Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

28 Sep

Punjab Bakes Under Unseasonal Heatwave: Mansa Records Highest Temperature at 38.3°C

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Chandigarh (National Times): Unrelenting heat continues to sweep across Punjab as temperatures in both day and night remain significantly above average. With the mercury climbing steadily, weather officials confirm that the current conditions are nearly 2.5°C warmer than the seasonal norm, a concerning trend as the region typically begins to cool by late September. The district of Mansa has emerged as the epicenter of this heatwave, posting a scorching 38.3°C — the highest in the state over the past 24 hours. The spike follows a statewide temperature increase of 1.3°C in just one day. Nights No Cooler: Minimum Temperatures Unusually…

27 Sep

Popular Singer Rajveer Jawanda Seriously Injured in Severe Road Accident

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Chandigarh, September 27, 2025: Popular Punjabi singer Rajveer Jawanda sustained serious injuries in a motorcycle accident while traveling from Baddi to Shimla. The incident took place on the hilly route, leaving the singer in critical condition.Jawanda was rushed to Fortis Hospital in Mohali for immediate medical care. Fellow Punjabi artists, including Kulwinder Billa and Sufi singer Kavver Grewal, visited the hospital to check on his wellbeing. Doctors are currently monitoring his condition closely.

27 Sep

AAP MLA Pathanmajra releases another video, alleges govt harassing children and ailing wife

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National Times Bureau :- Days after Sanaur MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra went into hiding after a dramatic chase,a new video has surfaced with AAP leader accusing lack of support from party MLAs. The sexual-assault accused MLA, who has been absconding, released a six-minute long video alleging that social activists, fellow MLAs, and farmer unions have failed to support him. Pathanmajra's video is making rounds on social media despite suspension of all of his social media accounts. In the video, Pathanmajra has appealed the people of Punjab to stand by him. He said, his wife and children are constantly being harrassed.…

27 Sep

PNB scam case: Nirav Modi’s brother-in-law turns approver, CBI court grants pardon

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant development in the ₹13,000-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, a special CBI court has granted pardon to fugitive businessman Nirav Modi’s brother-in-law, Maiank Mehta, thereby designating him as an approver. This move turns a co-accused into a key witness, strengthening the prosecution’s case against Nirav Modi. The pardon was granted under provisions that allow an accused to be forgiven in return for full disclosure of facts linked to the crime. Mehta, married to Nirav Modi’s sister Purvi, was earlier under scrutiny for his connections with several firms owned by the diamond trader.…

27 Sep

Post-Monsoon Heatwave Grips Punjab: Temperatures Climb, Dry Spell Continues

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Punjab (Gurpreet Singh): In the wake of the monsoon’s retreat, Punjab is experiencing a renewed surge in heat, with daytime temperatures pushing well beyond the usual range for late September. As the region settles into a dry spell, residents are facing a spell of unusually warm weather. Meteorological data shows that temperatures across the state are averaging 1.8°C above normal, with districts like Mansa recording a high of 37.2°C, marking one of the hottest days of the season so far. The absence of cloud cover and rainfall has allowed heat to build up steadily over recent days. Not only are…

26 Sep

Bhagwant Mann Targets Opposition, Defends Flood Relief Measures in Punjab Assembly

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Chandigarh, September 26, 2025: On the opening day of the special Punjab Assembly session on floods, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched a sharp attack on the opposition, accusing them of exploiting a natural disaster for political gain. He said those who lack substance are trying to turn people’s suffering into an opportunity to hurl abuse at him.Taking a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s recent visit, Mann said Gandhi arrived in Punjab with Z-plus security during peak flooding. “The Ravi river was in full flow. Had anything happened, they would have claimed Rahul Gandhi was pushed into Pakistan,” he remarked.The…

26 Sep

Punjab Flood Debate Turns Heated as Harjot Bains Criticizes Political Parties

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Chandigarh, September 26, 2025: Punjab Assembly witnessed a heated session on Friday as legislators debated the devastating floods that have affected the state. Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains accused the Congress of politicizing the disaster instead of focusing on relief and planning for the future.Bains praised the efforts of local leaders, artists, social workers, and religious figures who assisted flood-affected communities. “Times of crisis show who genuinely stands with the people,” he said, referring to the absence of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann due to illness, and added that the Congress attempted to make political gains out of the situation. “Illness…

26 Sep

Punjab Assembly Speaker Appeals for Unity, Urges Parties to Set Aside Politics Amid Flood Crisis

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Chandigarh, September 26, 2025: Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Friday appealed to all political parties to rise above partisan politics during the special session convened to discuss the devastating floods that have ravaged the state. “No politics should be played over the floods,” Sandhwan said, urging legislators to work together to ensure swift relief and rehabilitation for affected communities.The session began with tributes to the flood victims, as well as eminent personalities including former minister Harpal Toor, Punjabi comedian Jaswinder Bhalla, and music maestro Charanjit Ahuja. Punjab has witnessed unprecedented flooding this monsoon, affecting 23 districts, 2,565 villages,…

26 Sep

Floods Trigger Heated Assembly Debate; Minister Says Crisis Worse Than 1988

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Chandigarh, September 26, 2025 — The Punjab Assembly on Friday convened a special session focused exclusively on the devastating floods that swept through the state during this year’s monsoon. Speaker Kultar Sandhwan made it clear that proceedings would be restricted to flood-related discussions, with no Question Hour or Zero Hour scheduled.Irrigation Minister Barinder Goyal, initiating the debate, described the disaster as unparalleled in scale, surpassing even the 1988 floods. “This tragedy is unlike anything people have witnessed in their lifetimes. In 1988, the state received 11.20 lakh cusecs of water, but this year the inflow surged to 14.11 lakh cusecs—nearly…

26 Sep

Punjab Assembly Special Session Begins with Emotional Tributes; Flood Rehabilitation Talks Await

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Vidhan Sabha opened its special four-day session today on a sombre note, with lawmakers paying heartfelt tributes to several distinguished personalities who passed away recently, including celebrated comedian Jaswinder Bhalla, veteran music composer Charanjit Singh Ahuja, and former minister Harpal Singh Tohra. After the official condolences, the House was adjourned till 12 noon, setting the stage for what is expected to be a charged debate around flood relief, rehabilitation, and disaster management in the state. Tributes Mark the Beginning The session began with a moment of reflection, as members from across parties stood in remembrance…