Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

05 Nov

Devotional Fervour Marks Parkash Purb of Guru Nanak Dev Ji Across India

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CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): The birth anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru, was observed with immense devotion and reverence across the country on Wednesday. The day, celebrated as Parkash Purb, transformed towns and villages into vibrant centers of spiritual celebration, echoing with Gurbani and the spirit of sewa (selfless service). A Day of Faith and Reflection From Punjab to Delhi, and beyond, Gurdwaras were illuminated as thousands of devotees gathered to pay homage to Guru Nanak Dev Ji, whose teachings continue to guide humanity toward peace, humility, and compassion. The soothing strains of Kirtan filled the…

04 Nov

Moga Sets an Example in Stubble Management Under Mann Govt: SSP and DC Active in Fields to Save Environment and Lives

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Chandigarh, November 4, 2025: Punjab's soil has always testified to the hard work of its farmers. When this earth burns, the sky fills with smoke, polluting the air and claiming countless lives. The tradition of stubble burning, once a necessity, is now demanding change. The Moga district is setting an example for this transformation, where Deputy Commissioner Sagar Setia and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ajay Gandhi personally got onto a tractor and demonstrated post-harvest tilling with the farmers.This was not merely an administrative activity but an emotional message: "Stubble burning is not compulsory; if we work together, every problem…

04 Nov

“Our Daughters are the State’s ‘Brand Ambassadors'”: Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on World Cup Victory

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Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann today extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Indian Women's Cricket Team for winning the ICC World Cup by defeating South Africa in a spectacular match. Speaking to the team members via video conferencing, the Chief Minister said that by winning the World Cup, the daughters have not only created history but have also conquered the world. He stated that these daughters are the pride of the state, and they will be given a grand felicitation upon their return to Punjab. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that these players are the "Brand Ambassadors" of the…

04 Nov

‘CM Di Yogashala’ creates history; 2 lakh people doing free yoga daily, over 4,500 classes conducted, 2,600+ youth employed *

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab government's unique initiative, 'CM Di Yogashala', has not only transformed the state's health landscape but also serves as a shining example of the people-centric policies of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Bhagwant Mann government. Inspired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's vision, this effort is transforming yoga not just into exercise but into a way of life, proving helpful in combating modern diseases like stress, obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. This scheme is proving to be a milestone in making Punjab drug-free and fit. A major testament to the success of this scheme is its unprecedented expansion.…

04 Nov

US shutdown deepens, flight delays mount as air traffic controllers skip work

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National Times Bureau :- The US government shutdown has entered its 34th day, severely affecting air travel nationwide as thousands of air traffic controllers, TSA officers, and other essential employees continue to work without pay. Staffing shortages have triggered major flight delays and long security lines at airports in cities like Chicago, Houston, Denver, and Newark, raising passenger anxiety over safety and reliability. Nick Daniels, head of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, warned that the prolonged shutdown is compromising worker focus and overall aviation safety. “Every extra day of this shutdown makes the skies less safe,” he said, noting…

04 Nov

Post Operation Sindoor, first Sikh Jatha leaves for Pakistan to celebrate Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Parkash Purb at Nankana Sahib

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National Times Bureau :- After Operation Sindoor, the first Sikh Jatha set out for Attari on Tuesday to cross over into Pakistan for the celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Parkash Purb at Gurdwara Janamsthan Nankana Sahib. The sacred occasion will be observed on November 5. This year, the Central Government has granted permission exclusively to Indian citizens to participate in the pilgrimage, unlike previous years when NRIs were also allowed. Around 2,000 pilgrims are expected to cross the Attari border to pay obeisance at historical gurdwaras in Lahore and Nankana Sahib. The pilgrims are scheduled to return to India…

04 Nov

Patiala: CBI raids property dealer’s house in connection with suspended DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar case

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National Times Bureau :- The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is carrying out a raid at the residence of Bhupinder Singh, owner of BH Properties, in Patiala in connection with the ongoing probe against suspended Ropar Range DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar, who was earlier arrested in a bribery case. According to sources, the CBI team reached Bhupinder Singh’s residence early in the morning and conducted an extensive search operation, restricting entry and exit during the raid. Officials have not issued an official statement yet, but sources revealed that BH Properties’ name surfaced during Bhullar’s interrogation and from documents recovered during…

04 Nov

Row Erupts in Punjab Over Raja Warring’s Remarks on Late Buta Singh; Cheema Demands Accountability

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s political scene has been thrown into turmoil after state Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring allegedly made offensive remarks about late Buta Singh, a respected Dalit leader and former Union Home Minister. The comments have sparked outrage, prompting sharp criticism from Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and intervention from the Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission. Cheema strongly condemned the Congress leader’s reported comments, calling them “shameful and reflective of elitist thinking.” “Such statements expose the mindset of the Punjab Congress chief,” Cheema said in a statement. “By disrespecting Buta Singh, Raja Warring has demeaned the poor…

03 Nov

Akal Takht Jathedar Demands Renaming of Rajiv Gandhi National Law University, Calls 1984 Killings Genocide

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Amritsar, November 3, 2025 — Acting Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib and Jathedar of Takht Sri Keshgarh Sahib, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj, has urged the Central Government to rename Rajiv Gandhi National Law University in Patiala, calling it an “insult to the Sikh community.” He said the former Prime Minister bore moral responsibility for the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.Addressing the media after attending the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee’s (SGPC) annual general session, Jathedar Gargajj stated, “The very name of Rajiv Gandhi reminds Sikhs of one of the darkest chapters in India’s history. It is painful that an institution in Punjab…

03 Nov

Harjinder Singh Dhami Re-Elected SGPC President for Fifth Consecutive Term

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Amritsar, November 2 — Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami has secured a fifth straight term as President of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) after winning 117 out of 136 valid votes in the election held at Teja Singh Samundri Hall on Saturday. His rival, Mithu Singh Kahneke, received 18 votes, while one vote was declared invalid.Alongside Dhami’s re-election, the SGPC also appointed other key office-bearers. Raghujit Singh Virk was chosen as Senior Vice-President, Baldev Singh Kalyan as Junior Vice-President, and Sher Singh Mandwala as General Secretary.Dhami’s continued leadership underscores his firm hold within the SGPC’s General House and the steady…