Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

22 Jul

“Education Should Be The Next Trend”: Salman Khan Breaks Silence on NEET Student Protests

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has issued a statement on X regarding the nationwide NEET paper leak protests following violent clashes at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Reacting to the recent police crackdown on demonstrating medical aspirants, the actor expressed deep sorrow over the escalation of violence while extending support to the youth demanding institutional examination reforms. Salman's intervention adds celebrity weight to the movement, urging authorities to address the students' concerns directly while warning political parties against hijacking the cause. https://twitter.com/BeingSalmanKhan/status/2079980444469395837 Addressing the aftermath of what began as a peaceful demonstration organized alongside student groups, including the…

22 Jul

Punjab Becomes First Indian State to Introduce Artificial Intelligence in School Curriculum From Class I to XII

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a landmark move to transform school education, Punjab has become the first state in India to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a mainstream subject from Class I to XII. The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) will roll out the curriculum in a phased manner under the ‘Sarbat.AI’ project, making it one of the country’s largest statewide AI education missions and positioning Punjab as a national leader in future-ready learning. Punjab School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains, along with former Delhi Education Minister Manish Sisodia, launched the project in the presence of education experts, technology partners and…

22 Jul

AAP Accuses Congress of Orchestrating Attack on CM Tirath Yatra Bus in Amritsar

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab on Tuesday strongly condemned the attack on a bus operating under the Punjab Government's Mukh Mantri Teerath Yatra Scheme and said that the incident was carried out by Congress Karyakartas (workers) who were frustrated by the growing popularity and success of the welfare initiative. Addressing a press conference, AAP Punjab Media Incharge Baltej Pannu, accompanied by AAP leader Shaminder Singh Khinda, said the Bhagwant Mann Government's Mukh Mantri Teerath Yatra Scheme has emerged as one of the state's most successful public welfare initiatives, enabling lakhs of people to undertake pilgrimages free…

22 Jul

Quality Education Essential to Make India Developed Nation; AAP Government Transforming Punjab School System After Delhi, Says Arvind Kejriwal

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal congratulated the students of Punjab government schools and their parents after 881 students qualified the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) examination, crediting the achievement to the major overhaul in the state's government school education system under the AAP government. He revealed that before the party came to power in Punjab in 2022, fewer than 100 government school students used to clear the exam. Sharing a video on social media, the AAP Chief asserted that providing quality education to every child is essential if India is to become…

22 Jul

Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Ensures Cashless Treatment for 2,300 Diabetes Patients, Covering Nearly Rs 6.5 Crore

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Diabetes rarely begins with a medical emergency. It often starts without a warning, with constant thirst, frequent urination, blurred vision, unexplained tiredness, numbness in the feet or a wound that refuses to heal. These warning signs are frequently ignored until serious complications require hospitalisation, intensive care, surgery or dialysis. Punjab’s latest health data under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana reveals that diabetes is no longer confined to old age. Increasingly, it is affecting people in the middle of their working lives, placing a growing burden on families, employers and the healthcare system. According to the World Health…

22 Jul

Punjabi Celebrities Split Over CJP Protest as Debate Over Student Agitation Intensifies

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) movement has sparked contrasting reactions within the Punjabi entertainment industry, with several prominent actors and singers expressing sharply different opinions over the student-led agitation and the police action that followed in Delhi. While some artists have extended their support to the protesting students and questioned the use of force by the authorities, others have chosen to distance themselves from the campaign, arguing that public support should not be extended without understanding the movement's background. Diljit Dosanjh Calls for Dialogue Instead of Force Singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh urged the government to…

22 Jul

Punjab Records Cooler Weather as Rain Sweeps Across State; IMD Warns of Heavy Showers in Several Districts

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Persistent rainfall across Punjab and the Union Territory of Chandigarh on Tuesday brought down temperatures and provided relief from humid weather, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued fresh warnings for heavy rain in several districts. Pathankot remained under continuous rainfall since Monday night, whereas Chandigarh woke up to intense showers early Tuesday morning. The wet spell also extended to several districts adjoining Himachal Pradesh, contributing to a noticeable dip in daytime temperatures. According to the Meteorological Centre in Chandigarh, the state's maximum temperature fell by nearly 0.6 degrees Celsius, leaving it around 2.6 degrees below the…

21 Jul

Uttar Pradesh Sikh Gurdwara Coordination Committee Delegation Meets Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

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Lucknow (Gurpreet Singh): Sardar Parvinder Singh, President of the Uttar Pradesh Sikh Gurdwara Coordination Committee, paid a courtesy visit to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow. The meeting focused on key social, religious, and public interest matters concerning the Sikh community across the state. During the interaction, Sardar Parvinder Singh presented several community suggestions and expectations to the Chief Minister, seeking administrative guidance on ongoing welfare and community initiatives. Expressing his commitment to the welfare and social harmony of the Sikh community, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath assured the delegation of sustained dialogue and administrative support for community development.…

21 Jul

Punjab Government to Issue Ten Lakh New Ration Cards in Transparent Drive

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major push to strengthen food security and ensure welfare reaches every deserving household without corruption or favouritism, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday announced that the state government will issue 10 lakh new ration cards under a transparent, technology-driven system based on the principle of ‘No Cash, No Farmaish’. Applications for new ration cards and inclusion of new family members will begin from July 22, with priority being given to vulnerable sections of society. Of the total beneficiaries, 7 lakh ration cards will be issued to newly eligible families, while 3 lakh e-Shram…

21 Jul

AAP Leader Baltej Pannu Criticizes Centre Over Response to Student and Farmer Protests

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab's Media In-Charge Baltej Pannu launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Central Government, saying that it has completely abandoned the nation's youth and farmers while resorting to repression instead of dialogue. He said it is deeply unfortunate that today both the country's jawan (youth) and kisan (farmers) are on the streets, but the Modi government has chosen to ignore their genuine concerns. During a press conference, AAP Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said that for several weeks students have been peacefully protesting at Jantar Mantar, demanding the resignation of the Union…