Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

11 Jul

Punjab Intensifies Electoral Roll Revision; Holiday Camps Set Up Across Polling Booths to Assist Voters

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab administration has stepped up preparations for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026 of electoral rolls by organising special verification camps across the state on July 11 and 12. Although the two days fall during the holiday period, government and government-aided schools functioning as polling stations have been instructed to remain open to support the exercise. The initiative is aimed at ensuring that voter records are updated within the scheduled timeframe. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will be available at polling stations between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM to verify applications, collect supporting documents, correct discrepancies and…

11 Jul

Monsoon Remains Active in Punjab; Rain Forecast Across Several Districts, Authorities Urge Caution Near Rivers

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The southwest monsoon continued to influence weather conditions across Punjab on Saturday, bringing intermittent showers to several districts and offering temporary relief from soaring temperatures. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that rainfall activity will persist in parts of the state over the next 24 hours, with heavier spells likely in districts adjoining the Shivalik foothills. According to the weather department, isolated heavy rain is expected in Pathankot, Hoshiarpur and Rupnagar, while light to moderate showers are likely in Mohali, Patiala, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Gurdaspur, Fatehgarh Sahib, Barnala, Sangrur and Shaheed Bhagat Singh…

10 Jul

Kejriwal Announces Nationwide Signature Campaign Demanding Action Over Alleged Ram Mandir Irregularities

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal announced that the party will launch a nationwide signature campaign seeking strict action against individuals allegedly involved in financial regularities at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. The initiative will officially commence on Sunday following a community recitation of the Sundarkand scheduled for 10 a.m. at Japanese Park in Rohini, New Delhi. Addressing a press conference, Kejriwal criticized the central government, claiming that the current administration is actively shielding high-profile individuals responsible for significant land scams and construction contract manipulation connected to the temple trust. He highlighted documented instances where land valued…

10 Jul

Aam Aadmi Party Secures Decisive Clean Sweep in Abohar and Morinda Civic Body Elections

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) continued its winning momentum in Punjab’s urban local bodies by securing a decisive victory in the municipal elections in the Abohar Municipal Corporation and the Morinda Municipal Council. The party won the posts of Mayor, President and all other key office-bearers in both civic bodies, reaffirming the growing confidence of elected representatives in the leadership and governance model of the AAP. In the Abohar Municipal Corporation, Ganesh Kumar Sablaniya was elected as the Mayor, Reshma Bai as the Senior Deputy Mayor and Smt. Kiran as the Deputy Mayor. The AAP candidates secured…

10 Jul

Continuous Rain Keeps Chandigarh on Alert; IMD Warns of More Downpours, Civic Teams Deployed Across City

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Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): Chandigarh remained under a spell of persistent monsoon showers on Friday as overnight rain and cloudy skies disrupted normal movement across the city. With weather conditions expected to remain unstable, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has cautioned that more intense rainfall could occur over the Tricity region during the day. The latest weather assessment indicates that Chandigarh, along with neighbouring Mohali and Panchkula, may witness repeated spells of moderate to heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. Officials have advised residents to limit outdoor movement, particularly during periods of intense rainfall. Several stretches across the city experienced…

10 Jul

Congress Leadership Standoff in Punjab Continues as Charanjit Singh Channi Skips Baghel Meetings, Central Intervention Expected

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The leadership tussle within the Punjab Congress remained unresolved on Thursday, with former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi continuing to stay away from meetings convened by AICC Punjab affairs in-charge Bhupesh Baghel. The prolonged deadlock has prompted speculation that the party's central leadership may soon step in to broker a compromise between the rival camps. Baghel has been holding discussions with senior party leaders in Chandigarh for several days to address organisational issues and prepare the state unit for upcoming political challenges. However, Channi has not participated in any of these interactions, signalling that differences within the…

10 Jul

Punjab Bets on Modern Geo-Tube Barrier to Tackle Sutlej Flood Threat, Locals Await Final Protective Layer

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): With memories of last year's devastating floods still fresh, Punjab has turned to advanced engineering to strengthen flood defences along the Sutlej River. A geo-tube embankment is being developed in Ludhiana's Sasrali region, marking the state's first use of the technology for riverbank protection. The project is being implemented after a stretch of the existing embankment was breached during the 2025 monsoon, exposing nearby villages to floodwaters. Engineers concluded that rebuilding the damaged section using conventional soil-based methods would not be effective because the river had shifted its alignment. Construction teams have been working continuously for the…

10 Jul

Rain Lashes Chandigarh, IMD Predicts More Showers Across Punjab Before Monsoon Weakens

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Continuous rain in Chandigarh and adjoining Mohali since late Thursday night has brought welcome relief from the heat, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of moderate rainfall in several districts of Punjab over the next few days. The overnight showers uprooted trees in parts of Chandigarh, including Sector 39, prompting civic teams to clear roads and restore normal traffic movement. Light rain continued in Mohali through the morning, keeping temperatures significantly lower than earlier this week. The Chandigarh Meteorological Centre has forecast moderate rainfall for seven districts, including Patiala, Fatehgarh Sahib, Rupnagar, Shaheed Bhagat Singh…

09 Jul

AAP Urges Punjab Citizens to Complete Electoral Roll Verification to Secure Voting Rights and Welfare Benefits

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora on Thursday appealed to the people of Punjab to actively participate in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being conducted by the Election Commission of India, saying every eligible voter must complete the verification process to ensure that their voting rights remain protected and they continue to receive the benefits of various welfare schemes of the Punjab Government. Addressing a press conference, AAP Punjab President.Aman Arora said the SIR exercise is an extensive verification process aimed at updating electoral rolls. He urged every voter…

09 Jul

AAP Dismisses Claims of Punjab Government Moving File to Release Jaswant Singh Khalra Case Convicts

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Thursday dismissed as a “pack of lies” the allegations that the Bhagwant Mann Government had signed any file related to the premature release of convicts in the Jaswant Singh Khalra murder case. Presenting a detailed factual chronology, the AAP Punjab Media In-charge said the proposal for premature release was first sent during the Congress government, while the Bhagwant Mann Government has signed no such file. He pointed out that since the case was investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the entire process falls under the…