Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

04 Jul

No Relief for Bikram Singh Majithia: Punjab-Haryana High Court Defers Hearing Till July 8

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Chandigarh (National Times): In a setback to Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and former Punjab cabinet minister Bikram Singh Majithia, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has deferred the hearing on his petition challenging his arrest and remand. The matter will now be heard on July 8, 2025, with no interim relief being offered to the senior Akali leader. Majithia had approached the High Court challenging the June 26 remand order issued by the Mohali District Court, terming his arrest and subsequent police remand as illegal. However, during the hearing, the Advocate General (AG) of Punjab argued that the petition…

03 Jul

Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora Assigned Industry and NRI Affairs Portfolios

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Chandigarh (National Times): In a significant political development, newly elected Ludhiana MLA Sanjeev Arora took oath as a Cabinet Minister in the Punjab government today. The swearing-in ceremony was held at Raj Bhavan, where Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria administered the oath in the presence of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and other dignitaries. According to information, Sanjeev Arora has been entrusted with the Industry and NRI Affairs portfolios. The NRI department, previously held by Minister Kuldeep Dhaliwal, has now been reassigned to Arora — a move seen as the Aam Aadmi Party’s attempt to energize its industrial and diaspora outreach…

03 Jul

Sanjeev Arora Takes Oath as Punjab Cabinet Minister After Ludhiana By-Election Victory

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Chandigarh (National Times): Newly elected Ludhiana MLA Sanjeev Arora was officially sworn in as a Cabinet Minister in the Punjab government today. The oath was administered by Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria at a formal ceremony held at Raj Bhavan in the presence of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Arora’s induction into the Cabinet follows his impressive win in the recently held Ludhiana by-election, where he contested as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate and emerged victorious with a commanding margin. His inclusion in the Cabinet is seen as both a reward for the crucial electoral win and a strategic move…

03 Jul

Flood Alert in Punjab as Sutlej Swells, Sri Anandpur Sahib on High Alert

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Anandpur Sahib (National Times): Punjab is facing a flood-like situation following a sudden and sharp rise in the water level of the Sutlej River, triggered by cloudbursts in neighboring Himachal Pradesh. The impact has been swift and severe, with areas in and around Sri Anandpur Sahib witnessing significant waterlogging and risk of submersion. The sudden cloudbursts over the hills of Himachal Pradesh led to intense rainfall, swelling rivers and streams that drain into Punjab. The Bhakra Dam, already full due to previous rain, is releasing additional water to manage pressure, further adding to the surge in the Sutlej. As water…

02 Jul

Majithia’s Vigilance Remand Extended by Four Days in Disproportionate Assets Case

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Chandigarh, July 2, 2025:The vigilance remand of senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia, arrested in connection with a disproportionate assets case, has been extended by four more days. The decision came after vigilance officials presented new evidence and crucial findings before the court.According to vigilance officials, the investigation has uncovered significant illegal assets linked to Majithia. These include benami (proxy-held) properties, suspicious financial transactions, and other economic activities under scrutiny.Vigilance authorities informed the court that they require further custodial interrogation of Majithia based on these fresh pieces of evidence, necessitating additional remand.Over the next four days, the…

02 Jul

Punjab Police Busts Cross-Border Arms and Narcotics Network Linked to Pakistan

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Amritsar, July 2: In a significant intelligence-led operation, the Counter Intelligence unit of Amritsar Police has dismantled a major cross-border network involved in smuggling narcotics and illegal arms from Pakistan. The operation led to the arrest of three operatives and the seizure of eight sophisticated weapons, including Glock pistols and Chinese-made firearms, along with one kilogram of heroin, ₹2.9 lakh in drug proceeds, and a currency counting machine.According to preliminary investigations, the arrested individuals were operating under the instructions of a Pakistan-based smuggler who orchestrated the movement of weapon consignments across the Indo-Pak border. Police officials said the weapons were…

02 Jul

Shiromani Akali Dal Chief Sukhbir Singh Badal Detained En Route to Gurdwara Shri Amb Sahib in Mohali

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Mohali (National Times): In a dramatic turn of events, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal was detained by Punjab Police in Mohali on Tuesday while he was on his way to Gurdwara Shri Amb Sahib to show support for fellow party leader Bikram Singh Majithia. Badal’s detention follows a sharp escalation in political tensions between the Shiromani Akali Dal and the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab. The move came just hours after Badal took to social media, accusing the Bhagwant Mann-led government of imposing what he termed an “undeclared emergency” in the state. In his statement…

01 Jul

Sukhbir Badal Accuses AAP of Plot to “Seize Punjab’s Land,” Vows Statewide Agitation

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Chandigarh, July 1: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Monday launched a blistering attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, alleging a conspiracy to “snatch Punjab’s land” under the guise of new development policies.Speaking at a press conference in Chandigarh, Badal questioned the state government’s fresh land acquisition policy and the creation of the Punjab Development Authority Committee, alleging it was designed to enable officials from Delhi to cheaply acquire farmers’ ancestral lands. He accused the Mann government of surrendering Punjab’s interests to external influences, stating, “Are Delhi officials now…

01 Jul

Punjab Police Arrest Two Social Media Influencers Linked to Pakistan-Based Terror Network

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Chandigarh, July 1, 2025 – In a significant breakthrough, the Punjab Police on Monday announced the arrest of two social media influencers allegedly involved in pro-terror propaganda and collaborating with Pakistan-based gangster and designated terrorist Shehzad Bhatti.The State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) identified the arrested men as Manveer Singh, also known as Mani Moosewala, from Ludhiana’s Ghangas village, and Sukhvir Singh from Budhlada village in Mansa district.Police said Sukhvir Singh, previously jailed for a murder case registered in 2020, rose to prominence online through his Instagram account “sukhveer_khipal” after his release. Meanwhile, Manveer Singh, initially a bike mechanic and later…

01 Jul

Sanjeev Arora Resigns from Rajya Sabha Following Election as Ludhiana West MLA

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Steps Down in Adherence to Constitutional Provisions 7 days before last date.Ludhiana, July 1, 2025: MP Sanjeev Arora has officially resigned from the Rajya Sabha following his recent victory in the Ludhiana West Assembly by-election. Arora personally met the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Jagdeep Dhankhar, Vice President of India at Vice President's enclave in New Delhi today to hand over his resignation letter. He cited constitutional provisions that prohibit simultaneous membership in both Parliament and a State Legislature after 14 days of Gazette Notification dated which is 24th of June, 2025 regarding election results.Arora, who served in the Upper…