Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

29 Jun

Cloud Cover, Scattered Rain to Continue in Punjab as Monsoon Inches Closer; Heatwave Relief Still a Few Days Away

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Residents of Punjab and Chandigarh may witness intermittent rain and cloudy skies over the next few days, but the much-awaited relief from oppressive heat and humidity is likely to arrive only after the southwest monsoon enters the region in early July. Light rainfall during the night brought some respite to Pathankot, while several other districts are expected to witness isolated showers and thunderstorms. Weather officials have forecast rain in parts of Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Tarn Taran, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Ludhiana, Sangrur, Patiala, Mohali, Rupnagar, Fatehgarh Sahib and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, although no weather warning has been issued…

29 Jun

UP Sikh Gurudwara Coordination Committee Holds Mega Convention, Focuses on Community Rights and Legal Support

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Shahjahanpur (Gurpreet Singh): A large gathering of Sikh representatives from across Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly and Lucknow divisions convened at Gurudwara Sahib Kar Seva in Banda, Shahjahanpur, where leaders outlined a roadmap to strengthen community welfare, legal assistance and organisational unity. The convention, organised by the Uttar Pradesh Sikh Gurudwara Coordination Committee, witnessed participation from more than 500 delegates, including members of Gurudwara management committees and Sikh social organisations representing several districts, tehsils and towns across the region. The meeting was chaired by senior advocate Sardar Parvinder Singh, while the proceedings were coordinated by Dashmesh Academy Manager Sardar Baldev Singh. Speakers…

29 Jun

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Dedicates New Sultanwind Flyover To People In Holy City Amritsar

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AMRITSAR (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday gave a major gift to the residents of the holy city of Amritsar by dedicating the newly constructed flyover at the junction of Sultanwind Bypass and Sultanwind Link Road to the people. Built to ease long-standing traffic congestion and ensure seamless connectivity for over two lakh devotees visiting Sri Amritsar Sahib every day, the project has been completed by saving ₹11.52 crore of public money through a transparent system. Showcasing his government's development-driven governance, the Chief Minister also announced that 3,100 new stadiums, 3,000 gyms and 400 new Aam…

29 Jun

Strengthening ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ & Promoting Sports Culture Among Youth, CM Bhagwant Mann Dedicates 500 Village Gyms Across State

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FARIDKOT (Gurpreet Singh): Reaffirming its commitment to making Punjab a drug-free, healthy and sporting state, the Bhagwant Mann Government on Sunday achieved another major milestone by dedicating 500 modern village gyms across the state. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said the initiative is aimed at promoting a vibrant sporting culture to steer youth away from the menace of drugs under the ongoing ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign. Backed by a record ₹1,791 crore sports budget, the state government is establishing 3,000 modern village gyms and developing 3,100 sports grounds across Punjab while simultaneously undertaking a large-scale drive to rejuvenate village ponds…

28 Jun

Monuments of Self-Reliance: PM Modi Hails Indigenous Defence and Global Sporting Milestones on ‘Mann Ki Baat’

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Emphasizing the country's accelerating strides toward comprehensive self-reliance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday showcased a series of stellar indigenous breakthroughs across the naval, aerospace, and strategic missile sectors during his monthly radio address, Mann ki Baat. The Prime Minister asserted that these landmark achievements not only fortify national security infrastructure but also serve as powerful milestones that inspire collective national pride and advance the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat. Reflecting on his recent official visit to Kolkata, West Bengal, the Prime Minister highlighted the high-profile tri-commissioning of three indigenously designed and built warships—the advanced stealth…

28 Jun

National Responsibility for Excellence: Piyush Goyal Champions ‘Made in India’ Brand Integrity Ahead of Landmark UK Trade Pact

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London (Gurpreet Singh): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has stated that the 'Made in India' label serves as a powerful symbol of the nation's global reputation and unwavering dedication to quality, emphasizing that manufacturing excellence is not merely a corporate benchmark but a core national responsibility. Highlighting the international footprint of the Tamil Nadu-based Florence Shoe Company during a high-profile business plenary session in London, Goyal cited its global trajectory as a prime example of how Indian entrepreneurs are elevating Brand India’s image on the world stage through world-class manufacturing. Addressing global investors and business leaders, the minister…

28 Jun

Alleged Suppressions: 500 Farmers Placed Under House Arrest Ahead of Jantar Mantar Protests, Claims CJP Founder

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has alleged that approximately five-hundred farmers spanning across Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh have been placed under house arrest by law enforcement authorities. Speaking exclusively to reporters on Sunday, June 28, 2026, Dipke claimed that the coordinated police action was deliberately designed to restrict agrarian leaders and workers from joining the ongoing mass student demonstrations at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. The youth-led sit-in agitation, which entered its ninth consecutive day on Sunday, centers on demands for the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over widespread examination irregularities and…

28 Jun

Rangla Punjab Initiative: CM Bhagwant Mann Dedicates 500 Modern Village Gyms and Announces July 1 Rollout for Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna Cash Payouts

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Faridkot (Gurpreet Singh): Accelerating the state’s multi-pronged anti-drug crusade, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday dedicated five-hundred modern village open-air gymnasiums to the public as part of the flagship ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign. Launching the statewide initiative from Chand Baja village in Faridkot district, the Chief Minister asserted that the primary objective is to foster a vibrant, healthy sporting culture in rural heartlands, providing top-tier fitness infrastructure to steer the youth away from narcotics and rebuild a vibrant, prosperous state. Addressing a massive gathering of sports enthusiasts and local residents, Chief Minister Mann described the simultaneous launch of…

28 Jun

Championing Climate Justice: PM Narendra Modi Advocates for Island Nations in Historic Address to Seychelles National Assembly

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Victoria (Gurpreet Singh): Delivering a historic address to an Extraordinary Sitting of the National Assembly of Seychelles, Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly advocated for climate justice, asserting that the Global South, and particularly small island nations, bear the most severe impacts of global climate change despite contributing the least to it. Speaking on Sunday, June 28, 2026, during his high-profile three-day State Visit to the archipelagic nation, Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to address the house, calling for global climate action anchored firmly in fairness, responsibility, and equity. The Prime Minister emphasized that the damaging effects of shifting…

28 Jun

Supreme Respect: CM Bhagwant Mann Confirms AAP Leaders Will Appear Before Akal Takht Over Anti-Sacrilege Bill Controversy

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday reaffirmed that Sri Akal Takht Sahib is the supreme temporal authority of the Sikh community and said that all Ministers, MLAs and the Speaker of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha summoned by the Takht Sahib will appear before it on Monday to present the state government’s position with humility. Declaring that every directive of Sri Akal Takht Sahib is paramount and will be obeyed in true letter and spirit, the Chief Minister said the government would also submit details of the fake video featuring his impersonator.. The Chief Minister pointed…