Gurpreet Singh

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Police Officer Collapses During Flood Relief Operation Near Lalru, Saved by Villagers
29 Aug

Police Officer Collapses During Flood Relief Operation Near Lalru, Saved by Villagers

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab,
National Times Bureau :- A flood-relief operation near Lalru took a dramatic turn when a police officer collapsed while assisting stranded families. Witnesses reported that some of his colleagues panicked and moved away, but quick-thinking villagers rushed to his aid, carried him to safety, and called for medical help. Villagers Praised for Timely Intervention Local residents criticized the initial hesitation shown by some policemen and lauded the villagers for stepping forward in the crisis. “He is one of your own, don’t leave him behind,” a villager reportedly shouted as they rescued the officer. Officer Recovering, Floods Impact His Own Family…
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Punjab Faces Escalating Flood Threat as IMD Warns of Heavy Rains, Dam Pressure Mounts
29 Aug

Punjab Faces Escalating Flood Threat as IMD Warns of Heavy Rains, Dam Pressure Mounts

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , , ,
Chandigarh, August 29, 2025: Punjab is preparing for a worsening flood situation after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall on August 30 and 31. With several rivers already flowing above danger levels, authorities fear the next spell of rain could trigger fresh inundation across vulnerable districts.Large parts of Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Ferozepur, and Fazilka are already underwater following continuous rain and the release of water from Bhakra and Pong dams. Fields, homes, and roads remain submerged, leaving villages cut off from relief supplies. Rescue teams from NDRF and SDRF are carrying out…
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Gang Rivalry Murder Case: Punjab Police Nabs Prime Shooter from Hoshiarpur
29 Aug

Gang Rivalry Murder Case: Punjab Police Nabs Prime Shooter from Hoshiarpur

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh: Punjab Police’s Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) has apprehended a suspected shooter linked to a high-profile murder case in Himachal Pradesh, striking another blow against organized crime.The accused, identified as Vipan Kumar of Bassi Muda village in Hoshiarpur, was caught with a country-made .32 bore pistol and six live cartridges. Police said a case has been lodged at City Kharar Police Station, and further questioning is in progress.Investigators revealed that Kumar is believed to be among the key assailants involved in the killing of Rakesh Kumar, alias Gaggi, in Khwaja Basal village, Una district. The murder, according to police, stemmed…
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Flood Threat Looms Over Punjab as Water Released from Bhakra Dam and Sukhna Lake
29 Aug

Flood Threat Looms Over Punjab as Water Released from Bhakra Dam and Sukhna Lake

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , , ,
Chandigarh: Punjab faces mounting flood concerns after the release of water from Bhakra Dam and Sukhna Lake, pushing water levels higher in the Sutlej and Ghaggar rivers. Several districts are now on alert, with residents in low-lying areas urged to remain cautious.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall in Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, and Rupnagar over the next three days. Mohali and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar are also under alert. Neighboring Jammu and Kashmir remains under an orange alert, while Himachal Pradesh faces a yellow alert until October 2. Officials warned that heavy rainfall in these…
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Punjab Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan Donates One Month’s Salary and ₹10 Lakh for Flood Relief
28 Aug

Punjab Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan Donates One Month’s Salary and ₹10 Lakh for Flood Relief

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh, August 28, 2025: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, associated with welfare organizations such as Bhai Ghaniya Cancer Prevention Service Society and Good Morning Welfare Club, Kotkapura, has announced the donation of his one-month salary to aid the flood-affected victims of Punjab.In addition, Speaker Sandhwan has personally contributed ₹10 lakh from his own funds along with his monthly salary towards relief operations. He emphasized that the teachings of the Gurus inspire everyone to stand with people during difficult times. He further assured that the Punjab government will leave no stone unturned in reaching out to flood victims across…
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Punjab Floods 2025: CM Bhagwant Mann, MLAs & Ministers To Donate One Month Salary for Flood Relief Ops
28 Aug

Punjab Floods 2025: CM Bhagwant Mann, MLAs & Ministers To Donate One Month Salary for Flood Relief Ops

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Trending
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Amidst one of the most challenging natural disasters the state has witnessed in recent years, the leaders of the Punjab government, including the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, all ministers and MLAs, have decided to contribute one month’s salary to support flood relief and rehabilitation efforts. Taking to X, the Chief Minister acknowledged the overwhelming impact of the floods, calling it a reminder of how powerless humans are in the face of nature’s force. "No one has any power against the onslaught of nature, but let us stand together and support each other in this difficult time. All…
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Big news – High Court Orders Immediate Counseling for Minor Allegedly Held in Dera Sacha Sauda
28 Aug

Big news – High Court Orders Immediate Counseling for Minor Allegedly Held in Dera Sacha Sauda

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, , , , ,
National Times Bureau :- The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed PGIMER, Chandigarh, to conduct immediate counseling of a minor girl allegedly held in unlawful custody at Dera Sacha Sauda, Sirsa, by her mother. The order came while hearing a habeas corpus petition filed by the girl’s father, Cypriano Britto, a resident of Goa. Justice Subhash Mehla stated that counseling must be carried out to assess the custody-related concerns and that a proper schedule be communicated to both parties’ counsels. The court also ordered that the entire cost of the counseling would be borne by the petitioner (father). The…
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Punjab Government Appoints Director Land Records as Nodal Officer for Jalandhar Flood Control Room to Strengthen Relief Measures
28 Aug

Punjab Government Appoints Director Land Records as Nodal Officer for Jalandhar Flood Control Room to Strengthen Relief Measures

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
National Times Bureau :- In an effort to enhance coordination and accelerate relief operations in flood-affected regions, the Punjab Department of Revenue, Rehabilitation, and Disaster Management has appointed Director Land Records, S. Gulpreeet Singh Aulakh, as the nodal officer for the state-level Flood Control Room established in Jalandhar. Revenue Minister S. Hardeep Singh Mundian stated that the control room has been actively coordinating with Deputy Commissioners, army officials, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and other concerned departments to ensure seamless disaster management and effective relief measures. He added that the appointment of a…
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Barnala Tragedy: Roof Collapse Claims Young Man’s Life, Four Family Members Injured
28 Aug

Barnala Tragedy: Roof Collapse Claims Young Man’s Life, Four Family Members Injured

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , , , ,
National Times Bureau :- A tragic incident struck Barnala for the third consecutive day as a roof collapse claimed the life of a 33-year-old man, Lakhbir Singh, and left four of his family members injured. The family was asleep when their house’s weakened roof, damaged by continuous rainfall, suddenly gave way. Locals immediately rushed to rescue the family, but Lakhbir Singh succumbed to his injuries on the spot. The injured — his wife, two daughters, and a son — were taken to the Civil Hospital, from where they were later referred to Faridkot for advanced treatment. Residents expressed anger over…
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath Invited to Attend 350th Martyrdom Anniversary Events of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib
28 Aug

UP CM Yogi Adityanath Invited to Attend 350th Martyrdom Anniversary Events of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, , , , ,
National Times Bureau :- A delegation representing the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has extended a formal invitation to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to participate in the 350th martyrdom anniversary celebrations of the Ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, scheduled to be held at Sri Anandpur Sahib. Acting under the directives of SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, the delegation led by Dharam Parchar Committee member Bhai Ajaib Singh Abhiaasi met the Chief Minister and handed over the invitation letter. The team also briefed him about the ongoing Shaheedi Nagar Kirtan, which commenced from Assam…
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