Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

11 Dec

Sidhu Steps In as Punjab Congress Turmoil Deepens, Seeks Meeting With Priyanka Gandhi

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Chandigarh, December 11, 2025— The internal unrest in the Punjab Congress has intensified with former state president Navjot Singh Sidhu now stepping into the controversy. Following the uproar over his wife Dr. Navjot Kaur Sidhu’s recent remarks, Sidhu has requested a meeting with Priyanka Gandhi. He wants to present his side before the party high command takes any action.Meanwhile, the Congress high command has set up a high-level committee to investigate Dr. Navjot Kaur Sidhu’s alleged statement involving ₹500 crore and the Chief Minister. The panel will be headed by Punjab in-charge Bhupesh Baghel, though the names of other members…

11 Dec

Punjab Police Arrest 85 Drug Smugglers, Recover Heroin on Day 285 of ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ Campaign

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Chandigarh, December 11, 2025: Punjab’s crackdown on drugs continued on the 285th consecutive day as police arrested 85 drug smugglers during statewide raids under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s ongoing anti-narcotics campaign, Yudh Nashian Virudh. Officials said 74 FIRs were registered after raids at 338 locations across Punjab. With the latest action, the total number of arrested drug smugglers has risen to 40,109 in 285 days.Police recovered 2 kg of heroin, 335 intoxicant pills and ₹800 in drug proceeds during the day-long operation. Over 120 police teams, consisting of more than 1,000 personnel and supervised by 75 gazetted officers, were…

11 Dec

Punjab Police fully prepared to ensure free, fair and peaceful Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Elections: DGP

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National Times Bureau :- With Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections scheduled for December 14 (Sunday), Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav has said that the state police is fully prepared to ensure transparent, impartial and peaceful polling across Punjab. The elections will be held on December 14, while counting of votes and declaration of results will take place on December 17. Emphasising the need to maintain a positive environment ahead of the polls, DGP Yadav directed all police officials to strictly follow professional policing standards and adhere to the Model Code of Conduct. Sharing further details, Special DGP (Law and Order)…

11 Dec

Goa nightclub owners Luthra Brothers detained in Thailand five days after fire incident

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National Times Bureau :- Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, where a devastating fire claimed 25 lives, have been detained in Phuket, Thailand, five days after the incident. The brothers had left India shortly after the blaze, boarding an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Thailand less than five hours after the tragedy. Authorities issued a Look-Out Circular and an Interpol Blue Notice once it became clear that the duo had fled the country. Sources confirmed that a Goa Police team is preparing to travel to Thailand to secure their custody and bring…

11 Dec

Punjab Braces for Dense Fog From Tomorrow; Yellow Alert Issued, Commuters Likely to Face Major Disruptions

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National Times Bureau :- With cold-wave conditions tightening their grip across Punjab, the Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert, warning of dense fog from December 12 to 14. The drop in wind speed to around 5–7 km/h during the night has intensified the chill, further setting the stage for reduced visibility in several districts. Faridkot recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 4.5°C, making it the coldest location in the state. Night temperatures in other districts also remained significantly low, with Bathinda at 5.2°C, Hoshiarpur at 5.3°C, Gurdaspur at 6.0°C, Pathankot at 6.5°C, SBS Nagar at 7.0°C, Ropar at 7.6°C,…

11 Dec

Mohali: Man Kills Friend Over ₹5,000 Dispute, Attempts to Burn the Body; Crime Unfolds in New Sunny Enclave

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National Times Bureau :- A shocking incident has surfaced from New Sunny Enclave, Sector-123, Mohali, where a man allegedly murdered his close friend following a dispute over ₹5,000. According to initial information, the accused called his friend to a secluded spot late in the evening. The argument over the pending amount escalated, and in a fit of rage, the accused attacked and killed him on the spot. In an attempt to hide the crime, the accused reportedly tried to burn the body to destroy evidence. However, the smoke and suspicious activity drew the attention of nearby residents, prompting them to…

10 Dec

Punjab Farmers’ Unions Announce Major Protest on December 17–18 Against Prepaid Electricity Meters

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National Times Bureau :- The ongoing dispute over prepaid electricity meters in Punjab is set to intensify, as the Kisan-Mazdoor Morcha has announced a major state-wide protest on December 17 and 18. According to Sarvan Singh, a senior leader of the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, the government’s move to impose prepaid meters has triggered widespread concern among farmers and labourers who believe the system will place an unfair financial burden on rural households. Farmer leaders argue that prepaid meters will push already-struggling rural families into deeper hardship, as they would be forced to pay in advance for electricity that is…

10 Dec

US revokes 85,000 visas since January amid massive immigration and security crackdown

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National Times Bureau :- The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday that it has revoked 85,000 visas since January, highlighting how quickly the Trump administration is tightening immigration enforcement and national-security checks. In a post on X, the department wrote: “85,000 visa revocations since January. President Trump and Secretary Rubio follow one simple mandate, and they won’t stop anytime soon.” The post also featured an image of Trump with the slogan “Make America Safe Again,” underscoring that visa restrictions are a key part of the administration’s security strategy.A State Department official told CNN that the total includes over 8,000 student…

10 Dec

Indigo crisis hits Delhi’s economy hard: Rs 1,000-crore loss expected as flight cancellations disrupt trade and tourism

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Nafional Times Bureau :- Delhi’s economy is facing a major setback as IndiGo’s ongoing operational crisis continues to disrupt flight schedules across the country. According to the Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI), large-scale flight cancellations by the airline have already caused an estimated loss of nearly Rs 1,000 crore to the Capital’s trade, tourism, hospitality and exhibition sectors. CTI Chairman Brijesh Goyal said daily cancellations have severely affected the movement of traders, tourists and business travellers, leading to a noticeable dip in commercial activity across Delhi. He noted that footfall in city markets has fallen by almost 25% in…

10 Dec

Patiala SSP Varun Sharma sent on leave amid viral audio-clip controversy: Sources

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National Times Bureau :- Ahead of the zila parishad and panchayat samiti polls on December 14, Patiala SSP Varun Sharma has been sent on one-week leave amid controversy surrounding alleged viral audio-clip. Sources in the police department confirmed that SSP Sharma went on a week’s leave on Tuesday evening. Meanwhile, Sangrur SSP Sartaj Chahal has been given additional charge. The action comes just before the High Court hearing, which on Monday told the state election commission to speed up its investigation into the audio clip released last week by SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal. The clip allegedly features SSP Sharma…