Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

25 May

Security Tightened in Ludhiana After Bomb Threat Email Mentions Mayor’s Office and Diljit Dosanjh

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Authorities in Ludhiana were placed on alert Monday after a threatening email warning of bomb attacks at key locations in the city was received by senior civic officials. The message reportedly mentioned the Ludhiana Mayor’s office as well as the residence of Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh. Sources in the administration said the email was delivered early in the morning to multiple official government accounts, including that of the Municipal Commissioner. The communication allegedly outlined specific timings for the attacks and carried strong warnings against anyone supporting the singer. Officials revealed that the message threatened an explosion at…

25 May

Punjab Revises Office and School Hours as Heatwave Intensifies Across State

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): With temperatures continuing to soar across Punjab, the state government has introduced new working hours for government institutions to reduce public exposure to extreme heat conditions. Effective immediately, all government offices and schools will now operate from 7:30 in the morning until 1:30 in the afternoon. The move comes as several districts in Punjab experience unusually high temperatures and heatwave conditions, raising concerns over public health and workplace safety. Government employees and district officials have largely welcomed the decision, calling it both practical and necessary during the ongoing summer spell. One government staff member praised the revised…

25 May

Orange Alert for Punjab and Haryana as Heatwave Intensifies, Gusty Winds Likely Till May 26

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A spell of intense heat is set to continue across Punjab and Haryana over the coming days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of heatwave and severe heatwave conditions in large parts of both states until May 26. The weather office has sounded an orange alert, indicating that temperatures will remain dangerously high across several districts. Heatwave conditions are expected to dominate on May 20, 21 and again between May 24 and 26, while a few isolated pockets may also experience similar weather on May 22 and 23. Recent observations show mercury levels soaring across the…

25 May

Punjab Announces Public Holiday on May 26 to Facilitate Voting in Urban Local Body Elections

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab government has declared May 26 as a public holiday across the state to ensure maximum voter participation in the upcoming local body elections scheduled for the same day. According to an official notification, the holiday has been announced to allow residents to exercise their democratic right during polling for 104 urban local bodies, including eight municipal corporations, several municipal councils and nagar panchayats. The municipal corporations where voting will take place include Mohali, Bathinda, Abohar, Barnala, Kapurthala, Moga, Batala and Pathankot. Apart from these major civic bodies, elections will also be conducted for 75 municipal…

24 May

‘Good News’ In Sight As United States and Iran Nears West Asia Peace Accord

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The United States has achieved substantial progress in diplomatic negotiations with Iran to resolve the ongoing West Asia conflict, including a preliminary agreement to completely reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping without tolls. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the development on Sunday during a joint press conference in New Delhi following extensive bilateral discussions with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Rubio indicated that a definitive announcement could be issued by US President Donald Trump within the coming hours, noting that the past 48 hours of intense diplomatic engagement with Gulf partners…

24 May

Twisha Sharma Cremated Following Second Autopsy as Supreme Court Prepares to Review Case

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The dynamic investigation into the high-profile death of 33-year-old former actor and model Twisha Sharma advanced significantly following a meticulous, four-hour secondary autopsy conducted at AIIMS Bhopal by a specialized forensic delegation from AIIMS Delhi. The second post-mortem examination was legally mandated by the Madhya Pradesh High Court after the victim's parents raised urgent concerns regarding significant procedural lapses in the initial local probe, specifically pointing to unexamined physical trauma. Led by Dr. Sudhir Gupta, Chief of Forensic Medicine at AIIMS Delhi, the advanced medical team utilized a multidisciplinary forensic, pathological, and radiological approach to independently…

24 May

Pune School Principal Arrested by CBI for Leaking NEET-UG Exam Questions for Money

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Pune (Gurpreet Singh): The Central Bureau of Investigation informed a Pune court on Sunday that Manisha Sanjay Havaldar, a local school principal arrested in connection with the NEET-UG examination paper leak scandal, allegedly traded confidential test materials with students in exchange for financial kickbacks. The federal agency disclosed the details while securing a transit remand for the accused, who is scheduled to be produced before a designated court in New Delhi on Monday to face further custodial interrogation. Havaldar, who serves as the principal of Seth Hiralal Saraf Prashala, was apprehended by federal investigators on Friday after being identified as…

24 May

United States Affirms Strategic Alliance With India Independent of Tactical Relations With Pakistan

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The United States declared that its bilateral relationship with Islamabad does not come at the cost of its fundamental alliance with India, addressing regional apprehensions regarding recent diplomatic shifts. Speaking during a joint press briefing in New Delhi alongside External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio characterized India as one of America's most critical strategic partners globally. The high-profile statement comes during Rubio's four-day official visit to the Indian capital, aimed at reinforcing the core parameters of the transnational partnership. Responding directly to queries regarding New Delhi's growing unease over the apparent…

24 May

Punjab Unveils Massive Sports Expansion Drive as Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Honours Over 1,100 Athletes

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday unveiled one of the biggest sports promotion drives in Punjab’s history, honouring 87 Maharaja Ranjit Singh Awardees and 1,070 medal-winning athletes with prize money worth ₹32.05 crore while announcing a sweeping expansion of the state’s sports ecosystem from villages to international arenas. Positioning Punjab as an emerging sports powerhouse, The Chief Minister the Punjab Government has not only honoured Olympic and Asian Games medallists with ₹1 crore each and provided jobs to nine players, but has also, for the first time, extended direct financial assistance worth ₹8.61 crore to…

24 May

Gurmukhi Express to Now Run Up to Amb Andaura, Boosting Rail Connectivity in Una

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Una (Gurpreet Singh): Rail passengers in Himachal Pradesh’s Una district are set to benefit from improved long-distance connectivity as Indian Railways has officially extended the weekly Gurmukhi Express service from Nangal Dam to Amb Andaura. The extended service is scheduled to begin its inaugural run from Amb Andaura on June 6. With the route expansion, three railway stations in Una district — Una, Chururu-Takarla and Amb Andaura — will now become part of the train’s regular schedule, strengthening travel links between the region and eastern India. The Gurmukhi Express, train number 12325, currently departs from Kolkata every Thursday morning at…