Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

08 Oct

Amritsar illuminates on Guru Ramdas Ji’s Parkash Purab, lakhs of devotees pay obeisance at Golden Temple

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National Times Bureau :- On the auspicious occasion of Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ramdas Ji, lakhs of devotees from across India and abroad are paying obeisance at Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib today. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has made elaborate preparations to facilitate the influx of devotees at the Golden Temple, ensuring smooth arrangements for accommodation, transport, and community services. The city of Amritsar is illuminating with festive lights radiating spiritual fervour, with every nnook and corner resonating with Gurbani. The devotees will celebrate the occassion with over one lakh earthen lamps and colourful candles along the sacred…

08 Oct

‘Khana Peena Bhul Jandiyan, Putt Marre Ni Bhuldiyan Mavaan”: Rajvir Jawanda’s song turns heartbreaking after untimely death

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National Times Bureau :- There are voices that live beyond time, and Rajvir Jawanda’s is one of them. His songs carried the warmth of Punjab, the pride of its soil, and the emotions of its people. But today, one of his own lines — “Khana peena bhul jandiyan, putt marre ni bhuldiyan mavaan” — feels painfully prophetic. It echoes differently now, piercing every heart. For his mother, this line will forever be a haunting truth. Rajvir Jawanda, the beloved Punjabi singer and actor, passed away 11 days after suffering severe head and spinal injuries in a tragic road accident on…

08 Oct

Punjabi Singer Rajvir Jawanda Succumbs to Injuries After Motorcycle Crash

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh) Popular Punjabi artist Rajvir Jawanda, known for his soulful voice and folk-inspired music, has died after spending nearly two weeks in critical condition following a serious motorcycle accident. He was undergoing treatment at Fortis Hospital in Mohali, where he passed away on Wednesday. The 33-year-old singer met with a devastating road accident near Pinjore, where he reportedly lost control of his motorcycle. The crash left him with major head and spinal injuries, and sources indicate he also suffered a cardiac arrest before being transferred to a tertiary care facility. Despite aggressive medical intervention and support from critical…

07 Oct

Bar council suspends Supreme Court advocate Rakesh Kishore after attempted shoe attack on CJI Gavai

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National Times Bureau :- The Bar Council of India (BCI) on Monday ordered the immediate suspension of Supreme Court advocate Rakesh Kishore after he attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai during court proceedings. The BCI also announced that disciplinary proceedings will be initiated against him under relevant legal provisions. In its directive, the Bar Council of India stated that a show cause notice will be issued to the advocate, requiring him to respond within 15 days of receiving the order. He must explain why his suspension should not continue and why further disciplinary…

07 Oct

Celebrity hairstylist Jawed Habib, son booked for multi-crore crypto scam; lookout notices issued against all family members

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National Times Bureau :- The Sambhal police, UP, have stepped up action against celebrity hairstylist Jawed Habib and his family over allegations of duping more than 100 investors of crores of rupees. The police have so far registered 20 cases against Habib and his son, Anas Habib, including 19 new cases filed recently. Investigations have also implicated Habib’s wife, who is reportedly the founder of the allegedly fraudulent company. To prevent the family from leaving the country, lookout notices have been issued against all members. Jawed Habib has been summoned to Sambhal for questioning, while police teams are gathering details…

07 Oct

Petition filed in SC to seek probe into deaths of children due to toxic cough syrup in MP, Rajasthan

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National Times Bureau :- A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court demanding a judicial inquiry into the recent deaths of children allegedly caused by contaminated cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The plea also urges the court to order nationwide testing of all cough syrups and implement urgent reforms in India’s drug regulation system. The cough syrup in question, Coldrif, has been linked to the deaths of at least 16 children across Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district and parts of Rajasthan since August. Several other children under the age of 12 have also suffered serious health complications. Manufactured…

07 Oct

Punjab bans sale and use of Coldrif cough syrup after deaths of children in MP and Rajasthan

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National Times Bureau :- The Punjab Government has banned the sale, distribution and use of Coldrif cough syrup following reports linking the medicine to the deaths of several children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The decision comes after at least 10 children died in Chhindwara district due to the alleged consumption of the toxic syrup. According to official orders issued by the Punjab Health Department, all retailers, distributors, registered medical practitioners, hospitals, and healthcare institutions have been directed not to purchase, sell, or use the product. If any stock of the syrup is found, it must be immediately reported to…

07 Oct

Rain Batters Punjab: Cold Wave Grips Region, Yellow Alert Issued for 12 Districts

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Unseasonal rainfall triggered by an active Western Disturbance has brought a sudden chill across Punjab, with several districts witnessing a significant drop in temperatures and ongoing rain since early Tuesday. The abrupt weather change has prompted authorities to issue a yellow alert for 12 districts on Tuesday, October 7. The alert covers Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Mohali, Patiala, Fatehgarh Sahib, Sangrur, Rupnagar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, and Mohali. Of these, Ludhiana and Jalandhar have already been soaked in rain since morning, with persistent showers and gusty winds disrupting daily life. According to weather officials, the maximum temperature across the…

06 Oct

Punjab Government to Observe 350th Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji as Human Rights Day; Mega Commemorative Events Planned Across State

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Chandigarh, October 6, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday announced that the state government will approach the Union Government to recognize the martyrdom day of the ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji, as Human Rights Day at the national level. The announcement was made during an interaction with members of the Sant Samaj in Chandigarh.Mann emphasized that observing Guru Teg Bahadur Ji’s martyrdom day as Human Rights Day will promote secularism, communal harmony, and brotherhood, highlighting the Guru’s lifelong dedication to preserving human rights. “Sri Guru Teg Bahadur’s life is a lighthouse for humanity. Commemorating…

06 Oct

Election Commission Announces By-Election Schedule for Tarn Taran Assembly Seat; Polling on November 11

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Tarn Taran, October 6, 2025: The Election Commission of India has released the schedule for the by-election to the 21-Tarn Taran Assembly Constituency in Punjab, bringing the Model Code of Conduct into immediate effect across the district.Punjab’s Chief Electoral Officer, Sibin C, stated that the official notification for the by-election will be issued on October 13, 2025. The last date for filing nomination papers is October 21, followed by scrutiny on October 22. Candidates will be able to withdraw their nominations until October 24.Polling for the by-election is scheduled for November 11, 2025, with counting of votes set to take…