Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

12 Mar

IT Revolution in Mohali: CM Bhagwant Mann Breaks Ground on Rs 286 Crore Infosys Campus

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Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday asserted that Punjab is witnessing a decisive turnaround in its industrial fortunes, with global investors returning to the state after years of extortion and arm-twisting that had driven industry away before 2022. Speaking after performing the groundbreaking ceremony of Infosys’ ₹286 crore campus in Mohali, the Chief Minister stated the project alone will generate direct employment for 2,700 youth and thousands of indirect jobs. The Chief Minister highlighted that the Punjab Government has already attracted investment proposals worth more than ₹1,55,000 crore since March 2022, creating employment opportunities for…

12 Mar

‘Mission Rozgar’: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Hands Over 818 Appointment Letters; Total Jobs Cross 65,000 in 4 Years

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Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday handed over appointment letters to 818 youth across different departments under the ongoing Mission Rozgar initiative, taking the total number of government jobs provided by the Punjab Government to 65,264 in the last four years. Addressing a gathering at a function organised to distribute appointment letters, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann described the milestone as a reflection of the government’s commitment to ensuring transparent and merit-based employment opportunities for the youth of Punjab. “Today appointment letters are being handed over to 818 youth in different departments,” he stated, noting that…

12 Mar

Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Shields Patiala Mechanic from Rs 90,000 Debt Trap

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Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): For families dependent on daily wages, even short hospital stays can erase months of earnings. For Gurtej Singh, a mechanic from Mandoli village in Patiala district, falling seriously ill meant not only lost income but the threat of mounting medical debt. Within days of being admitted to Chaman Hospital Bahadurgarh, his family had already spent nearly Rs. 10,000 on bed charges and medicines. Doctors indicated that total expenses could rise to Rs. 80,000–90,000, an amount far beyond the household’s irregular earnings. With no land or savings to fall back on, borrowing at interest appeared inevitable. Relief came…

12 Mar

Big News – Courier Parcels Used for Drug Smuggling: 56 kg Ganja Seized in Ludhiana

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National Times Bureau :- A major drug smuggling attempt has been unearthed in Ludhiana after the Crime Branch seized around 56 kilograms of ganja concealed inside multiple courier parcels from the ground warehouse of a private courier company. Acting on specific information, the Crime Branch team conducted a search operation and recovered the narcotics from packages that had arrived through the courier network. Police officials said the parcels had reportedly been sent from Odisha and were meant to be delivered to different locations in Ludhiana. Interestingly, several of the packages did not carry complete addresses, raising suspicion about the intended…

12 Mar

Privilege Motion Moved Against Sukhpal Khaira Over Remarks on AAP MLAs

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Gurpreet Singh :- A privilege motion has been moved in the Punjab Assembly against Congress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira following his controversial remarks about legislators of the Aam Aadmi Party. The issue was raised after Khaira allegedly referred to AAP MLAs as “labourers,” a statement that sparked strong objections from the ruling party members. Taking serious note of the comment, AAP legislators brought the matter before the House and demanded action, terming the remark derogatory and an insult to elected representatives. The privilege motion seeks to examine whether Khaira’s statement amounts to a breach of legislative privilege. The development has…

12 Mar

Middle East Tensions Trigger Panic LPG Bookings in Punjab; Govt Warns Against Hoarding

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Gurpreet Singh :- The escalating conflict in the Middle East involving United States, Israel and Iran has begun to impact consumer behavior in Punjab, where fears of a potential fuel supply disruption have led to panic LPG bookings. Long queues have been reported outside several gas agencies across the state as residents rush to secure cooking gas cylinders. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has issued strict directives to all Deputy Commissioners, instructing them to ensure that no shortage of LPG occurs anywhere in the state. He also warned that strict action will be taken against anyone involved in hoarding…

12 Mar

Supreme Court grants bail to Pawan Bishnoi, Jagtar Singh, accused in Sidhu Moosewala murder case

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Gurpreet Singh :- The top court's order facilitates the release of both the accused from the custody as the trial in the high-profile murder case is underway. The case relates to the killing of the singer, Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu well known as Sidhu Moosewala, in Punjab’s Mansa district in May 2022. Moose Wala was shot dead by unidentified assailants on May 29, 2022, a day after the Punjab government withdrew his security cover. The attack rattled the entire music industry triggering rigorous investigation by Punjab Police.

12 Mar

Man Arrested After Firing at Farooq Abdullah Claims He Planned Attack for Two Decades

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Jammu (Gurpreet Singh): Authorities have launched an extensive investigation into the background of a man accused of attempting to shoot former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah during a wedding function in Jammu. Officials said the suspect allegedly told investigators that he had been waiting for nearly 20 years for an opportunity to target the veteran political leader. The incident took place on Wednesday night at a marriage event in the Greater Kailash area on the outskirts of Jammu. According to police, Abdullah—who also serves as president of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference—was leaving the venue when the…

12 Mar

“Opposition opposed giving Rs 1,000 to women, that’s why it ran away from discussion on budget”

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CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday said the opposition abandoned the Budget debate because it could not defend its opposition to giving ₹1,000 to women, asserting that parties which kept people poor for decades are now uncomfortable with the empowerment of ordinary families under the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. Describing the fifth annual budget of the Punjab Government as the “Budget of the martyrs’ dreams,” the Chief Minister said the budget is aimed at fulfilling the aspirations of freedom fighters like Bhagat Singh and Udham Singh, while reaffirming that the Punjab Government has delivered…

11 Mar

India Condemns Attack on Thai Vessel Bound for Gujarat; Warns of Rising Lethality in Hormuz Crisis

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— The Government of India issued a stern condemnation on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, following a targeted attack on a Thai-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed "deep concern" as the ongoing West Asia conflict increasingly shifts into a direct assault on global commerce, specifically endangering civilian seafarers and critical energy supply lines. The vessel, identified as the Mayuree Naree, was reportedly transiting the strategically vital chokepoint on its way to the Kandla port in Gujarat when it was struck. While the specific nature of the ordnance used remains…