Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

06 Jul

Monsoon to Stay Active Across Punjab; Rain, Thunderstorm Warning Continues in Several Districts

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is expected to witness another spell of widespread rainfall as the southwest monsoon remains active over the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rain and thunderstorms over the next four days and issued a Yellow Alert for several districts, advising residents to remain cautious during adverse weather conditions. According to the Meteorological Centre in Chandigarh, rainfall activity is likely to strengthen from Monday, with districts in the northern and eastern parts of the state expected to receive moderate to heavy showers. Strong winds, lightning and isolated thunderstorms are also likely to accompany the rain…

06 Jul

Diljit Dosanjh Speaks Out After Satluj Is Pulled From Streaming Platform, Shares Strong Message Online

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Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh): Punjabi actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh has finally reacted after his film Satluj was removed from ZEE5 in India. Instead of issuing a detailed statement, the actor chose to express his feelings through a social media post that referenced the film's central figure, Jaswant Singh Khalra. Diljit shared a clip from the film on Instagram along with the hashtag #IChallengeTheDarkness. In the accompanying message, he suggested that the treatment of Satluj reflected the challenges once faced by Khalra himself. Though brief, the post carried a strong emotional undertone and immediately drew attention from fans and supporters. The…

05 Jul

Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee Forms Four-Member Panel to Probe Donation Irregularities

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Badrinath (Gurpreet Singh): The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee has constituted a high-level, four-member panel to investigate escalating allegations of corruption regarding the handling of pilgrims' offerings and financial donations at Badrinath Dham. The temple administration took formal cognisance of the matter after specific accusations went viral across multiple social media platforms. BKTC Chief Executive Officer Sohan Singh Rangad announced on Sunday that chairman Hemant Dwivedi ordered the immediate formation of the inquiry panel to ensure a completely impartial investigation, directing the team to submit a comprehensive evidentiary report within seven days. The investigative panel is mandated to conduct a thorough, ground-level…

05 Jul

India’s Automotive Giants Back Government’s Accelerated Transition to E20 Petrol

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Indian government and leading domestic car manufacturers have strongly defended the nationwide implementation of E20 ethanol-blended petrol, confirming that rigorous scientific evaluations show no evidence of the biofuel causing engine damage. The unified reassurance addresses widespread public anxieties and unverified social media claims regarding vehicle durability, particularly for older models. To address these concerns, the Ministries of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Heavy Industries, and Road Transport and Highways coordinated with major industry leaders to clarify that the green energy transition was executed only after extensive laboratory testing and field validation. Maruti Suzuki, the country's largest…

05 Jul

Over 4.43 Lakh Patients Benefit as Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Revolutionises Healthcare

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) is redrawing the healthcare map of the state. According to the State Health Agency (SHA), Punjab, Patiala has emerged as the top district in adoption and utilisation of the scheme, recording the highest number of patients and expenditure under the programme. Across Punjab, over 443,906 patients have benefited, with a total expenditure crossing ₹782.79 crore. The Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, designed to provide cashless treatment in government and empanelled private hospitals, has become one of the state’s most visible welfare interventions. And as per the latest SHA Punjab data, as on…

05 Jul

AAP Accuses Opposition of Formulating ‘Team A, B, C’ to Maliciously Target Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Sunday said the Congress has become directionless and remains consumed by internal power struggles instead of addressing the concerns of Punjab and its people. He said the ongoing infighting within the Congress has exposed the party’s complete political bankruptcy and accused the Congress, BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal of joining hands to target CM Bhagwant Singh Mann because they have no answer to the unprecedented work done by the AAP government. Addressing a press conference, AAP Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said the Congress’ internal feud…

05 Jul

Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj Removed from ZEE5 India Just Two Days After Streaming Debut

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh's highly anticipated and long-delayed social drama Satluj has been abruptly pulled down from the streaming service ZEE5 in India, a mere two days after its digital premiere. The film, which features Dosanjh alongside Arjun Rampal, Kanwaljit Singh, and Suvinder Vicky, had skipped a traditional theatrical run to release directly on the OTT platform on Friday. However, by Sunday evening, subscribers discovered that the title had become completely unavailable for view across the country, sparking massive online debate and speculation. Directed by Honey Trehan, the biographical drama was originally titled Punjab '95 and has been…

05 Jul

Rainfall Activity Set to Intensify in Punjab; IMD Predicts Wet Week Ahead Across Several Districts

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The southwest monsoon is expected to gather momentum across Punjab and Chandigarh, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting widespread rain over the next few days. Although rainfall remained uneven in many parts of the state on Saturday, weather experts say conditions are becoming increasingly favourable for a stronger spell beginning Sunday. Several districts witnessed cloudy weather throughout the day, while Ludhiana recorded the heaviest rainfall, bringing temporary respite from high humidity. In many other regions, overcast skies failed to produce significant showers, leaving residents to contend with warm and sticky conditions. According to the IMD, rain…

05 Jul

Binnu Dhillon Expresses Disappointment After Air India Flight Experience, Questions Passenger Service

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjabi actor Binnu Dhillon has criticised Air India after claiming that he and his family faced inconvenience during a flight to Vancouver, Canada, due to malfunctioning Business Class seats. The actor shared his experience through a video on social media, which has since attracted widespread attention from fans. Dhillon was travelling to Canada for promotional events related to Carry on Jatta when the issue reportedly surfaced. According to him, several premium-class seats on the aircraft were not functioning as expected, preventing passengers from using the recline feature during the long international journey. In the video, the actor…

04 Jul

Delhi Court Sentences Bihar BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh to Four Years in Jail Over Fatal Celebratory Firing

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A Delhi court on Saturday sentenced Bihar BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh to four years of simple imprisonment for causing the death of a woman through reckless celebratory firing at a New Year’s Eve party in 2018. Special Judge Vishal Gogne of the Rouse Avenue Court also slapped a fine of 25 lakh rupees on the legislator from Sahebganj, directing the entire sum to be paid as compensation to the family of the deceased, Dr. Archana Gupta. Rejecting the lawmaker's plea for leniency and release on probation, the judge strongly criticized the prevalence of weapon-based entitlement,…