Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

15 Dec

Bathinda Court Grants Exemption to Kangana Ranaut in Farmers’ Protest Defamation Case

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Bathinda, December 15, 2025: A local court in Bathinda on Monday allowed an application seeking exemption from personal appearance filed on behalf of Bollywood actor and BJP Member of Parliament Kangana Ranaut in a defamation case linked to her remarks during the farmers’ protest. After granting the relief, the court listed the matter for further hearing on January 5, 2026.The case was initiated by Bebe Mahinder Kaur, a resident of Bahadurgarh Jandian village in Bathinda district. The complaint pertains to certain social media comments allegedly posted by Ranaut at the height of the farmers’ agitation against the now-repealed central farm…

15 Dec

Kabaddi Promoter Rana Balachauria Dies After Being Shot at Sohana Tournament in Mohali

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Mohali, December 15, 2025: Kabaddi promoter and player Rana Balachauria, who was critically injured in a firing incident during a Kabaddi tournament in Sohana on Monday, succumbed to his injuries while being taken to Fortis Hospital in Mohali. Hospital authorities declared him brought dead.According to preliminary information, Balachauria sustained four to five bullet injuries to the head when unidentified assailants opened fire at the tournament venue. The attack triggered panic among players and spectators present at the event.Mohali Senior Superintendent of Police Harman Hans, who reached the spot soon after the incident, said that initial investigations suggest the possibility of…

15 Dec

BJP Government Should Respect Sikh Sentiments: AAP MP Writes Letter to PM, Demands Renaming ‘Veer Bal Diwas’ to ‘Sahibzade Shahadat Diwas’

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Chandigarh, December 15, 2025: The government of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has once again taken the central BJP government to task. MP Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding that ‘Veer Bal Diwas’ be renamed to ‘Sahibzade Shahadat Diwas’. The Punjab government says that the central government is ignoring the religious sentiments of the Sikh community and not giving due respect to Punjab's glorious history. This issue once again proves that the Aam Aadmi Party government is ready to fight on every front for Punjab's identity and the honor of Sikh religion.In…

15 Dec

Mann Govt’s Bold New Rules: They Declares Detention of Dead Bodies a Crime, Warning Strict License Action on private hospitals

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Chandigarh, December 15, 2025: The Bhagwant Mann government of the Aam Aadmi Party has issued some strict and public-friendly guidelines for private hospitals in the state. These decisions aim to strengthen patients' rights and ensure humane practices in the health sector. According to orders from the Health Department, all private hospitals must now have a mortuary facility. This is to keep dead bodies safe and with respect. This step stops those cases where families face problems with their loved ones' bodies.The most important decision is that hospitals must hand over the dead body to the family, even if the bill…

15 Dec

Threat Emails Prompt Security Scare at Jalandhar Schools, Classes Suspended

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Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): A security alert was sounded in parts of Jalandhar on Monday after multiple privately run schools received messages warning of a possible bomb attack, forcing authorities to take urgent precautionary measures. Students were sent home and school buildings were cleared as police teams rushed to assess the situation. Officials said school administrations contacted law enforcement soon after the threatening emails were received earlier in the day. Acting swiftly, police asked managements to vacate the premises to ensure there was no risk to children or staff. Institutions such as St. Joseph’s Convent School and KMV School were among…

14 Dec

RRTS Project Set to Transform Rewari and Bawal, Says Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh

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Chandigarh, December 14 — Union Minister of State for Statistics, Programme Implementation and Planning Rao Inderjit Singh on Sunday said that the upcoming Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project will bring rapid and visible development to Rewari and Bawal, significantly improving connectivity and economic activity in the region.The Union Minister was addressing a gathering in village Bambad of Rewari district after unveiling the statue of Kudiyaram Yadav. During the event, Rao Inderjit Singh announced a grant of ₹11 lakh for road construction work in the village, responding to long-pending local infrastructure needs.Speaking on the occasion, the minister said that approval…

14 Dec

Punjab Govt Launches OTS Scheme to Resolve Decades-Old Industrial Disputes, Offers ₹410 Crore Relief to 1,145 Units

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Chandigarh, December 14, 2025: Under the leadership of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the state government has launched a historic One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme, providing unprecedented relief to industrialists. This scheme is proving to be a boon for 1,145 industrial plot holders who have been facing legal and financial difficulties for over forty years due to increased land costs and defaults in payment of the principal amount. This scheme, launched by the Punjab Small Industries and Export Corporation (PSIEC), is open until December 31, 2025, and is expected to provide a total relief of Rs 410 crore to the industrialists.…

14 Dec

Polling Begins Across Punjab for Rural Local Body Elections

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Voters across Punjab headed to polling stations on Sunday as elections for the state’s zila parishads and panchayat samitis got underway. Voting started at 8 am with election authorities putting in place heightened security and administrative arrangements to ensure a smooth process. The polls are being held to fill seats in 22 zila parishads and 153 panchayat samitis, covering a total of 3,185 electoral zones. With more than 9,000 contestants in the race, the elections are being closely watched as a key indicator of grassroots political sentiment. Officials said that around 1.36 crore voters are eligible to…

13 Dec

Navjot Kaur Sidhu Accuses Mann Government of Shielding Mafias, Seeks Security Cover

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New Delhi, December 13, 2025: Suspended Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab, alleging that it was providing protection to liquor and mining mafias and warning that any threat to her life would be the chief minister’s responsibility. She also sought security, citing what she described as a deteriorating law-and-order situation in the state.In a post on X, Sidhu questioned the Punjab government’s silence on issues she claimed to have raised repeatedly, alleging that her concerns were being ignored despite the seriousness of the matters involved.…

13 Dec

Punjab Government Launches Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme to Strengthen Skill-Based Education and Employment

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Chandigarh, December 13, 2025: The Aam Aadmi Party government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced the launch of the Punjab Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme, marking a major shift in the state’s education policy towards skill-based learning and employment generation. The initiative aims to equip students with practical business and marketing skills, enabling them to become self-reliant and job-ready at an early stage.Under the scheme, students of Classes 11 and 12 studying in government schools will receive structured training in entrepreneurship, financial literacy and modern marketing practices. The programme seeks to move beyond conventional classroom teaching by preparing students for…