Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

03 Sep

ABVP Secures Panjab University Student Council; Gauravveer Sohal Chosen as President

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Chandigarh, September 3, 2025 — The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has registered a significant victory in the Panjab University Campus Students’ Council (PUCSC) elections, with Gauravveer Sohal elected as president. This result marks a rare achievement for the party, which had not held the top seat in recent years.Counting trends consistently showed Sohal in the lead, sparking celebrations among ABVP supporters at the university gymnasium even before the final announcement was made.The outcome of other key posts highlighted a mixed mandate. Ashmeet Singh has been elected as vice president, while Abhishek Dagar of the Students Organisation of Panjab University…

03 Sep

PHDCCI & Chandigarh Administration Host RAMP Program

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RAMP Scheme to Power MSMEs Towards Innovation and Growth: Nishant Kumar Yadav National Times Bureau :- PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with the Chandigarh Administration, organised a program on Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) at Chandigarh. Nishant Kumar Yadav, IAS, Secretary Industries and Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh, graced the event as Chief Guest. In his address, he lauded the RAMP scheme as a commendable initiative of the Government of India, enabling MSMEs to innovate and scale to the next level. He emphasized that in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, technology adoption is the key to survival and…

03 Sep

Panchkula: Six Children Injured as Tree Falls on School Van Amid Heavy Rain

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National Times Bureau :- A major accident occurred in Panchkula during heavy rainfall when a large tree fell on a moving school van, injuring six children on board. The incident took place on Wednesday afternoon while the van was transporting students back home after school hours. Eyewitnesses reported that the sudden downpour, accompanied by strong winds, caused the tree to collapse directly onto the vehicle. Local residents and passersby rushed to the spot and immediately informed the authorities. The injured children were swiftly rescued and taken to a nearby hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment. Doctors have confirmed that…

03 Sep

Punjab Flood Relief: Raghav Chadha Allocates ₹3.25 Crore from MPLADS Fund

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab is currently grappling with severe floods, prompting swift action from Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha. In a significant move to support relief and rehabilitation efforts, Chadha has approved ₹3.25 crore from his Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) fund. The allocated amount will be utilized to provide immediate relief, restore essential services, and support those displaced due to the flood situation. Chadha emphasized that the primary focus is to ensure timely aid reaches the affected people and that necessary measures are taken to rebuild the damaged infrastructure. Expressing solidarity with the flood-affected residents,…

03 Sep

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Visit Flood-Hit Punjab Tomorrow

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Chandigarh: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is scheduled to arrive in Punjab on Thursday to assess the situation in flood-affected regions. Taking to social media, Chouhan said he had held detailed discussions with the state’s Governor, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, and Punjab’s Agriculture Minister regarding the large-scale damage caused by continuous heavy rains. The Minister stated that he will personally visit the flood-affected villages to meet local residents and review relief operations. “In this difficult time, the Central Government stands shoulder to shoulder with the people of Punjab and will extend every possible support,” his post read. Punjab…

03 Sep

Punjab Floods 2025: All Educational Institutions Across Punjab Closed Till Sept 7

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): With floods disrupting normal life in large parts of Punjab, the state government has announced a temporary suspension of classes in all educational institutions until September 7, 2025. The announcement was made by the Punjab Education Minister, who informed through a social media post that the decision was taken under the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. The order extends to schools, colleges, universities, and polytechnic institutes, covering both government and private sectors. Officials stated that the step was necessary to ensure the safety of students and staff, as many districts remain affected by heavy rains…

03 Sep

Punjab, Himachal Pradesh on High Alert as IMD Warns of More Heavy Rainfall

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Continuous downpours have thrown several northern states into crisis, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for multiple districts. The agency has forecast moderate to intense rain spells over the next three hours, warning of flash floods, landslides, and waterlogging in vulnerable areas. Torrential Rains in Jammu & Kashmir Jammu & Kashmir has been the worst affected so far. The districts of Reasi, Poonch, Rajouri, Jammu, Ramban, Udhampur, Samba, Kathua, Doda, and Kishtwar remain under red alert. Reasi received over 230 mm of rain by early Wednesday, while Katra (193 mm) and Batote…

03 Sep

Two Associates of Landa Harike Arrested in Joint Police Operation

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Tarn Taran (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s crackdown on gangster-terror networks continued as the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) and Tarn Taran Police jointly arrested two close aides of foreign-based terrorist Lakhvir Singh alias Landa Harike. The men in custody have been identified as Vikramjit Singh, also known as Vicky, and Harpreet Singh, also known as Prince. Police teams also seized two pistols (.32 bore and .315 bore) along with nine live cartridges during the operation. https://twitter.com/DGPPunjabPolice/status/1963078085227790784 According to officials, Vikramjit Singh had been absconding since March 2024, when he was booked in an attempt to murder case at Jhabal police station. He…

03 Sep

Punjab Reels Under Worst Floods in Five Decades; Over 3.5 Lakh Hit

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is battling its severest floods in 50 years as relentless rainfall across the state and adjoining hill regions of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir has left villages submerged and farmland destroyed. Government data reveals that 1,400 villages across all 23 districts are facing the impact, displacing or disrupting the lives of nearly 3.55 lakh residents. Among the worst-affected districts are Gurdaspur, where over 1.45 lakh people have been hit, and Amritsar, reporting close to 1.18 lakh affected. So far, 30 deaths have been confirmed, while rescue operations have helped evacuate 19,597 individuals from low-lying areas.…

02 Sep

Haryana – Three Killed, One Injured as High-Tension Wire Falls on Youths in Hisar

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National Times Bureau :- Hisar witnessed a tragic accident on Tuesday as heavy rainfall led to the snapping of an 11,000-volt high-tension wire, which fell on four bike-borne youths. Three of them died on the spot, while one sustained serious injuries. According to initial reports, the victims, identified as Bunty, Rajkumar, and Amit, were residents of Sulkhani village. The incident occurred on Mirzapur Road near Darshna Academy. Eyewitness Kapoor Singh said that locals immediately alerted the power house, but the electricity supply was cut almost half an hour after the call. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, while…