Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

20 Jul

My Earnings Are My Honesty: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

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JALANDHAR (Rajeev Sharma): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday paid obeisance at the Darbar of Dera Almast Bapu Lal Badshah Ji during the annual fair at Nakodar and sought blessings for the peace, prosperity and all-round development of Punjab. After attending the cultural programme, the Chief Minister expressed gratitude for the overwhelming love and affection showered by people from all walks of life and said the blessings of the Gurus, Pirs, Fakirs and martyrs continue to guide Punjab on the path of communal harmony and progress. Reaffirming his government’s commitment to rebuilding a vibrant Rangla Punjab, Bhagwant Singh…

19 Jul

Type 2 Diabetes Increases Risk of Severe Dengue Complications, Experts Urge Routine Vaccination

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Individuals living with Type 2 diabetes face a significantly elevated risk of developing severe, life-threatening complications from dengue fever, according to a newly released review paper compiled by leading medical specialists. The comprehensive paper, scheduled for publication in the International Journal of Diabetes & Technology, strongly advocates for the integration of dengue vaccination into routine diabetes care protocols to safeguard vulnerable groups residing in dengue-endemic regions. The critical findings of the study were formally shared with the media on Sunday. Led by prominent diabetologist Dr. Jothydev Kesavadev, the review was co-authored by several leading diabetes experts…

19 Jul

Delhi Police Denies Permission for Cockroach Janta Party’s Proposed Parliament March

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Delhi Police has officially clarified that no permission has been granted or sought for a proposed march to the Parliament by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The march was scheduled for Monday, coinciding with the commencement of the Parliament's monsoon session. Authorities have explicitly stated that strict security measures are currently in place across the New Delhi district to maintain public safety, secure protectees, and safeguard vital government installations during the legislative session. In an official statement, New Delhi Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sachin Sharma emphasized that prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the…

19 Jul

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Announces Rs 2.14 Crore Grant to Upgrade Jalandhar’s Raizada Hansraj Stadium

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Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday reviewed the preparedness for the Sub-Junior National Badminton Championship scheduled to be held at the historic Raizada Hansraj Stadium in Jalandhar in December this year. During his visit, the Chief Minister announced a special grant of ₹2.14 crore for the construction of a state-of-the-art indoor badminton hall, reaffirming the Punjab Government’s commitment to strengthening sports infrastructure and promoting sporting excellence across the state. During this, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that after nearly 44 years, the National Badminton Championship is returning to the historic Raizada Hansraj Stadium. “The championship…

19 Jul

Bhagwant Mann Government to Transfer Samman Rashi to Over 50 Lakh Newly Registered Women on August 1, Announces Arvind Kejriwal

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, has announced that the Punjab government will transfer the financial honorarium under the Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojna directly into the bank accounts of more than 50 lakh newly registered women on August 1. Speaking at a large public gathering in Mukerian, Kejriwal assured beneficiaries that anyone who registered late would receive the cumulative payments for the months of July, August, and September. Under this ongoing welfare initiative, general category women receive 1,000 rupees per month, while beneficiaries from Dalit communities receive an enhanced amount of 1,500 rupees per month.…

19 Jul

882 Punjab Government School Students Crack NEET-UG 2026, Marking 100% Rise in Two Years

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major boost to Punjab’s public education system, 882 students from government schools in the state have qualified the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026. The results were declared following a nationwide re-examination conducted after the cancellation of the original paper due to a leak. Sharing the details, Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains congratulated the NEET qualifiers and wished them success in the medical field. “Once again, students from our government schools have proven that quality education and hard-work go hand in hand. This year, 882 of our students have qualified NEET, reflecting the sustained…

19 Jul

Punjab Police Attaches Rs 319 Crore Drug Assets and Arrests Over 68,850 Traffickers in 500 Days of ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Police’s three-pronged strategy of strict enforcement, community participation and preventive education has emerged as the hallmark of its flagship anti-drug campaign, Yudh Nashian Virudh. Over the 500 days since its launch, the campaign has dealt significant blows to the narcotics trade while mobilising communities to play an active role in the fight against drugs. On completion of 500 days of Yudh Nashian Virudh, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav said the period has witnessed one of the most intensive crackdowns on drug traffickers in the state’s history through sustained enforcement, intelligence-led operations and community…

18 Jul

Nine Dead and Six Injured in Illegal Firecracker Factory Blast in Ahmedabad

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Ahmedabad (Gurpreet Singh) — A massive explosion followed by a major fire at an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit in the Ramol area of Ahmedabad city on Saturday resulted in the deaths of nine individuals and left six others injured, according to local administrative and medical officials. The high-intensity blast occurred at approximately 3.30 pm at a temporary facility set up on an open farm located along the Ramol-Gatrad road, completely engulfing the structure in flames. Emergency rescue teams, including personnel from the Rapid Action Force (RAF) and the Ahmedabad Fire and Emergency Services, rushed to the spot immediately after the…

18 Jul

UP Sikh Gurdwara Coordination Committee Delegation Meets Uttarakhand Governor Over Gurdwara Gyan Godri Sahib

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Lucknow (Gurpreet Singh): — A five-member delegation from the Uttar Pradesh Sikh Gurdwara Coordination Committee met with Uttarakhand Governor Lieutenant General (Retd) Gurmit Singh to submit a memorandum regarding the historic Gurdwara Gyan Godri Sahib, reiterating the community's demand for the early return of the holy site to the Sikh community. During the courtesy meeting, the delegation also expressed formal gratitude to the Governor for his sensitive and peaceful resolution of the recent dispute that arose between Sikh pilgrims and local citizens during the Sri Hemkund Sahib Yatra. The president of the committee, Sardar Parvinder Singh Advocate, stated that the…

18 Jul

More Than Half of Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana Beneficiaries Fall Within Peak Financial Responsibility Age Bracket

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Man Government's Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana is providing timely financial support to eligible women across the state at a time when rising household expenses, college admission costs and inflation are putting increasing pressure on family budgets. Nearly 33 lakh women beneficiaries, who completed their registration by 25 June 2026, have received the assistance directly in their bank accounts, while the remaining eligible beneficiaries will receive it on 1 August. Almost 70 lakh women have enrolled under the scheme so far. The scheme's beneficiary profile shows that it is reaching women at a stage…