Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

23 Nov

Centre’s bill on Chandigarh: Akali Dal convenes emergency meeting of Core Committee on November 24

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National Times Bureau :- Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal has convened a emergency meeting of party's Core Committee on November 24 to evolve strategy in view of Centre's proposed 131st amendment bill which aims to convert Chandigarh into permanent UT. This was disclosed by party Senior Vice President Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema in a tweet.

22 Nov

India to Implement Nationwide Caller Name Display (CNAP) by December to Combat Rising Fraud

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India is set to launch the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service nationwide by December 2025, in a bid to bolster mobile security and counter the escalating threat of cyber fraud. Following successful trials in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has instructed all telecom operators to prepare their networks for nationwide activation by November 30, with full-scale implementation scheduled for December 15.The CNAP feature will display the verified name of the caller, sourced directly from official telecom KYC records, providing users with reliable caller identification, akin to Truecaller, but backed by government-regulated data.…

22 Nov

Batala SDM Arrested for Bribery; Vigilance Bureau Recovers ₹13.5 Lakh in Late-Night Raid

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Batala, November 22 — The Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrested Batala SDM and Municipal Corporation Commissioner Vikramjeet Singh Panthey after he was allegedly caught accepting a bribe of ₹50,000 from a local contractor. A subsequent late-night search at his residence led to the recovery of ₹13.5 lakh in unaccounted cash, intensifying the case against him.According to officials, the arrest was made following a complaint by contractor Amarpal Singh, who had completed road repair work worth ₹3.72 lakh for the municipal corporation. The SDM allegedly demanded a 10% cut from the sanctioned amount before releasing the payment. The complainant also claimed that…

22 Nov

Punjab Prepares for Grand Observance of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s 350th Martyrdom Anniversary in Sri Anandpur Sahib

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Chandigarh/Sri Anandpur Sahib, November 22, 2025: Education and Information & Public Relations Minister Harjot Singh Bains said that the decorated Nagar Kirtans from all four directions will reach Sri Anandpur Sahib on Friday, November 22. The Nagar Kirtans will be given a grand welcome by the devotees. He said that the total length of the Nagar Kirtans coming from Srinagar, Gurdaspur, Faridkot and Talwandi Sabo is 1563 kilometers.Meanwhile, Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab government has completed all preparations in the holy city of Sri…

22 Nov

India’s First Integrated Sports Life Residences with an Active Senior Living Community

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National Times Bureau: SBP Group announces Olympia, an integrated residential community in Sector 5, Zirakpur, offering refreshing Himalayan mountain views and redefining how India approaches active living, family-centred lifestyles and purposeful ageing. The project blends two powerful pillars-sports-led modern residences and a thoughtfully designed senior living community creating a unique, future-ready environment where all generations thrive together.Envisioned as one of India's most forward-looking residential concepts, Olympia Sports Life Residences merges international-grade sports infrastructure with homes designed to elevate the quality of daily life. Fitness, wellness and movement form the core of the project's planning philosophy.Leading this vision, Mr. Aman Singla,…

22 Nov

History made by placing religion above politics: Mann government presents unique example of secularism on the 350th martyrdom anniversary of ‘Hind Di Chadar’ Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji

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Chandigarh, November 22, 2025: The Bhagwant Mann government of Punjab has created history and set an example that will inspire generations to come. The decision to celebrate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji with grandeur across the state is not just a religious event—it reflects the philosophy of a government that views every religion and every culture with equal respect and does not engage in politics in the name of religion.The first government that gave true respect to all religionsThe Mann government is the first government in Punjab to prove, upon coming to power, that secularism…

22 Nov

Chandigarh Declares Public Holiday on November 25 to Mark 350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant announcement, the Chandigarh Administration has declared November 25 as a public holiday to commemorate the 350th Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. According to the official notification issued by Home Secretary Mandeep Singh Brar, all government offices, boards, corporations, institutions, and industrial establishments operating under the Chandigarh Administration will remain closed on this day. The administration has emphasized that all departments and allied institutions must strictly adhere to the orders. The decision has been taken to honor the unparalleled sacrifice of the ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, whose…

22 Nov

New labour rules kick in: Better pay, job security and social benefits for all workers

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National Times Bureau :- India on Friday brought four new labour codes into effect. These rules promise minimum wages, gratuity, and social security for more than 40 crore workers. The government says this is an update to old labour laws and will make the system more modern and worker-friendly. In a detailed post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya wrote: “From today, the new labour codes have been implemented in the country. These reforms are not just ordinary changes, but a major step taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the welfare of the workforce.” “These…

22 Nov

Ex – student of Al-Falah University linked to terror cases, key figure in 2008 blast case

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National Times Bureau :- As the investigation into the Delhi blast case deepens, another key revelation has come to light. A former student of Al-Falah University in Faridabad’s Dhauj village has had a long-standing link with terrorism. The university seems to have several connections with the terror cases in the past. Fugitive terrorist Mirza Shadab Baig, who was involved in five bomb blasts in 2008, had also studied at the same place. He completed his BTech in electronics and instrumentation in 2007 and vanished soon after travelling abroad on his real passport. He has been missing since September 19, 2008…

21 Nov

Punjab Government’s Major Step: 5 New Hostels for Working Women to Be Built at a Cost of ₹150 Crore

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Safe Housing to Be Available in Mohali, Amritsar, and Jalandhar, Mann Government's Major Gift to Women's Empowerment Chandigarh, November 21, 2025: The Mann government of Punjab has announced an ambitious scheme, providing significant relief to working women in the state. The government will build five new working women's hostels at a cost of ₹150 crore, three of which will be established in Mohali, one in Amritsar, and one in Jalandhar. This initiative will prove to be a boon for thousands of young women who work in cities away from their homes in search of better careers.Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, while…