Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

17 Jul

Security Tightened, Alternate Routes Announced as Jalandhar Gears Up for PM Modi’s Visit

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingJalandhar

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Residents of Jalandhar have been advised to expect temporary traffic restrictions on Friday as elaborate security and mobility arrangements have been put in place ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit. The Commissionerate and Rural Police have jointly activated a comprehensive traffic plan that includes 31 diversion points across the city and surrounding areas. The special arrangements will remain effective from 8 am to 8 pm, with officials requesting commuters to avoid congested stretches and follow the alternative routes identified by the traffic police. The measures have been introduced to facilitate the Prime Minister's movement while ensuring…

17 Jul

PM Modi to Launch Green Mobility Push, Unveil Major Infrastructure Projects Across Three Northern States

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryana, India, Punjab, TrendingPM Modi

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh/Balwinder Singh/Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab on Friday to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of development projects collectively worth more than ₹23,000 crore, with the agenda focusing on sustainable transport, healthcare expansion, railway modernisation and improved road connectivity. The day-long visit will begin in Jind, Haryana, where the Prime Minister will formally launch India's first hydrogen-powered passenger train, a project seen as a significant step in reducing carbon emissions from the railway sector. The train, developed using indigenous technology, is expected to showcase India's growing capabilities in next-generation rail…

16 Jul

Punjab Governor and Union Minister Hand Over 1,044 Job Letters to Skilled Youth at Ludhiana Convocation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaPunjab convocation, Skill Development, Sun Foundation, youth employment

Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): A grand Convocation Ceremony of the Multi Skill Development Centres (MSDCs) being run by Sun Foundation was organised today at the World Skill Campus of Excellence, Government ITI Campus, Gill Road, Ludhiana, on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day. The event witnessed the conferring of certificates and distribution of appointment letters to 1,044 youth trained at Sun Foundation's skill centres across Punjab. The function was graced by Hon'ble Governor of Punjab Shri Gulab Chand Kataria as the Chief Guest, while Hon'ble Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Shri Jayant Chaudhary presided…

16 Jul

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann Demands Choice Over E20 Petrol and Launches National Online Petition

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Singh Mann, Consumer rights, E20 petrol, Fuel policy

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Raising his voice against the problems arising from E20 petrol, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday called upon people to unite and fight against the injustice being inflicted on consumers through the supply of E20 petrol. Urging people to support the campaign launched by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister appealed to citizens across the country to sign the online petition at stopE20petrol.com so that the concerns of those affected by the issue could reach the Prime Minister. In a video message, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Every citizen should…

16 Jul

Arvind Kejriwal Demands Sonam Wangchuk Replace Dharmendra Pradhan as India’s Education Minister Amid Examination Leak Protests

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaArvind Kejriwal, education reform, Examination leaks, Sonam Wangchuk

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday backed scientist and educationist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike at Jantar Mantar and demanded that he be appointed India's Education Minister in place of Dharmendra Pradhan. Extending support to Sonam Wangchuk's campaign for transparency in the examination system and accountability in education, the AAP Supremo argued that India's rotten education system can only be repaired through revolutionary leadership and revolutionary reforms. The AAP Chief asserted the Prime Minister would never appoint Sonam Wangchuk because he fears the revolutionary changes he could bring to education. Several senior AAP…

16 Jul

Punjab Government Expands Public Distribution Network with 2,800 New Ration Depots to Bring Food Supplies Closer to Residents

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCashless distribution, food security, Punjab government, Ration Depots

SAS Nagar (Gurpreet Singh): In a major step towards strengthening Punjab’s public distribution system and making essential food supplies more accessible, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday handed over licences to 2,800 new ration depot holders, ensuring that ration reaches closer to people’s homes across the state. The move will benefit nearly 5.5 lakh ration card holders, who will no longer have to travel long distances or leave work to collect their monthly ration. Marking a transparent and inclusive departure from the past, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government allotted the new depots through an interview-based selection process…

16 Jul

Punjab Government Steps Up Cashless Healthcare Cover as Monsoon Illnesses Rise Across the Province

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabcashless treatment, Monsoon illnesses, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, Punjab Healthcare

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The first showers of the monsoon bring relief from the summer heat, but they also mark the beginning of a challenging season for public health. Every year, hospitals across India witness a rise in dengue, malaria and other fever-related illnesses. This year is no different. Thirty-two-year-old Balwinder Kaur from Amritsar, a beneficiary, shared, “I recently received treatment under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana worth ₹8,400.” Balwinder Kaur was taken to hospital when her fever was extremely high. She said, “The hospital staff helped me register for Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana. I earn my living by stitching clothes,…

16 Jul

Punjab Congress Leadership Crisis Awaits Rahul Gandhi’s Verdict as High Command Seeks End to Factional Tussle

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The ongoing power struggle within the Punjab Congress appears to have reached a critical stage, with the party's central leadership expected to let Rahul Gandhi take the final call on the issue after weeks of consultations failed to produce a consensus. According to party insiders, several rounds of discussions involving Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, organisation general secretary K.C. Venugopal and Punjab affairs in-charge Bhupesh Baghel have not succeeded in ending the standoff between rival camps in the state. With negotiations yielding little progress, Rahul Gandhi is now expected to personally decide the party's next course of action.…

16 Jul

Monsoon Pause Continues in Punjab; Rainfall Expected in Pockets as Heatwave-Like Conditions Persist

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab continues to experience a temporary break in monsoon activity, with soaring temperatures and high humidity making weather conditions increasingly uncomfortable across the state. While isolated showers are expected in several districts over the coming days, meteorologists say widespread rainfall is unlikely until fresh weather systems become active later this week. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow Alert for hot and humid conditions in parts of southern Punjab, including Bathinda, Mansa, Barnala, Muktsar, Faridkot, Moga, Fazilka and Ferozepur. Residents have been advised to avoid prolonged exposure to the afternoon sun and remain prepared for…

15 Jul

Culture and Environmental Awareness Must Go Hand in Hand for a Sustainable Future: Punjab Governor

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Governor and Union Territory Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria stated that India's rich culture and deep-rooted respect for nature have always gone hand in hand, emphasizing that forests sustain life while culture nurtures values. Speaking at a cultural evening organized as part of Van Mahotsav 2026 alongside his wife, Anita Kataria, the Governor described the environment as the source of everything essential for life and urged every citizen to actively contribute toward its protection. The themed cultural event featured a welcome song, an environmental conservation skit, and diverse dance performances, including Punjabi, Haryanvi, Kathak, Rajasthani, and…