Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

08 Oct

Under Mann Government, Punjab Takes a New Flight! Shiva Texfabs Invests ₹815 Crores

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCM Bhagwant Mann, Punjab, Sanjeev Arora

Chandigarh, October 9: Punjab, once known primarily as an agricultural state, is now witnessing an unprecedented industrial revolution alongside agriculture under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. The progressive and investor-friendly policies of the state government have resulted in Shiva Texfabs, a textile industry giant in Ludhiana, announcing a massive investment of ₹815 crores. This is not just a major financial commitment, but a powerful milestone in the state’s economic progress. Ludhiana, already known as the ‘Manchester of India’, will further strengthen its global identity with this investment. Under its expansion plan, Shiva Texfabs will use this amount…

08 Oct

Big Claim by Janata Party Chief: Over 60 AAP MLAs in Contact

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAam Aadmi Party, Navneet Chaturvedi, Punjab politics, Rajya Sabha Elections

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a move that has shaken Punjab’s political corridors, Janata Party’s national president Navneet Chaturvedi on Tuesday filed his nomination as an Independent candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections at the Punjab Assembly Secretariat.What has truly rattled the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is Chaturvedi’s explosive claim that 10 AAP MLAs have pledged their support to him and more than 60 are in touch with him. This revelation has sparked intense political drama and raised serious questions about internal dissent and cracks within AAP’s Punjab unit.Chaturvedi, a Rajasthan-based political thinker and author of the widely read…

08 Oct

Amritsar illuminates on Guru Ramdas Ji’s Parkash Purab, lakhs of devotees pay obeisance at Golden Temple

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National Times Bureau :- On the auspicious occasion of Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ramdas Ji, lakhs of devotees from across India and abroad are paying obeisance at Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib today. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has made elaborate preparations to facilitate the influx of devotees at the Golden Temple, ensuring smooth arrangements for accommodation, transport, and community services. The city of Amritsar is illuminating with festive lights radiating spiritual fervour, with every nnook and corner resonating with Gurbani. The devotees will celebrate the occassion with over one lakh earthen lamps and colourful candles along the sacred…

08 Oct

‘Khana Peena Bhul Jandiyan, Putt Marre Ni Bhuldiyan Mavaan”: Rajvir Jawanda’s song turns heartbreaking after untimely death

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingDeath, Rajwir Jawanda

National Times Bureau :- There are voices that live beyond time, and Rajvir Jawanda’s is one of them. His songs carried the warmth of Punjab, the pride of its soil, and the emotions of its people. But today, one of his own lines — “Khana peena bhul jandiyan, putt marre ni bhuldiyan mavaan” — feels painfully prophetic. It echoes differently now, piercing every heart. For his mother, this line will forever be a haunting truth. Rajvir Jawanda, the beloved Punjabi singer and actor, passed away 11 days after suffering severe head and spinal injuries in a tragic road accident on…

08 Oct

Punjabi Singer Rajvir Jawanda Succumbs to Injuries After Motorcycle Crash

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh) Popular Punjabi artist Rajvir Jawanda, known for his soulful voice and folk-inspired music, has died after spending nearly two weeks in critical condition following a serious motorcycle accident. He was undergoing treatment at Fortis Hospital in Mohali, where he passed away on Wednesday. The 33-year-old singer met with a devastating road accident near Pinjore, where he reportedly lost control of his motorcycle. The crash left him with major head and spinal injuries, and sources indicate he also suffered a cardiac arrest before being transferred to a tertiary care facility. Despite aggressive medical intervention and support from critical…

07 Oct

Bar council suspends Supreme Court advocate Rakesh Kishore after attempted shoe attack on CJI Gavai

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National Times Bureau :- The Bar Council of India (BCI) on Monday ordered the immediate suspension of Supreme Court advocate Rakesh Kishore after he attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai during court proceedings. The BCI also announced that disciplinary proceedings will be initiated against him under relevant legal provisions. In its directive, the Bar Council of India stated that a show cause notice will be issued to the advocate, requiring him to respond within 15 days of receiving the order. He must explain why his suspension should not continue and why further disciplinary…

07 Oct

Celebrity hairstylist Jawed Habib, son booked for multi-crore crypto scam; lookout notices issued against all family members

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National Times Bureau :- The Sambhal police, UP, have stepped up action against celebrity hairstylist Jawed Habib and his family over allegations of duping more than 100 investors of crores of rupees. The police have so far registered 20 cases against Habib and his son, Anas Habib, including 19 new cases filed recently. Investigations have also implicated Habib’s wife, who is reportedly the founder of the allegedly fraudulent company. To prevent the family from leaving the country, lookout notices have been issued against all members. Jawed Habib has been summoned to Sambhal for questioning, while police teams are gathering details…

07 Oct

Petition filed in SC to seek probe into deaths of children due to toxic cough syrup in MP, Rajasthan

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaColdrif, Cough Syrup, Judicial Enquiry, petition, Supreme Court

National Times Bureau :- A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court demanding a judicial inquiry into the recent deaths of children allegedly caused by contaminated cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The plea also urges the court to order nationwide testing of all cough syrups and implement urgent reforms in India’s drug regulation system. The cough syrup in question, Coldrif, has been linked to the deaths of at least 16 children across Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district and parts of Rajasthan since August. Several other children under the age of 12 have also suffered serious health complications. Manufactured…

07 Oct

Punjab bans sale and use of Coldrif cough syrup after deaths of children in MP and Rajasthan

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National Times Bureau :- The Punjab Government has banned the sale, distribution and use of Coldrif cough syrup following reports linking the medicine to the deaths of several children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The decision comes after at least 10 children died in Chhindwara district due to the alleged consumption of the toxic syrup. According to official orders issued by the Punjab Health Department, all retailers, distributors, registered medical practitioners, hospitals, and healthcare institutions have been directed not to purchase, sell, or use the product. If any stock of the syrup is found, it must be immediately reported to…

07 Oct

Rain Batters Punjab: Cold Wave Grips Region, Yellow Alert Issued for 12 Districts

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Unseasonal rainfall triggered by an active Western Disturbance has brought a sudden chill across Punjab, with several districts witnessing a significant drop in temperatures and ongoing rain since early Tuesday. The abrupt weather change has prompted authorities to issue a yellow alert for 12 districts on Tuesday, October 7. The alert covers Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Mohali, Patiala, Fatehgarh Sahib, Sangrur, Rupnagar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, and Mohali. Of these, Ludhiana and Jalandhar have already been soaked in rain since morning, with persistent showers and gusty winds disrupting daily life. According to weather officials, the maximum temperature across the…