Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

02 Jul

Punjab Government Approves Massive Recruitment Drive to Fill 619 Healthcare Posts and Revive Industries Department Positions

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema has officially approved comprehensive administrative proposals aimed at significantly enhancing public service delivery and generating institutional employment through the recruitment of 619 Multipurpose Health Workers (Female) under the Department of Health and Family Welfare alongside the strategic revival of critical administrative and field positions within the Department of Industries. Sharing the extensive details of these twin administrative clearances in a press communique issued here, the Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that these measures are specifically designed to reinforce grassroots healthcare delivery across Punjab and stabilise commercial administration, ensuring that…

02 Jul

Chalk Against Chitta: Punjab Transformed Classrooms Into Frontline of Anti-Drug Campaign

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): As schools across Punjab reopen after a month-long summer break, thousands of teachers are playing a pivotal role in ensuring that Punjab goes drug-free in the coming days. The frontline is shifting from police stations and rehabilitation and de-addiction centres to schools and classrooms, as part of the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign. Through a cadre of sensitised teachers, aware principals, and safe school spaces, the Bhagwant Mann government is building a safety net around each child, providing knowledge around the dangers of drug use, skills to combat mental stress, and options for…

02 Jul

Punjab Cabinet Approves Crucial Amendment to Regularize Unauthorized Colonies Across the State

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major decision aimed at providing long-awaited relief to thousands of residents living in unauthorised colonies across Punjab, the Punjab Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has approved an amendment to Rule 31 of the Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation (PAPR) Rules to simplify the regularisation process for eligible unauthorised colonies across the State. A decision to this effect was taken during the meeting of the Council of Ministers. Relief for Residents of Unauthorised Colonies Sharing the details, the Chief Minister’s Office said the amendment to Rule 31 will enable the regularisation…

02 Jul

Rainfall Brings Much-Needed Relief as Punjab’s Electricity Consumption Plunges

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The arrival of monsoon showers has eased the burden on Punjab’s electricity network, with power demand witnessing a steep decline after widespread rain and a sharp drop in temperatures across the state. Officials from the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) said electricity consumption, which had remained above 17,000 megawatts (MW) during the recent heatwave, fell to nearly 8,000 MW on Thursday morning following overnight rainfall. The reduced demand has provided immediate relief to a power system that had been operating under heavy strain for several days. For the past week, soaring temperatures and increased agricultural activity…

02 Jul

Ludhiana Administration Swings into Action as Monsoon Rains Begin; Mayor Conducts Late-Night Inspection of Drainage Network

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): The arrival of the southwest monsoon in Ludhiana prompted an immediate response from the civic administration, with Mayor Inderjit Kaur carrying out surprise inspections of key pumping stations shortly after heavy rain lashed the city in the early hours of Thursday. With showers beginning around 1 am, concerns over waterlogging emerged across several parts of the city. Barely an hour later, the Mayor visited multiple drainage facilities to assess their preparedness and ensure uninterrupted functioning of the city's water disposal system. The inspection commenced at the Tibba Road pumping station, where officials briefed the Mayor on the…

02 Jul

Viral Call Between Nihang Leader and Influencer Med Sandhu Fuels Fresh Social Media Controversy

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab-based content creator and makeup artist Med Sandhu has once again found himself at the centre of public attention after a recorded phone conversation with Nihang leader Manpreet Singh Khalsa surfaced online. The audio clip, now widely shared across social media platforms, has sparked debate over personal identity, cultural values and the influence of digital creators on young audiences. In the conversation, Manpreet Singh Khalsa questioned Med Sandhu over his earlier social media content and appearance, expressing concern that such videos could have an impact on youngsters. He urged the influencer to publicly state that he had…

02 Jul

Punjab Braces for Week-Long Wet Spell as Monsoon Intensifies; Heavy Rain Warning Issued for Several Districts

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The southwest monsoon has become more active over Punjab and Chandigarh, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to forecast widespread rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds across the region over the next six days. A yellow alert has been issued for several districts, with heavy showers expected in parts of northern and eastern Punjab. According to the Meteorological Centre in Chandigarh, rain-bearing systems are expected to remain active through the week, bringing intermittent spells of moderate to heavy rainfall along with lightning and winds reaching speeds of 40–50 kmph in vulnerable areas. The changing weather has already provided…

01 Jul

Shiromani Akali Dal Suffers Major Defection as Former MLA Joins AAP in Patran

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Shiromani Akali Dal suffered a major political setback in Patran when former MLA Vaninder Kaur Loomba and Karan Singh DTO, along with hundreds of their supporters, joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the presence of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann formally welcomed all the newly inducted leaders and supporters into the party. He said that the joining of grassroots leaders would further strengthen the party in the region. CM Mann said that such a large number of supporters from the opposition party joining AAP reflects the growing public endorsement of the AAP government's…

01 Jul

Congress Suffers Setback as Key Political Leaders Defect to AAP in Punjab

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) family continues to expand as several senior Congress leaders from the Mukerian joined the party in the presence of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday. Among those who joined AAP were Sarpanch Anil Thakur, Beant Singh Randhawa, Poonam Rattu, Sarpanch Tajinder Pal Singh, Rajesh Rattu, Sarpanch Lakhvir Singh, Sher Singh Shera, and former Akali Dal Assembly candidate Sarbjot Singh Sabi. They expressed their faith in the policies and vision of the Aam Aadmi Party and announced their decision to join the party along with their supporters. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann formally…

01 Jul

Punjab Cashless Healthcare Initiative Saves Thousands of Cardiac Patients

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): When Sheikh Zishan Qureshi from Malerkotla suffered a heart problem, he needed immediate treatment. He was rushed to a hospital, where doctors performed a Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA), commonly known as angioplasty, along with a diagnostic angiogram. PTCA is a life-saving procedure that opens blocked arteries and restores blood flow to the heart during a heart attack. Doctors say every minute matters because delaying treatment can permanently damage the heart and increase the risk of death. For many families, however, arranging money for emergency treatment often causes dangerous delays. The Bhagwant Mann Government's Mukh Mantri Sehat…