Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

01 Jul

Kejriwal Questions Shah Over Absence From Ram Mandir Since Consecration

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday questioned Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his surprising failure to visit Prabhu Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya since the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony. Citing a verification of publicly available records, he asserted that although 891 days have passed since the consecration, Amit Shah has not visited the mandir for ‘darshan’ of Ram Lalla despite referring to Bhagwan Ram and the Ram Mandir more than 42 times in speeches and interviews, mostly while seeking votes. The AAP Supremo posed five questions to the Union Home Minister, asking…

01 Jul

Punjab Rolls Out Landmark Welfare Scheme for Women with Direct Cash Transfers

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Dhuri (Gurpreet Singh): The wait of lakhs of women across Punjab finally came to an end on Wednesday as the CM Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government rolled out the Mukh Mantri Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, fulfilling its final election guarantee made ahead of the 2022 Punjab Assembly elections. Launching the scheme through a dedicated web portal in Dhuri, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann announced the direct transfer of three months’ Satkar Raashi into the bank accounts of eligible beneficiaries, with every woman receiving ₹3,000 and women from the Scheduled Caste category receiving ₹4,500. The payments began reaching beneficiaries…

01 Jul

Doctors Take Shelter as Violence Breaks Out at Ludhiana Civil Hospital; Police Launch Hunt for Accused

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Ludhiana: A routine night at Ludhiana Civil Hospital's emergency department descended into chaos after a group of youths allegedly assaulted doctors, damaged hospital property and clashed with police personnel, leaving patients and medical staff shaken. The disturbance reportedly began when three young men arrived at the emergency ward seeking medical attention. Hospital sources said a disagreement soon developed between the visitors and the doctors on duty, which quickly escalated into a violent confrontation. As tempers flared, the youths allegedly abused the doctors and attempted to physically attack them. Fearing for their safety, the medical officers locked themselves inside a room…

01 Jul

Residents Stage Overnight Demonstration Over Power Crisis in Pathankot Villages; Demand Immediate Action

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Pathankot (Gurpreet Singh): Anger over frequent electricity disruptions spilled onto the streets in Punjab's Pathankot district after residents from several villages gathered outside the Mangwal power station during the early hours of Tuesday, demanding uninterrupted power supply and accountability from the electricity department. The protest began around 2 a.m., when people from nearly 10 to 12 villages assembled at the substation, alleging that prolonged outages have become a daily ordeal, particularly during the ongoing spell of extreme heat and humidity. Protesters accused the department of ignoring repeated complaints and failing to provide a lasting solution. Local residents claimed that electricity…

01 Jul

Relief Likely as Rainfall Activity Intensifies Across Punjab, Chandigarh; Strong Winds Forecast This Week

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): After enduring several days of soaring temperatures and sticky humidity, residents of Punjab and Chandigarh may finally witness a shift in weather conditions as the southwest monsoon begins to strengthen over the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a fresh spell of rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds over the next few days. According to the latest weather outlook, isolated showers are expected to begin in parts of the region before widespread rainfall sets in from July 2 onwards. A Yellow Alert has been issued for several districts, warning of thunderstorms, lightning and winds…

30 Jun

Delhi High Court Permits Minor to Donate Liver to Father Under Exceptional Medical Grounds

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) — The Delhi High Court has granted permission to a 17-year-old boy to donate a portion of his liver to his critically ill father, ruling that the case meets the criteria for "exceptional medical grounds" outlined under the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Rules, 2014. The petition was submitted by the minor through his mother and natural guardian, requesting directives for the authorities to authorize the procedure. The minor's father, Uttam Kumar Shaw, is currently undergoing treatment at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) in Vasant Kunj. He is battling advanced chronic liver…

30 Jun

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Lays Foundation Stone of ₹54.76 Crore Road Over Bridge in Dhuri

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Sangrur (Gurpreet Singh): Reinforcing the Punjab Government’s unwavering commitment to infrastructure-led development, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday laid the foundation stone of a ₹54.76 crore Road Over Bridge (ROB) in Dhuri that will permanently ease traffic congestion, strengthen regional connectivity and accelerate the area’s socio-economic development. During his visit, the Chief Minister also announced that the Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna will be launched from Dhuri on July 1, reviewed the state’s successful management of peak power demand, highlighted a series of key development initiatives undertaken in Dhuri and Sangrur, and reaffirmed that Sri Akal Takht Sahib remains…

30 Jun

Punjab Government Rolls Out Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna with Mass Direct Cash Transfers to Empower Women

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Barnala (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said the state is ready to script a historic day for women as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government fulfils another major guarantee with the rollout of the ‘Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna’. He said mobile phones across Punjab will start buzzing after 12 noon as ₹3,000 is credited to the bank accounts of every woman and ₹4,500 to women belonging to the Scheduled Castes as three months’ Satkar Rashi in a single instalment. During a Lok Milni in Mahal Kalan Halqa (constituency) of Barnala. The Chief Minister said the…

30 Jun

Sangrur to Evolve into a Nursery for Global Champions as CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Inaugurates Olympic-Standard Swimming Pool

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Sangrur (Gurpreet Singh): Reaffirming the Punjab Government’s commitment to transforming the state into India’s sporting powerhouse, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday inaugurated an Olympic-standard swimming pool built at a cost of ₹9.50 crore in Sangrur and declared that the district is poised to emerge as a nursery for Asian, World and Olympic champions. Highlighting the government’s unprecedented investment in sports infrastructure, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said Punjab has increased the sports budget from less than ₹200 crore under previous governments to ₹1,790 crore, secured the opportunity to host the Asian Hockey Championship Trophy for the first time, and…

30 Jun

Punjab Government Enables 3,524 Free Eye Surgeries Worth Nearly ₹2 Crore Under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Government is expanding access to quality eye care through the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY), enabling thousands of patients to undergo life-changing eye surgeries free of cost at government and empanelled private hospitals. The scheme is helping reduce treatment delays, improve access to specialised ophthalmic care and ease the financial burden on patients, particularly senior citizens. Data under the scheme shows that 3,524 patients have received eye surgeries worth ₹1,98,68,890. Cataract surgery remains the most common procedure, reflecting its status as the leading cause of avoidable blindness among older adults. The largest share of treatment…