Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

16 Jan

SGPC Executive Committee Meets Under Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami; Condemnation Resolution Passed Over Remarks on Sikh Gurus

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAtishi remarks, condemnation resolution, Executive Committee meeting, Harjinder singh dhami, SGPC, Sikh Gurus

Amritsar, January 16: A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) was held today at the SGPC office in Amritsar under the chairmanship of SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami. During the meeting, a condemnation resolution was unanimously passed against the alleged derogatory remarks made about the Sikh Gurus by former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi, with a decision to initiate strict action against her. Addressing the meeting, Advocate Dhami said that the use of objectionable language about the Sikh Gurus by an elected representative on the floor of the Delhi…

16 Jan

60 Units of Blood Collected at Zirakpur Camp to Address Winter Shortage

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAM Care Blood Centre, Blood Donation Camp, Indian Red Cross Society, Vishvas Foundation, Zirakpur

Zirakpur, 16 January 2026. To meet the shortage of blood in hospitals due to cold 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 60 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…

16 Jan

Punjab Brings Rabies Treatment Closer to Home as ARV Services Reach 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAam Aadmi Clinics, Anti-Rabies Vaccination, Bhagwant Mann, dog bite cases, Dr Balbir Singh, Punjab government, rabies prevention

CHANDIGARH, 16 January 2026: For years, a dog bite in Punjab carried consequences far beyond the wound itself. With nearly three lakh dog bite cases reported annually, the risk of rabies, a disease that is 100 percent fatal if untreated yet fully preventable with timely vaccination, loomed large over thousands of families. Access to Anti-Rabies Vaccination (ARV) was limited to just 48 Primary Health Centres, forcing victims, often children, the elderly and daily wage workers, to travel long distances, wait for hours, lose wages and, in many cases, abandon the crucial five dose vaccination schedule midway. The gaps were systemic,…

16 Jan

imposes Rs 1.54 crore fine on Ludhiana Municipal Corporation over improper waste management

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabLudhiana, Punjab News

National Times Bureau :- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a fine of Rs 1.54 crore on the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation for failing to manage waste effectively. The penalty was imposed after the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) reported negligence by the municipal body in adhering to proper solid waste management practices over the past two years. According to the authorities, the lapses have caused significant environmental damage in Ludhiana. PPCB and NGT officials highlighted that the improper handling of waste has had a detrimental impact on the city’s environment. The municipal corporation has been directed to recover the…

16 Jan

silver prices slip after three-day rally as investors book profits

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National Times Bureau :- After registering strong gains for three consecutive sessions, gold and silver prices witnessed a sudden decline on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), mainly due to profit booking by investors. The correction led to a drop ranging from nearly Rs 1,000 in gold to around Rs 10,000 in silver, even as prices in the physical bullion market remained largely stable. On Thursday, January 15, gold prices on MCX fell by nearly Rs 1,000 per 10 gram, while silver prices declined by close to Rs 10,000 per kg. Market experts attributed the fall to investors locking in profits…

16 Jan

Punjabi actress Mandy Takhar, husband Shekhar Kaushal granted mutual divorce

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National Times Bureau :- Punjabi film actress Mandy Takhar has officially ended her marriage with Shekhar Kaushal through mutual consent, with the Saket Court in Delhi approving their divorce on Friday. The development brings a close to their brief marital journey. Mandy and Shekhar had tied the knot in 2024, but reports suggest that the couple had been living separately since last year due to personal differences. On Friday, the duo filed a joint petition for mutual divorce, which was promptly approved by the court. Mandy’s lawyer, Advocate Ishaan Mukherjee, confirmed the court’s decision to IANS but refrained from sharing…

16 Jan

Severe cold wave grips Punjab and Chandigarh; dense fog alert issued, rain expected from Jan 18

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab and Chandigarh continue to reel under intense cold weather conditions as temperatures dipped close to the freezing point for the second time this winter season. The Chandigarh Meteorological Centre has issued an Orange Alert for dense fog and cold wave conditions, warning residents to remain cautious over the next few days. According to the Meteorological Department, Punjab witnessed a further drop of 0.3 degrees Celsius in minimum temperatures on Thursday. Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar recorded the lowest temperature in the state at 0.9°C, followed by Hoshiarpur and Bathinda at 3°C, Amritsar at 3.2°C, while Chandigarh…

16 Jan

Senior AAP Functionary Among Key Leaders Who Cross Over to BJP in Punjab Ahead of 2027 Polls

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Akali Dal, BJP, Congress, Political Shift

Chandigarh: In a major political churn ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday strengthened its ranks with the induction of several prominent leaders from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal, underlining the party’s renewed focus on expanding its base in the state. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini presided over the joining ceremony at the BJP’s Chandigarh office, where former Congress MP Jagmeet Brar formally entered the party. He was joined by Ankur Sidhu, former Officer on Special Duty to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, and senior Akali leader…

16 Jan

BJP Poised for Punjab Push as Five Senior Leaders Expected to Join Party

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBJP, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a development that could alter political alignments in Punjab, five seasoned politicians are expected to formally join the Bharatiya Janata Party later today, according to sources familiar with the plans. The group is said to include a former Member of Parliament, a former legislator and two individuals who earlier served as Officers on Special Duty to senior political figures in the state. Their induction is likely to take place in the presence of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, underscoring the significance the BJP is attaching to the move. Although the party has not yet disclosed…

16 Jan

Punjab Assembly Speaker Flags Export Crisis, Urges Centre to Act on Stalled Basmati Shipments

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingKultar Singh Sandhwan

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): With geopolitical tensions involving Iran disrupting trade routes, Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has approached the Prime Minister seeking immediate intervention to address mounting losses faced by the state’s Basmati rice sector. Sandhwan said consignments valued at more than ₹2,000 crore are currently held up due to the crisis, leaving exporters unable to receive payments and triggering a chain reaction across the agricultural economy. He noted that the uncertainty has already begun to reflect in domestic markets, where Basmati prices in mandis are witnessing a steady decline. Calling the situation alarming, the Speaker said farmers,…