Gurpreet Singh

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Mann Government’s Historic Sanitation Worker Approval After 35 Years

Mann Government’s Historic Sanitation Worker Approval After 35 Years

National Times Bureau :- The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has made a historic decision by approving the recruitment of 1,196 sanitation workers for Jalandhar Municipal Corporation. This approval comes after a long wait of 35 years and represents a significant achievement for the city’s sanitation system. Under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s leadership, this initiative by the Punjab government is an excellent example of people-centered governance, committed to solving the basic problems of citizens. This historic decision is expected to bring revolutionary changes to Jalandhar’s sanitation management system. The Municipal Corporation, which has been struggling with a shortage…
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Punjab Revives Traditional Acquisition Route to Secure Over 5,000 Acres for Urban Growth

Punjab Revives Traditional Acquisition Route to Secure Over 5,000 Acres for Urban Growth

Mohali/New Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab has taken a major step toward reshaping the urban landscape around Mohali and New Chandigarh by initiating the acquisition of more than 5,100 acres under the country’s standard land acquisition law. The decision follows the state’s withdrawal of its controversial land pooling policy earlier this year. Officials confirmed that a notification has been issued for acquiring 4,059 acres in Mohali under Section 11 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. Another 1,048 acres—part of an earlier acquisition plan for New Chandigarh—will soon move to the award…
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The impact of the AAP government’s policies in Rural Punjab is visible at the grassroots level

The impact of the AAP government’s policies in Rural Punjab is visible at the grassroots level

Chandigarh, December 9, 2025: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab has undertaken several landmark initiatives during its tenure, focusing on rural areas, which are sure to have a direct impact on the upcoming Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections. The government claims that these elections will be fought on a development agenda, and the rural population has not only accepted the changes made by the AAP government but has also pledged their support.Unprecedented Infrastructure Improvements The government has given top priority to rural connectivity, successfully completing a 44,920-kilometer link road project. This road network has become the backbone…
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AAP MLA Conducts Surprise Inspection of Health Centres in Fatehgarh Sahib

AAP MLA Conducts Surprise Inspection of Health Centres in Fatehgarh Sahib

Mann Government’s Public Welfare Initiative: Dr. Balbir Singh Conducts Surprise Inspection of Health Centers in Fatehgarh SahibChandigarh, December 9, 2025: Taking another significant step towards ensuring better healthcare services for the public, Aam Aadmi Party MLA Dr. Balbir Singh conducted a surprise inspection of various health centers in Fatehgarh Sahib district under Punjab’s Bhagwant Mann government. This inspection is part of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s vision which emphasizes providing quality medical facilities to patients in government hospitals and health centers. During this visit, Dr. Singh assessed the medical staff, availability of medicines, and facilities being provided to patients.During the surprise…
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Navjot Kaur Sidhu Slams Raja Warring Post-Suspension, Claims He’s Pleasing the CM

Navjot Kaur Sidhu Slams Raja Warring Post-Suspension, Claims He’s Pleasing the CM

National Times Bureau :- Just hours after being suspended from the Punjab Congress for claiming that the party accepts “₹500 crore” from anyone seeking the Chief Minister’s post, former MLA Navjot Kaur Sidhu escalated her allegations against state party president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, accusing him of weakening the organisation and appeasing the Chief Minister. In a series of posts on X, Kaur alleged that Warring had “broken the Punjab Congress into pieces” and was “licking the feet of the CM” to avoid action in multiple cases. She claimed that matters related to the SC/ST Act, bus body corruption and…
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Goa club owners fled to Phuket via Indigo flight hours after deadly fire that killed 25, say police

Goa club owners fled to Phuket via Indigo flight hours after deadly fire that killed 25, say police

National Times Bureau :- Hours after the deadly inferno broke out at Goa's nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane, killing at least 25 people late on Saturday night, police officials said that the owners have fled to Phuket. Until now the police had been looking for them. Right after an FIR was registered against them, a police team went to Delhi to look for the two accused — Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra. However, they were not found at their home, so the police left a notice there. The police also asked the Bureau of Immigration to issue a lookout circular, which…
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Punjab Congress Suspends Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu After Series of Attacks on Party Leadership

Punjab Congress Suspends Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu After Series of Attacks on Party Leadership

Chandigarh, December 8, 2025: Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has suspended Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu, wife of former cricketer and Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu, from the party’s primary membership. The suspension order was issued on Monday, though no official reason was mentioned.The action comes after several days of open criticism by Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu against the Punjab Congress leadership and senior party figures, which had triggered strong resentment within the organisation. Her remarks about the alleged exchange of ₹500 crore in return for the chief minister’s post had already caused major upheaval in the state unit.Dr…
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While Congress Sold the CM Post for ₹500 Crore, Mann Government Brings ₹500 Crore Investment for Punjab

While Congress Sold the CM Post for ₹500 Crore, Mann Government Brings ₹500 Crore Investment for Punjab

                                                                                                                                                            Chandigarh, 8 December 2025: Recently, a shocking statement emerged in Punjab politics. The wife of a senior Congress leader created a stir by openly stating that becoming Chief Minister (CM) in Punjab requires paying a "suitcase" of ₹500 crore or more. Hearing this, every Punjabi has a painful question: will someone who becomes CM by paying ₹500 crore think about Punjab? Why would a person spend such a large sum? The simple answer is: to recover! When a leader spends thousands of crores of rupees to gain power, his priority is not to serve the people of Punjab, but…
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Mann government’s unique initiative: Special workshops for parents with ‘Mega PTM’ in Punjab government schools! Find out what parents will be taught

Mann government’s unique initiative: Special workshops for parents with ‘Mega PTM’ in Punjab government schools! Find out what parents will be taught

Chandigarh, December 8, 2025: Giving top priority to quality education and community participation in Punjab government schools, a significant campaign has been launched under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and the initiative of Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains. The School Education Department is now organizing a comprehensive series of workshops called 'Parents' Participation' in all schools across the state, aiming to revolutionize the education sector in collaboration with School Management Committees (SMCs).Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann expressed his commitment to this initiative, saying, "The government is not only building magnificent school buildings, but also creating a strong…
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Cold Wave Persists in Punjab Despite Slight Rise in Temperature

Cold Wave Persists in Punjab Despite Slight Rise in Temperature

National Times Bureau :- Punjab and Chandigarh continue to reel under cold conditions despite a slight rise in temperature. According to the Meteorological Department, the region recorded an average increase of 0.4°C in minimum temperatures, bringing them closer to normal levels, yet offering no real relief from the prevailing chill. Weather officials have predicted dry conditions across Punjab until December 13, with no rainfall expected during this period. Adampur remained the coldest location in the state, registering a minimum temperature of 2.6°C, while several other districts also reported temperatures significantly below the seasonal average. Authorities have advised residents to take…
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