Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

03 Jul

Arvind Kejriwal Criticises Centre Over E20 Petrol, Demands Price Cut and Rollback

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal strongly objected to the Modi government’s decision to force E20 (Ethanol-20) petrol on people, saying the Centre has turned the entire country into a laboratory for its experiments. He said the government has imposed 20% ethanol-blended petrol despite widespread complaints that it is causing vehicles to stall, damaging engine parts, and reducing mileage by nearly 30%. The AAP Chief said this has triggered widespread public anger across the country and asserted that if ethanol-blended petrol delivers 30% lower mileage, it should also be priced at least 30% cheaper.…

03 Jul

Punjab Brings NGOs, Influencers Together to Strengthen Anti-Drug Campaign Through ‘Sanjha Suneha’ Conclave

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Bolstering the idea that the fight against drug abuse requires a whole-of-society approach, the Punjab government on Thursday held Sanjha Suneha – Ik Jutt Punjab, a first-of-its-kind conclave, aimed at building a sustained partnership between government agencies, community leaders, civil society organisations, and social media influencers to tackle the menace of substance abuse in the state. The conclave was organised on the eve of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking by the Data Intelligence and Technical Support Unit (DITSU), the technical backbone behind the comprehensive action against drug abuse in Punjab. The event witnessed overwhelming…

03 Jul

Kejriwal Alleges ‘Cover-Up’ in Ram Mandir Donation Scam, Questions PM Modi’s Role

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Arvind Kejriwal, Ayodhya, Chanda Chori, Donation Scam, Narendra Modi, Shri Ram Mandir

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the ‘Chanda-Chori' (theft of offerings) at Ayodhya Shri Ram Mandir, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday pointed out that it seems the Prime Minister was protecting those responsible despite the revelations of scam in land transactions, commission in construction and ‘chanda-chori' that have surfaced over the past few years. During his Goa visit, he asserted that the sequence of events raised serious questions over accountability, as the Shri Ram Mandir Trust had been constituted by the Prime Minister, who had also chosen its members and appointed…

03 Jul

Sikh Community Emerges as Key Political Focus in Uttar Pradesh Ahead of Assembly Elections

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Lucknow (Gurpreet Singh): With the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections drawing closer, political parties have intensified efforts to expand their support base among different communities. The latest political focus has shifted to the Sikh community, as the Samajwadi Party (SP) organised a Sikh convention in a bid to strengthen its engagement with the community across the state. The event is being viewed as part of the party's broader strategy to consolidate support among minority groups and socially influential communities. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav has increasingly focused on outreach programmes targeting various sections of society as the election campaign gains momentum. Sikh…

03 Jul

Chandigarh Gears Up for PM Modi’s Proposed Visit on July 17; Civic, Security Preparations Intensify

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): PGIMER healthcare facilities and railway station redevelopment among projects likely to be unveiled; official schedule awaited Authorities in Chandigarh have stepped up preparations ahead of the proposed visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 17, during which several high-value development projects are expected to be inaugurated. While the Prime Minister's Office has not yet released the official programme, government departments have begun coordinating arrangements for the anticipated event. According to sources, the Prime Minister is expected to dedicate major healthcare infrastructure at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) besides unveiling other public…

03 Jul

Punjab, Chandigarh Brace for Extended Monsoon Spell as IMD Predicts More Rain; Temperatures Continue to Dip

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Monsoon conditions have strengthened across Punjab and Chandigarh, bringing widespread rainfall and a noticeable drop in temperatures after days of hot and humid weather. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that rainy conditions will persist over the next five days, with intermittent showers, thunderstorms and strong winds expected across many parts of the region. Rainfall was reported from multiple districts during the past 24 hours, with Ludhiana and Faridkot emerging among the areas that received the highest precipitation. The fresh spell of rain has significantly improved weather conditions, providing relief to residents who had been struggling…

03 Jul

Disaster Averted in Pathankot as Rescue Teams Save 55 Pilgrims from Waterlogged Underpass

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Pathankot (Gurpreet Singh): Tourist bus carrying Vaishno Devi devotees stalls in flooded stretch; midnight operation by SSF and police ensures all passengers are safe A quick response by emergency personnel prevented a major tragedy in Punjab's Pathankot after a tourist bus carrying 55 pilgrims became trapped inside a flooded railway underpass during heavy overnight rain. The passengers, including 13 children, were rescued safely following a coordinated operation by the Road Safety Force (SSF), Punjab Police, and local residents. The incident took place near Sujanpur on the Jalandhar–Jammu National Highway, where intense rainfall led to severe water accumulation beneath a railway…

02 Jul

Arvind Kejriwal Accuses Prime Minister Narendra Modi of Shielding Culprits in Alleged Ram Mandir Scams

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday questioned how Prime Minister Narendra Modi could have remained unaware of the irregularities in the Shri Ram Mandir's land deals, construction and long going ‘Chanda-Chori' (theft of offerings). Pointing out that the Trust was constituted by the Prime Minister himself, with every member personally selected by him, he asked if it is actually possible for the Prime Minister to not know? Highlighting PM Modi's silence over the issue, the AAP Chief revealed that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) was constituted only after the matter drew nationwide…

02 Jul

Punjab Cabinet Waives Government Fees for Key Citizen Services to Facilitate Special Intensive Revision

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major decision aimed at facilitating the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and ensuring that citizens can obtain the required documents without any financial burden, the Punjab Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, approved the waiver of government fees and facilitation charges for several key citizen services from July 1 to September 30, 2026. A decision to this effect was taken during the meeting of the Council of Ministers held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. Govt Fees Waived for Key Citizen Services During SIR Sharing…

02 Jul

Punjab Cabinet Enhances Benefits and Plot Entitlements for Landowners During Land Acquisition

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has approved significant amendments to the existing land acquisition policy, introducing a sweeping range of relief measures and enhanced plot entitlements for landowners across the state. The decision, aimed at addressing the long-standing concerns of small farmers and local stakeholders, was finalized during a meeting of the Council of Ministers in Chandigarh. The administrative modifications seek to streamline the compensation process and offer competitive benefits to individuals whose properties are acquired for state developmental projects. According to a detailed release from the Chief Minister’s Office,…