Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

17 Feb

Mohali schools receive fresh bomb threat; Fortis Hospital also mentioned

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Mohali, Gurpreet Singh :- Several schools in Mohali received bomb threats on Tuesday, triggering panic among parents and authorities. Among the institutions named was Gyan Jyoti Global School in Phase 2, along with other schools in the area. Following the threat, school authorities immediately declared a holiday and sent students back home as a precautionary measure. Police teams and bomb disposal squads were rushed to the premises to conduct thorough checks. Sources said the threatening message also mentioned Fortis Hospital in Mohali, raising further security concerns. Security has been tightened around sensitive locations, and investigations are underway to trace the…

16 Feb

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Re-Admitted to Hospital Hours After Discharge Following Breathlessness

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Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was re-admitted to Fortis Hospital in Mohali on Monday evening, just hours after being discharged earlier in the day, after he complained of breathing difficulty. According to officials, Mann experienced breathlessness upon returning to Mohali after attending a major Aam Aadmi Party rally in Moga. He was admitted to the hospital around 8 p.m. for medical evaluation and monitoring. The development comes a day after the Chief Minister was rushed to the same hospital on Sunday when his blood pressure reportedly rose significantly. He was discharged on Monday after his condition stabilised.…

16 Feb

Supreme Court Directs Petitioners to Gauhati HC in Plea Against Himanta Biswa Sarma

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India on Monday declined to entertain petitions seeking action against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over a viral video allegedly showing him aiming and firing a rifle at members of a particular community. A Bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi, asked the petitioners to approach the Gauhati High Court instead. The court also requested the Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court to expedite the hearing if such a plea is filed. “Why haven’t you gone to the Gauhati High Court?…

16 Feb

Supreme Court to Begin Final Hearing on Sabarimala Review Before Nine-Judge Bench from April 7

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India on Monday announced that a nine-judge Constitution Bench will commence final hearings on April 7 in a batch of petitions concerning alleged discrimination against women in religious practices, including the entry issue at Kerala’s Sabarimala Temple. A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi said the larger Bench, to be constituted by the Chief Justice of India, is expected to conclude hearings by April 22. The court directed all parties to submit written arguments on or before March 14. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing…

16 Feb

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates India AI Impact Summit 2026

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi today. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Modi remarked that the world’s largest and historic AI Impact Summit is being held in India, a nation representing one-sixth of humanity. He highlighted that India is home to the world’s largest youth population, the biggest tech talent pool, and a thriving tech-enabled ecosystem. He emphasized that India not only creates new technologies but also adopts them at an unprecedented pace. The Prime Minister noted that 140 crore Indians are eager to embrace new…

16 Feb

AAP’s Moga Rally to Proceed Without CM Bhagwant Mann Amid Health Concerns

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s political spotlight will shift to Moga on Monday as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) goes ahead with its much-publicised rally, though Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will be missing from the stage due to health reasons. Mann was admitted to a private hospital in Mohali after experiencing discomfort linked to high blood pressure. According to doctors, he has undergone necessary medical examinations and remains stable. He is currently under observation and receiving supportive care. Kejriwal to Address Gathering In the Chief Minister’s absence, AAP’s national convenor Arvind Kejriwal will headline the event at Killi Chahla village. Punjab…

16 Feb

Weather Set to Shift Tonight; Thunderstorms Likely on February 17–18

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh) :- A change in weather conditions is expected to set in from tonight, with forecasts indicating thunder and lightning activity across several parts of the region on February 17 and 18. After days of rising temperatures and bright sunshine, atmospheric conditions are poised to turn unstable due to an approaching western disturbance. The system is likely to bring increased cloud cover beginning late evening, followed by the possibility of isolated thunderstorms and lightning over the next two days. While daytime temperatures have remained above normal in recent days, the anticipated shift may lead to fluctuations, particularly during…

16 Feb

Punjab CM Bhagwant Maan Admitted to Fortis Hospital; Medical Reports Normal

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh) :- Bhagwant Singh Maan was admitted to Fortis Hospital after experiencing discomfort due to ill health, officials said. He was brought to the Mohali-based medical facility where a team of doctors conducted a detailed examination along with necessary diagnostic tests. According to the medical bulletin issued by the hospital, all test results have returned normal and no serious medical condition has been detected. Doctors indicated that the Chief Minister had been feeling weak due to fatigue caused by an intensive work schedule. He has been kept under observation as a precautionary measure. Senior state officials, including Punjab…

16 Feb

Sukhbir Singh Badal to Appear in Court Today in Eight-Year-Old Defamation Case

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh) :- Sukhbir Singh Badal, president of the Shiromani Akali Dal and former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, is scheduled to appear before a district court in Chandigarh today in connection with an eight-year-old defamation case. The matter dates back to 2017, when a complaint was filed under Section 499 of the Indian Penal Code by Rajinder Pal Singh, spokesperson of the Akhand Kirtani Jatha and a resident of Mohali. The complainant alleged that certain remarks made by Badal to the media had harmed the reputation of the organisation. According to the complaint, the controversy arose after Arvind…

16 Feb

NGT Cracks Down on Mining in Punjab, Bans Operations at 85 Sites Until Further Orders

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Chandigarh, Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant environmental intervention, the National Green Tribunal has ordered an immediate halt to mining activities at 85 locations across Punjab, following a petition filed by the gram panchayat of Gahlari village in Gurdaspur district. The tribunal directed that the suspension will remain in force until further orders. The identified sites had earlier been earmarked by the Punjab Water Resources Department for dredging and desilting operations, with tenders recently floated for the removal of riverbed material. However, the tribunal ruled that while the tendering process may proceed, no desilting or mining activity can commence on…