Gurpreet Singh

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Punjab Declares Local Holiday in Amritsar on 8th October for Guru Ramdas Jayanti

Punjab Declares Local Holiday in Amritsar on 8th October for Guru Ramdas Jayanti

Amritsar, September 30, 2025 – The Punjab government has announced a local holiday in Amritsar district on Wednesday, 8th October, to mark the birth anniversary of Shri Guru Ramdas Ji Maharaj.According to the official notification, all schools, colleges, and government offices in the district will remain closed on this day. The local holiday applies to all government departments, boards, corporations, and educational institutions within Amritsar district.
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Punjab Launches “Mera Ghar, Mera Maan” Scheme from Tarn Taran, Grants Property Rights to Villagers

Punjab Launches “Mera Ghar, Mera Maan” Scheme from Tarn Taran, Grants Property Rights to Villagers

Tarn Taran (Punjab), September 30, 2025: Punjab Cabinet Ministers Hardeep Singh Mundian and Laljit Singh Bhullar today inaugurated the “Mera Ghar, Mera Maan” scheme from Tarn Taran district, distributing property cards to residents of 11 villages in the constituency. The scheme grants ownership rights to properties located within Lal Lakir areas, long considered outside the formal property system.The launch event was attended by Constituency In-charge Harmeet Singh Sandhu, Additional Deputy Commissioner Rajdeep Singh Brar, SDM Tarn Taran Gurmeet Singh, and District Revenue Officer Gurpreet Singh Dhillon.Calling the initiative “historic,” Cabinet Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian said the campaign would bring a…
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Heroin Haul in Jalandhar: Punjab Counter-Intelligence Nabs Courier Linked to Gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria

Heroin Haul in Jalandhar: Punjab Counter-Intelligence Nabs Courier Linked to Gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria

Jalandhar, September 30, 2025: Punjab’s Counter-Intelligence unit in Patiala achieved a major success against narcotics trafficking with the arrest of a suspected drug courier and the seizure of 4.721 kilograms of heroin in Jalandhar.The accused has been identified as Vansh Kumar, a resident of Dalam in Batala. Officials revealed that Kumar was apprehended following actionable intelligence inputs, which pointed to his alleged links with Amrit Dalam, a Dubai-based handler originally from Batala. Investigators believe Amrit Dalam maintains close ties with jailed gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, a known figure in Punjab’s criminal underworld.Police confirmed that an FIR has been lodged at the…
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Amit Shah Promises Enhanced Central Aid for Punjab Flood Relief, Says Earlier Grant Was ‘Token Money’

Amit Shah Promises Enhanced Central Aid for Punjab Flood Relief, Says Earlier Grant Was ‘Token Money’

New Delhi, September 30, 2025 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured him of substantial central assistance to tackle the flood devastation in the state.The assurance came during a 25-minute meeting in Delhi, where Mann presented a detailed report on the scale of destruction caused by floods in Punjab. According to the Chief Minister, Shah described the earlier grant of ₹1,600 crore as merely “token money” and promised that additional funds will soon be released.Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Mann said, “I explained the losses Punjab has suffered due…
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NRI Husbands Rally Against Marital Fraud in Punjab: Aawaz Power of Men Welfare Society Leads Protest

NRI Husbands Rally Against Marital Fraud in Punjab: Aawaz Power of Men Welfare Society Leads Protest

National Times Bureau :- A massive protest was held at Gandhi Palace in Bagha Purana, where NRI husbands raised their voices against the growing cases of fraud in overseas marriages. The demonstration was led by Aawaz Power of Men Welfare Society, which extended full support to the victims. Led by Aawaz Power of Men Welfare Society The protest was spearheaded by President Anmol Dang, Vice President Gurpreet Inder Singh, Cashier Gaurav Shahi, and team members Sonu Yadav, Gurjant Singh, among others. Their presence and statements strengthened the gathering. “Families Spend Lakhs, Yet Sons Are Abandoned” Addressing the crowd, President Anmol…
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Chandigarh MC Meeting Descends Into Mayhem as Councillors Rip Up Minutes

Chandigarh MC Meeting Descends Into Mayhem as Councillors Rip Up Minutes

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a dramatic turn at today’s General House session of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, councillors from the AAP and Congress launched into a protest by tearing pages from the minutes of the previous meeting, triggering uproar across the chamber. As chaos erupted, Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla ordered the suspension of Senior Deputy Mayor Jasbir Singh Bunty, Deputy Mayor Taruna Mehta, and AAP councillor Prem Lata. The meeting was immediately halted and adjourned for ten minutes amid shouts and confusion. Once the Mayor and officials were out of the chamber, Bunty, backed by other dissident councillors, convened a…
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Chandigarh Declared Slum-Free After Massive Demolition Drive in Sector 38 West

Chandigarh Declared Slum-Free After Massive Demolition Drive in Sector 38 West

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chandigarh has officially cleared its last remaining slum cluster following a large-scale demolition operation on Tuesday morning in Sector 38 West, marking a major step in its urban development journey. The Shahpur Colony, home to nearly 500 makeshift homes, was razed in a pre-dawn drive led by the UT Estate Office’s Enforcement Wing. The demolition started around 7 am with support from nearly 500 police personnel who were deployed to manage the crowd and maintain peace at the site. Heavy machinery, including JCBs and porcelain cutters, was brought in to speed up the process and ensure a…
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Diwali bonus: Centre announces 30 days’ bonus for central government employees | check details

Diwali bonus: Centre announces 30 days’ bonus for central government employees | check details

National Times Bureau :- The central government has announced a non-productivity-linked bonus ahead of the festive season for central government employees for 2024-25. The Finance Ministry has issued an order stating that central government Group C and Non-Gazetted Group B employees will receive an 'Ad-hoc Bonus' equivalent to 30 days’ salary for 2024-25. This amount has been fixed at Rs 6,908. "To illustrate, taking the calculation ceiling of monthly emoluments of R.7000  (where actual average emoluments exceed Rs.7000/-), Non-PLB (Ad-hoc Bonus) for thirty days would work out to Rs 7000x30/30.4=Rs.6907.89/- (rounded off to Rs 6908)," the ministry said in its…
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Punjab Power Utility Introduces AI-Based Billing App to Curb Corruption

Punjab Power Utility Introduces AI-Based Billing App to Curb Corruption

National Times Bureau :- Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has taken a significant step towards modernizing its operations by introducing an AI-based scanning application for electricity billing. The new system replaces the traditional manual preparation of bills by field staff and aims to eliminate corruption and malpractice within the department. Previously, some meter readers were known to manipulate unit readings, often colluding with consumers to inflate bills for personal gain, resulting in substantial financial losses for the utility. The AI-based app ensures that bills are generated accurately, based on live meter readings, leaving little room for tampering. Under the…
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Brutal Attack on Dogs in Jalandhar Cantt Sparks Outrage, Police Launch Investigation

Brutal Attack on Dogs in Jalandhar Cantt Sparks Outrage, Police Launch Investigation

National Times Bureau :- A shocking incident unfolded near Sansarpur in Jalandhar Cantt, where a man was caught on CCTV mercilessly beating a dog with a hockey stick. The footage has gone viral, raising serious concerns among local residents. Several neighbors have filed written complaints at the Jalandhar Cantt Police Station, demanding strict action against the perpetrator. Anju, wife of Sansarpur resident Manoj Kumar, who personally cares for stray dogs in the area, reported that a neighbor, identified as Swarnjit Singh, also known as Soni, attacked one dog with a hockey stick, killed another, and attempted to harm others. She…
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