Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

10 Sep

Case Registered Against AIG Gurjot Kaler and Four Others After Man Shoots Himself Inside Mohali Bank

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National Times Bureau :- Mohali police have registered a case against AIG Gurjot Kaler and four others in connection with the shocking suicide of Rajbir Singh, who shot himself inside an HDFC Bank branch. Rajbir Singh, a resident of Moga, was running immigration offices in Phase-11 and Sector-82, Mohali. According to police sources, a video recorded by the deceased before taking his life has surfaced, in which he levelled serious allegations against AIG Gurjot Kaler. A handwritten note was also recovered from him. Based on this evidence, the police registered a case under sections 108 and 61(2) of the Bharatiya…

10 Sep

Usma Case: Khadoor Sahib MLA Manjinder Singh Lalpura Convicted, Taken Into Custody

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Tarn Taran, September 10, 2025: In a significant verdict, a Tarn Taran court has convicted Khadoor Sahib MLA Manjinder Singh Lalpura in the 2013 Usma case involving the assault and harassment of a Dalit woman. Additional Sessions Judge Prem Kumar on Monday ordered the immediate custody of Lalpura and other accused. The official sentence has not been disclosed, though reports indicate a jail term of four to five years.The case dates back to March 4, 2013, when Harbinder Kaur Usma, her father Kashmir Singh, and family members attended a wedding function in their village. A group of taxi drivers allegedly…

10 Sep

Punjab Floods: Harpal Cheema Criticises Centre’s Relief Package, Calls Disaster Unprecedented

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has described the recent floods as the gravest calamity the state has witnessed in the last half-century. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, he said nearly 2,000 villages were affected, impacting more than four lakh people and claiming at least 43 lives across 14 districts. Cheema highlighted that widespread destruction of farmland and homes occurred after swollen rivers changed course, leaving fertile land barren and crops ruined. He said the floods have dealt a severe blow to Punjab’s economy, which contributes almost one-third of the nation’s agricultural output. The Finance…

10 Sep

Governor Gulab Chand Kataria Pays Visit to Ailing CM Bhagwant Mann in Mohali

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Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria reached Fortis Hospital in Mohali to check on Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who has been admitted for health concerns. During the visit, the Governor spent some time with the Chief Minister, inquiring about his condition and extending best wishes for a swift recovery. He later interacted with reporters outside the hospital, expressing hope that Mann would soon return to his official duties. The meeting between the two constitutional heads took place amid tight security arrangements around the hospital complex, with police and security personnel ensuring smooth movement. According to hospital sources, CM…

10 Sep

Arrest Warrants Issued Against AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra and Associates in Patiala Case

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Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): The legal troubles of Aam Aadmi Party legislator Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra have deepened, with police issuing arrest warrants against 16 people linked to him, including his son Harjashan Singh alias Jashn and personal aide Gurpreet Singh Gurri. Others named include AAP’s district youth chief Amar Singh Sanghera along with several associates. The FIR, registered at Civil Lines police station in Patiala, accuses the group of harbouring the absconding MLA, obstructing police action, and disturbing peace. Pathanmajra, who is wanted in connection with a rape case, remains untraceable despite searches being carried out in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and…

09 Sep

PM Modi Visits Punjab, Announces Rs 1,600 Crore Relief Package for Flood-Hit Areas

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Gurdaspur, September 9, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Punjab on Tuesday to review the damage caused by recent floods, cloudbursts, and heavy rains. He began the day with an aerial survey of affected areas and later held a detailed review meeting with officials and local representatives in Gurdaspur.During the meeting, PM Modi announced an additional financial aid of Rs 1,600 crore for the state, supplementing the Rs 12,000 crore already allocated for flood relief and rehabilitation. The package includes advance release of the second installment of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and support under the PM Kisan Samman…

09 Sep

PM Modi Visits Flood-Hit Punjab, Likely to Announce Relief Package

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Pathankot (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Pathankot today to review the situation in Punjab’s flood-affected areas. Earlier, he had visited Himachal Pradesh, where he announced ₹1,500 crore in financial assistance after assessing the damage caused by floods and heavy rainfall. At Pathankot, BJP Punjab Mahila Morcha president Jai Inder Kaur warmly welcomed the Prime Minister. She said, “It is a matter of great pride to welcome Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji in Pathankot today. He has specially come to visit the flood-affected regions and personally review the situation. His visit sends a strong message of…

09 Sep

Two held with over 12 kg of heroin in Punjab’s Faridkot

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National Times Bureau :- Faridkot Police have arrested two drug smugglers and seized 12.1 kilograms of heroin in a major operation against cross-border narco-terror networks. Officials said the recovery came after a two-week-long, source-based operation. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav confirmed the action in a post on X, stating that a case has been registered at PS Sadar Faridkot, and a detailed investigation is underway to expose the entire network, including its links on both sides of the border. Preliminary findings suggest that the arrested suspects were in touch with Pakistan-based smugglers, pointing to a larger international smuggling chain. The drugs…

09 Sep

Security Alert at Takht Sri Patna Sahib After RDX Threat Email Prompts Bomb Squad Search

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Patna (Gurpreet Singh): A serious security scare unfolded at the historic Takht Sri Harmandir Ji Patna Sahib on Monday after an anonymous email claimed that explosive devices containing RDX had been planted inside the Gurdwara’s Langar Hall. The threat, though later unverified, caused widespread panic among the management, devotees, and residents nearby. The alarming email was received at the post office associated with the Takht Sahib, reportedly stating that four RDX-based LED devices were located within the Langar Hall area. Reacting swiftly, the Gurdwara management notified senior police officials, triggering an immediate high-security response. Authorities Launch Emergency Protocol Upon receiving…

09 Sep

PM Narendra Modi to Assess Flood Damage in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh During Today’s Visit

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit flood-hit regions in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh today, September 9, to personally inspect the damage caused by the devastating floods that have wreaked havoc in both states. This will be Modi’s first visit to the areas since the natural calamity struck, prompting both state governments to officially declare the regions flood-affected. The Prime Minister’s visit will begin with an aerial survey of flood-impacted districts in both states, followed by face-to-face meetings with local authorities and affected citizens. His trip is expected to provide a crucial insight into the scale…