Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

27 Jul

Resham Singh Anmol Raises Concerns After New Defender Develops Fault; Questions E20 Fuel Quality

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjabi singer Resham Singh Anmol has voiced concerns over the quality of fuel available at petrol stations after claiming that his newly purchased Defender SUV developed a major fault shortly after its first scheduled service. According to the singer, the vehicle's fuel pump malfunctioned, and he was informed at the service centre that the issue was linked to fuel quality. In a video shared on social media, Anmol said the warning signs appeared while he was driving, after which he contacted the company's service team. Following an inspection, he claimed that technicians informed him the fuel pump…

27 Jul

‘My Person’: Arshdeep Singh Goes Instagram Official with Samreen Kaur, Ends Months of Speculation

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh has publicly confirmed his relationship with Punjabi model Samreen Kaur, sharing the couple's first official photographs on Instagram and ending months of speculation surrounding their personal lives. The left-arm fast bowler posted two pictures with Samreen on his Instagram account, accompanied by the caption, "My Person." The post quickly gained traction on social media, with fans, fellow cricketers and celebrities flooding the comments section with congratulatory messages and best wishes. Rumours linking the two had been circulating for nearly three months, but neither Arshdeep nor Samreen had commented on them until now. The…

27 Jul

Orange Alert Issued as Monsoon Intensifies Over Punjab and Chandigarh; Heavy Rain Forecast Till July 30

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of an active spell of monsoon across Punjab and Chandigarh over the next four days, with an Orange Alert issued for July 28 and 29 in view of the likelihood of heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts. After isolated showers were reported in many areas overnight, weather conditions have turned favourable for widespread rainfall. The IMD has advised people to remain cautious as thunderstorms, lightning and intense downpours are expected to affect large parts of the region over the coming days. According to the Chandigarh Meteorological Centre, the…

27 Jul

Punjab Pilgrims Among Victims as Bus Crashes in Himachal; Two Dead, Several Injured

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Bilaspur (Gurpreet Singh): A pilgrimage journey turned tragic late Sunday night when a bus carrying devotees from Punjab overturned near Shahtalai in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur district, leaving two people dead and 13 others injured, officials said. The bus, carrying over 35 pilgrims, was returning to Amritsar after the group had visited the revered Baba Balak Nath Temple at Deotsidh. The accident occurred at around 10:30 p.m., when the vehicle reportedly lost control while negotiating a stretch of road near Shahtalai before overturning. Authorities said one of the victims was a pilgrim travelling on the bus, while the second was a…

26 Jul

Mothers, Wives and Sisters Are Driving Force Behind Bhagwant Mann Govt’s ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’

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*CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): Women are emerging as the flag-bearers of hope in Bhagwant Mann Government's war against drugs, ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’. A recent awareness programme held in Moga underscored a powerful message that is resonating across the state, that mothers, wives, sisters and other family members are leading the battle against substance abuse by supporting their loved ones through treatment and recovery. When a household falls into the trap of addiction, it’s the women and children who bear the harshest brunt. From economic and emotional distress to heightened risk of violence, drugs destroy homes from within. But families in Punjab…

26 Jul

‘No Cash, No Farmaish’, Only Merit-Based Govt Jobs in Punjab. Says CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

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Zirakpur (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday said that Punjab has established a system where neither cash nor recommendations determine success, but merit alone prevails. He said that the record 882 students from Punjab Government schools qualifying NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) 2026 and more than 68,000 government jobs provided solely on merit through a transparent recruitment process stand as the strongest testimony to the state government’s commitment to honesty, transparency and equal opportunity. Felicitating the successful NEET candidates at a ceremony in Zirakpur, the Chief Minister said that the historic achievement had been made…

26 Jul

Power corporation Employees Shouldn’t Cause Hardship to Farmers & Public; Withdraw Strike: Aman Arora

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Sunam (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora on Sunday urged the striking Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) employees to immediately withdraw their strike, saying it is causing immense hardship to farmers during the crucial paddy transplantation season and disrupting essential services for nearly three crore people across the state. Reiterating that the Bhagwant Mann Government is always ready for dialogue, he said a high-level committee constituted 25 days ago at the employee unions’ request is already deliberating on their pending demands and assured that every genuine recommendation of the committee will be…

26 Jul

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Pays Tributes to Kargil War Heroes, Says “Supreme Sacrifice Will Continue to Inspire Generations”

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CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday paid heartfelt tributes to the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice while defending the nation’s sovereignty, asserting that their unmatched valour, courage and selfless service would continue to inspire generations. The Chief Minister laid a wreath at the War Memorial, paid floral tributes to the Kargil War heroes, interacted with the families of soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice and ex-servicemen, distributed five two-wheelers to differently abled ex-servicemen, and encouraged NCC (National Cadet Corps) cadets as well as cadets of the…

26 Jul

Punjab Police Busts ISI-Linked Terror Module, Seizes Powerful IED; One Suspect Held

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major counter-terrorism operation, Punjab Police has dismantled an alleged terror module linked to the banned outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and backed by Pakistan's intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The operation resulted in the arrest of a suspected operative from Jalandhar and the recovery of a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED), officials said on Tuesday. The operation was jointly conducted by the Counter Intelligence Wing in Jalandhar and the Jalandhar Rural Police, following specific intelligence inputs regarding the activities of a terror network allegedly being managed by handlers based outside India. During the search…

26 Jul

Prominent Akali Leader’s Son Dies in Suspected Accidental Firing Incident in Moga

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Moga (Gurpreet Singh): A tragic incident has shocked Punjab's Moga district after a young advocate allegedly died from a gunshot wound caused by the accidental discharge of his licensed revolver at his residence in Buttar town. The deceased, Amninder Singh, 35, was the son of Harbhupinder Singh Ladi, a senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former chairman. His sudden demise has sent shockwaves through political circles, the legal fraternity and the local community. According to initial information, the incident occurred late at night when the licensed firearm reportedly went off unexpectedly. The circumstances leading to the discharge are yet to…