Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

28 May

BJP Picks Kewal Singh Dhillon to Lead Punjab Unit Ahead of Crucial Electoral Battle; Haryana BJP Gets New Chief As Well

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryana, Politics, Punjab, TrendingHaryana, Kewal Singh Dhillon, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh/Balwinder Singh): The Bharatiya Janata Party has unveiled a fresh leadership lineup for Punjab, Haryana and Delhi, with senior Punjab leader Kewal Singh Dhillon being appointed as the new chief of the party’s Punjab unit. The move comes as the BJP begins reorganising its state structure ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, where the party is expected to aggressively expand its political presence. The announcement was made through an official communication issued by BJP National General Secretary Arun Singh after approval from the party’s central leadership. Alongside Punjab, the BJP also announced Archana Gupta as Haryana BJP…

28 May

BJP Likely to Hand Punjab Leadership to Veteran Sikh Face Kewal Dhillon Ahead of 2027 Poll Battle

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Bharatiya Janata Party is reportedly preparing for a major organisational reshuffle in Punjab, with former Barnala legislator Kewal Singh Dhillon emerging as the frontrunner for the post of state party president. Sources within the party indicate that the official announcement could be made shortly. Dhillon, a senior political figure from Punjab’s Malwa region and a former Congress leader, is expected to replace current Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar, whose term is scheduled to conclude in July. Party insiders say Jakhar will continue to remain actively involved in the BJP’s preparations for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.…

27 May

Delhi Court Remands Paediatrician and Physics Tutor to Five Days of CBI Custody in NEET-UG Paper Leak Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCBI custody Delhi, Manoj Shirure, National Testing Agency scam, NEET-UG paper leak, Rouse Avenue court, Tejas Harshadkumar Shah

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— A Delhi court on Wednesday remanded a Latur-based paediatrician and a physics tutor to five days of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody in connection with the escalating NEET-UG paper leak scandal. Special Judge Vidya Prakash, acting as the Duty Metropolitan Magistrate, accepted the agency’s application to interrogating both individuals further to unearth the deeper conspiracy behind the leakage and illicit distribution of the national medical entrance examination papers. The first accused, Dr. Manoj Shirure, was arrested by the CBI for allegedly playing a critical role in facilitating access to leaked chemistry questions for three students,…

27 May

Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Emerges as Lifeline Amid Surge in Seasonal Illnesses Across Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsOpinionsacute febrile illness, Bhagwant Mann government, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, Punjab Healthcare, State Health Agency Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The arrival of shifting temperatures and humid summer air has brought with it a familiar unease across Punjab. Government hospitals, already crowded with patients seeking relief from everyday ailments, are now witnessing a fresh surge of fever-related illnesses, respiratory infections and stomach disorders, the sort of seasonal wave that doctors say returns year after year with worrying predictability. Acute febrile illness is not one disease but a broad medical condition marked by the sudden onset of fever. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, such illnesses can stem from viral, bacterial or parasitic infections.…

27 May

AAP President Aman Arora Accuses BJP of Hooliganism and Violating Election Norms in Punjab Civic Polls

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP slams BJP, Aman Arora press conference, Dhuri election violation, Punjab municipal elections, Ravneet Bittu civic polls

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s Punjab State President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on BJP's Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu, strongly condemning his hooliganism and violation of election norms during the municipal corporation elections in Punjab. He called out the BJP minister and BJP leaders for attempting to disrupt the democratic process through goondaism. Addressing a press conference, AAP Punjab State President and cabinet minister Aman Arora stated, “The entire state witnessed through the media how the Aam Aadmi Party government had issued clear directions to ensure that…

27 May

AAP Slams Ravneet Bittu for Alleged Misbehaviour with Punjab Police Officers and SSP Navjot Kaur Grewal During Dhuri Polls

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP slams BJP, Baltej Pannu press conference, Dhuri local body polls, Punjab municipal elections, Ravneet Bittu controversy, SSP Navjot Kaur Grewal

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media In-Charge Baltej Pannu on Wednesday strongly condemned the conduct of BJP leader and Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu during the Dhuri municipal elections, describing his behaviour as shameful, condemnable and a reflection of a “cheap mentality”. Addressing a press conference, AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said the manner in which a Union Minister publicly abused Punjab Police personnel, insulted a woman SSP and interfered in election duty exposed the BJP’s arrogance of power and disregard for democratic institutions. “Ravneet Singh Bittu is neither a resident nor a voter of…

27 May

Woman’s Body Found Stuffed Inside Drum in Patiala, Police Probe Suspected Love-Affair Angle

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Gurpreet Singh :- Panic gripped Patiala after the body of a young woman was discovered stuffed inside a blue plastic drum abandoned near the Railway Colony area. The sensational recovery triggered shock and fear among local residents, prompting an immediate police investigation into what authorities suspect to be a planned murder. According to preliminary information, the drum was found lying at an isolated spot in the locality. Residents grew suspicious after noticing the sealed container and alerted the police. Upon reaching the scene, officers opened the drum and recovered the body of an unidentified young woman packed inside and covered…

27 May

Ed raids former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s house in money-laundering case

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday carried out searches at properties linked to former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in connection with a money-laundering investigation. The agency conducted raids at 12 locations across Kerala under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), including a rented residence used by Vijayan in Thiruvananthapuram. The case centres around allegations that Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) paid Rs 1.72 crore to Exalogic Solutions, a company owned by Vijayan’s daughter T Veena, between 2018 and 2019 without receiving any services in return. Investigators suspect the payments were illegal. The searches came a…

27 May

Punjab Under Severe Heatwave Grip Today, Rain and Hail Likely to Bring Relief from Tomorrow

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Chandigarh: Punjab and Chandigarh continue to reel under intense heatwave conditions, with the Meteorological Department issuing a severe heatwave alert for Tuesday across several districts. However, relief appears to be on the horizon as weather conditions are expected to shift from May 28, bringing chances of rain, thunderstorms and hailstorms across parts of the state. According to the Chandigarh Meteorological Centre, dry weather prevailed across Punjab during the last 24 hours, with Bathinda recording the highest temperature at 45.8 degrees Celsius, making it one of the hottest locations in the region. The current weather spell coincides with Nautapa, considered the…

27 May

Kejriwal Slams Centre Over Exam Irregularities, Questions Government’s Ability to Safeguard Students’ Future

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingArvind Kejriwal

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Amid growing controversy over alleged irregularities in several competitive and academic examinations across the country, senior leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party launched a sharp attack on the Centre, accusing it of failing to ensure transparency and fairness in the education system. AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal raised serious concerns over repeated reports of examination-related lapses and questioned the government’s ability to conduct national-level tests effectively. Referring to controversies surrounding NEET, CBSE Class 12, SSC GD, and fresh complaints linked to B.Tech examinations, Kejriwal said the pattern of repeated disruptions reflected a deeper institutional failure. In…