Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

23 Jun

Disappointment for Indian Fans as ‘Sardaar Ji 3’ Delays Domestic Release, Hits Overseas Theatres First

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Chandigarh (National Times): Punjabi cinema fans in India will have to wait a little longer to watch Sardaar Ji 3, as the Diljit Dosanjh and Neeru Bajwa starrer will not release in Indian theatres on June 27. Instead, the film will first hit screens in overseas markets on that date, with the Indian release postponed until further notice. The official statement from the makers read, “We’re excited to announce that Sardaar Ji 3 will be releasing overseas on 27th June! However, the India release will be held back for now. We truly appreciate your love and patience.” The delay has…

23 Jun

Ludhiana West By-Election 2025: AAP’s Sanjeev Arora Nears Victory As He Continues to Lead

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Ludhiana (National Times): The high-stakes Ludhiana West by-election is witnessing intense competition as the counting of votes progresses. As per the latest trends from Round 9, Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) candidate Sanjeev Arora has taken a lead with 22,240 votes, followed by Congress’s Bharat Bhushan Ashu with 17,489 votes. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Jiwan Gupta is close behind with 13,906 votes, while Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) nominee Advocate Parupkar Singh Ghumman trails with 4,774 votes. This by-election, triggered by the untimely demise of sitting AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi earlier this year, has garnered significant attention due to its…

23 Jun

Ludhiana West Bypoll: AAP Celebrating Early Lead As Counting Is Still Underway

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Ludhiana West Bypoll Election Result 2025: The counting of votes for the high-stakes Ludhiana West by-election began today at 8 am, with tight security in place. The bypoll was necessitated by the death of sitting Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi earlier this year, and the outcome is expected to have wide political implications across Punjab. During the initial two rounds of trends, AAP's Sanjeev Arora was seen leading with a margin of over 1000 votes while Congress's Bharat Bhushan Ashu is trailing in the second spot. The BJP is still struggling in third place while Akali Dal…

22 Jun

Ludhiana West Braces for Verdict in Crucial By-Poll, Counting Begins June 23

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabLudhiana West bypoll 2025, Punjab election news

Ludhiana, June 22, 2025 — All eyes are on Ludhiana West as the political fate of Punjab’s most-watched constituency will be sealed on Monday morning. Vote counting for the high-profile assembly by-election begins at 8:00 AM on June 23, following a last-minute revision by the Election Commission.The contest has turned into a four-way showdown between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), with each party pulling out all the stops in a bid to secure the seat.The by-election was triggered by the sudden death of sitting AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi,…

22 Jun

Punjab’s Drug Crackdown Enters 113th Day, Over 18,700 Smugglers Arrested So Far

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Chandigarh, June 22, 2025 — In its unrelenting war against drugs, the Punjab Police on Sunday arrested 151 drug smugglers across the state as the massive crackdown campaign “Yudh Nashian Virudh” entered its 113th day. The latest state-wide operation yielded 533 grams of heroin, 2.8 kilograms of opium, and ₹5.32 lakh in drug-related cash.With these arrests, the total number of drug smugglers apprehended since the launch of the campaign has surged to 18,719 a striking figure that underscores the intensity of the anti-drug push under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.The coordinated operation was conducted across all 28…

22 Jun

Two Held in Punjab for Alleged Espionage Activities Linked to Pakistan’s ISI

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Amritsar (National Times): In a significant breakthrough, the Amritsar Rural Police have arrested two individuals suspected of being involved in espionage activities linked to Pakistan’s notorious intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The arrested suspects have been identified as Gurpreet Singh, also known as Gopy Foji, and Sahil Masih, also known as Shali. The arrests were made following a major intelligence-based operation aimed at dismantling a suspected cross-border spy network operating within Punjab. According to preliminary investigations, Gurpreet Singh is believed to have been in direct communication with ISI operatives, allegedly sharing sensitive and confidential information via pen drives. The…

21 Jun

International Yoga Day 2025 Celebrated at Indo-Pak, Attari-Wagha Border, Amritsar

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AMRITSAR (National Times): The Amritsar Zone of the Punjab State C0hapter, PHDCCI & PHDCCI SHE Forum in association with Border Security Force - BSF in the spirit of celebrating the 11th International Yoga Day 2025 organised a Yoga Session at the historic Joint Check Post (JCP), Indo-Pak Border, Attari, Amritsar on 21 June, 2025. The event was organized under the global theme EkPrithvee, EkSvaasthyaKeLiyeYog (One Earth, One Health through Yoga).The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from BSF personnel, civilians, and dignitaries, reaffirming the role of yoga as a unifying force for holistic well-being and national spirit. On this occasion, PHDCCI extended…

21 Jun

PHDCCI SHE Forum Chandigarh celebrates International Yoga Day today

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CHANDIGARH (National Times): PHDCCI SHE Forum, Chandigarh, in association with Food Corporation of India organised Yoga Session on the Occasion of 11th International Yoga Day on 21st June 2025 at PHD House, Chandigarh.In her Welcome address, Adv. Pooja Nayar, Chair- Chandigarh, PHDCCI SHE Forum, mentioned this year marks the 11th International Day of Yoga with the theme "Yoga for One Earth, One Health.” SHE Forum of PHDCCI is proud to Champion initiatives that focus not just on professional excellence, but also on holistic well-being, especially for women, families, and the wider community.She stated, as we mark this global occasion, we…

21 Jun

Ludhiana Canal Turns Deadly: Four Children Drown, Search Continues for One

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Ludhiana (National Times): What was supposed to be a simple respite from the heat turned into an unimaginable tragedy in Ludhiana’s Samrat Colony, Gaspura, where four children lost their lives after slipping into a canal. The children, between seven and eight years old, reportedly went to bathe in the canal two days ago. A rope tied to support them is said to have broken mid-bath, causing four of them to be swept away by the strong current. Among the victims were twin brothers, whose deaths have left the entire locality in mourning. Speaking to the media, family members said that…

20 Jun

Southwest Monsoon Set to Reach Punjab in Next Two Days: Relief Likely Amid Soaring Heat and Water Woes

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Chandigarh (National Times): After weeks of scorching temperatures and growing water concerns, Punjab is finally set to receive the long-awaited relief from the southwest monsoon. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that monsoon conditions are becoming favourable for further advancement into Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi within the next two days. Currently, the Northern Limit of Monsoon (NLM) passes through key regions such as Jaipur, Agra, Rampur, Dehradun, Shimla, and Manali, and extends up to 33.5°N/79.0°E, inching closer to the plains of Punjab. The IMD has reported that the monsoon has already covered most parts of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh,…