Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

22 Nov

India’s First Integrated Sports Life Residences with an Active Senior Living Community

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National Times Bureau: SBP Group announces Olympia, an integrated residential community in Sector 5, Zirakpur, offering refreshing Himalayan mountain views and redefining how India approaches active living, family-centred lifestyles and purposeful ageing. The project blends two powerful pillars-sports-led modern residences and a thoughtfully designed senior living community creating a unique, future-ready environment where all generations thrive together.Envisioned as one of India's most forward-looking residential concepts, Olympia Sports Life Residences merges international-grade sports infrastructure with homes designed to elevate the quality of daily life. Fitness, wellness and movement form the core of the project's planning philosophy.Leading this vision, Mr. Aman Singla,…

22 Nov

History made by placing religion above politics: Mann government presents unique example of secularism on the 350th martyrdom anniversary of ‘Hind Di Chadar’ Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji

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Chandigarh, November 22, 2025: The Bhagwant Mann government of Punjab has created history and set an example that will inspire generations to come. The decision to celebrate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji with grandeur across the state is not just a religious event—it reflects the philosophy of a government that views every religion and every culture with equal respect and does not engage in politics in the name of religion.The first government that gave true respect to all religionsThe Mann government is the first government in Punjab to prove, upon coming to power, that secularism…

22 Nov

Chandigarh Declares Public Holiday on November 25 to Mark 350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant announcement, the Chandigarh Administration has declared November 25 as a public holiday to commemorate the 350th Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. According to the official notification issued by Home Secretary Mandeep Singh Brar, all government offices, boards, corporations, institutions, and industrial establishments operating under the Chandigarh Administration will remain closed on this day. The administration has emphasized that all departments and allied institutions must strictly adhere to the orders. The decision has been taken to honor the unparalleled sacrifice of the ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, whose…

22 Nov

New labour rules kick in: Better pay, job security and social benefits for all workers

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National Times Bureau :- India on Friday brought four new labour codes into effect. These rules promise minimum wages, gratuity, and social security for more than 40 crore workers. The government says this is an update to old labour laws and will make the system more modern and worker-friendly. In a detailed post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya wrote: “From today, the new labour codes have been implemented in the country. These reforms are not just ordinary changes, but a major step taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the welfare of the workforce.” “These…

22 Nov

Ex – student of Al-Falah University linked to terror cases, key figure in 2008 blast case

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National Times Bureau :- As the investigation into the Delhi blast case deepens, another key revelation has come to light. A former student of Al-Falah University in Faridabad’s Dhauj village has had a long-standing link with terrorism. The university seems to have several connections with the terror cases in the past. Fugitive terrorist Mirza Shadab Baig, who was involved in five bomb blasts in 2008, had also studied at the same place. He completed his BTech in electronics and instrumentation in 2007 and vanished soon after travelling abroad on his real passport. He has been missing since September 19, 2008…

21 Nov

Punjab Government’s Major Step: 5 New Hostels for Working Women to Be Built at a Cost of ₹150 Crore

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Safe Housing to Be Available in Mohali, Amritsar, and Jalandhar, Mann Government's Major Gift to Women's Empowerment Chandigarh, November 21, 2025: The Mann government of Punjab has announced an ambitious scheme, providing significant relief to working women in the state. The government will build five new working women's hostels at a cost of ₹150 crore, three of which will be established in Mohali, one in Amritsar, and one in Jalandhar. This initiative will prove to be a boon for thousands of young women who work in cities away from their homes in search of better careers.Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, while…

21 Nov

Major Action by CM Flying Squad in Bhikhi: JE Dismissed from Job, SDO Issued Notice – Mann Government’s Clear Message: No Tolerance for Corruption or Negligence in Any Work

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Chandigarh, November 21, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s strict monitoring system has once again proven that there is no place for negligence or corruption in his government. On Monday, the CM Flying Squad conducted a surprise inspection of construction work being carried out by the Market Committee on the Makha Chahal Special Connection Road in Bhikhi and found serious deficiencies in road construction. Taking immediate action on the spot, Junior Engineer Gurpreet Singh of the Punjab Mandi Board was suspended from service with immediate effect. Additionally, a notice has been issued to Sub-Divisional Officer Chamkaur Singh, and all works…

21 Nov

Punjab AG Maninderjit Singh Bedi designated as Senior Advocate

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National Times Bureau :- The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday accorded senior advocate status to Punjab Advocate General Maninderjit Singh Bedi. According to an official notification issued by the Registrar General, the High Court exercised its authority under Section 16(2) of the Advocates Act, 1961 to grant Bedi the senior designation. His elevation will take effect from the date of the notification. The court has also stipulated that as part of the designation, Bedi must handle ten pro bono cases each year under the ‘Free Legal Aid’ category. Bedi, enrolled as an advocate since 2005 (Enrolment No. P-834/2005),…

21 Nov

Shiromani Akali Dal’s IT wing President Nacchatar Singh Gill granted interim bail, high court calls his arrest ‘illegal’

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant development, Punjab and Haryana High Court granted interim bail to Shiromani Akali Dal's IT wing president Nachhatar Singh Gill on the petition filed by Adv Arshdeep Singh Kaler, Chief Spokesperson Shiromani Akali Dal and President Legal Cell. The High Court further declared his arrest unjustified and illegal citing that case against him was registered after he was taken into the custody.

21 Nov

National Times Media Group Advocates for Prohibition of Alcohol and Non-Vegetarian Products in Vrindavan

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The National Times Media Group has initiated a campaign to declare Vrindavan a completely alcohol- and non-vegetarian-free zone, considering the city's significant religious importance and the sentiments of millions of devotees. As part of this initiative, the Group's Managing Editor Rajeev Sharma has written to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting the enactment of a special law to prohibit the sale and consumption of alcohol and non-vegetarian food in the holy town. According to the media group, devotees and residents alike feel emotionally hurt when they witness the open sale of…