Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

12 Jul

PHDCCI in collaboration with Canara Bank organized a MSME Cluster Meet at Chandigarh

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Chandigarh: Haryana State Chapter, PHDCCI, in collaboration with Canara Bank, organized an MSME Cluster Meet today at PHD House, Sector 31, Chandigarh, with the objective of making MSMEs aware of the Government's Industrial policies and bank funding schemes.Sh. Lokesh Jain, Co-Chair, Haryana State Chapter, PHDCCI, welcomed the Speakers and participants, highlighting that MSMEs contribute significantly to India’s GDP, exports, and employment generation. Sh. B Ravi, Deputy General Manager, Regional Office, Chandigarh while expressing his views mentioned Canara Bank disbursement Rs. 1000 Cr last year and is all set to increase more funds this year, He also explained TAT (Turned around…

11 Jul

Speaker Kultar Sandhwan’s Emotional Appeal After Assembly passes BBMB CISF Resolution: “Punjab is the Son of Rivers”

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Chandigarh (National Times): In a powerful and emotional moment that resonated across party lines, Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan made a stirring statement after the House unanimously passed a resolution opposing the deployment of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). Though traditionally a neutral figure in legislative proceedings, Sandhwan stepped beyond the conventional role of Speaker, not politically, but emotionally, as he addressed the House and the nation with folded hands, speaking not just as a Speaker, but as a Punjabi. “A Speaker must remain neutral, but as a son of…

11 Jul

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Delivers Fiery Speech in Assembly Amid BBMB Uproar, Defends Punjab’s Water, Culture, and Artists

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Chandigarh (National Times): Amid chaotic scenes in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha during the special session, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann delivered a fiery and wide-ranging address, hitting out at the opposition, defending Punjab’s water rights, cultural expressions, and even jumping into the ongoing controversy surrounding actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh. The session saw loud protests from Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa over a remark made by Cabinet Minister Aman Arora, who had used the Punjabi expression “dadhi muhrawa.” Bajwa objected, calling it offensive, prompting Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan and CM Mann to step in and clarify that such expressions are part of Punjabi…

11 Jul

CM Bhagwant Mann, Partap Bajwa Clash in Punjab Assembly; ‘12 Vaje’ Remark Sparks Uproar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Partap Bajwa

Chandigarh (National Times): A heated exchange between Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa led to uproar in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Friday, after Bajwa’s remark “12 tuhade vaje hone hai” triggered sharp protests from AAP MLAs who viewed it as an insult to Sikh sentiments. The clash began when CM Bhagwant Mann accused Bajwa of diverting attention from critical state issues. “You should raise matters that are against Punjab and Punjabis,” Mann said sternly. When Bajwa continued to speak out of turn, the Chief Minister responded, “Please sit down, it’s just 12 PM.…

11 Jul

Aman Arora Hits Back at Bajwa in Punjab Assembly Over ‘Stage of Drama’ Remark, Seeks Privilege Motion

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAman Arora, Partap Bajwa

Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Friday witnessed heated exchanges between senior leaders as the House debated a resolution against the deployment of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). The verbal showdown intensified when Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa described the Assembly as a "stage of drama," prompting sharp criticism from Cabinet Minister Aman Arora. Bajwa’s comment — “They (AAP leaders) have made this Assembly a stage of drama” — did not go down well with Arora, who immediately demanded Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan to issue a privilege motion against the…

11 Jul

Harpal Cheema Slams Pratap Bajwa in Punjab Assembly Amid FIR Row, Session Extended

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingHarpal Cheema, Partap Bajwa

Chandigarh (National Times): High drama unfolded in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Friday as Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema launched a fierce verbal attack on Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa during the announcement of the Assembly session's extension till July 15. As Bajwa and other Congress MLAs staged a protest in the House, Cheema didn’t hold back, accusing the senior Congress leader of having deep-rooted connections with gangsters and the BJP. "Who brought Ansari into Punjab? Who fed the gangsters in Punjab? You were the one. Punjab knows it all," Cheema thundered. “You gave birth to gangsterhood in the…

11 Jul

Doctored Video Row: FIR Filed Against Punjab Ministers Harpal Cheema, Aman Arora on Bajwa’s Complaint

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAman Arora, Harpal Cheema

Chandigarh (National Times): Political tensions in Punjab escalated sharply after an FIR was registered against state ministers Harpal Singh Cheema and Aman Arora under BNS sections 336(4), 356, and 61(2). The complaint, filed by Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa, accuses the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of circulating a doctored video that misrepresented his statements in the Punjab Assembly. According to Bajwa, the edited video twisted his remarks — which were a criticism of the Punjab Vigilance Bureau’s handling of a case involving a female Congress MLA — to make it appear as if he was defending Shiromani Akali Dal…

11 Jul

Punjab Vidhan Sabha Special Session Extended Till July 15 Amid Political Ruckus

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Chandigarh (National Times): The ongoing two-day special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, which commenced on July 10, has now been officially extended till July 15, 2025. The extension comes amid significant opposition and criticism over the purpose and planning of the session, with questions raised about its urgency and utility. Originally slated for just two days, the special session drew flak from opposition leaders who alleged that the government was misusing legislative time and resources, especially when one of the two days, July 10, was solely dedicated to obituary references. Critics called it a “mere formality” and “an eyewash”…

11 Jul

Punjab, Gujarat, and Chandigarh Lead India in Sending Students Abroad

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsCanada, India, World NewsDelhi, Haryana, Punjab

New Delhi (National Times): According to a recent report, based on passport issuance data between 2016 and 2021, Punjab, Gujarat, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh have emerged as the top regions in India sending the highest number of students abroad per lakh population. A lot of people from India look forward to moving to other countries, seeking a bright future. In the meantime, let's have a look at what the numbers say. Key Highlights: Punjab tops the chart with 869 students per lakh population going abroad for studies. Gujarat follows closely with 278 students per lakh, while Chandigarh recorded…

10 Jul

MEA Slams Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s Remarks on PM Modi’s Foreign Visits as “Irresponsible and Regrettable”

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New Delhi, July 10 : The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday condemned comments made by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann that appeared to mock Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent overseas engagements, calling the remarks “irresponsible and regrettable.”Without directly naming Mann, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have seen some comments made by a high state authority about India’s relations with friendly countries from the Global South. These remarks are irresponsible and regrettable and do not behove the state authority. Government of India disassociates itself from such unwarranted comments that undermine India’s ties with friendly countries.”The sharp statement came…