Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

08 Nov

NGT Defers Verdict on Malbros Ethanol Plant in Zira, Hearing Pushed to November 24

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Zira (Gurpreet Singh): The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has adjourned its decision regarding the operation of Malbros International Private Limited’s 180 KLD ethanol unit at Mansoorwal Kalan village near Zira, Punjab. The tribunal will now hear the matter on November 24, after objections were raised by the Public Action Committee (PAC) about the plant lacking proper environmental clearance (EC) for fuel-grade ethanol production. The Malbros facility has been at the centre of controversy for years, with local residents alleging severe groundwater contamination. Borewell water in surrounding areas reportedly turned discoloured, odorous, and chemically unsafe, with laboratory tests indicating high levels…

07 Nov

CM Dhami Reviews Preparations for Uttarakhand’s Silver Jubilee Celebration, Says ‘Atal Ji Created the State, Modi Ji is Shaping It’

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Dehradun, November 7, 2025: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday visited the Forest Research Institute (FRI) to review the preparations for Uttarakhand’s Statehood Day Silver Jubilee celebrations. He instructed officials to complete all arrangements on time and ensure the event reflects the state’s achievements over the past 25 years.Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said it was a moment of pride for every resident that Uttarakhand was entering its 25th year of formation. “Our state was created by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji has been nurturing and strengthening it. It…

07 Nov

CM Mann Hands Over 2,105 Appointment Letters, Says 59,000 Jobs Given on Merit in Punjab

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Amritsar, November 7, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday distributed appointment letters to 2,105 newly recruited employees in the state’s power utilities, reaffirming his government’s commitment to merit-based employment. Mann said the administration has provided 58,962 jobs since taking office, ensuring that “every opportunity is earned through hard work, not recommendations or bribes.”Addressing the recruits at a ceremony held at Government Medical College, the Chief Minister said job creation remains central to his governance agenda as unemployment often drives social problems. The new appointees include 2,023 linemen, 48 internal auditors, and 35 revenue accountants who have joined…

07 Nov

Education Ministry Withdraws Order to Restructure Panjab University Senate After Student Protests

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New Delhi/Chandigarh, November 7, 2025: In a significant reversal, the Ministry of Education on Friday withdrew its earlier notification to alter the constitution and composition of Panjab University’s Senate and Syndicate. The move came after strong opposition and consultations with students, faculty members, former vice-chancellors, and the current vice-chancellor.The ministry had earlier invoked Section 72 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, to implement recommendations made by a High-Level Committee set up by the Chancellor on March 2, 2021. The proposed changes aimed to modify the governance structure of the university. However, after widespread feedback and protests from the academic community,…

07 Nov

BJP’s Attack on Punjab’s Heritage! AAP MP Says – This Notification Cannot Dissolve the University Senate, “Punjab Will Not Be Suppressed”

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Chandigarh, November 7, 2025: The BJP government at the Center tried to crush Punjab by suddenly issuing a notification to dissolve Punjab University’s Senate, but Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the Aam Aadmi Party hit back so hard that it shook Delhi’s seats of power. Thousands of ASAP students took to the streets in Chandigarh and across Punjab, openly challenging the BJP - “Punjab will not be suppressed!” Now this is not just a university matter, it has become a battle for Punjab’s honor and pride. The scene on Chandigarh’s streets on Tuesday was proof of Punjab’s strength. ASAP students…

07 Nov

Breaking All Barriers, Punjab’s Daughters Are Moving Forward: Mann Government Welcomed Female Firefighters, Inequality Ended Through Policy Change

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Chandigarh, 7 November 2025: Just like the country is celebrating the unstoppable spirit shown by our athletes and teams like the historic momentum of the Indian cricket team in the same way, the Punjab government is ensuring that this spirit of excellence is nurtured not only on the sports field but also in the public service sector. Under the decisive leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the state took a historic administrative step that deserves as much praise and appreciation as possible, and this step confirms its commitment to actively work for the dignity and empowerment of its women through…

07 Nov

Supreme Court Issues Nationwide Directions to Keep Stray Dogs Out of Public Spaces

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Expressing serious concern over the increasing number of dog-bite cases across the country, the Supreme Court on Friday ordered a series of preventive measures to curb the stray dog menace in public areas. A three-judge bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and N.V. Anjaria directed that all educational institutions, hospitals, sports complexes, bus stands, railway stations, and similar public facilities must be enclosed with fencing to stop the entry of stray dogs. The Court stated that local civic bodies would be responsible for removing such dogs from these premises and transferring them to approved shelters…

07 Nov

Mann’s Strike on Drug Dealers! In Akali Rule, It Wasn’t Called ‘Chitta’, It Was Called ‘Majithia’!

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Firm on his promise to make Punjab a ‘Rangla Punjab’ (prosperous Punjab), Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has given a decisive turn to the ‘War Against Drugs’ campaign against drug addiction and corruption in the state. The government’s action is sending a clear message that political power will no longer be able to save those involved in the drug trade. During a massive road show in Tarn Taran, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann made sharp allegations against the previous Akali and Congress governments. He mocked Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal’s claim that during…

06 Nov

Suspended DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar Sent to Five-Day CBI Custody

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Chandigarh, November 6, 2025 — The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been granted a five-day extension of custody for suspended Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar in connection with an ongoing corruption probe. The CBI court in Chandigarh approved the agency’s request after it argued that further interrogation was necessary to uncover key details in the case.Bhullar, who was earlier arrested on October 16, faces serious allegations of corruption and possession of assets disproportionate to his known sources of income. Investigators claim to have recovered large amounts of cash, gold jewellery, and property-related documents from premises linked to him. The…

06 Nov

Punjab Players Get ‘Medical Shield’! Mann Government Approves Filling 100+ Posts in Sports Medical Cadre, Golden Employment Opportunity for Youth!

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Chandigarh, 6 November 2025: The Bhagwant Mann government of Punjab has taken a big and historic step towards securing the future of sports and athletes in the state with a safe, bright, and scientific foundation. The Cabinet has approved immediately filling a total of 110 new posts in the Punjab Sports Medical Cadre. These posts include 14 from Group-A, 16 from Group-B, and 80 from Group-C.This visionary decision by the government will not only give unprecedented strength to Punjab’s sports structure at the ground level, but it will also open doors of 110 assured government jobs for the talented and…