Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

22 Dec

Ex-IPS Officer Amar Singh Chahal Attempts Suicide, Alleges ₹8.1 Crore Cyber Fraud in 12-Page Note

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Chandigarh/Patiala, December 22, 2025: Former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Amar Singh Chahal allegedly attempted suicide on Monday and is currently battling for life at a private hospital in Patiala, police officials said.Patiala Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Varun Sharma confirmed that Chahal was found in a critical condition and was immediately shifted to hospital for emergency treatment. His condition continues to remain serious.According to officials, a 12-page suicide note purportedly written by Chahal has been recovered. The note is addressed to Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav. In the letter, the former officer alleged that he was…

22 Dec

Mann Government Turns Paper Dreams into Hope for Millions : Rs 4683.94 Crore Released from Rs 6175 Crore Budget under Social Security Schemes

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Chandigarh, December 22, 2025: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab government is continuously implementing pro-people policies for the welfare of every section of society. Several historic initiatives have been taken during the year 2025 (financial year 2025-26) to ensure the social and economic security of the elderly, women, children, and persons with disabilities. This information was provided by the Minister of Social Security, Women and Child Development, Dr. Baljit Kaur.She stated that a budget provision of ₹6175 crore was made under social security schemes during the year 2025, out of which ₹4683.94 crore has been…

22 Dec

Punjab Chief Minister Mann Criticizes Center’s VB-G RAM G Scheme, Calls MGNREGA Changes an Attack on the Poor

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Chandigarh, December 22, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann strongly criticized the central government’s decision to replace MGNREGA with the VB-G RAM G (Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin) scheme on Thursday. The Chief Minister called it a direct attack on the livelihood of the poor, saying the BJP government is removing Mahatma Gandhi’s name and destroying the core spirit of the scheme. Mann announced that the state government will call a special session of the Punjab Assembly in the second week of January to raise the voice of Punjabis on this issue. This decision was made…

22 Dec

Which Party Will Make Punjab Colorful Again? National Times Media Survey Highlights Public Opinion Ahead of 2027 Elections

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Chandigarh ( Gurpreet Singh): As Punjab heads toward the 2027 Legislative Assembly elections, citizens are increasingly discussing which political party can bring real progress and stability often referred to as making Punjab “colorful again.” Recent local elections and a comprehensive survey by National Times Media provide insights into public sentiment across the state. The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has focused on welfare programs, healthcare, education, and public services. In local body elections held in December 2025, AAP-backed candidates won around 45 percent of contested Gram Panchayat seats and performed strongly in district councils and panchayat samiti polls, signaling continued grassroots…

22 Dec

Farmers meeting Punjab Government postponed to December 30

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National Times Bureau :- Samyukat Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (SKMM)’s meeting with senior officials of Punjab Government scheduled for today has been postponed to December 30, 2025. This was disclosed by Sarwan Singh Pandher in a video.

22 Dec

Mahayuti Tightens Grip on Maharashtra, Bags 207 of 288 Municipal Chief Posts

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National Times Bureau :- The BJP–Shiv Sena–NCP–led Mahayuti alliance scored a sweeping win in elections to 288 municipal councils and nagar panchayats, clinching 207 municipal president posts on Sunday and dealing a major blow to the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), which managed only 44. The outcome reaffirmed Mahayuti’s dominance in the state following last year’s Assembly elections, while the MVA once again failed to regain public confidence. Final figures released by the State Election Commission late Sunday night showed the BJP emerging as the largest single gainer with 117 municipal president posts, followed by the Eknath Shinde–led Shiv Sena…

22 Dec

Fire breaks out at Sindhi Sweets in Chandigarh’s Sector 17, massive damage reported

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National Times Bureau :- A fire broke out at Sindhi Sweets located in Chandigarh's Sector 17 late Saturday night, causing extensive damage to edible items, electrical equipment and other goods inside the shop. Fortunately no casualties were reported. Several fire tenders and Sector 17 police personnel rushed to the spot and began firefighting operations. The entire area was cordoned off as a precaution. The blaze was first noticed by the watchman who then informed the fire tenders. After nearly two hours, the blaze was doused and siutation was brought under control. According to fire brigade officials, the blaze is suspected…

21 Dec

Blood Donation Camp in Sanauli Collects 53 Units, Aims to Tackle Hospital Shortages

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Zirakpur Dhakoli, December 21, 2025. To address the shortage of blood in hospitals, a blood donation camp was jointly organized by NSG Group, Vishvas Foundation, and the Indian Red Cross Society, Mohali District Branch, in Sanauli near Manku Service Station on Old Ambala Road. This blood donation camp was organized in memory of the late Navdeep Singh Goyat, Sumit Rawat, Manjit Saharan, Rahul Rajput, and Sohan Singh Goyat. The camp started at 10 AM and continued until 3 PM. Sadhvi Neelima Vishvas, President of Vishfas Foundation, said that the cooperation of Jassi Hari (Hari Transport), Mandeep Singh, Dharminder Kumar Bittu,…

21 Dec

Punjab’s Biggest Mega PTM saw the participation of over 23 Lakh Parents, setting a New benchmark. Mann government MLAs inspected the standard of education in 7,500 schools

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Chandigarh, 21 December 2025: Punjab School Education department's 4th Mega Parents Teachers Meeting and Parents' Workshop, aimed at further strengthening parent-teacher ties, received an overwhelming response with over 23.30 lakh parents participating across government schools.Punjab School Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains presided over the PTM at Government Senior Secondary School (Girls), Sri Anandpur Sahib, as part of the state-wide event. AAP Punjab Incharge Sh. Manish Sisodia attended Mega PTM at Govt. Sen Sec. Smart School Paddi Sura Singh in Hoshiarpur district and over 7500 schools were visited by MLAs, Secretary School Education Ms Anindita Mitra, Director SCERT Ms Kiran…

21 Dec

Sikh Youth Asked to Remove Religious Symbols at Private School Exam Centre in Hoshiarpur, Triggers Protest

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National Times Bureau :- Hoshiarpur witnessed a controversy on Thursday after a Sikh youth appearing for the Senior Assistant examination at a private school was allegedly asked to remove his kirpan (siri sahib) and kara before entering the examination hall. The incident led to objections from the family and raised concerns over the treatment of Sikh religious identity even within Punjab. According to the family, school authorities told the candidate that he would not be allowed to appear for the examination while wearing the siri sahib. When the family protested and sought clarification from the school management, they were reportedly…