Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

17 Jan

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Opposes Seed Bill, Raises State Concerns in Meeting with Amit Shah

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Saturday to voice his state’s objections to the proposed Seed Bill, 2026, and to discuss a host of other pressing issues affecting Punjab. The Bill is slated for introduction in the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Mann criticised the legislation for potentially threatening traditional farming practices in Punjab. “Our farmers have always saved seeds for the next season. Under this Bill, private companies could dictate which seeds they buy, and that is unacceptable,” Mann said. He…

17 Jan

Sukhbir Badal Secures Bail From Chandigarh Court in Defamation Case

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was granted bail by a Chandigarh court on Saturday in a defamation case linked to remarks he allegedly made about a religious organisation. The order was passed by the court of the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate during a hearing held earlier in the day. The development comes weeks after the court had cancelled Badal’s earlier bail and issued a non-bailable warrant against him due to his absence at a previous hearing in December. His legal team subsequently moved the court, seeking relief and explaining the circumstances behind his non-appearance.…

17 Jan

Dr. Rupesh K. Singh Re-elected as Chairman of PRCI Chandigarh Chapter for 2026-27

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Dr. Rupesh K. Singh has been unanimously re-elected as the Chairman of the Public Relations Council of India (PRCI), Chandigarh Chapter for the 2026-27 term, marking his third consecutive year in the role. The decision was taken unanimously during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the PRCI Chandigarh Chapter held at the UT Guest House.The AGM also reaffirmed Sudeep Rawat as Secretary for a third consecutive term. Dr. Priya Chadha was appointed as the new Vice President, while Lalit Sharma will serve as Joint Secretary. Pavittar Singh will continue in his role as Treasurer.The AGM proceedings were…

17 Jan

Two Kerala Tourists Drown After Slipping Into Frozen Sela Lake in Arunachal Pradesh

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National Times Bureau :- A tragic incident was reported from Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang district after two tourists from Kerala drowned in the frozen Sela Lake, one of the region’s most popular high-altitude tourist destinations. One body has been recovered, while search operations are continuing to trace the second missing tourist, police officials said. According to authorities, the incident occurred on Friday afternoon when a group of seven tourists from Kerala was visiting the lake, located at an altitude of over 13,000 feet. During the visit, one member of the group accidentally slipped on the icy surface of the frozen lake…

17 Jan

Rana Balachauria murder: Key shooter killed in police encounter in Mohali after dramatic chase

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant development, key shooter in Rana Balachauria murder case has been reportedly killed in a police encounter on Airport road in Mohali. According to the police, the accused Karan Defaulter was taken into CI custody following which he escaped and attacked the police, prompting an encounter. According to the police, the accused Karan Defaulter was taken into CI custody following which he escaped and attacked the police, prompting an encounter. The encounter took place on Airport Road, Mohali. Police officials are expected to hold a media briefing about the encounter. Chandigarh Senior Superintendent of…

17 Jan

Cold wave tightens grip as dense fog blankets Delhi-NCR, flights delayed

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National Times Bureau :- A dangerous combination of thick fog, piercing cold and unhealthy pollution levels blanketed Delhi-NCR on a harsh Saturday morning, dropping visibility to alarming lows, disrupting flight schedules and aggravating the region’s pollution crisis. The steep fall in temperatures, along with still air and poor atmospheric circulation, added to residents’ discomfort as the capital endured yet another intense winter phase. Large swathes of north India woke up to a heavy fog cover, drastically reducing visibility in several states. Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh remained shrouded in dense to extremely dense fog. Cities such as Saharanpur, Ghaziabad, Bareilly,…

17 Jan

Chandigarh firing: Shots fired at builder’s house in Sector 21, hours after Sector 32 firing

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National Times Bureau :- Gangsters allegedly opened fire outside the residence of builder Ankit Sidana, who had recently returned from Dubai. The shooting took place around 2:30 am, causing panic among nearby residents who woke up to the sound of gunfire. Around six shots were reportedly fired, and one of the bullets struck Sidana’s parked car. Initial investigation suggests that five to six rounds were discharged by unknown attackers. “A bullet was found lodged in Ankit’s car outside the house. The shooters also threw nearly 10 handwritten notes before escaping on a motorcycle,” a source said. Some of the notes…

16 Jan

SGPC Executive Committee Meets Under Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami; Condemnation Resolution Passed Over Remarks on Sikh Gurus

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Amritsar, January 16: A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) was held today at the SGPC office in Amritsar under the chairmanship of SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami. During the meeting, a condemnation resolution was unanimously passed against the alleged derogatory remarks made about the Sikh Gurus by former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi, with a decision to initiate strict action against her. Addressing the meeting, Advocate Dhami said that the use of objectionable language about the Sikh Gurus by an elected representative on the floor of the Delhi…

16 Jan

60 Units of Blood Collected at Zirakpur Camp to Address Winter Shortage

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Zirakpur, 16 January 2026. To meet the shortage of blood in hospitals due to cold Vishvas Foundation Panchkula and Indian Red Cross Society District Branch Mohali organised a blood donation camp in Zirakpur with the blessings of Gurudev Shri Swami Vishvas Ji. This blood donation camp was organized Opposite Metro Store in Zirakpur. The team of Blood Bank AM Care Blood Centre Zirakpur collected 60 units of blood under the supervision of Dr. Kartik Agarwal. Sadhvi Neelima Vishvas, President of Vishvas Foundation, said that people have a misconception that donating blood causes weakness in the body. There is no weakness…

16 Jan

Punjab Brings Rabies Treatment Closer to Home as ARV Services Reach 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics

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CHANDIGARH, 16 January 2026: For years, a dog bite in Punjab carried consequences far beyond the wound itself. With nearly three lakh dog bite cases reported annually, the risk of rabies, a disease that is 100 percent fatal if untreated yet fully preventable with timely vaccination, loomed large over thousands of families. Access to Anti-Rabies Vaccination (ARV) was limited to just 48 Primary Health Centres, forcing victims, often children, the elderly and daily wage workers, to travel long distances, wait for hours, lose wages and, in many cases, abandon the crucial five dose vaccination schedule midway. The gaps were systemic,…