Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

17 Nov

Punjab Achieves Historic MSP Milestone, Over 11 Lakh Farmers Receive Payments

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Chandigarh:Leaving no stone unturned in ensuring smooth paddy procurement, under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and through the proactive initiatives of the Punjab government, 11,31,270 farmers have received the benefit of Minimum Support Price (MSP) until November 12.Under the leadership of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak, the process of procurement, lifting and payment is continuing in full swing. With 96,920 farmers having received the benefit of Minimum Support Price so far, Patiala district is leading in the state.It is noteworthy that by the evening of November 12, a total of 1,54,78,162.41…

17 Nov

Punjab Releases First ₹332 Crore Installment to Boost Rural Development Across State

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Chandigarh, November 17, 2025 — The Punjab government has released the first installment of ₹332 crore to accelerate rural development under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced that the funds have been directly deposited into the accounts of more than 13,000 Gram Panchayats, 153 Panchayat Samitis and 22 Zila Parishads, marking a significant step towards transparent and decentralised governance in the state.The allocation has been divided into two categories to address local needs more effectively. A sum of ₹156 crore has been provided as an ‘Untied Fund’, giving Panchayats full authority to prioritise…

17 Nov

Punjab Launches First-Ever Coordinated Drive to Address Stray Animal Crisis

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Chandigarh, November 17, 2025: For the first time in Punjab’s history, the state government has launched a coordinated, state-level action plan to tackle the decades-old problem of stray animals. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s government has turned its earlier assurance given during the debate on the amendment to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act into a concrete policy.Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh informed the Assembly that for the first time, all departments and stakeholders are working together to solve this issue. The Local Government Department is leading this multi-agency effort, ensuring coordination among all related departments.To support the victims…

17 Nov

Batala Police Neutralise Key Gangster Linked to Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Group

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant breakthrough against organised crime, Batala Police have gunned down another major gangster identified as Manik, who was reportedly associated with the notorious Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang. Police sources confirm that Manik was also a prime suspect in the murder of Deep Cheema, which took place on November 2. Authorities revealed that two accused involved in the Cheema murder case had already been arrested earlier, while the identities of three additional suspects have been established. Further investigations are underway, and police teams continue to intensify operations to dismantle the gang’s network in the region. The…

17 Nov

Cold Wave Tightens Grip on Punjab as Temperatures Continue to Drop

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National Times Bureau :- A fresh spell of icy winds blowing in from the northern hills has triggered a noticeable dip in temperatures across Punjab, bringing a distinct winter chill to the region. According to the Meteorological Department, the state has witnessed a steady fall in mercury levels over the past 24 hours, with the minimum temperature nearing 5°C in several areas. Faridkot emerged as the coldest district, recording a minimum of 5.6°C. Weather officials have clarified that the current pattern is expected to persist, with no forecast of rain until November 20. The week ahead is likely to remain…

17 Nov

Bihar Government Formation Accelerates as Outgoing Cabinet Meets Today

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National Times Bureau :- With the declaration of the Bihar Assembly election results, the process of forming a new government has gained momentum. The outgoing state cabinet is set to hold its final meeting today (Monday), where Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is expected to be authorised to take the necessary steps toward government formation, including recommending the dissolution of the current Assembly. According to officials, the Chief Electoral Officer Vinod Singh Gunjyal has already submitted the list of newly elected MLAs to Governor Arif Mohammed Khan. The NDA secured a decisive victory, winning over 200 seats in the 243-member Assembly.…

16 Nov

Punjab Police Arrest 72 More as Statewide Anti-Drug Raids Continue for 260th Day

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Chandigarh, November 16, 2025: Punjab’s crackdown on narcotics continued for the 260th straight day on Sunday, with police teams conducting coordinated raids at 298 locations across the state. The latest operation led to the arrest of 72 drug smugglers and the registration of 46 FIRs, taking the total number of arrests under the ongoing campaign to 36,855.Police officials reported the recovery of 3.1 kg of heroin, 1.5 kg of opium, 215 intoxicant tablets, and ₹1.5 lakh in suspected drug money during the day-long operation.Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, who launched the state’s intensive anti-drug mission “Yudh Nashian Virudh,” has repeatedly…

16 Nov

Amritsar Sisters Donate Crochet Earnings to Flood Relief, Win Praise from CM Mann

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Chandigarh, 16 November 2025: At an age when most children dream of toys and sweets, two young girls from Amritsar decided to dream differently. Just 7-year-old Moksh Soi and 6-year-old Shrinika Sharma did not ask for birthday gifts or new dolls. Instead, their tiny hands worked tirelessly with crochet needles, weaving not just threads—but hope.They named their exhibition “Crochet of Kindness.” It wasn’t meant to showcase art, but to showcase humanity. Every colorful creation they made carried the warmth of their innocent hearts. And when the exhibition ended, the two little angels did something that made even adults realise how…

16 Nov

Son of Senior RSS Leader Shot Dead in Ferozepur

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National Times Bureau :- shocking incident occurred in Punjab’s Ferozepur on Saturday night when the son of a senior RSS leader was shot dead by unidentified assailants. The victim, identified as Naveen Arora, was the son of Baldev Raj Arora, a prominent leader of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh in Punjab. His grandfather, Deenanath Arora, was also an RSS leader during the pre-Independence era. Naveen ran a cosmetics and general goods shop in the city’s Mochi Bazaar. According to police, the attack took place late Saturday night when Naveen was closing his shop and heading home. Two unidentified men intercepted him…

16 Nov

Fake Facebook Profile of Gurdaspur DC Used to Scam Citizens; FIR Registered

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National Times Bureau :- A fraudulent scheme targeting residents of Gurdaspur and Pathankot has come to light after scammers created a fake Facebook account impersonating Deputy Commissioner Aditya Uppal. The impersonators used the profile—named “Aditya Uppal IAS” with the DC’s photograph—to send misleading messages and attempt financial fraud. According to the complaint, several individuals received messages claiming that a “friend named Santosh Kumar,” described as a CRPF officer, would contact them to sell household furniture and electronic items at “very reasonable” prices. Shortly after, people received WhatsApp calls from the number 9784383463, with the caller claiming imminent transfer and offering…