Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

31 Jul

Khaira Barred from Remarks as CM’s Aide Files Defamation Suit Amid Political Row

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Chandigarh, July 31, 2025 — Punjab Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira finds himself in legal crosshairs after Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s Officer on Special Duty (OSD), Rajbir Singh, filed a defamation case against him for allegedly making false and damaging statements.The local court has not only accepted the complaint but also issued a restraining order against Khaira, barring him from making any public remarks concerning the case. Khaira has been formally served and directed to appear before the court on August 11.The defamation suit stems from a series of allegations Khaira reportedly made against Singh, which the latter claims were…

31 Jul

RSS Infiltration into Punjab’s Educational Institutions: An Attempt to Undermine Sikh Philosophy and Threaten Cultural Identity

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Amritsar, July 31, 2025: The student organization Sath issues this press note to alert Punjab and the global Sikh community about the centralization of the education system and the subsequent threat it poses to Punjabi culture and Sikh philosophy. With the central government's direct control over education policies, states have been stripped of the autonomy to design independent curricula and policies. Since 1947, the core objective of educational institutions has been to forge a singular "national identity"—a project aimed at subsuming distinct identities into Indian nationalism. This strategy has now reached its most dangerous phase.Under its anti-Sikh agenda, the RSS…

31 Jul

Punjab Launches India’s First Evidence-Based Anti-Drug Curriculum for Schools

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Chandigarh (National Times): In a landmark step against drug abuse, Punjab has become the first state in India to introduce an evidence-based anti-drug curriculum for school students. The initiative, part of the third phase of the state’s “Yudh Nashian De Virudh” campaign, will be formally launched on August 1 in Arniwala, Fazilka, by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced that the programme will cover 8 lakh students from Classes 9 to 12 across 3,658 schools, with more than 6,500 specially trained teachers delivering the sessions.…

30 Jul

CM Mann Hands Over Regular Appointment Letters to 942 Forest Department Employees in Punjab

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Chandigarh, July 30, 2025: In a major step towards employee welfare, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann handed over regular appointment letters to 942 contractual employees of the Forest Department, ending more than a decade of uncertainty for them. The announcement was made at a function where Mann lauded the commitment and dedication of these workers, whose service has now been formally recognized with permanent government positions.Speaking at the event, Mann said the state government had worked tirelessly to overcome legal and administrative challenges to regularize these employees. He emphasized that removing the word “contractual” from their designation was not…

29 Jul

Punjab Declares Gazetted Holiday on Shaheed Udham Singh’s Martyrdom Day; Road Renamed in His Honour

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Chandigarh, July 29, 2025: The Punjab Government has officially declared July 31 as a gazetted holiday to mark the martyrdom day of Shaheed Udham Singh. The announcement, made by AAP State President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora, fulfils a long-standing demand of the Kamboj community and aims to honour the legacy of the iconic revolutionary who avenged the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in London.At a press conference held at Punjab Bhawan, Aman Arora also revealed that the Bhawanigarh–Sunam–Bhikhi–Kotshamir road will be renamed as “Shaheed Udham Singh Marg.” This renaming is part of the state's tribute to the freedom fighter and will…

29 Jul

Punjab Police Busts Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Module, Strengthening State’s Fight Against Crime

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Amritsar (National Times): In yet another decisive strike under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence (CI) unit in Amritsar has successfully dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling module. The police apprehended one operative working under the directions of a Pakistan-based smuggler and recovered five pistols — 2 (9MM), 2 (.30 bore), and 1 (.32 bore). The accused was intercepted while transporting the consignment after retrieving it near the Indo-Pak border. Links to Pakistan-Based Network Exposed Preliminary investigation has revealed that the weapons were meant for criminals and gangsters to disrupt peace and harmony in…

28 Jul

CM Mann Hands Over ₹1 Crore Cheque to Martyr ASI Dhanwant Singh’s Family, Reaffirms Support for Soldiers’ Kin

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Chandigarh, July 28, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday extended heartfelt support to the family of martyr ASI Dhanwant Singh by personally handing over a cheque of ₹1 crore at Khatkar Kalan in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar. The officer had laid down his life in the line of duty on January 18, 2025, while serving in the district.Describing the gesture as a mark of respect for the bravery and sacrifice of ASI Dhanwant Singh, the Chief Minister said the contribution of this son of the soil towards maintaining law and order would never be forgotten. He called…

27 Jul

Massive Drug Crackdown: Punjab Police Seizes Over 1,000 Kg Heroin in Five Months

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Chandigarh, July 27, 2025 — Punjab Police has made a record-breaking drug haul under the ongoing ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ campaign, recovering over 1,002 kilograms of heroin in less than five months since the initiative began on March 1. This massive seizure marks a major breakthrough in the state's war against drugs, directed by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.Alongside the heroin haul, police have arrested 23,647 drug smugglers and registered 14,906 FIRs as part of extensive anti-drug operations, including cordon and search drives, night patrols, and raids at identified drug hotspots. These efforts are being carried out under the leadership of…

27 Jul

Panjab University Earns Copyright for Groundbreaking AI Tool That Reconstructs Faces from Jawbones

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Chandigarh (National Times): In a significant leap forward for forensic science, researchers at Panjab University have developed an artificial intelligence-based facial reconstruction system capable of recreating human faces with up to 95% accuracy, using nothing more than the dimensions of the jaw and teeth. This pioneering technology, now officially copyrighted by the Copyright Office of the Government of India, could revolutionize disaster victim identification (DVI) and forensic investigations, especially in scenarios where facial features are damaged or destroyed, such as plane crashes, bombings, or natural disasters. The AI models were created by a multidisciplinary team led by Professor Kewal Krishan…

27 Jul

Amritsar Rural Police Bust Major ISI-Backed Smuggling Network; Weapons, Drug Money Seized

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): In a major operation signaling a decisive blow to trans-border crime, the Amritsar Rural Police, working in close coordination with central intelligence agencies, have successfully unearthed a sophisticated arms and drug money smuggling racket allegedly backed by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The crackdown has resulted in the arrest of five key individuals suspected of being part of a larger syndicate. Among the high-powered seizures were an AK Saiga .308 assault rifle with two magazines, two Glock 9mm pistols with four magazines, 90 rounds of AK ammunition, 10 live 9mm cartridges, Rs 7.50 lakh in drug money, a…