Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

03 Jan

Fresh Searches Launched by SIT in Probe Into Disappearance of Sacred Saroops

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Stepping up its investigation into the missing saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Tuesday carried out search operations at several locations across Punjab and the Union Territory of Chandigarh. Officials said the coordinated exercise covered about 15 premises in Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Ropar and Chandigarh. The locations included homes and workplaces associated with 16 persons who are under scrutiny in connection with the case involving the disappearance of 328 saroops. Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, who is closely monitoring the investigation, confirmed the development and said the SIT was proceeding in…

03 Jan

Chandigarh Mayor elections to be held on January 29 via ‘show of hands’ voting

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National Times Bureau :- In Chandigarh, councillors are elected for a five-year term, but the mayor, senior deputy mayor and deputy mayor are chosen every year through indirect elections. For the first time in the city’s history, these elections will be conducted through a show of hands by councillors instead of the secret ballot. The move to scrap the secret ballot was taken after the 2024 vote-rigging controversy, when then presiding officer Anil Masih was caught on camera tampering with ballot papers. As in the past, the contest will be a straight fight between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and…

03 Jan

Punjab’s law and order under scanner as Moga youth shot dead in broad daylight

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBroad Daylight, Moga, Murder case, Punjab News

National Times Bureau :- A shocking shooting incident was reported from Bhinder Kalan village in Punjab’s Moga district on Saturday morning, where a young man was gunned down by unidentified attackers. The victim has been identified as Umarsir Singh, a resident of the village and an employee with Nestle India Limited in Moga. According to preliminary information, Singh had just stepped out of his house in his car to leave for work when a group of armed men intercepted him near his residence. The assailants allegedly opened indiscriminate fire, discharging around 15 to 20 bullets, killing him on the spot before…

03 Jan

Red alert issued for dense fog and cold wave in Punjab, Chandigarh as visibility drops to zero in several parts

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabPunjab, Weather

National Times Bureau :- Dense fog and cold wave conditions tightened their grip over parts of Punjab and Chandigarh on Friday, following which the Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for the first time this season. While no rainfall is forecast, extremely poor visibility and plunging temperatures have disrupted normal life across several districts. Amritsar and Halwara reported zero visibility, significantly affecting road and air traffic. Despite the dip, temperatures remained about three degrees above the seasonal average. Faridkot recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the state at 5.5 degrees Celsius. Weather officials have warned that night temperatures are…

02 Jan

CBI Court Hears Bail Plea of Former Punjab Police DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar, Defence Flags Gaps in Probe

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Chandigarh, January 2, 2026: The special CBI court in Chandigarh on Friday heard a bail petition filed by former Punjab Police Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Harcharan Singh Bhullar, who was arrested in a corruption case, with the defence strongly questioning the consistency and credibility of the Central Bureau of Investigation’s case. The hearing commenced at around 10:30 am and concluded shortly after noon. During the proceedings, the CBI placed its response to Bhullar’s bail application on record, complying with the court’s earlier direction to submit its reply. Representing the former DIG, senior advocate SPS Bhullar argued that the prosecution’s case…

02 Jan

Punjab and Haryana High Court Affirms Woman’s Absolute Right to Abortion Without Husband’s Consent

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant ruling strengthening women’s reproductive autonomy, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that a married woman does not require her husband’s consent to terminate a pregnancy, making it clear that the decision rests solely with the woman. The judgment was delivered by Justice Suvir Sehgal while hearing a petition filed by a 21-year-old woman from Fatehgarh Sahib, who sought permission to undergo medical termination of pregnancy amid ongoing marital discord and divorce proceedings. The court observed that under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, a pregnancy of less than 20 weeks…

02 Jan

Cold wave and dense fog grip Punjab, Chandigarh till January 7; Orange Alert issued

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab and Chandigarh continue to reel under an intense cold wave and dense fog, with the situation expected to persist until January 7, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Nights are likely to turn even colder in the coming days. The weather department has issued an Orange Alert for fog and cold wave conditions till Friday, followed by a Yellow Alert for the subsequent period. Parts of Punjab witnessed sudden weather disturbances over the last 24 hours. Thunderstorms were reported in Patiala, while Pathankot and Halwara also experienced stormy conditions. Dense fog engulfed areas such as…

02 Jan

Dharamsala college student death: Professor, three students booked for ragging and sexual misconduct

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaDeath, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, Ragging, Rape Case

National Times Bureau :- The death of a 19-year-old student of Government Degree College, Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, has triggered widespread outrage after the police registered a case against a college professor and three students on charges of ragging, sexual misconduct, intimidation and acts allegedly linked to her deteriorating health and eventual death. An FIR has been lodged at the Dharamsala police station against Professor Ashok Kumar and three second-year students, Harshita, Aakriti, and Komolika, under Sections 75, 115(2), and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Section 3 of the Himachal Pradesh Educational Institutions (Prohibition of Ragging) Act,…

01 Jan

Prime Accused in Punjab Influencer Murder Case Detained in UAE, Deportation Process Underway

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritpal Singh Mehron arrest, Kamal Kaur Bhabi, Kanchan Kumari murder case

UAE, January 1, 2026: A significant breakthrough has been reported in the murder case of Punjab-based social media influencer Kanchan Kumari, popularly known as Kamal Kaur Bhabi, with the detention of the main accused, Amritpal Singh Mehron, in the United Arab Emirates, sources said. According to preliminary information, Mehron was taken into custody by Sharjah Police during a sudden enforcement drive. His identity reportedly came under scrutiny during visa-related verification, following which local authorities detained him for questioning. Officials familiar with the matter said that he is currently being interrogated, while formal legal procedures are in progress. Sources added that…

01 Jan

Punjab Police Thwart Gangster-Driven Attack, Four Arrested in Tarn Taran

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Punjab (Gurpreet Singh): In a major success, the Punjab Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), in close coordination with the Tarn Taran Police, has disrupted a planned shooting and arrested four individuals allegedly linked to a gang operating from abroad. The joint operation, which unfolded in the border district of Tarn Taran, led to the discovery of two illegal .32 bore pistols and four live rounds of ammunition. These firearms were reportedly intended to be used in a targeted shooting plot aimed at specific individuals in the area. Initial investigations indicate that the accused were acting on the orders of criminals based…