Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

20 Feb

Bharat Vikas Parishad Facilitates Posthumous Eye Donation of 157th Individual

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBharat Vikas Parishad, Dera Bassi, eye donation, organ donation

Dera Bassi, February 20 – The social service organization Bharat Vikas Parishad, Dera Bassi, has been actively spreading awareness about posthumous eye donation. Their efforts have yielded remarkable success, with 157 individuals donating their eyes, restoring vision for 314 visually impaired individuals.Press Secretary Parmjeet Rammi Saini shared that Narendra Kumar Tiwari (94) of ATS Dera Bassi recently passed away. With the consent of his daughter, Sushma Tinjani, and the encouragement of social worker Barkha Ram, his eyes were donated, and his body was handed over to PGI Hospital, Chandigarh, for medical research. Dedicated Efforts Towards Organ Donation Bharat Vikas Parishad,…

20 Feb

NCP Chief Calls Modi Government’s Advocate Act Amendment 2025 a Direct Attack on Lawyers’ Dignity

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAdvocate Act 2025, BJP, legal community protest, Modi government

Chandigarh, February 20, 2025 – The New Congress Party (NCP) Supremo, Advocate Vivek Hans Garcha, has strongly opposed the Advocate Act-1961 Amendment Bill 2025, calling it a direct attack on the dignity and independence of lawyers across India. He accused the Modi government of trying to enslave advocates through this amendment and urged the central BJP government to withdraw the bill immediately.Garcha, a prominent legal and political figure, warned that this amendment seeks to weaken the unity and power of advocates. He called upon lawyers nationwide to unite and resist the proposed changes, emphasizing that the legal fraternity has historically…

20 Feb

Punjab Launches Statewide Screening Drive for Non-Communicable Diseases

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAam Aadmi Clinics, cancer detection, diabetes, hypertension, NCD screening, Punjab health initiative

Chandigarh, February 20, 2025: Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh launched a population-based screening initiative on Thursday to combat common non-communicable diseases (NCDs) across the state.Under this initiative, individuals aged 30 and above will be screened for diabetes, hypertension, and three common cancers—oral, breast, and cervical. The campaign aligns with the National Program for Control of Non-Communicable Diseases and will run until March 31. Screening Across Healthcare Facilities The screenings will be conducted at Primary Health Centres, Aam Aadmi Clinics/Ayushman Arogya Kendras, Community Health Centres, District Hospitals, and Sub-Division Hospitals in both rural and urban areas. Trained…

20 Feb

Punjab and Haryana High Court Orders Private Schools to Reserve 25% Seats for EWS Students

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHaryana, Highcourt, Punjab, RTE

Chandigarh, February 20, 2025 – The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed all private unaided schools in Punjab to reserve 25% of their seats for students from economically weaker sections (EWS) under the Right to Education (RTE) Act. The court emphasized that the RTE Act, 2009, must be strictly enforced and instructed the Punjab government to ensure its smooth implementation from the 2025-26 academic session. Court Issues Strong Directive A division bench led by Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Harmeet Singh Grewal issued an interim order mandating that all private schools covered under the RTE Act must allocate…

19 Feb

Workshop for Sanitation workers at MC Office

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPublic Waste Management Society, Sanitation, Zirakpur

Zirakpur, February 19, 2025: IPCA, on behalf of the Punjab Plastic Waste Management Society, organized a workshop in collaboration with the Municipal Council Zirakpur for waste workers and waste collectors. The workshop focused on the role of waste workers in waste management and the importance of safety gear, with 60 waste workers from MC Zirakpur participating. The session covered the significance of environmental conservation and effective waste management solutions. Participants were also shown informative videos highlighting the importance of safety gear in their daily work. The workshop aimed to enhance awareness, promote sustainable practices, and ensure the well-being of waste…

19 Feb

CM Bhagwant Mann Expands ‘Mission Rozgar’: 50,892 Youth Employed in 35 Months, 497 Get Appointment Letters; Slams Opposition for ‘Selective Blindness’ on Job Opportunities

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Jobs, Mission Rozgar

Chandigarh, February 19, 2025- Continuing mission rozgar, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday handed over appointment letters for government jobs to 497 youth thereby setting a new milestone by illuminating the lives of 50,892 families in the last around three years after assuming the charge of office.On Wednesday, the Chief Minister handed over letters to youth in the Water supply and Sanitation department, School Education department, Higher Education and Languages, Rural Development and Science, Technology and Environment.Addressing the gathering here at the Municipal Bhawan, the Chief Minister said that it is a momentous occasion when these youth…

19 Feb

AAP Leaders Aman Arora, Kultar Sandhwan, and Meet Hayer Take Holy Dip at Mahakumbh 2025

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAman Arora, Kultar Singh Sandhwan, Mahakumbh 2025, Meet Hayer

Chandigarh, February 19, 2025: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora, along with his family, took a holy dip at the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj on Wednesday and offered prayers to Mother Ganga.He was joined by Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan and Sangrur MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, who also participated in the sacred ritual at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. A Rare Spiritual Experience Expressing his joy after the ritual, Aman Arora told the media,"Taking a dip at Mahakumbh was an immensely joyous experience. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, as…

19 Feb

Punjab SIT Intensifies Crackdown on Fraudulent Immigration Agents, 5 More FIRs Registered

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabhuman trafficking crackdown, illegal immigration agents, Punjab immigration fraud, Punjab Police SIT

Chandigarh, February 19, 2025: The Punjab Police's Special Investigation Team (SIT), led by ADGP NRI Affairs Praveen Sinha, has stepped up its crackdown on fraudulent immigration consultants, registering five new FIRs and arresting two more travel agents involved in human trafficking scams.With these latest actions, the total number of FIRs in the ongoing probe has risen to 15, while the number of arrests has reached three. The agents in question allegedly deceived victims by promising legal entry into the United States, only to send them through illegal and dangerous routes, leading to their deportation. New FIRs Across Multiple Districts The…

19 Feb

CI Amritsar Seizes 10 Kg Heroin, Arrests Key Suspect

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCIA, Drugs, Punjab News

Amritsar (National Times): In a major breakthrough against drug smuggling, the Counter Intelligence (CI) wing of Amritsar Police apprehended an individual, identified as Harmandeep Singh, and recovered 10 kg of heroin during an intelligence-based operation in Mahal village, Amritsar, on Wednesday. According to an official statement by DGP Punjab Police, the accused was in direct contact with Pakistan-based smuggler Chacha Bawa, who was using drones to transport heroin across the Attari sector for further distribution. DGP Confirms Arrest, FIR Registered DGP Punjab Police took to X (formerly Twitter) to confirm the operation, stating: "In an intelligence-based operation, CI Amritsar apprehends…

19 Feb

Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu Denied Meeting with Punjab CM, Alleges Political Vendetta

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabBhagwant Mann, Punjab, Punjab News, Ravneet Singh Bittu

Chandigarh (National Times): Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Monday alleged that he was denied entry to meet Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann at his official residence in Chandigarh. According to Bittu, he had sought a meeting with the CM to discuss concerns regarding political vendetta against BJP workers in Punjab, but his requests were ignored. Tense Exchange with Police at CM's Residence Bittu arrived at the CM’s residence but was stopped at the gate by security personnel. A heated argument reportedly ensued between the Union Minister and the police, as he demanded an explanation for being denied entry. Despite…