Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

31 Dec

Punjab’s ‘People First’ Policy Goes Viral: Citizens Share Health & Education Success Stories on Social Media

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Chandigarh, December 31, 2025: A new trend is emerging in Punjab - ordinary citizens are clicking pictures of government schemes with their mobile phones and sharing them on social media. This is not government propaganda, but ground reality. Recently, an Aam Aadmi Party worker posted a picture of a “Health-Education Hospital” on Instagram, which quickly went viral. The caption read - “Maan Government, this is just Sultan Khaldar!” This is not just a picture, but testimony to the change that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s government is bringing on the ground.The real point is that the Punjab government made one…

31 Dec

Punjab Schools Holidays Extended, Classes to Resume on January 8

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab government has announced an extension of school holidays across the state due to the ongoing cold wave and dense fog affecting the region. The decision was communicated by Education Minister Harjot Bains. In a tweet, Bains stated, "As per the directions of Honorable Chief Minister Punjab S. Bhagwant Singh Mann ji, in view of the continuously increasing cold and fog in the state, keeping in mind the health and safety of children and staff, holidays are being observed in all government, aided, recognized and private schools of the state till January 7." He further added,…

31 Dec

Chandigarh Police Gear Up for New Year Eve, Implements Vehicle Restrictions and Heightened Security

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chandigarh Police has announced robust security and traffic measures ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations, aiming to ensure safety and smooth management of crowds across the city. SSP Kanwardeep Kaur conducted a review of the preparedness and directed officers to remain vigilant throughout the night. Under the new plan, ten key roads will be declared ‘No Vehicle Zones’ from 9:30 pm to 2:00 am. These include the front road of Leisure Valley in Sector 10, Sector 11 Inner Market Road, internal roads of Sectors 17 and 22, the road from Aroma Light Point to Sector 22 Dispensary…

31 Dec

Shift in Weather Pattern Likely Across Punjab; Fog and Light Rain Warning Issued

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is set to experience a noticeable change in weather conditions starting today, with the Meteorological Department forecasting rainfall activity across the state over the next two days. The change is being attributed to an active Western Disturbance over the Himalayan region, which is now extending its influence into the northern plains. In response to the developing conditions, authorities have issued a yellow alert for dense fog and light showers, advising residents to remain cautious through the next 48 hours. Rainfall is expected to continue intermittently until January 1, potentially bringing a brief spell of winter precipitation…

30 Dec

PSEB Announces Datesheet for Class 8, 10 and 12 Board Examinations

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabClass 10 board exams, Class 8 exams, PSEB datesheet, Punjab School Education Board

Chandigarh, December 30, 2025: The Punjab School Education Board has released the examination schedule for the upcoming Class 8, Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations, setting the stage for nearly nine lakh students across the state to appear in the annual written tests. As per the datesheet issued by the board, the Class 8 examinations will be held from February 17 to February 27. The Class 10 board examinations are scheduled to begin on March 6 and will conclude on April 1, while the Class 12 examinations will commence on February 17 and continue until April 4. The board…

30 Dec

AAP MLAs Carry MGNREGA Workers’ Letters to Punjab Assembly, Seek Centre’s Intervention

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Bhagwant Mann, MGNREGA, Punjab Assembly, rural employment

Chandigarh, 30 December 2025: In Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party has once again proven that it is the true well-wisher of the poor and labourers. The party’s MLAs have launched an unprecedented campaign to raise the voice and demands of more than 10 lakh MGNREGA worker families in the state. AAP MLAs arrived at the special session of the Punjab Assembly carrying lakhs of letters written by MGNREGA workers. These letters narrate the pain and struggles of those hardworking families who sustain their lives through work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA). It is notable that…

30 Dec

Punjab Assembly Passes Resolution Opposing Centre’s ‘G-RAM-G’ Initiative

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Chandigarh, December 30, 2025: The Punjab Legislative Assembly on Tuesday adopted a resolution strongly opposing the Centre’s proposed ‘G-RAM-G’ initiative, urging the Union government to withdraw the scheme while cautioning that it could have serious implications for economically weaker sections, especially in rural areas. Presenting the resolution in the House, Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sondh said the initiative poses a potential threat to the livelihoods of people who rely heavily on rural employment for survival. He asserted that any policy that risks income security for the poor contradicts the core principles of social justice and inclusive development. Sondh alleged that…

30 Dec

Punjab Vidhan Sabha Voices Opposition to Centre’s ‘G-RAM-G’ Plan

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab Vidhan Sabha

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a resolution rejecting the Centre’s proposed ‘G-RAM-G’ initiative, with the state government raising concerns over its potential impact on livelihoods and social welfare. The motion was introduced by Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sondh, who urged the Union government to reconsider and withdraw the proposal. Speaking in the House, Sondh warned that the initiative could adversely affect people from economically weaker backgrounds, particularly those who rely on government-backed employment for survival. He said policies that threaten income security for the poor risk pushing vulnerable families further into hardship. The minister further…

30 Dec

Seven Killed as Passenger Bus Plunges into Gorge in Uttarakhand’s Almora

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National Times Bureau :- Panic gripped Uttarakhand’s Almora district on Tuesday morning after a passenger bus skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge, killing at least seven people and leaving several others injured. The accident occurred in the Bhikiyasen area, triggering an immediate rescue operation by police and emergency agencies. According to initial information, the bus was travelling from Bhikiyasen towards Ramnagar when it lost control near the Vinayak region and fell into the gorge. Officials said around 17 to 18 passengers were onboard at the time of the accident. Due to the depth of the gorge…

30 Dec

Mumbai bus accident: Four killed, several injured as BEST bus mows down pedestrians

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National Times Bureau :- At least four people were killed and several injured after a BEST bus crashed into pedestrians on Monday. The incident happened in Mumbai's Bhandup around 10 pm, officials said. The injured people were immediately rushed to the hospital. Three women and one man were among the dead, while one woman and eight men received injuries in the incident. Preliminary reports suggest that a bus belonging to the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) undertaking collided with pedestrians while it was reversing. Soon after the accident, heavy police force was deployed at the scene to control the situation…