Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

12 Jun

Legal Heat Intensifies Over BBC’s Sidhu Moosewala Documentary; Court Seeks Reply by June 16

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Mansa, Punjab (National Times): In a significant development in the legal tussle over the controversial BBC documentary on late Punjabi artist Sidhu Moosewala, the Mansa District Court has directed the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) to submit a written reply by June 16. The hearing took place earlier today following a petition by Moosewala’s father, Balkaur Singh, who is seeking an immediate halt to the circulation of the BBC-produced film titled "The Killing Call." The family alleges the documentary was released without prior consultation and may contain sensitive and misleading content. During the court proceedings, the BBC was represented by a…

12 Jun

Punjabi Influencer Kanchan Kumari aka Kamal Kaur Bhabhi Found Dead in Bathinda Hospital Parking

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Bathinda (National Times): In a deeply shocking development, popular Punjabi social media influencer Kanchan Kumari, better known by her online persona Kamal Kaur Bhabhi, was found dead in the car parking area of Adesh Hospital in Bathinda. The sudden and mysterious circumstances surrounding her death have left her fans and the Punjabi online community in disbelief. According to police sources, the exact cause of Kanchan’s death remains unknown at this time. Authorities have begun an investigation and are examining CCTV footage and forensic evidence to piece together what led to the tragic incident. Who Was Kanchan Kumari aka Kamal Kaur…

12 Jun

Outrage in Punjab After Sikh Youth Gurvinder Singh Assaulted by Shiv Sena Members in Muktsar Sahib

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Muktsar Sahib (National Times): Tensions flared in Muktsar Sahib on Monday after a young Sikh man, Gurvinder Singh, was violently attacked by members of the Shiv Sena, including local leader Rajesh Garg, in full public view and in the presence of police, sparking massive outrage and demands for immediate action. The assault, described by witnesses as premeditated and communal in nature, has drawn sharp condemnation from Sikh organizations and rights groups. Videos circulating online show Gurvinder being beaten by a mob, even as police officials stood by without intervening. According to local leaders, the attack is being seen as a…

11 Jun

Punjab Sets New Record in Power Demand, Supplies 16,711 MW Without Outages

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Chandigarh, June 11, 2025: In a major achievement, Punjab recorded its highest-ever electricity demand of 16,711 megawatts (MW) on June 11 and managed to meet the full requirement without resorting to any power cuts. The announcement was made by Power Minister S. Harbhajan Singh ETO, who credited the seamless supply to efficient planning and coordination by the state power utilities.The new milestone surpasses the previous record of 16,192 MW set just a day earlier, on June 10, 2025. That figure had itself broken the last year's high of 16,058 MW recorded on June 29, 2024.Highlighting the government’s readiness, the Power…

11 Jun

Punjab to Tackle Drug Menace Through Sports Revival: ₹78 Crore Burlton Park Hub Announced

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Jalandhar, June 11, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday unveiled a major initiative aimed at curbing drug abuse through sports promotion, laying the foundation stone for the Burlton Park Sports Hub in Jalandhar under the “Yudh Nasheyan De Virudh” campaign.The sports complex, set to be developed at a cost of ₹78 crore, will be a first-of-its-kind facility in India and is expected to be completed within a year. Arvind Kejriwal, speaking as the chief guest, hailed the project as a landmark step in revitalizing Punjab’s youth and restoring the state’s…

11 Jun

Nangal MC Passes Resolution to Impose Entry Tax on Himachal Vehicles in Tit-for-Tat Move

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Nangal (National Times): In a significant development likely to escalate inter-state tensions, the Nangal Municipal Council (MC) has approved a resolution to levy an entry tax on vehicles bearing Himachal Pradesh (HP) registration numbers. The decision, passed unanimously by the 16 MC members present during a House meeting on Monday evening, is being seen as a retaliatory measure against a similar tax imposed by the Himachal Pradesh government. The proposal was introduced by MC member Paramjit Singh Pamma, who described the move as a “reciprocal tax” aimed at countering the charges being levied on Nangal residents entering Himachal for work,…

11 Jun

Emotional Tribute to Sidhu Moosewala on His Birth Anniversary — Three New Songs Released

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Mansa (National Times): On the birth anniversary of legendary Punjabi singer and rapper Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, widely known as Sidhu Moosewala, fans were treated to a posthumous musical gift as three unreleased songs were dropped on his official YouTube channel. The songs — "0008", "Neal", and "Take Notes" — are part of an extended play titled “Moose Print”, adding to the growing body of work released after his untimely demise in May 2022. With these tracks, a total of 11 songs have been released posthumously, each keeping the legacy of the artist alive. https://youtu.be/EdxguQAXeoU The release came just five hours…

10 Jun

Chandigarh Governor Stresses Equal Opportunities for Civil Services Preparation

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Chandigarh (National Times): The Governor of Punjab and Administrator of UT Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, addressed aspiring civil service candidates at a special event held at Raj Malhotra Study Centre to mark a decade of efforts dedicated to guiding future civil servants. The program brought together young aspirants and mentors committed to public service. In his address, Shri Kataria emphasized the need to ensure that talented students from government schools are not left behind due to lack of resources. “Many gifted children in our country do not get the chance they deserve simply because of financial or social limitations. If…

10 Jun

Vishvas Foundation took the first step in the world to crush the fierce heat with Ayurvedic Barley Sattu

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Zirakpur (National Times): Vishvas Foundation took the first step in the world to crush the fierce heat with Ayurvedic Barley SattuZirakpur 10 June 2025. People are suffering from the heat in North India. In such a situation, Vishvas Foundation, with the blessings of Gurudev Shri Swami Vishvas Ji, set up a stall of Barley Sattu under the bridge at Singhpura Chowk to provide relief to thousands of passersby and people struggling with the heat. The stall started at 11 am and lasted till 3:00 pm.Sadhvi Neelima Vishvas, President of Vishvas Foundation, said that due to increasing heat and natural imbalance,…

10 Jun

Gurdas Maan’s Brother Gurpanth Maan Passes Away, CM Bhagwant Mann Offers Condolences

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Chandigarh (National Times): In a moment of deep personal loss for the legendary Punjabi singer Gurdas Maan, his younger brother Gurpanth Maan passed away today after a prolonged illness. He had been admitted to a hospital in Mohali for the past two months, where he succumbed earlier this morning. The Maan family held the cremation ceremony in Chandigarh, attended by close relatives, friends, and admirers of the veteran artist. Among those present was Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, who personally visited to offer his condolences. The Chief Minister, standing alongside Gurdas Maan during the final rites, expressed his heartfelt…