Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

29 Nov

Dhakoli Blood Donation Camp Collects 50 Units to Support Hospitals

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab50 units collected, Dhakoli blood donation camp, Vishvas Foundation

Dhakoli, November 29, 2025: A blood donation drive was organised on Saturday at Guru Nanak Market in Dhakoli to help hospitals facing a shortage of blood. The camp was held with the blessings of Gurudev Shri Swami Vishvas Ji and jointly organised by Vishvas Foundation Panchkula, HDFC Bank and the Indian Red Cross Society, District Branch Mohali.A medical team from the Blood Bank of GMSH, Sector 16 Chandigarh, led by Dr. Simarjeet Kaur Gill, collected 50 units of blood during the camp. According to Rishi Saral Vishvas, Joint Secretary of the Vishvas Foundation, the event began with the ceremonial lighting…

29 Nov

Union Agriculture Minister praises Punjab model: AAP government’s stubble management sets National Example

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab, Punjab model, Union Agriculture Minister

Chandigarh, November 29, 2025: Ransingh Kala village in Moga is now resonating across the country due to the visionary policies of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. After visiting the village, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan openly said that the example set by Punjab in stubble management is worthy of imitation by the entire country. This recognition is a clear proof that the Bhagwant Mann government has not only mastered the challenge of stubble burning but has also presented it as a Punjab model before the country.Ransingh Kala village has been free from a single incident of…

29 Nov

Without VIP Security, Mann Reaches Bus Stand! CM Mann Did What No CM Ever Did

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBus Strike, CM Mann, No Security

Chandigarh, November 29, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann once again proved that he is a CM connected to common people. On Thursday, CM Mann suddenly arrived at Kurali Bus Stand and stayed there for a full 1 hour and 15 minutes. No big protocol, no heavy security cover. Just standing at the bus stand like a common person and talking to people.CM Mann inspected PRTC buses parked at the bus stand one by one. He saw with his own eyes the cleanliness of buses, condition of seats, and facilities being provided to passengers. He also talked openly with drivers…

29 Nov

Over 100 killed, several missing as Cyclone Ditwah causes widespread damage in Sri Lanka

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National Times Bureau :- Cyclone Ditwah has caused heavy rains and floods in Sri Lanka, killing over 100 people so far, while 130 others are still missing, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said on Saturday. Relief work is in progress and about 44,000 people have been moved to government shelters after their homes were damaged or destroyed during a week of nonstop rain. The cyclone is now moving away from Sri Lanka toward India, but it has already caused major destruction, officials said. Armed forces are helping with rescue and relief efforts. Although the cyclone hit land on Wednesday, the…

29 Nov

Punjab government suspends all contractual workers of PRTC, PUNBUS over protest against kilometre scheme

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National Times Bureau :- The Punjab government has taken strict action against the ongoing strike protesting the cancellation of tenders for buses operating under the kilometre scheme. All employees participating in the strike have been suspended. The department has sent emails to all temporary workers informing them of the action.The email states that the employees caused financial loss to the government by taking part in an illegal protest. A penalty has been imposed for not running buses on their routes, and all involved employees have been suspended from service with immediate effect.

29 Nov

Major Change in NREGA : Now, Full Wages Will Be Received Even for Working at Home, CM Mann Opens Treasury

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has taken a revolutionary decision, making a historic change to the MNREGA scheme. Now, workers will receive full wages not only for working on government projects but also for working at home. Workers who have registered under NREGA and have an NREGA card will now receive full benefits even for working at home. This scheme will prove to be a major relief for poor families. If a worker works at home for 90 days, a complete record will be maintained and an amount of ₹31,140 will be transferred directly to their…

28 Nov

Dhami Holds Unprecedented Ganga Ghat Meeting With Akharas To Shape A ‘Historic’ Kumbh 2027

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAkhara meeting, Haridwar preparations, Kumbh Mela 2027, Pushkar Singh Dhami

Haridwar, November 28, 2025: Haridwar witnessed a rare moment on Thursday when Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met Acharyas and saints from all 13 Akharas on the banks of the River Ganga to review preparations for the 2027 Kumbh Mela. It was the first time a Chief Minister convened such a discussion directly at a Ganga ghat, signaling the government’s intent to make the upcoming Kumbh one of the most spiritually significant events in recent decades.Dhami sought guidance from the saint community and assured them that their traditions, requirements and convenience would remain central to all planning. Saints expressed…

28 Nov

CM launches ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Rail Passenger-Sampark Abhiyan’ from Chandigarh

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the path to realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a developed India by 2047 lies firmly in embracing the Vocal for Local initiative. He said that this goal can be achieved only through the extensive use of domestically manufactured goods and the promotion of local industries. The Chief Minister today launched the Atmanirbhar Bharat Rail Passenger Connect Campaign at Chandigarh Railway Station. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav and Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu were also present on the occasion. The campaign is a significant effort to…

28 Nov

Ludhiana Village Mourns After Woman’s Alleged Murder in Canada Was Initially Reported as Crash

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): A family from Gujjarwal village has been left devastated after authorities in Canada informed them that their daughter, Mandeep Kaur, did not die in a road accident as they were earlier told but was allegedly murdered, with the crash and subsequent fire staged to disguise the crime. Mandeep, who had moved to Canada six years ago to pursue her studies and later married into a family from Lodhiwal near Sidhwan Bet, was believed to have died in an accident nearly a month ago. Her parents performed her last rites on November 6, still unaware that investigators thousands…

28 Nov

Punjab to Hold Zila Parishad, Panchayat Samiti Polls on December 14; Model Code Takes Effect

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): After months of postponements, Punjab has finally set December 14 as the date for elections to Zila Parishads and Panchayat Samitis, clearing the way for rural local bodies to be reconstituted. Votes will be counted on December 17, according to the schedule issued on Thursday by State Election Commissioner Raj Kamal Chaudhari. The announcement triggered the immediate enforcement of the model code of conduct across the state. The polls—spanning 23 Zila Parishads and 154 Panchayat Samitis—will involve nearly 1.36 crore eligible voters. Officials said more than 19,000 polling stations will be established, with 915 classified as “hyper-sensitive”…