Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

12 Jan

Global Nuclear Arms Race Pushes World Toward Dangerous Brink

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World News

Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) : As the global political and economic order shifts, major world powers are rapidly expanding military spending, pushing the world toward a renewed nuclear arms race. Growing rivalry over markets, resources, and strategic dominance has heightened insecurity, prompting states to view nuclear weapons as the ultimate shield for national survival. The United States, Russia, and China remain at the center of this escalation. All nine nuclear-armed countries including the US, Russia, China, the UK, France, India, Pakistan, North Korea, and Israel continued to modernize their nuclear arsenals in 2024. According to international estimates, the world now possesses…

11 Jan

Punjab CM Calls for Mass Participation in Anti-Drug Drive, Highlights Governance Gains at Bathinda Meet

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP government Punjab, Bhagwant Mann, Drug Crackdown, Punjab Anti-drug campaign, Yudh Nashean Virudh

Bathinda, 10th January 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday attended a Lok Milni in Bathinda, where he urged party leaders, workers, and cadres to intensify their efforts to further transform the second phase of ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ into a mass movement, asserting that Punjab is leading the nation’s decisive war against drugs.Interacting with party leaders, workers, and other cadres during a Lok Milni, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “The state government has launched the second phase of Yudh Nashean Virudh with the clear objective of completely eradicating the menace of drugs from Punjab. Big leaders of previous…

11 Jan

Mission Pragati Boosts Competitive Exam Preparation as Punjab CM Engages with Aspirants in Bathinda

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBathinda District Library, Bhagwant Mann, Mission Pragati, Punjab education initiative

Bathinda, 11th January 2026: Reinforcing the Punjab government’s focus on preparing youth for competitive careers, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday interacted with candidates and students enrolled under Mission Pragati at the District Library in Bathinda, highlighting the state’s effort to provide free academic and physical training to rural and meritorious students for recruitment examinations, including the SSB, police and armed forces, as part of its broader education-led push to turn job seekers into job givers. Interacting with students under Mission Pragati at the District Library in Bathinda, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann welcomed those who gathered despite the…

11 Jan

Punjab Creates Employment Record as CM Bhagwant Mann Distributes Appointment Letters to 1,746 Police Constables

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Jalandhar, Punjab government jobs, Punjab Police recruitment

Jalandhar, 11th January 2026: At a time when government employment has become a distant promise for youth in most states, Punjab presents a sharply contrasting picture. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann distributed appointment letters to 1,746 police constables at PAP Ground in Jalandhar, underlining a governance record that delivers outcomes rather than announcements. Since March 16, 2022, the Punjab government has been providing government jobs to an average of 45 youth every single day, creating history with 63,027 appointments in less than four years. The mass induction not only strengthens the Punjab Police but also reinforces a clear message of…

11 Jan

North India shatters Winter records as temperature plunge sharply, Cold wave to persist

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaIndia, Weather

National Times Bureau :- Winter has tightened its grip across North India, breaking several past records as temperatures plunged sharply in many regions. Cities across Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan witnessed a steep fall in mercury levels. According to the Meteorological Department, there is no immediate relief from the cold wave over the next two days. Severe Cold Across North IndiaThe national capital Delhi recorded its coldest day of the season on Sunday. Minimum temperatures at various locations in the city were as follows: Aya Nagar: 2.9°C (lowest in Delhi)Palam: 3.0°CRidge area: 3.7°CLodhi Road: 4.6°CSafdarjung: 4.8°CColdest Plains in the CountryRajasthan…

10 Jan

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Unveils ₹90 Crore Infrastructure Boost for Bathinda, Dedicates Multania ROB and Clears New Janata Nagar Bridge

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBathinda infrastructure, Bhagwant Mann, Janata Nagar ROB, Multania ROB

Bathinda, January 10, 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced a major infrastructure push for Bathinda, dedicating projects worth nearly ₹90 crore aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving urban connectivity. The Chief Minister formally inaugurated the rebuilt Multania Railway Over Bridge (ROB) and approved the construction of a new ROB at Janata Nagar. Addressing a public gathering after inaugurating the Multania ROB, Mann said Bathinda’s strategic importance as a key railway junction has long posed mobility challenges for residents, as multiple railway lines divide the city into different zones. He noted that the Multania bridge, built…

10 Jan

‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’: Punjab Government Unveils School-Centric Action Plan to Shield Young Minds from Drugs

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHarjot Singh Bains, Punjab Anti-drug campaign, school-based drug prevention, Yudh Nashean Virudh

Chandigarh/SAS Nagar, January 10, 2025— In a decisive push to tackle drug abuse at its roots, the Punjab Government has rolled out a comprehensive, school-led action plan under its ongoing ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign, placing education and prevention at the centre of its strategy to safeguard young minds. The initiative, being implemented under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, positions schools and teachers as the first line of defence in Punjab’s long-term battle against drugs. Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said the government’s focus is not only on strict action against drug smugglers but also on protecting children…

10 Jan

Thanks to the Maan Government’s Digital vision, Easy Registry sets a record with over 3.70 lakh Registries recorded in just 6 months

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCM Bhagwant Mann, Hardeep Singh Mundian, Punjab, Punjab government, Revenue Minister

Chandigarh ,10 January 2026: Punjab Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian on Friday said that the Easy Registry initiative has emerged as a game-changer in Punjab’s property registration system, delivering strong and consistent outcomes across the state.Revenue Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian said that from its inception in July 2025 till December 2025, a total of 3,70,967 property documents were registered, marking a major push towards transparent, corruption-free and citizen-friendly land services. “The response to Easy Registry clearly shows that people trust a system that is transparent, time-bound and free from harassment. In just six months, more than…

10 Jan

Gunmen Open Fire at Luxury Car Showroom Near Mullanpur in Ludhiana

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National Times Bureau :- Panic gripped the Badduwal area near Mullanpur on Saturday after two unidentified assailants opened fire at a luxury car showroom in broad daylight. The attackers arrived on a motorcycle and fired multiple rounds at the showroom before fleeing the spot, leaving staff and bystanders shaken. No injuries were reported in the incident, but the firing caused fear in the busy area and raised concerns over public safety. Police teams rushed to the spot soon after receiving information and launched an investigation. CCTV footage from the area is being examined to identify the attackers and trace their…

10 Jan

Jalandhar Police Register FIR Over Doctored Video Targeting AAP Leader Atishi

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National Times Bureau :- The Jalandhar commissionerate police on Friday registered an FIR against unidentified persons over alleged doctored video clip of AAP leader and Delhi assembly leader of opposition Atishi making derogatory remarks about Guru Tegh Bahadur. The FIR was lodged at the Cyber Cell police station on the complaint of local AAP leader Iqbal Singh. According to the police, no accused has been named so far in the FIR, however the video link shared by Delhi minister Kapil Mishra was downloaded and examined as part of the probe. A police spokesperson said the audio from the clip was…