Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

15 Jul

Cashless Stroke Treatment Worth ₹4.15 Crore Provided to 914 Patients Under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A stroke does not knock before entering a family’s life. One moment a person is walking, talking and working; the next moment, a blocked artery or a burst blood vessel can turn a normal day into a medical emergency. Data on stroke treatments under Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna shows how the state’s health scheme is supporting patients facing complex brain emergencies, from basic stroke management to advanced imaging, intensive care and prolonged treatment. A stroke, often called a “brain attack”, happens when blood supply to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel…

15 Jul

Congress Suffers Major Defection as Veteran Leader Thakur Balraj Singh Joins AAP in Punjab

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Congress party suffered a major political setback in the Qadian Halqa (Assembly constituency) as senior leader Thakur Balraj Singh, a three-time Zila Parishad Member, former Block Samiti Chairman and former Chairman of the Land Mortgage Bank, joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the presence of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann during a massive political rally held in Mukerian. Welcoming Thakur Balraj Singh into the party, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “The Aam Aadmi Party always welcomes honest and grassroots leaders who are committed to serving the people. Leaders who work among the people are…

15 Jul

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Asserts State’s Progress Will Continue with Public Support

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MUKERIAN, HOSHIARPUR (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday asserted that Punjab’s journey towards becoming the number one state in every sector would continue with the support and trust of its people, saying the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has fulfilled every promise made to the people through transformative initiatives in education, healthcare, power and social welfare. During a massive public gathering in Mukerian Halqa, the Chief Minister said his politics is not about holding on to power but about ensuring the progress and prosperity of the people of Punjab. The Chief Minister said that while his…

15 Jul

Punjab Establishes specialized Adoption Agencies in Every District to Secure Families for 134 Children

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major step towards making child protection and the legal adoption process more efficient, transparent and robust, the State Adoption Resource Agency (SARA), Punjab, under the Department of Social Security, Women and Child Development, Government of Punjab, today organised a one-day State-Level Training Programme on the Adoption Regulations, 2022 under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann. Addressing the media after inaugurating the training programme, Punjab Cabinet Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development, Dr. Baljit Kaur, said that the Punjab Government is fully committed to ensuring that no child in the State…

15 Jul

Ludhiana Tops Beneficiary List Under Punjab’s Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Ludhiana has emerged as the district with the highest number of beneficiaries under the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab Government's Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana, with 7.4 lakh beneficiaries enrolled under the scheme. The district is followed by Patiala with 5.3 lakh beneficiaries, Amritsar with 4.9 lakh, Jalandhar with 4.8 lakh, Gurdaspur with 4.4 lakh and Hoshiarpur with 4.2 lakh beneficiaries. Malerkotla has recorded the lowest number, with 1.3 lakh beneficiaries in the state. Across Punjab, a total of 68.9 lakh beneficiaries have been registered under the scheme as of July 14, 2026. Punjab's Minister for Social Security, Women and…

15 Jul

Monsoon Loses Steam in Punjab, Humidity Takes Centre Stage; Relief Likely After July 19

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The monsoon has entered a temporary lull across Punjab and Chandigarh, leading to a sharp rise in humidity and making weather conditions increasingly uncomfortable despite only a marginal increase in temperatures. Weather officials have cautioned residents in several districts to brace for sticky and sultry conditions over the next few days before rainfall activity is expected to revive. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for humid weather in seven districts—Ferozepur, Fazilka, Faridkot, Moga, Bathinda, Barnala and Mansa—where oppressive moisture levels are likely to persist. While widespread rainfall is not expected immediately, isolated light…

15 Jul

Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu Joins Track Clean-Up at Ludhiana Station, Calls for Public Participation

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): In an effort to reinforce the message of public cleanliness, Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu surprised commuters and railway staff by personally participating in a sanitation drive at Ludhiana Railway Station on Monday morning. Rather than simply inspecting the station, the minister rolled up his sleeves, wore protective gloves and began clearing waste from the railway tracks himself. Walking along the tracks with a garbage bag in hand, Bittu removed plastic waste, food wrappers, fruit remains and other discarded items lying between the rail lines. His active involvement attracted the attention of passengers, many of whom stopped…

14 Jul

Supreme Court Fines Comedian Samay Raina and Influencers Rs 3 Lakh Each Over Offensive Disability Remarks

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India has taken a severe stance against popular content creators, imposing a penalty of 3 lakh rupees each on comedian Samay Raina and prominent YouTubers Ranveer Allahbadia and Ashish Chanchlani. A three-judge bench, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and including Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana, reprimanded the influencers for showing arrogance and acting in brazen violation of the court's directives. The bench noted that despite claims of filing a compliance affidavit, no documentation had actually been submitted, emphasizing that operating from outside the country does not place these…

14 Jul

Supreme Court Refuses to Stay CBSE Three-Language Policy for Class 9 Students

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCBSE policy, Class 9 curriculum, NCERT textbooks, Supreme Court, Surya Kant, three-language formula

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India has declined to grant an interim stay on the Central Board of Secondary Education's newly implemented three-language policy. The controversial mandate requires Class 9 students to study three languages, which must include at least two native Indian languages, starting from the current 2026-27 academic session. A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana, issued fresh notices to the Central Government, the CBSE, and the National Council of Educational Research and Training. While refusing to pause the rollout, Chief Justice Surya…

14 Jul

PM Narendra Modi’s Influence Dissuaded Vladimir Putin from Tactical Nuclear Threat, Says Polish Deputy Foreign Minister

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi played a pivotal role in dissuading Russian President Vladimir Putin from deploying tactical nuclear weapons during a critical juncture of the Ukraine conflict in late 2022, according to Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski. Speaking at a joint press briefing following the India-Poland Joint Economic Commission meeting in New Delhi on Monday, Bartoszewski described the Indian leader as one of the very few global statesmen capable of exerting meaningful diplomatic pressure on the Russian President. He highlighted that New Delhi possesses unique leverage in international efforts to resolve the European conflict…