Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

12 Jun

Punjab Gets Weather Relief as Storms Replace Heatwave; Rain Alert Continues Across State

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): After days of intense heat, Punjab and Chandigarh have witnessed a significant change in weather, with thunderstorms, rainfall, and gusty winds bringing down temperatures across the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that unstable weather conditions will continue over the coming days, offering respite from the recent heatwave. An Orange Alert has been issued for several parts of Punjab, with warnings of heavy showers, hailstorms, and winds that may reach speeds of 60 to 70 kmph. Authorities have urged residents to avoid taking shelter under trees or near electric poles during adverse weather. The recent…

11 Jun

Sukhbir Badal Admitted Responsibility for Behbal Kalan Firing in Front of Akal Takht, Claims AAP

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkal Takht, Baltej Pannu, Behbal Kalan, Punjab politics, Sacrilege probe, Sukhbir Badal

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-Charge Baltej Pannu on Thursday said fresh revelations in the Behbal Kalan firing case have once again exposed the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leadership’s attempts to evade accountability for the sacrilege incidents and subsequent police firing on peaceful protesters. Citing the statement of former Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh before the SIT (Special Investigation Team), Baltej Pannu said that Sukhbir Singh Badal had accepted responsibility for the Behbal Kalan firing before Sri Akal Takht Sahib and sought forgiveness, making his current denial a direct contradiction of his own admission. The…

11 Jun

Punjab Finance Minister Holds Talks with Employee Unions to Resolve Pending Issues

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday chaired a series of meetings with employee unions of various departments to discuss their grievances and find amicable solutions to their ongoing issues. The meetings saw active participation of delegations from the Veterinary Pharmacist Action Committee, the Overage Berozgar Union, the Adarsh School Teaching and Non-Teaching Association, the Punjab AIDS Control Employees Welfare Association, and the ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) Worker and ASHA Facilitator Union. Assuring the unions of the Punjab Government’s employee-friendly approach, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, “The CM Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government is…

11 Jun

Kewal Singh Dhillon Meets Industrialist Rajinder Gupta, Sparks Political Buzz in Punjab

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Gurpreet Singh :- A recent meeting between Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon and Trident Group founder and former Rajya Sabha member Rajinder Gupta has attracted attention in both political and industrial circles across the state. While the interaction has officially been described as a courtesy call and an occasion to enquire about Gupta’s well-being, the meeting has triggered discussions about its wider significance. Political observers and industry stakeholders are viewing the development as more than a routine exchange between two prominent personalities. The speculation gained momentum after Dhillon shared photographs of the meeting on social media, extending his wishes…

11 Jun

Punjab Government Hands Appointment Letters to 48 Revenue Department IT Recruits

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, PunjabAppointment Letters, Assistant System Managers, District System Managers, Hardeep Singh Mundian, Punjab government

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Reiterating the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government's commitment to creating employment opportunities for the youth of the state, Punjab Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian on Wednesday handed over appointment letters to 48 District and Assistant System Managers at Punjab Bhawan here. Congratulating newly recruited candidates after handing over appointment letters to them, the Cabinet Minister said that the Mann Government has been conducting transparent and merit-based recruitment drives while ensuring that selection processes are completed in record time.He said that the Punjab Land Records Society had invited applications on…

11 Jun

Rising Water Level in Bhakra Dam Ahead of Monsoon Prompts Advisory to Partner States

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Gurpreet Singh :- With the monsoon season approaching and water levels steadily increasing in the Bhakra reservoir, the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has advised Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and other partner states to maximise the utilisation of their allocated water for irrigation purposes. The recommendation was made during a meeting of the BBMB’s Technical Committee held in Chandigarh, where officials reviewed reservoir conditions, irrigation requirements and water management strategies. The board expressed concern over the rising inflow into the Bhakra Dam and stressed the need to create additional storage space before the arrival of heavy monsoon rains. Officials said the…

11 Jun

Punjab to Introduce Statewide Policy for Residents of Unauthorised Colonies, Announces CM Bhagwant Mann

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday announced that the Punjab Government will formulate a comprehensive state-wide policy to permanently resolve the long-pending issues faced by citizens who have invested their hard-earned savings in unauthorized property plots across the state.During detailed deliberations with residents of such colonies, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that thousands of innocent buyers across Punjab have been suffering because of the actions of colonizers who sold plots in unauthorized colonies and left people to face legal and infrastructural problems. “Thousands of innocent families invested their life savings in plots, only to later…

11 Jun

Lightning Strike Topples 150-Year-Old Tree in Khanna, Damages Houses and Power Lines

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Gurpreet Singh :- Early morning rain brought much-needed relief from the intense heat across several parts of Punjab, but the accompanying thunderstorm also caused damage in some areas. In Khanna’s Chhota Khanna locality, a lightning strike hit a nearly 150-year-old tree, leading to significant damage to nearby properties and power infrastructure. According to local residents, the tree was struck during a spell of heavy thunder and lightning before dawn. The impact caused a large portion of the tree to collapse onto adjoining houses and overhead electricity lines. Several residential structures suffered damage, particularly boundary walls and rooftop sections, while power…

11 Jun

25-year-old gym owner shot dead in Haryana’s Hansi, attackers fired 10 rounds

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Gurpreet Singh :- A 25-year-old gym owner, Deepak, was shot dead by two motorcycle-borne attackers while training students early Thursday morning in Hansi. The incident occurred around 5:30 am when Deepak was conducting a fitness session outside his gym. A CCTV camera recorded the attack. The footage shows Deepak leading a group of five to six trainees, including a woman, as they performed step-up exercises on a staircase. During the workout, two men arrived on a motorcycle. One of the attackers, who was wearing a white cap, got off the bike and opened fire on Deepak, causing panic among those…

11 Jun

Former Akal Takht Jathedar Records Statement Before SIT in Behbal Kalan Firing Case

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Gurpreet Singh :- Former Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh has recorded his statement before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Behbal Kalan firing case, a development that could have significant implications in the ongoing investigation. According to sources, Giani Raghbir Singh told the SIT that Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal had, during his appearance before the Akal Takht, accepted responsibility for the events related to the Behbal Kalan firing incident. The statement is being viewed as an important element in the investigation and may add a new dimension to the case. The former Jathedar also reportedly…