Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

18 Dec

Amritsar Police Bust Cross-Border Drug and Arms Smuggling Network

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant operation targeting organized crime, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police have arrested three individuals involved in trafficking heroin and illegal firearms, recovering 4.5 kilograms of heroin and a pistol, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav confirmed. Investigations revealed that the accused were in contact with an overseas handler via social media platforms, following instructions to transport and supply heroin and illegal arms across multiple locations in Punjab. The network is believed to have cross-border connections, highlighting the international dimension of the crime. An FIR has been lodged at PS Gate Hakima under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances…

18 Dec

Two school buses collide due to dense fog in Mohali; driver, children sustain injuries

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National Times Bureau :- Dense fog and extremely low visibility triggered massive road traffic disruptions. Two school buses collided on the Chandigarh highway near Kurali in Mohali on Thursday morning due to dense fog. One bus was coming from Kurali, while the other was heading towards Kurali on the wrong side, leading to the collision. Five people, including the drivers of both buses, were injured in the accident and were immediately rushed to the hospital. According to the eyewitnesses, one bus was coming from the Kurali side, while the other was moving towards Kurali in the wrong direction. Visibility at…

18 Dec

Saee Jadhav from Kohlapur scrips history as first woman Territorial Army officer to train at IMA Dehradun

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National Times Bureau :- Saee Jadhav, a 23-year-old from Kolhapur in Maharashtra, has etched her name in history by becoming the first woman officer from the Territorial Army to successfully complete pre-commissioning training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. Her achievement brings an end to the academy’s 93-year-long tradition of training only male officer cadets. Jadhav was commissioned as a Lieutenant during the Passing Out Parade of the 157th course at IMA, marking a significant moment for the premier military institution, which was established in 1932 and has produced generations of Indian Army officers. Her formal commissioning took place…

18 Dec

Delhi bans entry of old cars starting today, no fuel without pollution certificate

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaIndia, New Delhi, No Fuel, Pollution certificate

National Times Bureau :- Vehicles that do not comply with BS-VI emission standards will be barred from entering the national capital starting today, as the Delhi government steps up its anti-pollution drive. In addition, fuel stations will refuse service to vehicles lacking a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate. The restriction on non-BS-VI vehicles is expected to affect nearly 12 lakh vehicles that enter Delhi daily from neighbouring cities such as Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Faridabad and Noida. This includes more than 4 lakh vehicles from Noida, around 2 lakh from Gurugram, and about 5.5 lakh from Ghaziabad. To enforce the rules,…

18 Dec

AAP leads in Zila Parishad/Block Samiti elections

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National Times Bureau :- AAP is leading in results of Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections counting for which continued till late night. As per latest statistics available, out of 347 Zila Parishad seats results are out for 145 seats in which AAP has secured 99 seats, Congress 26 seats, SAD11 seats, BJP 1 and Independent have won 3 seats. Similarly for Block Samiti seats out of 2838 seats results are out for 2341 seats out of which AAP has won 1464 seats, Congress 409, Akali Dal 293, BJP 32 and Independent 143.

18 Dec

Dense fog engulfs Punjab, Chandigarh; trains delayed, flight operations hit

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabChandigarh, Dense fog, Flights Cancelled, Punjab, Weather

National Times Bureau :- Parts of Punjaba and Chandigarh experienced season's first spell of dense fog on Wednesday dropping the visibility to as low as 150 metre. As per India Meteorological Department (IMD), fog season has officially started in the city and is expected to get worse in the coming days. An orange alert has been issued for Thursday and Friday. According to the IMD observatory in Sector 39, visibility stood at 800 metres at 5.30 am but deteriorated sharply to 150 metres by 8.30 am, before improving to 3,500 metres by 11.30 am. Fog is termed dense when visibility…

17 Dec

Mann Government’s Digital Leap Towards a Rangla Punjab: 54 New Service Centers to be Opened to Strengthen Service Delivery Network

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Chandigarh, December 17, 2025: Taking another significant step towards providing citizen services by achieving a historic and exemplary record of the lowest pendency rate across the country, the Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is set to further expand its citizen service infrastructure by opening 54 new service centers. This initiative will increase the total number of service centers across the state to 598. This announcement was made by the Minister of Governance Reforms and Information Technology (GG&IT), Mr. Aman Arora.The announcement was made during a comprehensive review meeting on citizen service delivery and service…

17 Dec

43 Units of Blood Collected at Donation Camp in Zirakpur

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Zirakpur, December 17, 2025 – In an effort to address the shortage of blood in hospitals, Vishvas Foundation Panchkula, in collaboration with the Indian Red Cross Society, District Branch Mohali, organised a blood donation camp in Zirakpur on Wednesday.The camp was held opposite the Metro Store in Zirakpur with the blessings of Gurudev Shri Swami Vishvas Ji. A team from AM Care Blood Centre, Zirakpur, collected 43 units of blood during the camp under the supervision of Dr Kartik Agarwal.President of Vishvas Foundation, Sadhvi Neelima Vishvas, said that many people hesitate to donate blood due to the misconception that it…

17 Dec

Key Accused in Kabaddi Player Murder Case Killed in Police Encounter in Lalru, Two Cops Injured

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabKabaddi player murder, Punjab Police encounter, SAS Nagar Police

Chandigarh/SAS Nagar, December 17 – In a major breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of a kabaddi player, the SAS Nagar district police on Wednesday neutralised a key accused during a brief exchange of fire in Lalru. Two police personnel sustained bullet injuries in the encounter, officials said.Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) SAS Nagar Harmandeep Hans said the accused has been identified as Harpinder alias Middhi, a resident of Naushehra Pannuan in Tarn Taran district. He was injured during retaliatory firing by police and later succumbed to his injuries at a hospital.The police action comes as part of the…

17 Dec

Decades-Long Wait Ends: Construction Begins on Broken Bridge in Mehangowal, Bringing Relief to 50 Villages

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a historic initiative in Punjab's Mehangowal region, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's government has commenced the reconstruction of a dangerous, dilapidated bridge that had been neglected for decades. This bridge will serve as a lifeline for residents of approximately 50 villages who have been facing serious risks due to its broken condition for years. According to the local administration, this project will not only improve connectivity in the area but also make daily travel safer and easier for thousands of villagers. The construction of this bridge is another example of the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Punjab government's…