Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

14 Nov

Amritsar-Delhi Highway Shut At Shambhu Border Amid Protest; Check Alternative Routes

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab News

National Times Bureau :- The Shambhu border, located on the amritsar-Delhi highway, has been closed today on Friday from 7:00 am and will remain closed until 6:30 pm. The Punjab and Haryana administration took this decision due to the announcement of a protest march from the Shambhu barrier by the Qaumi Insaf Morcha and farmer unions. The QaumiInsaf Morcha and farmer organisations announced this protest march to Delhi to express resentment over the non-release of Sikh prisoners who have completed their sentences. As part of this, there is also a program to offer 'Ardas' (prayers) at a Gurudwara Sahib in Delhi. However, no permission has been…

14 Nov

Harmeet Singh Sandhu Ahead as Tarn Taran Bypoll Trends Take Shape

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingTarn Taran

Tarn Taran (Gurpreet Singh): Early trends from the vote count for the Tarn Taran Assembly by-election on Friday showed the Aam Aadmi Party gaining momentum, with its candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu emerging ahead by the end of the sixth round of counting. Trailing him is Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa of the Shiromani Akali Dal, while candidates Karanbir Singh Burj (Congress), Harjit Singh Sandhu (BJP), and Independent nominee Mandeep Singh continue to compete closely in the multi-cornered contest. The counting process began at 8 a.m., overseen by strict security arrangements at the International College of Nursing, Piddi, which has been converted into…

14 Nov

Tarn Taran: Akali Dal leading over AAP

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabElections, Out, Result, Shromni akali dal, Taran Taran, Updates

National Times Bureau :- Shiromani Akali Dal candidate Sukhwinder Kaur is leading by 625 votes over her rival and AAP candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu. As per Election Commission of India (ECI) date Sukhwinder Kaur got 2910 votes and Harmeet Singh Sandhu polled 2285 votes in first round of counting of votes.

13 Nov

Punjab’s Industrial Revolution: Over 10 Lakh New Small Enterprises, 2.55 Lakh Women Entrepreneurs Lead Growth Surge

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann government, MSME boom, Punjab industrial growth, Women Entrepreneurs

Chandigarh, November 13, 2025: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has launched an unprecedented and successful campaign to strengthen the state's industrial backbone: the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). MSME stands for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, a system used by the government to identify small and medium-scale businesses or industries based on their size (capital investment and turnover). The government's clear vision and pro-entrepreneur policies have created an environment that has made Punjab not only a favored investment destination but is also setting new records in job creation and…

13 Nov

Punjab Leads with Compassion: Mann Government Sets Benchmark in Empowering Divyang Citizens

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, disability rights, Divyang empowerment, Dr. Baljit Kaur, Punjab government

Chandigarh, November 13, 2025: The land of Punjab, known for the blessings of Gurus and human values, is today witnessing a new revolution. This is not a revolution of roads or electricity poles, but of the dignity and empowerment of that section of society which was often sidelined by calling them “Divyangjans” (persons with disabilities). Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab government’s work for deaf-mute and physically disabled people is not just government schemes, but a bridge of sensitivity and respect. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s government has extended its hand to that section which has…

13 Nov

Zirakpur Chemist Association Holds Meeting to Ensure Transparency and Patient Safety in Drug Sales

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab News

National Times Bureau :- The Zirakpur Chemist Association convened a meeting attended by senior health officials, medical experts, and a large number of medical store owners to discuss transparency and accountability in the sale of medicines. The primary aim of the meeting was to strengthen compliance with drug regulations and maintain high standards in healthcare services. Key attendees included Zonal Licensing Authority Jasbir Pratap Singh, District Drug Control Officer Jaijai Kar Singh, MDCA President Amardeep Singh, Secretary Vikram Thakur, GCA President Puneet Kumar, Secretary Rajeev Chathli, and Tricity Chairman Amardeep Singh. Officials directed medical store owners to maintain complete and…

13 Nov

Punjab Police Issues Stricter Guidelines for VIP Escorts After Zirakpur Incident

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In the wake of a high-profile highway controversy, the Punjab Police has released updated instructions for personnel assigned to VIP protection duties, emphasizing professional conduct, public safety, and adherence to traffic rules. The move follows an incident on the Zirakpur-Ambala stretch involving Lt Gen D.S. Hooda (Retd), former Northern Army Commander, who alleged that a Punjab Police escort vehicle intentionally collided with his car while escorting a VIP convoy. According to Lt Gen Hooda, the event occurred around 4 pm as he was driving with his wife. Two police jeeps from the convoy approached with sirens on,…

13 Nov

Punjab Government Makes Permission Mandatory for Panchayat Members Before Foreign Travel

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National Times Bureau :- In a new directive aimed at ensuring uninterrupted rural development, the Punjab Government has made it mandatory for all panches and sarpanches to seek official permission before traveling abroad. The decision, issued by the Department of Rural Development and Panchayats, states that elected village representatives must now apply for “Ex-India Leave,” similar to government employees. The government has directed all District Development and Panchayat Officers, along with Additional Deputy Commissioners, to strictly monitor and enforce this rule.

12 Nov

CM Dhami Inaugurates All India Forest Sports and Cultural Meet, Showcases Uttarakhand’s Green and Sporting Spirit

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAll India Forest Sports and Cultural Meet 2025, Green Games, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttarakhand

Dehradun, November 12, 2025: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the 28th All India Forest Sports and Cultural Meet 2025 at Maharana Pratap Sports College, Raipur, on Wednesday, expressing pride in the state hosting this prestigious national event.Welcoming participants, forest officers, and sports enthusiasts from across the country, Dhami thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Bhupender Yadav for supporting the event and congratulated the Forest Department and organisers for their successful coordination. He noted that this year’s competition has attracted 3,390 participants from 42 states and union territories, including over 700 women athletes.Dhami highlighted the role of…

12 Nov

Centre Approves Rs 764 Crore Ferozepur–Patti Rail Link Project: Major Boost for Connectivity, Defence, and Jobs in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAshwini Vaishnaw, Ferozepur–Patti Rail Link, Ministry of Railways, Punjab Railways, S. Ravneet Singh Bittu

Chandigarh, November 12, 2025: The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned the long-awaited Ferozepur–Patti Rail Link Project, covering a stretch of 25.72 kilometres at an estimated cost of ₹764.19 crore. The project includes ₹166 crore for land acquisition, to be fully borne by the Railways.Announcing the development at a press briefing, Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, S. Ravneet Singh Bittu, said the project will have far-reaching economic and strategic benefits for Punjab. Once completed, it will reduce the distance between Ferozepur and Amritsar from 196 km to nearly 100 km, and shorten the Jammu–Ferozepur–Fazilka–Mumbai corridor by…