Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

07 Jul

Kejriwal Accuses Central Government of Forcing E20 Fuel Rollout and Coercing Auto Majors to Deceive Consumers

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabArvind Kejriwal, Automobile regulations, Consumer protection, ethanol blending, fuel efficiency, Fuel policy

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal called out the Modi Government for misleading the public to force the nationwide rollout of E20-blended petrol. He revealed that the government got Maruti Suzuki, Toyota Kirloskar and Hero MotoCorp to falsely assure consumers that using E20 in E10 vehicles would cause no damage, despite their own owner's manuals warning against using fuel with more than 10%ethanol and advising consumers to stop using even 10%ethanol blends if they experience problems. The AAP Supremo announced that he would write to all automobile companies seeking a written assurance that they…

07 Jul

Garry Sandhu Disappointed After ‘DND’ Songs Surface Online Before Official Launch; Fans Rally Behind Singer

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingGarry Sandhu

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjabi singer Garry Sandhu has found himself dealing with an unexpected setback after portions of his upcoming music project, 'DND', reportedly appeared online ahead of its official release. The singer publicly expressed his disappointment, saying the leak occurred while the album was still under production. Sharing his thoughts through a video on social media, Sandhu said the project was not ready for the public and that several tracks were yet to be completed. He described the incident as a blow to the efforts invested by him and his team over the past several months. Singer Says Album…

07 Jul

Monsoon Showers Continue Across Punjab; IMD Warns of Heavy Rain in Several Districts Over Coming Days

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is expected to witness another active spell of monsoon rainfall as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread showers across the state. A yellow alert has been issued for several districts, while Chandigarh is also likely to receive rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds. The recent showers have brought down temperatures across much of Punjab, providing relief from the intense heat that gripped the region over the past few weeks. Despite the cooler conditions, humidity continues to remain high, keeping the weather uncomfortable during the daytime. Temperature Falls as Rain Covers Several Regions Rainfall…

07 Jul

Golden Temple Volunteers Explain Dress Code to Foreign Couple, Video Sparks Online Discussion

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingGolden Temple

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): A video from the Golden Temple in Amritsar has gone viral after a foreign couple was requested to change their attire before entering the revered Sikh shrine. The visitors, both dressed in shorts, were politely informed that the temple's dress code requires everyone to wear full-length clothing while inside the premises. The couple had arrived at the entrance with the intention of offering prayers when a Sikh volunteer approached them and explained the guidelines followed at the shrine. The interaction remained calm and respectful throughout, with the volunteer patiently describing the rules that apply to every visitor.…

06 Jul

Diljit Dosanjh Starrer ‘Satluj’ Leaked Online Shortly After Its Abrupt Removal From ZEE5 India

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDiljit Dosanjh, Film piracy, Jaswant Khalra, Online streaming, Satluj leak, ZEE5 India

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh)—Shortly after being pulled from the streaming platform ZEE5 in India, the Diljit Dosanjh starrer Satluj has reportedly been leaked online across various piracy networks. Deeply concerned by the rapid spread of the pirated versions, the streaming platform expressed its distress and made an urgent appeal to audiences to reject illicit downloads. In a social media post, ZEE5 stated that they are exploring every legal avenue to bring the film back to viewers through official channels and urged the public to do their part by not supporting piracy. The film, which was abruptly taken down on July 5…

06 Jul

New Weekly Express Train Launched to Connect Takht Sri Hazur Sahib Nanded and Tanakpur

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaRailways connectivity, religious tourism, Weekly Express

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)—Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh flagged off the newly introduced Nanded–Tanakpur–Nanded Weekly Express on Monday, describing the service as a historic initiative aimed at boosting religious tourism, enhancing regional connectivity, and fostering national integration. The newly inaugurated weekly express creates a direct rail corridor between Tanakpur, considered the gateway to the revered Maa Purnagiri Dham in Uttarakhand, and Takht Sri Hazur Sahib in Nanded, Maharashtra, which stands as one of the five holy seats of authority in Sikhism. The Minister noted that the weekly express will significantly benefit pilgrims, tourists, and the public by…

06 Jul

BJP Accuses Congress of Protecting Corruption Amid Resistance to Executive Custody Resignation Bill

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBJP Congress, Executive accountability, Parliamentary committee, political corruption

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): —The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a sharp offensive against the Congress party on Monday, claiming that its opposition to a proposed constitutional amendment bill stems from a "sense of entitlement" to indulge in corruption. The contested legislation mandates the automatic removal of prime ministers, chief ministers, and ministers if they remain in judicial custody for 30 consecutive days in connection with serious criminal offences. The ruling party's reaction follows statements from Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh, who declared that his party would vehemently oppose the bill, characterizing it as a tool designed for the political…

06 Jul

AAP’s Baltej Pannu Slams Blatant Censorship as Jaswant Singh Khalra Film ‘Satluj’ Pulled From OTT Platform

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBaltej Pannu, Censorship, human rights, OTT removal, Punjab history, Satluj film

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab on Monday strongly condemned the removal of the film Satluj from an OTT platform, alleging that the BJP and the Congress are working together to erase Congress’s black history in Punjab and prevent the younger generation from learning the truth about one of the darkest chapters in the state’s past. Addressing a press conference, AAP Punjab Media Incharge Baltej Pannu said that in today’s digital age, films have become one of the most powerful mediums to educate people, especially the youth, about history. “The younger generation wants to know what happened…

06 Jul

Removal of Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalra Film ‘Satluj’ from OTT a Direct Attack on Freedom of Expression, Says AAP’s Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabfreedom of expression, human rights, Kuldeep Dhaliwal, Punjab politics, Satluj film

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab has strongly condemned the removal of the film Satluj, based on the life of human rights activist Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalra, from an OTT platform and termed it a direct attack on freedom of expression. Addressing the media during a press conference on Monday, AAP Punjab Chief Spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Central Government and demanded the immediate lifting of the ban imposed on the film. Targeting the Central Government, Dhaliwal said that the film narrates the true story of Punjab's tragic and dark period,…

06 Jul

Early ENT Diagnosis Crucial in Preventing Permanent Disability and Treating Advanced Illnesses

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabEarly diagnosis, ENT care, Punjab Healthcare, Surgical treatment

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A child unable to hear clearly because of repeated ear infections, an adult struggling to breathe through the nose for years, or a tobacco user ignoring a persistent mouth ulcer—ENT specialists say these are among the most common conditions for which patients delay seeking treatment, often allowing simple problems to progress into serious illnesses requiring major surgery. Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) disorders affect people of all ages and range from chronic infections and hearing loss to sinus disease and cancers of the oral cavity and tongue. While many of these conditions are highly treatable, doctors stress…