopal, Rampur, Narkanda, Khadapathar and…