Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

18 Nov

Punjab Guarantees Women’s Empowerment and Health! Mann Government’s ‘Anemia-Free’ Resolve Driven by Cutting-Edge Technology, Daughters’ Health is Top Priority

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab government, Women Empowerment

Chandigarh, November 18: To build a healthy and empowered state, the Punjab Government has placed citizens' health paramount and continuously accelerated its historic 'Anemia Mukt Punjab' (Anemia-Free Punjab) campaign. This is not merely a campaign, but a firm commitment to secure the lives of millions of mothers, daughters, and children, achieving new heights of success under the current government's leadership. This initiative clearly demonstrates that the government does not limit healthcare to mere announcements but implements it at the grassroots level to bring positive change in every citizen's life.The Punjab Government's primary focus is on empowering the state's daughters, effectively…

18 Nov

Chandigarh Launches Unique Drive: Drumbeats at Doorsteps for Public Littering

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaChandigarh, Municipal corporation

National Times Bureau :- Chandigarh Municipal Corporation has rolled out an unusual yet impactful campaign to curb public littering. Starting today, anyone caught throwing garbage in public spaces will be confronted with a symbolic act of public awareness: officials will visit their homes with drumbeats, drawing attention to the violation before handing over a formal challan. The Corporation’s teams, after verification by area inspectors, will return the litter to the offenders and impose fines. Residents have also been urged to upload photos of littering incidents on the Municipal Corporation’s mobile app to strengthen community participation in maintaining cleanliness. On Monday…

18 Nov

Election Commission of India summons Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav in connection with FIRs against Akali workers

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAkali Dal, DGP Gorav Yadav, Election Commission of India, Summoned

National Times Bureau :- The Election Commission of India has summoned Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav on November 25 after the complaints submitted by Shiromani Akali Dal. The DGP has been directed to appear in Delhi office. The action has been taken after SAD submitted complaints over FIRs against its workers during Tarn Taran election campaign.

17 Nov

Punjab Achieves Historic MSP Milestone, Over 11 Lakh Farmers Receive Payments

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Lal Chand Kataruchak, Paddy procurement, Punjab MSP

Chandigarh:Leaving no stone unturned in ensuring smooth paddy procurement, under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and through the proactive initiatives of the Punjab government, 11,31,270 farmers have received the benefit of Minimum Support Price (MSP) until November 12.Under the leadership of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak, the process of procurement, lifting and payment is continuing in full swing. With 96,920 farmers having received the benefit of Minimum Support Price so far, Patiala district is leading in the state.It is noteworthy that by the evening of November 12, a total of 1,54,78,162.41…

17 Nov

Punjab Releases First ₹332 Crore Installment to Boost Rural Development Across State

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHarpal Singh Cheema, Panchayat funds Punjab, Punjab rural development, ₹332 crore grant

Chandigarh, November 17, 2025 — The Punjab government has released the first installment of ₹332 crore to accelerate rural development under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced that the funds have been directly deposited into the accounts of more than 13,000 Gram Panchayats, 153 Panchayat Samitis and 22 Zila Parishads, marking a significant step towards transparent and decentralised governance in the state.The allocation has been divided into two categories to address local needs more effectively. A sum of ₹156 crore has been provided as an ‘Untied Fund’, giving Panchayats full authority to prioritise…

17 Nov

Punjab Launches First-Ever Coordinated Drive to Address Stray Animal Crisis

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabanimal welfare campaign, Bhagwant Mann, gaushalas, Punjab stray animals

Chandigarh, November 17, 2025: For the first time in Punjab’s history, the state government has launched a coordinated, state-level action plan to tackle the decades-old problem of stray animals. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s government has turned its earlier assurance given during the debate on the amendment to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act into a concrete policy.Local Government Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh informed the Assembly that for the first time, all departments and stakeholders are working together to solve this issue. The Local Government Department is leading this multi-agency effort, ensuring coordination among all related departments.To support the victims…

17 Nov

Batala Police Neutralise Key Gangster Linked to Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Group

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant breakthrough against organised crime, Batala Police have gunned down another major gangster identified as Manik, who was reportedly associated with the notorious Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang. Police sources confirm that Manik was also a prime suspect in the murder of Deep Cheema, which took place on November 2. Authorities revealed that two accused involved in the Cheema murder case had already been arrested earlier, while the identities of three additional suspects have been established. Further investigations are underway, and police teams continue to intensify operations to dismantle the gang’s network in the region. The…

17 Nov

Cold Wave Tightens Grip on Punjab as Temperatures Continue to Drop

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National Times Bureau :- A fresh spell of icy winds blowing in from the northern hills has triggered a noticeable dip in temperatures across Punjab, bringing a distinct winter chill to the region. According to the Meteorological Department, the state has witnessed a steady fall in mercury levels over the past 24 hours, with the minimum temperature nearing 5°C in several areas. Faridkot emerged as the coldest district, recording a minimum of 5.6°C. Weather officials have clarified that the current pattern is expected to persist, with no forecast of rain until November 20. The week ahead is likely to remain…

17 Nov

Bihar Government Formation Accelerates as Outgoing Cabinet Meets Today

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National Times Bureau :- With the declaration of the Bihar Assembly election results, the process of forming a new government has gained momentum. The outgoing state cabinet is set to hold its final meeting today (Monday), where Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is expected to be authorised to take the necessary steps toward government formation, including recommending the dissolution of the current Assembly. According to officials, the Chief Electoral Officer Vinod Singh Gunjyal has already submitted the list of newly elected MLAs to Governor Arif Mohammed Khan. The NDA secured a decisive victory, winning over 200 seats in the 243-member Assembly.…

16 Nov

Punjab Police Arrest 72 More as Statewide Anti-Drug Raids Continue for 260th Day

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDrug Smugglers arrested, Punjab Police raids, Yudh Nashian Virudh

Chandigarh, November 16, 2025: Punjab’s crackdown on narcotics continued for the 260th straight day on Sunday, with police teams conducting coordinated raids at 298 locations across the state. The latest operation led to the arrest of 72 drug smugglers and the registration of 46 FIRs, taking the total number of arrests under the ongoing campaign to 36,855.Police officials reported the recovery of 3.1 kg of heroin, 1.5 kg of opium, 215 intoxicant tablets, and ₹1.5 lakh in suspected drug money during the day-long operation.Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, who launched the state’s intensive anti-drug mission “Yudh Nashian Virudh,” has repeatedly…