Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

22 Aug

Punjabi Film Industry Mourns the Loss of Dr. Jaswinder Bhalla

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Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjabi entertainment world woke up to heartbreaking news today as Dr. Jaswinder Bhalla, one of the most admired comedians and senior figures in Punjabi cinema, passed away in the early hours of the morning. Jaswinder Bhalla died with a brain stroke at Fortis Hospital, Mohali. He had been unwell for the past few months. He was reportedly admitted to the Fotis Hospital in Mohali, where he took his last breath on August 22.Despite medical efforts, Jaswinder Bhalla reportedly breathed his last at 4:00 am on Friday. His death was later confirmed by his close friend and…

21 Aug

Deputy Commissioner Reviews Progress on Pending Mutations, Easy Jamabandi, and SWAMITVA Scheme

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SAS Nagar, August 21: Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal today chaired a review meeting with revenue officials to assess the progress of revenue-related services, including clearance of pending mutations, smooth facilitation of Easy Jamabandi, and implementation of the SWAMITVA scheme in the district.During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner directed officials to expedite the disposal of all pending mutation cases in a time-bound manner to ensure that citizens do not face unnecessary delays in land records updation. She stressed the importance of transparency and accountability in the functioning of revenue offices.Reviewing the Easy Jamabandi initiative, she asked officials to clear the pendency…

21 Aug

Uppal Farm MMS Controversy Resolved: Families Reach Settlement

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Chandigarh: The viral MMS video controversy involving 19-year-old Gurmanjot Kaur from Uppal has finally been resolved, with both families agreeing to settle the matter privately. The father of the boy involved confirmed that the families came together to discuss the incident and mutually decided not to escalate the dispute further. This agreement brings an end to a case that had garnered widespread attention across social media platforms. Following the resolution, Gurmanjot Kaur has requested that her video be removed from all social media platforms, urging the public to respect her privacy and refrain from sharing the content. The settlement comes…

21 Aug

PHDCCI Organises 1st Program under Raising and Accelerating MSME Program Series, “Chandigarh to be Developed as Gift City in India” – Nishant Kumar Yadav

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Chandigarh, August 21, 2025* : PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) in association with the Industries Department, Chandigarh, organised the first program under its Raising and Accelerating MSME Program (RAMP) Series at PHD House, Chandigarh. The objective of the event was to apprise industry stakeholders of various incentive schemes promoted by the Government of India and to handhold MSMEs in scaling up their operations.Chief Guest Nishant Kumar Yadav, IAS, Secretary Industries, Chandigarh, shared that 55,000 MSMEs are registered with the Ministry of MSME in Chandigarh, while nearly 1 lakh MSMEs are operating in the city overall, which is a…

21 Aug

Punjabi Singer Mankirt Aulakh Receives Fresh Death Threats

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National Times Bureau :- Punjabi singer Mankirt Aulakh has once again received death threats, this time through messages sent from a foreign number. The threatening message read: “Get ready, your time has come. Whether it’s your wife or your child, we don’t care. Your number is up.” The sender also warned him not to take the threat lightly, adding that the consequences would soon be evident. Previous Threats Linked to Gang Rivalries This is not the first time Aulakh has faced such threats. Earlier, he was threatened by gangster Davinder Bambiha, a rival of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. These threats…

21 Aug

Amritsar – Police Arrests Suspect Linked to International Terror Network

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National Times Bureau :- Amritsar Rural Police, with the support of central intelligence agencies, have arrested a youth identified as Malkeet Singh from Pandori village. Authorities allege that he was involved in a plot to create unrest in Punjab with the backing of pro-Khalistan elements. Weapons and Links to BKI Found During the operation, police recovered a hand grenade, a .30 bore pistol, and live cartridges from his possession. Initial investigations revealed that Malkeet Singh had direct links with UK-based gangster Dharam Sandhu, a close aide of Harwinder Singh Rinda. Rinda is associated with the banned group Babbar Khalsa International…

21 Aug

Punjab BJP Delegation Calls on Governor, Protests Detention of Party Leaders

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Chandigarh, August 21, 2025: Political tensions escalated in Punjab after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of obstructing its rural outreach initiatives and detaining senior leaders.A BJP delegation, led by Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu, submitted a memorandum to Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, alleging that the state administration is deliberately interfering with its campaign. The BJP’s programme, titled “BJP De Sevadar Aa Gaye Tuhade Dwar”, is being conducted at the village level and aims to spread awareness about central government welfare schemes. The camps focus on enabling people to access benefits…

21 Aug

BJP Leaders KD Bhandari and Sushil Rinku Detained in Jalandhar Over Unauthorized Camp

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National Times Bureau :- Jalandhar Rural police on Thursday detained two BJP leaders, KD Bhandari and former MP Sushil Rinku, for allegedly planning to organize a public camp without prior permission from the administration. The detentions were carried out in Shahkot’s Rupewali area under the supervision of DSP Omkar Singh Brar. According to sources, the police received information about BJP leaders preparing to set up the camp, following which action was taken. BJP workers have begun gathering in protest after learning about the detentions. Recently, tensions have been brewing between the BJP and the Punjab government after the closure of…

21 Aug

Fresh Showers Likely in Punjab; Pong Dam Water Release Puts Hoshiarpur on High Alert

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Chandigarh: The Meteorological Department has forecast that Punjab will enter another round of monsoon showers beginning tomorrow. Wednesday brought normal weather across the state, but officials say the incoming rainfall could bring down temperatures. Despite the wet spell, the overall rainfall this season still remains below average. Rising Water Levels in Dams Heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh has swelled reservoirs, forcing controlled releases of water. The Pong Dam on the Beas River, currently filled beyond the danger point, is discharging large volumes to prevent overflow. On Tuesday, the water level stood at 1383.3 feet, with inflows and outflows balanced at…

20 Aug

Tarn Taran Voters Get Fresh Chance to Update Electoral Rolls Ahead of Bye-Poll

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Tarn Taran, August 20, 2025: Residents of Tarn Taran will soon get another opportunity to ensure their names are on the voters’ list, as the Election Commission of India has announced a Special Summary Revision of the electoral roll ahead of the upcoming bye-election in the constituency.The revision will be carried out with July 1, 2025, as the qualifying date, giving eligible residents the chance to enrol, verify, or correct their details before the polls. The process will begin with the rationalization of polling stations by August 28, followed by the publication of the draft roll on September 2. Citizens…