Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

26 Oct

Punjab CM Flags Off Free Wheat Seed Distribution for Flood-Hit Farmers

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Singh Mann, flood relief, free wheat seeds, Punjab floods

Amritsar (Punjab), October 26, 2025: In a major relief measure for flood-affected farmers, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday flagged off seven trucks carrying two lakh quintals of wheat seeds to be distributed free of cost to cultivators who lost their crops across nearly five lakh acres during the recent floods.Mann said that farmers in the state have endured immense suffering due to the floods, and the government stands firmly with them during this challenging period. To help them recover, the state has allocated wheat seeds worth ₹74 crore to ensure that affected farmers can sow the upcoming…

26 Oct

Tejashwi Yadav promises to double panchayat allowances if INDIA bloc wins Bihar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBihar, Tejashvi Yadav

National Times Bureau :- RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Sunday said allowances of the representatives of Bihar's panchayati raj system will be doubled if the INDIA bloc comes to power in the state. "INDIA bloc, if voted to power, will double the allowances of the representatives of Bihar's Panchayati Raj system," said Yadav, the Chief Ministerial face of the Opposition alliance. Seated next to him in the press conference was Mukesh Sahani, the chief of Vikassheel Insaan Party and the alliance's Deputy Chief Ministerial face. "Representatives of panchayats and Gram Kachahari (village courts) had been demanding pension benefits. We have…

26 Oct

Doctor suicide row: Cop accused of sexually assaulting doctor arrested

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaDoctor, suicide

National Times Bureau :- Police sub-inspector Gopal Badane, accused of sexual assaulting a woman doctor who died by suicide in Maharashtra’s Satara district, was arrested on Saturday evening, hours after a co-accused was taken into custody. PSI Badane later surrendered at the Phaltan Rural Police Station, Satara SP Tushar Doshi said. Bankar, who has been accused of mentally harassing the victim and now faces charges of abetment to suicide, was presented before a Satara district court, which remanded him to four days of police custody. The victim, a doctor from Beed district in the Marathwada region who was working at…

25 Oct

‘School of Excellence’ – The ‘Runway of Dreams’ for Every Child! CM Mann’s ‘Modern Age Temples’ Bring Bright Future, Know the New Facilities!

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCM Mann, Punjab, School Of Excellence

Education Revolution in Punjab with ‘Schools of Eminence’! Record-breaking Success of Government Schools with ₹231.74 Crore Investment and Free NEET/JEE Coaching!Chandigarh, October 25, 2025: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, not just a government has changed in Punjab, but the old structure of education that had created a deep divide between rich and poor children for decades has been completely transformed. CM Mann’s firm commitment is that Punjab’s youth will no longer just be job seekers, but will become capable of providing employment to the country based on their confidence and skills. To achieve this great goal,…

25 Oct

Mann Government Stands with Farmers: Promise to Buy Every Single Bag of Paddy, Farmers Getting Full Payment

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Paddy procurement, Punjab government

Chandigarh, October 25, 2025: The government of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has taken another big decision for farmers. By continuously purchasing the paddy (rice) crop, the government is giving great relief to farmers. The Chief Minister has clearly said that every single grain of the farmers’ crop will be purchased.This time there has been no interruption in paddy procurement. Farmers’ crops are being bought quickly at government purchase centers. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has given strict instructions to officials that the procurement work should continue without stopping. Sufficient procurement agencies have been deployed for this purpose.Thousands of purchase centers…

25 Oct

Punjab Told to Expedite Land Acquisition for Rajpura–Mohali Railway Line

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Northern Railway has urged the Punjab Government to move swiftly in appointing officials responsible for land acquisition and arbitration for the proposed Rajpura–Mohali new railway line, a key connectivity project stretching 18.11 kilometres across three districts. In an official communication to the state authorities, the railway division requested the nomination of a Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA) and an arbitrator under the provisions of the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008. The move follows the Central Government’s notification declaring the corridor a Special Railway Project, paving the way for the acquisition of nearly 53.84 hectares of land…

25 Oct

Young Man Dies in Police Custody at Sultanpur Lodhi; Family Alleges Brutality

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National Times Bureau :- A shocking incident has rattled the town as a young man, identified as Veerpal, died while in police custody. Veerpal had been taken into custody a few days ago in connection with a murder investigation in Masitaan village. Family Accuses Police of BrutalityVeerpal’s family has lodged serious allegations against the police, claiming that he was subjected to physical abuse during detention. The family alleges that Veerpal was beaten mercilessly and even stripped, adding that the police themselves provided him contraband, raising questions over the circumstances of his death. Connection with Previous Death in Masitaan VillageThe incident…

25 Oct

Major mishap averted in Punjab: Bus carrying 55 young players from Sangrur comes in contact with high-tension wires

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPlayers, Punjab, Sangrur

National Times Bureau :- A major mishap was averted in Ludhiana when a bus carrying at least 55 young players from Sangrur came in contact with high-tension wires in the Kochar Market area on Friday. The incident occurred as the bus was heading toward the venue of a sports competition scheduled for Saturday. According to eyewitnesses, the high-tension cables hanging low in the area got entangled with the metal angle mounted on top of the bus, causing sparks to fly. Panic spread among the players as the wires began sparking and snapping. The sparks also triggered flashes in other connected…

24 Oct

Punjab government will connect youth to their roots; young generation will take inspiration from Guru Sahib’s sacrifice

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabEducation, Punjab government

Chandigarh, 23 October, 2025: Punjab’s Mann government has taken an important and visionary step, whose aim is to deeply connect the state’s youth with their glorious heritage and rich history. This is an initiative that will help the young generation recognize their roots and take pride in them. The government has specifically decided that the youth should be introduced in detail to the life-philosophy and the great, unique sacrifice of the ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, ‘Hind Di Chadar’ (Shield of India), so that they can understand how great their heritage is.The Education Department has taken full responsibility…

24 Oct

Punjab Records 512 Farm Fire Cases; Amritsar and Tarn Taran Lead Amid Rising Stubble Burning

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsLifestyle, PunjabPunjab, Stubble Burning

National Times Bureau :- Punjab has witnessed a sharp rise in the incidents relating to farm fires with total 512 cases been recorded so far, according to the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) data . According to the data as of October 23, Amritsar witnessed highest number of cases related to farm fires at 7, followed by Tarn Taran at 5, Sangrur (4), Ferozepur and Mansa three each, both Gurdaspur and Moga (2) and Kapurthala and Patiala one case each, as many farmers continue to ignore government appeals to stop crop residue burning. Since the window for sowing the Rabi…