Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

25 May

Supreme Court Refuses Urgent Hearing on Plea Against ‘Cockroach Janta Party’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaChief Justice, Cockroach Janta Party, India, Supreme Court

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India refused to grant an urgent hearing on a petition seeking punitive action against the "Cockroach Janta Party" (CJP), a satirical digital outfit that has recently gained significant traction across social media platforms. A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant declined the request for an out-of-turn listing, stating that the matter would be heard in the due course of time. Addressing the petitioner’s advocate, NK Goswami, Chief Justice Surya Kant remarked not to take the matter so sentimentally, affirming that the situation lacked any grave urgency. The petition, filed…

25 May

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Praises Courage and Contribution of Women Journalists

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana, Infrastructure, Media, Nayab Singh Saini, Women Empowerment

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini met with a delegation of women journalists from the Women Journalists Welfare Trust on Monday to discuss media challenges, women's empowerment, and regional development initiatives. Accompanied by his Media Advisor Rajiv Jaitley, the Chief Minister lauded the morale of women moving forward in the field of journalism despite its inherent professional difficulties. Saini emphasized that the state government is functioning with speed and transparency, noting that he personally reviews information and updates received through public media channels to address governance issues. Reflecting on the administrative achievements of the past eleven years,…

25 May

Shiromani Akali Dal Suffers Major Setback as Former MP Rajmohinder Singh Majitha Joins AAP

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab, Rajmohinder Singh Majitha, Shiromani Akali Dal

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) suffered a major political setback in Punjab, while the Aam Aadmi Party has gained significant strength in Majha. On Monday, senior Akali leader, former Rajya Sabha Member and Head of the Chief Khalsa Diwan, Rajmohinder Singh Majitha, joined the Aam Aadmi Party. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann welcomed Rajmohinder Singh Majitha into the Aam Aadmi Party. Along with Rajmohinder Singh Majitha, former RTI Commissioner Heminder Singh Majitha and Chief Khalsa Diwan member Sukhdeep Singh Majitha also joined the AAP. Majitha constituency in-charge Talbir Singh Gill was also present on the occasion. CM Mann…

25 May

AAP Blasts Central Government Over Spiralling Fuel Prices Ahead of Punjab Local Body Polls

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, BJP, fuel price, Harpal Singh Cheema, inflation, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders including Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, attacked the BJP-led Central Government over the repeated hike in petrol and diesel prices over the last 10 days. They said petrol and diesel have become nearly ₹8 per litre costlier after four consecutive hikes, pushing farmers, transporters, traders and middle-class families into deeper financial distress. They revealed that while inflation continues to rise, the Modi Government is burdening ordinary people to benefit big corporate houses. The leaders said the diesel price hike during the paddy sowing season will directly hit farmers and further…

25 May

Punjab Boosts High-Risk Delivery and Neonatal Care Through Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCM Bhagwant Mann, Healthcare, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is significantly strengthening high-risk maternal and neonatal healthcare through the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, ensuring that complicated deliveries and critical newborn care are accessible to families without financial burden. A major study based on India’s National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) survey found that nearly one in every two pregnancies in the country is high-risk. Factors such as poor education, poverty, short gaps between pregnancies, previous birth complications and caesarean deliveries increase dangers for both mother and baby. Researchers say women from vulnerable backgrounds face the highest risks, highlighting the urgent need for stronger maternal healthcare and…

25 May

Punjab Revises Eid-ul-Zuha Holiday, Declares May 28 as Official Public Holiday

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Government has announced a change in the scheduled public holiday for Eid-ul-Zuha, commonly known as Bakri Eid, shifting the observance from May 27 to May 28, 2026. The revised order was issued by the Department of Personnel on Monday following an updated notification from the Government of India regarding the festival holiday calendar. Under the new schedule, all Punjab government departments, public sector undertakings, boards, corporations and educational institutions will remain closed on Thursday, May 28. Officials stated that the decision was taken to align the state holiday with the revised directions issued at the…

25 May

Punjab Announces 8-Hour Uninterrupted Power Supply for Paddy Season, PSPCL Prepares Statewide Plan

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPaddy Season, PSPCL, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Reaffirming CM Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government’s commitment to farmers, Power Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond today said that the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has made comprehensive arrangements to ensure 8 hours uninterrupted power supply during the upcoming paddy transplantation season. Power Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond stayed, “The 8 hour power supply will be ensured as per the paddy transplantation schedule released by the CM Bhagwant Mann led Punjab government for various districts. From June 1, the schedule will apply to Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Rupnagar, SAS Nagar, Fatehgarh Sahib and Hoshiarpur. From June…

25 May

Supreme Court Declines Urgent Hearing Over Punjab CM’s Remarks in Stray Dogs Matter

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab, Stray Dogs

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to urgently hear a plea seeking action over comments allegedly made by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann regarding the court’s recent order on stray dogs. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta declined to entertain the mention of the matter after the petitioner’s counsel claimed that the Chief Minister had interpreted the court’s directions as permitting the killing of stray dogs. The lawyer argued that following the Supreme Court’s May 19 ruling in the stray dogs case, the Punjab Chief Minister had reportedly posted on social media suggesting…

25 May

Raja Warring Served Show-Cause Notice Over Alleged Poll Code Violation in Gidderbaha

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabAmrinder Singh Raja Warring, Congress

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Congress president and Ludhiana MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has been issued a show-cause notice by the Returning Officer over allegations of continuing election campaigning after the official campaigning period had ended in Gidderbaha Municipal Council limits of Muktsar district. According to administrative sources, the action was initiated following an alleged violation of election rules that prohibit campaigning after 5 pm ahead of polling. Authorities claim that despite the campaign deadline, political activities linked to Raja Warring continued in the Gidderbaha area. However, Warring’s team has denied receiving any formal communication regarding the matter. Members of…

25 May

Bomb Threat Email Triggers Security Alert for Ludhiana Mayor and Singer Diljit Dosanjh

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Gurpreet Singh :- Panic gripped parts of Ludhiana after an anonymous email threatening bomb attacks on the residences of Ludhiana Mayor Inderjit Kaur and Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh surfaced on Monday morning, prompting heightened security measures and an intensive police probe. According to official sources, the threatening email was received around 7:28 am on the official email account of the Municipal Corporation Commissioner. The message allegedly warned of planned explosions targeting both the Mayor’s residence and Diljit Dosanjh’s ancestral home located in his native village. The email specifically mentioned that an explosion would take place at the Mayor’s residence at…