Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

10 Apr

HIL Limited is now BirlaNu Limited

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, PunjabBirlaNu, HLI

Chandigarh, 10th April 2025: HIL Limited, a part of the US $3 billion CK Birla Group, announced it has rebranded to BirlaNu Limited. This reflects the company’s ambitious growth strategy and its commitment to delivering world-class products and services across the building products space. The company has 32 manufacturing facilities across India and Europe, with customers and partners in over 80 countries.Avanti Birla, President, BirlaNu, said, “Our new identity, BirlaNu, reflects who we are at our core—a company which is always pushing forward. We’re in this business because we believe in quality, innovation and making things that last. The people…

09 Apr

Governor Kataria Visits Zirakpur to Mark Navkar Mantra Day with Jain Saints

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabGulab Chand Kataria, Jain Saints, Navkar Mantra Day, Zirakpur

Zirakpur, April 9 – Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, along with his wife Anita Kataria and daughter Avani, visited Jain saints Sadhvi Shri Sunidhi, M. Shri Sajag, and M. Shri Samahi in Zirakpur to celebrate Navkar Mantra Day with great spiritual fervor.Naresh Jain, head of the local Jain Sabha at Ahimsa Bhavan, shared that on this auspicious occasion, the saints emphasized the spiritual power of the Navkar Mantra and the teachings of the 24th Tirthankara, Lord Mahavira. They urged people to embody these values in daily life. The saints also lauded Governor Kataria’s dedication to de-addiction efforts and women empowerment.During…

09 Apr

Sidhu Moosewala’s Mother Condemns AI Manipulation of Singer’s Image

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCharan Kaur, Sidhu Moosewala

Mansa (National Times): Charan Kaur, mother of the late Sidhu Moosewala, has strongly objected to the misuse of artificial intelligence in altering her son’s iconic image. Specifically, she has called out the digital removal of his turban in AI-generated visuals, calling the act a violation of religious and cultural values. Posting to Instagram, Kaur said, “My son stood for truth and wore his turban with pride. To tamper with that is not just an insult to him but to all of Punjab.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Charan Kaur (@charan_kaur5911) She further warned that anyone found…

08 Apr

Ludhiana’s Halwara International Airport Set for April 30 Launch After Years of Delays

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHalwara Airport, Himanshu Jain, Ludhiana International Airport, MP Sanjeev Arora

LUDHIANA, April 8, 2025 — After missing 15 deadlines and over three years in the making, the much-anticipated Halwara International Airport in Ludhiana is finally set for takeoff, with authorities racing to complete all remaining tasks by April 30.Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain has urged the Indian Air Force (IAF) to expedite the pending 10 percent construction work. The administration is simultaneously coordinating with central departments to secure final statutory approvals to greenlight the airport’s operation by the end of the month.The project, pegged at Rs 50 crore, marks a significant infrastructure boost for Punjab’s industrial capital, which currently depends on…

08 Apr

MP Sanjeev Arora Grants ₹15 Lakh for New School Block at Adarsh Public School, Ludhiana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAdarsh Public School Ludhiana, Bhoomi Poojan Ceremony, Sanjeev Arora

Ludhiana (Punjab), April 8, 2025: In a significant step towards enhancing educational infrastructure and meeting the needs of a growing student community, Adarsh Public School, Kapil Park, Ludhiana, held a Bhoomi Poojan Ceremony on Tuesday to mark the commencement of a new block’s construction. The ceremony was graced by Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora, who presided over the event along with his wife, Sandhya Arora. In his address, MP Arora congratulated the school management, staff, and parents, expressing his admiration for their commitment to education. On this occasion, he announced a grant of Rs.15 lakhs from the MPLAD Fund to…

08 Apr

CM Nayab Singh Saini Reviews Preparations Ahead of PM Modi’s Visit to Hisar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryanaMaharaja Agrasen Airport, Nayab Singh Saini, PM Modi Hisar visit

New terminal and air services to be launched at Maharaja Agrasen Airport on April 14Chandigarh, April 8 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini visited Maharaja Agrasen Airport in Hisar on Tuesday to review preparations ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit on April 14. The Prime Minister is set to lay the foundation stone for the proposed new terminal building and inaugurate air services from the airport.During his visit, the Chief Minister held a detailed meeting with administrative officers and inspected the arrangements being made for the high-profile event. He emphasized that all necessary measures must be in…

08 Apr

Punjab Mandates Registration of Pet Shops and Breeders to Boost Animal Welfare

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAnimal welfare, Punjab pet shop registration

SAS Nagar, April 8, 2025 — In a push to improve animal welfare and curb unethical pet trade practices, the Punjab Government has made registration with the Punjab Animal Welfare Board mandatory for all pet shops and dog breeders involved in the sale, purchase, and breeding of pets and birds.Dr. S.K. Gupta, Deputy Director of Animal Husbandry in SAS Nagar, said the order aligns with the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, the Dog Breeding and Marketing Rules, 2017, and the Pet Shop Rules, 2018. The rules also apply to online pet sales, aiming to ensure humane treatment and…

07 Apr

Every 10 Kilometers in Haryana to Have a Model Sanskriti School: Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Haryana schools, Model Sanskriti School

Donates ₹51,000 from his salary to promote innovation in Panchkula schoolChandigarh, April 7 – Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi announced that the state government plans to establish a Model Sanskriti School every 10 kilometers across the state. This move aims to bridge the quality gap between private and government schools by focusing on the development of Model Sanskriti and Sarthak Model Schools.Speaking as the chief guest during an interaction program with Class 12 students at PM Shri Government Model Sanskriti Senior Secondary School in Batoar village, Barwala block, Panchkula district, Rastogi emphasized the government's commitment to providing better-than-private education at…

06 Apr

Punjab Unveils ₹2,000 Crore ‘Sikhya Kranti’ to Transform Government Schools

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Harjot Singh Bains, Punjab schools, school infrastructure, Sikhya Kranti

Chandigarh, April 6, 2025 — The Punjab Government is set to launch an ambitious 54-day education festival, Sikhya Kranti, beginning April 7, to celebrate and inaugurate newly developed infrastructure worth ₹2,000 crore in 12,000 government schools across the state.Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced the initiative on Sunday, declaring it a historic step toward ensuring equitable, modern, and empowering education for Punjab’s children. The transformation includes renovated classrooms, smart learning facilities, and upgraded basic amenities in government schools.Minister Bains highlighted Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s vision, stating that schools now offer clean drinking water, high-speed Wi-Fi, gender-segregated toilets, desks, and…

05 Apr

DWPS Zirakpur Hosts Orientation to Strengthen Parent-School Bond

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDWPS Zirakpur

Zirakpur, April 5 – Delhi World Public School (DWPS), Zirakpur, marked the beginning of the new academic year with a special orientation program for parents. The event aimed to warmly welcome families into the school community and encourage active parental involvement in their children's academic and holistic development.Principal Dr. Manisha Sahni opened the session by emphasizing that children are not to be molded, but to be allowed to bloom. She introduced the school’s collaborative education model and urged parents to actively participate in their children’s learning journey. She also stressed that DWPS operates on principles of open communication, mutual trust,…