Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

17 Dec

SC Collegium okays appointment of two more Judges in Punjab and Haryana High Court

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National Times Bureau :- Supreme Court Collegium has okayed appointment of two more Judges in Punjab and Haryana High Court. These two Judges include Ramesh Chander Dimri and Neerja Kulwant Kalson.

17 Dec

Photos of accused who shot Kabaddi Promoter Rana Balachauria sufarce

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPhotos, Punjab News, Rana Balachauriya, Shooters

National Times Bureau :- A major development has emerged in the murder case of Kabaddi promoter Rana Balachauria in Mohali, as the police have released photographs of the accused involved in the shooting. Although the suspects had already been identified, their images have now been made public. The released photographs clearly show both individuals who carried out the brutal crime. Mohali SSP Harmandeep Singh Hans, during a press conference on Tuesday, revealed that the shooters have been identified as Aditya Kapoor and Karan Pathak, both residents of Amritsar. According to police records, both accused are habitual offenders. Aditya Kapoor has…

17 Dec

Goa nightclub fire case: Birch owners Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra taken to Goa after deportation from Thailand

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National Times Bureau :- Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, the brothers who own the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa where a devastating fire claimed 25 lives, were brought to Goa on Tuesday after being deported from Thailand. Their return brings to a close a 10-day manhunt that began after the duo left the country in the immediate aftermath of the tragedy. The two were formally taken into custody by the Goa Police upon their arrival at the Delhi airport. A Delhi court subsequently granted a two-day transit remand, allowing the police to escort them to Goa. The brothers are…

17 Dec

Punjab Grassroots Poll Results Awaited as Vote Count Progresses Across State

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Counting for Punjab’s rural local government elections began on Tuesday, marking a crucial day for political parties vying for influence ahead of the next Assembly contest. Election staff started tallying ballot papers for 347 Zila Parishad positions and 2,838 Panchayat Samiti seats at 154 counting centres located in 141 venues across the state. Officials from the State Election Commission cautioned that results would not be immediate, as the elections were conducted using traditional paper ballots rather than electronic machines. Due to the volume of votes and the manual nature of the process, the final outcome is expected…

16 Dec

Bibi Kiranjot Kaur Questions Punjab Government’s ‘Holy City’ Decision, Flags Sikh Traditions on Meat Practices

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBibi Kiranjot Kaur, Holy City status Punjab, Jhatka meat, SGPC, Shiromani Akali Dal

Chandigarh, December 16, 2025: SGPC member, senior Akali leader and granddaughter of Master Tara Singh, Bibi Kiranjot Kaur has raised strong objections to the Punjab government’s decision to grant Holy City status to three cities in the state, questioning the proposed restrictions linked to the move.In a social media post, Bibi Kiranjot Kaur said that in Sikhism, tobacco and Kutha (Halal) meat are regarded as bajjar kurehit, or major religious prohibitions. She added that alcohol and other intoxicants are also forbidden under Sikh tenets, while Jhatka meat is the religiously sanctioned practice for Sikhs.Referring to historical precedents, she stated that…

16 Dec

Mann Government’s Jal Jeevan Mission: Bathinda Gets ₹26 Crore Gift from AMRUT 2.0 for Continuous Water Supply

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusinessCM Bhagwant Mann, Jal Jeevan Mission, Punjab

Chandigarh, December 16, 2025: Bathinda's soil has received the touch of a new morning today. These water supply projects, started at a cost of ₹26 crore, are not just numbers; they are a symbol of the strong resolve of the 'Mann Government' working to improve the life of every citizen of Punjab. This investment under AMRUT 2.0 (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation 2.0) shows that fulfilling basic needs is the top priority of the Mann Government.For years, water scarcity or its poor quality has forced people in many parts of the city to struggle. When dirty water comes…

16 Dec

Punjab Leads in Energy Development: President Droupadi Murmu Awards Prestigious Prize to PEDA

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabNational Energy Conservation Award, Punjab

Chandigarh, December 16, 2025: Punjab Receives National Energy Conservation Award 2025, Recognition for Chief Minister Mann's Foresighted PoliciesThe tireless efforts of the Punjab government in energy conservation and renewable energy have received national recognition. President Droupadi Murmu honored the Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) with the prestigious ‘State Performance Award - Group 3’ at the National Energy Conservation Awards 2025 ceremony. This award is proof of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's farsighted policies and commitment to public welfare. The ceremony was attended by senior officials from across the country, including Union Energy Minister Arvind Kejriwal.Punjab's Energy Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO dedicated…

16 Dec

Dense Fog to Grip 12 Punjab Districts as Cold Wave Intensifies, Strong Winds Expected

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National Times Bureau :- The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning for dense fog and cold conditions across several parts of northern India, including Punjab, over the coming days. According to the department, thick fog is expected to prevail during late night and early morning hours, significantly reducing visibility and posing challenges for daily activities. States such as Delhi and Uttar Pradesh are also likely to witness dense fog, which may disrupt normal movement and increase risks for commuters. The prevailing weather conditions are expected to affect road, rail and air traffic, particularly during morning hours when visibility may…

16 Dec

Holy Cities: Notification Issued Granting Holy City Status to Three Cities in Punjab

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National Times Bureau :- Governor of Punjab has given formal approval to the Bhagwant Mann government’s decision under which three important places in the state were declared Holy Cities. A notification in this regard has also been issued. The announcement was made in the form of a resolution during a session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha held at Sri Anandpur Sahib, following which the proposal was sent to the Governor for approval. However, the notification does not mention any details regarding the implementation of this decision.

16 Dec

Sohana Kabaddi Cup firing: Gangster Dony Bal claims responsibility, SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal slams AAP over collapsing law and order

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab News, Rana Balachauriya

National Times Bureau :- Hours after Kabaddi promoter and coach Rana Balachauria was shot dead by unknown assailants during a live Kabaddi tournament, gangster Dony Bal claimed responsibility for the attack, according to a Facebook postunder name Gopi Ghanshyampuria. However PTC News does not independently verify the post. "I, Donibal, Saganpreet, Mohabbat Randhawa, Amar Khabe, Prabh Daswal and Kaushal Chaudhary, take responsibility for the killing of Rana Balachauria during the Kabaddi Cup in Mohali today. This man (Rana) was in contact with our rivals Jaggu and Lawrence," the post read. It further added, "He had provided shelter to the killer…