Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

30 Sep

School tree tragedy: High Court orders Chandigarh administration to pay Rs 1 crore compensation to kin of victim

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National Times Bureau :- The Punjab and Haryana High Court came down heavily over Chandigarh administration over its 'lack of empathy and sensitivity' in the 2022 school tree collapse tragedy. The court has also ordered the UT administration to pay a compensation of Rs 1 crore to the family of a girl who died in the tragedy and Rs 50,000 to a child who lost a limb. The court highlighted that this compensation is in addition to the amounts already dispursed to the victims' families. A bench comprising Justice Kuldeep Tiwari has directed Chandigarh education department to ensure that every…

30 Sep

Chandigarh’s last sum, 36-year-old Shahpur Colony razed to the ground, 400 homes demolished

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National Times Bureau :- The Chandigarh administration on Tuesday demolished UT's last remaining slum the Shahpur Colony in Sector 38 (West), paving way for the city to become the country’s first slum-free city. On Tuesday morning, a team of officials accompanied by heavy police force reached the site and demolished the houses in the colony with bulldozers. By around 8:30 a.m., most of the houses had been reduced to piles of sand, bricks, and rubble. Around 450 houses were demolished in the drive. However, four houses that had court-issued stay orders were spared. The action has sparked outrage among the…

29 Sep

Punjab MLA Demands FIR Against IMD and BBMB Over Flood Mismanagement

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Chandigarh, September 29, 2025: During a special session of the Punjab Assembly, MLA and former Cabinet Minister Pargat Singh raised a strong demand for registering an FIR against the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) over alleged flood mismanagement in the state.Addressing the assembly from Jalandhar Cantonment, Singh accused both agencies of betraying Punjab. He pointed out that the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister had already filed an FIR against the BBMB and emphasized that similar action should be taken in Punjab.Singh stated that merely casting votes would not resolve the issue and stressed the need…

29 Sep

Aman Arora Defends Punjab Government’s Flood Measures, Criticises Opposition in Assembly

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Chandigarh, September 28, 2025 (National Times Bureau): On the concluding day of the Punjab Assembly session, Cabinet Minister Aman Arora strongly defended the state government’s response to this year’s devastating floods while targeting opposition leaders for their criticism.Participating in the debate on the “Punjab Rehabilitation” resolution, Arora said the scale of destruction caused by the floods was unlike anything Punjab had witnessed before. He pointed out that the government had already cleared drains and canals in advance and had stationed ministers in flood-prone areas before the waters arrived. “Our ministers were on the ground even in regions where only limited…

29 Sep

Punjab Set to Introduce Major Reforms for Urban Planning and Property Regulation

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Government is preparing to introduce two major legislative amendments in the Vidhan Sabha today, both aimed at addressing longstanding challenges in urban development and town planning. The proposed changes are expected to improve financial management and promote more organised infrastructure growth in cities across the state. Leading the agenda is the Punjab Town Improvement (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which proposes significant revisions to the nearly century-old Town Improvement Act of 1922. The amendment seeks to enable the transfer of funds generated through the sale of land and property under various improvement trusts to a unified Municipal…

28 Sep

Punjab Assembly Speaker Pays Tribute to Shaheed Bhagat Singh on His 118th Birth Anniversary

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Chandigarh, September 28, 2025: Punjab Legislative Assembly Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Sunday paid homage to revolutionary freedom fighter Shaheed-E-Azam S. Bhagat Singh on his 118th birth anniversary. He said that Bhagat Singh sacrificed his life to free India from British colonial rule.Speaker Sandhwan emphasized that Bhagat Singh led a fearless struggle against British oppression to secure freedom for the people of India. His contribution to the country’s independence movement, he said, was unparalleled and continues to inspire generations.“The bravery, courage, and ideals of Shaheed Bhagat Singh remain indelible in our history. The nation salutes his martyrdom, and we…

28 Sep

Law Bhavan Hosts Interactive Session on One Nation One Election with Students

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Chandigarh, 28th September 2025: A seminar on One Nation One Election (ONOE) was organized today at Law Bhavan, Sector 37, with enthusiastic participation from students. The program aimed at creating awareness about the idea of simultaneous elections and its benefits for the nation.The seminar was graced by Sh. Om Prakash Dhankar, Northern Region Incharge of ONOE, Dr. Devansh Chandel, Incharge of ONOE, and Adv. Lekhra Sharma, Member of the Bar Council, as the main speakers.Other distinguished participants included Sh. Ranjan Lohan, Convenor of Legal Cell BJP, Sh. Ajay Sood, ABVP Leader, Adv. Ajay Sharma, Adv. Geetanjali Wadhwa, and Smt. Geeta…

28 Sep

CM Health Card Scheme Gains Traction as Over 41,000 Sign Up in Tarn Taran and Barnala

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Tarn Taran/Barnala (Gurpreet Singh): The state government’s ambitious Chief Minister Health Card initiative is witnessing enthusiastic public participation, with more than 41,000 residents from Tarn Taran and Barnala districts enrolling for the scheme so far. Launched to provide Rs 10 lakh in cashless health insurance per family per year, the scheme has quickly struck a chord with citizens, especially in semi-urban and rural areas where access to affordable healthcare has long been a concern. Camps See Surge in Footfall Across both districts, registration camps have seen a steady stream of applicants, prompting authorities to increase the number of help desks…

28 Sep

FAKE NEWS ALERT: Rajvir Jawanda is Alive

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Chandigarh (National Times): Contrary to viral claims circulating on social media, Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda is alive and under medical treatment at Fortis Hospital in Mohali. Hospital authorities, family members, and fellow artists have dismissed rumors of his death as completely false. The misleading reports began surfacing online late Saturday afternoon, falsely claiming the singer had succumbed to injuries sustained in a recent road accident in Himachal Pradesh. Artists Urge Public to Stop Spreading Lies Punjabi music industry colleagues, including Kanwar Grewal and Kulwinder Billa, have also taken to social media to slam the spread of misinformation. “Please don’t share…

28 Sep

Punjabi Singer Rajvir Jawanda Fights for Life After Serious Road Crash in Himachal

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Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjabi music star Rajvir Jawanda is in a critical condition at Fortis Hospital in Mohali after a devastating road accident in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. The 30-year-old singer was placed on ventilator support shortly after being admitted on Saturday, following multiple injuries sustained to his head and spine. According to hospital authorities, his condition remains unchanged and life-threatening. Although some vital signs, like blood pressure, have shown slight improvement, doctors say the next 24 hours are crucial in determining whether his condition stabilizes. The Accident: Sudden Encounter With Stray Animals The incident occurred on the Pinjore-Nalagarh Road, where…