Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

12 Oct

Election Commission Announces Bye-Election Schedule for Tarn Taran Assembly Seat

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Chandigarh, October 12, 2025: The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the bye-election to the 21-Tarn Taran Assembly Constituency in Punjab. Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab, Sibin C said the nomination process will begin on October 13, 2025, with the issue of Gazette Notification.The last date for filing nominations will be October 21, followed by scrutiny on October 22. Candidates will be allowed to withdraw their nominations until October 24. Polling is scheduled for November 11, and counting of votes will take place on November 14. The entire election process will conclude before November 16, 2025.Polling will be…

12 Oct

15 Pak soldiers killed as Taliban launches retaliatory strikes along border after Kabul attack

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National Times Bureau :- In a sharp response, Taliban launched retaliatory strikes on Pakistan and killing 15 soldiers along Pakistan-Afghanistan border late on Saturday. The Taliban-led Afghan forces multiple Pakistani Army outposts along the Durand Line, including in the volatile Kunar and Helmand provinces. “Taliban forces have captured several outposts from the Pakistani Army across the Durand Line in Kunar and Helmand provinces,” an Afghan Defense official said in a statement. Intense fighting has been reported in Bahramcha district’s Shakij, Bibi Jani, and Salehan areas, as well as across Paktia’s Aryub Zazi district. Enayatullah Khowarazmi, spokesperson for Afghanistan’s Ministry of…

12 Oct

Four killed as car rams into road roller near Gohana in Haryana

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National Times Bureau :- At least four people were killed and others injured in an accident near Rukhi Toll Plaza on the Delhi-Jammu highway close to Gohana on Saturday after their car rammed into a road roller parked along the roadside. One of the victims died on the spot while other three succumbed to their injuries during treatment. The bodies have been sent to Civil Hospital in Gohana for post-mortem. Following the incident, police also reached the spot and initiated the inquiry. The deceased have been identified as Ankit, Lokesh, Dipankar and Sombir, all residents of Ghilaur village in Rohtak…

12 Oct

Three arrested over medical student’s sexual assault in West Bengal, two at large

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National Times Bureau :- The West Bengal Police have arrested three men in connection with the alleged gang rape of a medical student near a private hospital in Durgapur, according to police sources. Two other suspects remain absconding. The survivor, a second-year MBBS student at a private medical college near Shobhapur, Durgapur—about 170 km from Kolkata—hails from Jaleswar in Odisha. The incident took place late on Friday evening behind the hospital building. As per initial reports, the student had gone out of the campus with a male friend around 8:30 pm when one of the accused allegedly dragged her to…

12 Oct

Punjab Sees Below-Normal Temperatures Amid Clear Skies; Dry Weather to Persist

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Punjab (Gurpreet Singh): Despite a marginal rise in daytime temperatures, Punjab continues to experience cooler-than-average conditions, with the state’s overall temperature holding at 2.2°C below normal for this time of year. As per the latest update from the Meteorological Centre, no rainfall is expected across Punjab in the coming week, with dry and sunny weather likely to dominate. The maximum temperature recorded on Saturday was 32.8°C in Bathinda, while most cities hovered around 30°C. Officials noted that in the past 24 hours, there was only a minor temperature increase of 0.4°C, signaling a slow return to typical seasonal levels following…

12 Oct

Punjab Police Arrest Two Linked to Bambiha Gang in Major Arms Trafficking Bust

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Barnala (Gurpreet Singh): In a coordinated strike against organized crime, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of Punjab, working jointly with Barnala Police, arrested two suspected members of the Bambiha Gang, uncovering a significant arms cache in the process. The suspects, identified as Sandeep Singh and Sekher, were taken into custody following intelligence inputs about their involvement in illegal arms smuggling. The operation led to the recovery of six pistols, including a PX5, four pistols of .32 bore, one .30 bore pistol, and 19 live cartridges. Preliminary findings suggest that the weapons were intended for gang members operating at ground level,…

11 Oct

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Urges Youth to Channel Energy for Nation-Building at Barnala Youth Festival

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Barnala, Punjab, October 11, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday urged young people to channel their boundless energy toward positive and constructive goals that contribute to the socio-economic development of the state and the nation.Speaking at the Regional Youth Festival held at SD College, Barnala, CM Mann called on students to draw inspiration from India’s revolutionary heroes, particularly Shaheed Bhagat Singh and other martyrs, who dedicated their lives to the country’s freedom and welfare. He said their ideals continue to serve as a moral compass for today’s youth to selflessly serve the nation.The Chief Minister highlighted the…

11 Oct

Three Arrested with Eight Pistols in Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Case Linked to Pakistan

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Acting on a piece of credible intelligence, the Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar team has arrested three individuals involved in cross-border arms smuggling from Pakistan. Officials recovered eight modern pistols during the operation, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav confirmed.The arrested individuals have been identified as Mahesh alias Ashu Masih and Angrej Singh, both residents of Mari Megha village in Tarn Taran, and Arshdeep Singh, a resident of Bhikhiwind, Tarn Taran. The seized weapons include three 9mm pistols and five .30 bore pistols, along with their magazines. Police also confiscated their motorcycle, which was being used to…

11 Oct

5 Kg Heroin Seized in Moga as Police Bust Cross-Border Drug Smuggling Network

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Moga (Gurpreet Singh): Acting on precise intelligence inputs, Moga Police have uncovered a major drug trafficking module, arresting three suspects and confiscating 5 kilograms of heroin in a targeted operation. Authorities revealed that the arrested individuals had direct links with drug suppliers based outside India, pointing to a well-organized international smuggling network. This discovery has prompted further investigation into the group’s wider operations across state and national borders. An FIR has been lodged at Police Station Sadar in Moga, and a detailed probe is currently in progress. Police teams are working to trace both the origins and potential destinations of…

10 Oct

3 Kg of High-Quality ‘Ice’ Seized in Major Anti-Drug Operation Near Amritsar

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National Times Bureau :- In a major success against cross-border drug trafficking, the Amritsar Rural Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) have jointly recovered 3 kilograms of high-purity ICE (methamphetamine) during a coordinated operation near village Bhaini Rajputan. The seized contraband is estimated to be worth several crores in the international market. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav shared details of the operation on X (formerly Twitter), calling it a “well-coordinated and swift action” between the police and BSF. The recovery was made during a surprise checking operation based on specific intelligence jointly developed by both agencies. An FIR has been…