Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

31 May

Panjab University Renaming Row: Student Council President Anurag Dalal Apologizes but Avoids Clarifying Letter

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Chandigarh, May 31, 2025 — Anurag Dalal, President of the Panjab University Student Council, has issued a public apology amid a growing controversy surrounding his recent proposal to rename the university. The apology, directed at the student community, came after significant backlash sparked by his letter recommending that Panjab University be renamed as "Punjab and Haryana University."While Dalal expressed regret for the unrest caused among students, he notably remained silent on the contents of the letter submitted to the Vice-Chancellor the document that ignited the controversy. His failure to address the rationale or intent behind the renaming suggestion has left…

31 May

Breaking: BJP Announces Jeevan Gupta as Candidate for Ludhiana West By-Polls

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Ludhiana (National Times): In a significant political development ahead of the Ludhiana West by-elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially announced Jeevan Gupta as its candidate for the upcoming contest. The announcement was made earlier today, marking the party's first major move in the run-up to the by-elections, which are expected to witness a fierce battle among key political players in Punjab. Jeevan Gupta, a seasoned BJP leader with deep roots in Ludhiana's civic and organizational politics, is widely known for his grassroots connections and organizational capabilities. His selection reflects the BJP’s strategy to field a strong local face…

31 May

Amritsar to Observe Citywide Blackout Drill Tonight from 8 PM to 8:30 PM

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Amritsar (National Times): The District Administration of Amritsar has announced a 30-minute citywide blackout drill to be held this evening from 8:00 PM to 8:30 PM, urging citizens to participate in the exercise to test emergency preparedness and promote energy awareness. In a message issued by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Amritsar, residents were informed that power feeders will be centrally switched off across most locations in the city during the half-hour blackout period. However, critical and essential services, rural areas, the airport, and the Walled City area will remain exempt from the central power cut. The DC further requested that residents…

30 May

Day 90 of Punjab’s Anti-Drug Campaign: 103 Drug Smugglers Nabbed, 3.8 Kg Heroin Seized

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Chandigarh, May 30, 2025: As Punjab's massive crackdown on narcotics under the campaign “Yudh Nashian Virudh” completed its 90th day, the state police arrested 103 drug smugglers and seized 3.8 kilograms of heroin along with ₹2.04 lakh in drug money. The total number of arrests under the drive has now touched 14,504.The statewide operation was carried out on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav across all 28 police districts.Acting on the orders of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to make Punjab a drug-free state, the Punjab Police conducted coordinated raids under a special day-long operation. Over…

30 May

AAP Government’s Major Crackdown on Illicit Liquor: Excise Department Seizes 80,000 Liters of Ethanol in Overnight Raids

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Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab government is taking a stringent action against illegal liquor. In a major operation against illicit liquor, the Excise Department conducted overnight raids on Thursday. During the raid, a massive consignment of approximately 80,000 liters of ethanol, packed in two trucks in Bathinda, was seized, and several individuals were arrested. The two trucks carrying ethanol bore Gujarat registration numbers, clearly indicating that the consignment originated from Gujarat. In addition, two Toyota Etios cars and one Innova SUV connected to the case were also seized. Eight individuals involved in the case have been arrested and charged under…

30 May

Mohali Police Busts IPL Ticket Blackmarketing Racket, Arrests Three Accused

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SAS Nagar (National Times): Mohali Police have successfully busted a black market racket involving the illegal sale of IPL tickets at inflated prices. Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the case.The accused have been identified as Naveen s/o Madan Lal r/o House No. 324/2, Railway Road PS Patiala Chowk, Jind, Haryana, Darpan s/o Naresh Kumar r/o RZ Street No 6, Near Radha Krishan Mandir, New Delhi and Parharsh Anurag s/o Shankar Kumar r/o Flat No 184 Pocket 1, Sec 9, Dwaraka, New Delhi.Providing further details, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Harmandeep Singh Hans, stated that FIR No. 91…

30 May

Chandigarh to Take Part in 2nd Nationwide Civil Defence Exercise ‘Operation Shield’ Tomorrow

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Chandigarh (National Times): The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has decided to conduct the 2nd Civil Defence Exercise, named “Operation Shield”, across all districts in States and Union Territories located along the western border of the country. As part of a nationwide civil defence exercise, a blackout will be observed in the Kishangarh and I.T. Park areas of Chandigarh on May 31, 2025 (Saturday), from 8:00 PM to 8:10 PM. This initiative is aimed at simulating emergency blackout conditions and enhancing preparedness during potential hostile attacks. In addition to the blackout, a mock drill will also be conducted…

30 May

Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa Laid to Rest with Full Dignity in Ancestral Village

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Sangrur, May 30, 2025 – Veteran Akali leader and former Union Minister Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa was cremated today with full dignity at his native village Ubhawal in Sangrur district, Punjab. Dhindsa, aged 89, had passed away on May 28 at Fortis Hospital, Mohali, after prolonged illness.A large number of mourners, including political leaders, supporters, and villagers, gathered to pay their last respects to the senior leader, who held a towering presence in Punjab’s political history. Leaders from various parties including BJP, Shiromani Akali Dal, and Congress were present during the cremation.Among the dignitaries who attended were BJP MP Preneet Kaur,…

30 May

Punjab to Conduct ‘Operation Shield’ Civil Defence Mock Drill on May 31

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Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab government will carry out its second civil defence mock drill, titled ‘Operation Shield’, on Friday, May 31 at 6 PM, across districts adjoining the western border, a state spokesperson confirmed. As part of the statewide preparedness exercise, a complete blackout will be observed in civilian vulnerable zones and key strategic points, barring critical and emergency services. The drill will also include air raid sirens being sounded as a simulation of wartime emergency measures. The mock drill is being conducted under the authority of Section 19 of the Civil Defence Rules, 1968, following directives issued by…

30 May

Gujarat Titans Hold Advantage If Rain Disrupts IPL 2025 Eliminator vs Mumbai Indians

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Mullanpur (National Times): The IPL 2025 Eliminator is set to witness a thrilling clash between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians at the Mullanpur stadium on Friday. With a place in Qualifier 2 at stake, both teams will leave no stone unturned to keep their title hopes alive. However, a bigger threat looming over the game could be the weather, though forecasts suggest a clear day. The match, relocated from Hyderabad to Mullanpur due to prior delays and weather risks, is one of several fixtures affected after IPL 2025 resumed following a brief suspension amid tensions between India and Pakistan. Gujarat…