Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

20 Feb

Traffic and Parking Advisory Issued Ahead of Three-Day Rose Festival in Chandigarh

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Chandigarh, Gurpreet Singh :- In view of the three-day Rose Festival commencing Friday, the Chandigarh Police has issued a detailed traffic and parking advisory to ensure smooth movement of vehicles and public safety during the event. The annual festival, which draws large crowds from across the region, will be held at the iconic Zakir Hussain Rose Garden. Anticipating heavy footfall, authorities have announced special traffic arrangements, designated parking zones, and possible diversions around key roads leading to the venue. Police officials stated that certain stretches near the Rose Garden may witness congestion during peak hours, particularly in the evening. Commuters…

20 Feb

Sidhu Alleges Land Scam Against Raja Warring, Congress Rift Deepens in Punjab

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Chandigarh, Gurpreet Singh :- Fresh cracks have surfaced within the Punjab unit of the Indian National Congress after Dr. Navjot Kaur Sidhu levelled serious allegations against Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring over an alleged land deal in Zirakpur. In a strongly worded statement, Dr. Sidhu questioned how nearly 100 acres of land were acquired in Zirakpur, alleging that only a portion of the land could have been legally purchased while the remaining acreage was obtained through fraudulent means, including forged signatures and exploitation of unsuspecting landowners. She also referred to an alleged financial irregularity running into thousands of…

20 Feb

Supreme Court Backs Afforestation as Long-Term Remedy for Delhi’s Air Pollution Crisis

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Emphasising the urgent need for sustainable environmental measures, the Supreme Court has indicated that expanding Delhi’s green cover could play a decisive role in addressing the capital’s chronic air pollution problem. The observation came during a hearing connected to alleged tree removal in the ridge region overseen by the Delhi Development Authority. Presiding over the matter, Chief Justice Surya Kant remarked that when authorities deliberate on improving the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the National Capital Region, large-scale tree plantation stands out as one of the most practical and enduring solutions. He noted that while pollution…

19 Feb

Legal Victory for Communal Dignity: Neeraj Pandey drops ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ Title following Supreme Court Rap

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) – In a significant move to uphold social harmony, acclaimed filmmaker Neeraj Pandey has officially informed the Supreme Court of India that he has abandoned the title of his upcoming Netflix film, originally called Ghooskhor Pandat. The decision comes after the apex court raised serious objections, noting that creative freedom cannot be used to denigrate specific communities. A Bench led by Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on Thursday after recording the director's undertaking. The court noted that with the "positive" step of withdrawing the controversial name and all…

19 Feb

Ramadan Tragedy: Gas Cylinder Blast Kills 16 in Karachi Apartment Collapse

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Karachi (Gurpreet Singh) – A devastating gas cylinder explosion tore through a multi-storey apartment building in Karachi on Thursday, February 19, 2026, leaving at least 16 people dead and many others injured. The blast occurred during the pre-dawn hours of the first day of Ramadan, as residents were preparing their suhoor (pre-fasting) meals. The explosion took place on the first floor of a residential compound in the densely populated Soldier Bazaar area. The force of the blast caused a partial collapse of the structure, trapping several families under layers of concrete and debris. Rescue Efforts and Victim Toll Local police…

19 Feb

Chhattisgarh: Sen Community Bans Private Phone Calls and Traditional ‘Joota Chupai’ for Engaged Couples

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Balod, Chhattisgarh (Gurpreet Singh) – In a move aimed at curbing a perceived rise in relationship break-ups, the Sen community in Chhattisgarh's Balod district has officially prohibited engaged couples from speaking to each other privately over the phone. The community, which represents approximately 250,000 people across the state, claims that excessive communication before marriage often leads to misunderstandings and dissolved engagements. The decision was formalized during a district-level meeting, where community leaders argued that pre-marital private chats were the primary cause of modern relationship friction. New Rules for "Traditional Harmony" Under the new regulations, any necessary communication between the bride…

19 Feb

Hyderabad Shocker: 16-Year-Old Sexually Assaulted by Trio; Two Suspects Including a Minor Arrested

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Hyderabad (Gurpreet Singh) – A 16-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted by three individuals, including two minors, in the Chengicherla area. The victim was reportedly intimidated with a knife and forced to consume alcohol before the assault took place on the night of February 16. The case came to light after the girl’s mother filed a missing person’s report at the Narsingi Police Station on February 17, noting that her daughter had not returned home from school. Following a swift investigation, police traced and rescued the teenager on February 18. The Incident and Modus Operandi Investigations revealed that…

19 Feb

Election Commission Orders Massive Voter List Cleanup Across 22 States and UTs Starting April

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) – The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed 22 states and Union Territories, including Delhi, to accelerate preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The poll panel confirmed on Thursday that the nationwide exercise is slated to commence in April 2026, marking the final phase of a pan-India cleanup initiative that began last June. Once this round is concluded, the commission will have covered all states and UTs, addressing a total of approximately 100 crore (1 billion) electors. While the SIR has already been completed in Bihar and a special revision concluded…

19 Feb

Veteran Director MM Baig, Father of Child Artiste Baby Guddu, Found Dead in Mumbai

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Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh) – The Indian film industry mourns the loss of veteran filmmaker MM Baig, who was found dead at his Mumbai residence on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Baig, who was in his 70s, was best known as the director of the 1994 film Chhoti Bahu and as the father of Baby Guddu (Shahinda Baig), one of the most prominent child stars of the 1980s. The tragic discovery was made after neighbors alerted the police regarding a foul odor emanating from Baig’s home. Local authorities entered the premises to find the filmmaker’s body, which was subsequently sent to Cooper…

19 Feb

18 Patients Suffer Severe Infections After Cataract Surgeries; Hospital Sealed, Probe Ordered

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCataract surgery infection, eye removal cases, magisterial inquiry, private hospital sealed

Gorakhpur (Gurpreet Singh): At least nine patients had to undergo removal of one eye and nine others lost vision in one eye after developing serious infections following cataract surgeries at a private hospital, prompting authorities to seal the facility and order a magisterial inquiry. Officials said the surgeries were conducted on 30 patients during an eye camp held on February 1 at New Rajesh Hitech Hospital. Within 24 hours of the procedures, several patients reportedly began experiencing intense pain and discharge from the operated eye. According to official sources, at least 18 patients developed infections as their condition deteriorated. They…