Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

01 Jul

Sanjeev Arora Resigns from Rajya Sabha Following Election as Ludhiana West MLA

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Steps Down in Adherence to Constitutional Provisions 7 days before last date.Ludhiana, July 1, 2025: MP Sanjeev Arora has officially resigned from the Rajya Sabha following his recent victory in the Ludhiana West Assembly by-election. Arora personally met the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Jagdeep Dhankhar, Vice President of India at Vice President's enclave in New Delhi today to hand over his resignation letter. He cited constitutional provisions that prohibit simultaneous membership in both Parliament and a State Legislature after 14 days of Gazette Notification dated which is 24th of June, 2025 regarding election results.Arora, who served in the Upper…

01 Jul

NCB Seeks Joint Interrogation of Bikram Singh Majithia in Drug Case with Punjab Vigilance Bureau

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Amritsar (National Times): In a significant development linked to the ongoing crackdown on drug networks in Punjab, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has formally written to the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) seeking joint interrogation of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and former Punjab minister Bikram Singh Majithia, who was arrested on June 25. According to an NCB official who shared the contents of the letter, Majithia was taken into custody by the vigilance bureau for his alleged role in facilitating massive laundering operations connected to drug money. NCB Cites Seriousness of Offences The letter, sent by the Amritsar zonal unit…

01 Jul

Punjab to Borrow Rs 8,500 Crore in July-September Quarter; State’s Debt May Cross Rs 4 Lakh Crore by FY 2025-26

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Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab government plans to borrow a total of Rs 8,500 crore over the next three months, from July to September 2025, following approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The move comes amid concerns over the state’s mounting debt, which has already reached Rs 3.82 lakh crore as of March 31, 2025, amounting to more than 44% of the state's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Officials estimate that by March 31, 2026, the total debt burden could exceed Rs 4 lakh crore, which translates to a debt of over Rs 1.25 lakh per person in Punjab.…

30 Jun

Sukhbir Badal-Led SAD Slams AAP Rule in Punjab, Extends Backing to Diljit Dosanjh

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Chandigarh, June 30, 2025 — The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, accusing it of political vendetta, corruption, and betrayal of public trust. The criticism emerged during the first meeting of the newly reconstituted SAD core committee, chaired by party president Sukhbir Singh Badal.The committee announced the start of a people’s campaign aimed at exposing alleged land scams and governance failures by the AAP government. It resolved to fight on key public issues, including what it described as the forcible acquisition of fertile farmland and protection given…

30 Jun

Punjab Police Dismantles Major International Drug Syndicate; 60.3 Kg Heroin Seized in Rajasthan

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Amritsar (National Times): In a major success in the ongoing war against narco-terrorism, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police, in a joint operation with the Border Security Force (BSF) and Rajasthan Police, has busted a massive international drug cartel. Authorities recovered a staggering 60.302 kilograms of heroin near the International Border in Barmer, Rajasthan, marking one of the largest seizures in recent times. According to officials, the cartel was being run by Pakistan-based smuggler Tanveer Shah in collaboration with Canada-based handler Joban Kaler, both of whom are believed to be the masterminds behind the trans-border heroin trafficking network. As part of the…

30 Jun

Relentless Monsoon Rains Wreak Havoc in Himachal Pradesh; 129 Roads Blocked, 39 Dead

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Shimla (National Times): Continuous monsoon rainfall has brought life to a standstill in Himachal Pradesh, with widespread disruptions, road blockages, and a rising death toll. As per official reports, 39 people have lost their lives, while 4 remain missing in various rain-related incidents across the state. The state has been grappling with landslides and flash floods triggered by incessant downpours. The Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA) confirmed that 129 roads have been closed to vehicular traffic due to landslides and debris, severely impacting connectivity in multiple districts. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for…

30 Jun

Giani Raghbir Singh Withdraws Petition Against SGPC: A New Twist in Akal Takht Controversy

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Amritsar (National Times): In a significant development within Sikh religious affairs, former Jathedar of Shri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Raghbir Singh, has officially withdrawn his petition against the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) from the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The petition had challenged how he was removed from his position and raised objections over alleged attempts to dismiss him from his current post as Head Granthi of Sri Darbar Sahib. Giani Raghbir Singh was relieved of his duties as Jathedar of Shri Akal Takht Sahib on March 7, 2025. Following his removal, he continued serving as the Head Granthi…

30 Jun

Punjab’s Teghbir Singh, 6, Becomes Youngest to Scale Europe’s Highest Peak, Mount Elbrus

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Ropar, Punjab (National Times): In a remarkable feat of endurance and determination, six-year-old Teghbir Singh from Ropar has scaled Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe. Standing at 18,510 feet (5,642 metres) in Russia’s Caucasus Mountains, the peak is known for its extreme weather, with temperatures often plunging to -10°C. Teghbir began his summit expedition on June 20 and successfully reached the peak on June 28. He received official recognition from the Mountaineering, Rock Climbing and Sports Tourism Federation of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic (Russia), which issued him a certificate declaring him as the youngest summiteer of Mount Elbrus in the…

29 Jun

Monsoon Covers Entire Country as IMD Warns of Heavy Rain for Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh

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Chandigarh, June 29, 2025 – The Southwest Monsoon has swept across the entire country nine days ahead of schedule, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Sunday, even as it issued a heavy rain alert for Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh until July 1.The IMD’s special weather bulletin warned of light to moderate rain across most regions and heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places in the affected states over the next three days.A major weather system, including an upper air cyclonic circulation over north Haryana and its surrounding areas, extending up to 1.5 km above sea level, is fueling…

29 Jun

Bikram Majithia to Be Taken to Multiple Sites in Drug Money Laundering Probe

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Chandigarh, June 29, 2025 — In a significant escalation of the probe into alleged drug money laundering, enforcement agencies are set to escort senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia to multiple locations across Punjab and Himachal Pradesh on Monday for verification linked to the ongoing investigation.Sources said the probe has gained momentum following fresh statements from several key witnesses, which have led authorities to identify new sites requiring physical verification to substantiate evidence gathered so far.Officials confirmed Majithia will be taken to various locations to cross-check details connected to financial transactions and logistical networks suspected of being…