Gurpreet Singh

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High Court Clears Vinesh Phogat for Asian Games Trials, Rebukes WFI for Maternity Rules
23 May

High Court Clears Vinesh Phogat for Asian Games Trials, Rebukes WFI for Maternity Rules

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Sports, , ,
New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Delhi High Court has delivered a landmark verdict for gender parity in Indian sports, clearing celebrated Olympian grappler Vinesh Phogat to compete in the upcoming selection trials for the 2026 Asian Games. Overturning a restrictive single-judge order, a division bench comprising Chief Justice D. K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia ruled that the Wrestling Federation of India's current selection matrix is deeply exclusionary, actively penalizing elite female athletes who choose to take a legitimate sabbatical for motherhood. The high-profile judicial intervention secures Phogat's participation in the crucial domestic selection trials scheduled for May 30 and…
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SGPC Chief Reviews Preparations for Panthic Conference at Baba Bakala, Calls for Strict Law Against Sacrilege
23 May

SGPC Chief Reviews Preparations for Panthic Conference at Baba Bakala, Calls for Strict Law Against Sacrilege

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia,
Gurpreet Singh :- Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami on Saturday held a special meeting with preachers, dhadis and kavishars of the Majha region at Teja Singh Samundri Hall to review preparations for the upcoming Panthic conference scheduled to be held at Baba Bakala on May 31. Addressing the gathering, Dhami said the conference aimed to spread awareness among the Sikh community and strengthen Panthic unity. He also recalled the martyrs of the historic Paonta Sahib episode, stating that ‘Sri Akhand Path Sahib’ bhog and ardas were performed in their memory during the early morning hours.…
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SGPC Pays Tribute to Nihang Singhs Martyred in Paonta Sahib Massacre
23 May

SGPC Pays Tribute to Nihang Singhs Martyred in Paonta Sahib Massacre

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
Gurpreet Singh :- The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee on Saturday organised a special Gurmat Samagam at Sri Manji Sahib Diwan Hall within the Golden Temple complex to commemorate the 11 Nihang Singhs who were martyred during the 1964 Paonta Sahib massacre. The martyrs had laid down their lives while fighting to free Gurdwara Paonta Sahib, associated with the legacy of Guru Gobind Singh, from the control of corrupt mahants. The religious programme began with the bhog of Sri Akhand Path Sahib, followed by devotional kirtan performed by Hazoori Ragi jathas. A large number of devotees attended the gathering and paid…
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Fuel Prices Edge Closer to Century Mark After Third Hike in Eight Days Amid West Asia Tensions
23 May

Fuel Prices Edge Closer to Century Mark After Third Hike in Eight Days Amid West Asia Tensions

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , ,
New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Retail automotive fuel prices across India experienced another sharp upward revision on Saturday morning, marking the third increase in less than ten days. State-owned oil marketing companies continued transferring elevated global energy costs to consumers in a calibrated manner. In the latest round of adjustments, petrol prices rose by 87 paise per litre, while diesel rates were pushed up by 91 paise per litre, collectively expanding the inflationary pressure on transport, agriculture, and logistical services nationwide. The state-capital price revisions reflect a highly volatile fortnight for the domestic energy market. In Delhi, the latest spike has…
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Eight Injured as Speeding Tipper Truck Rams into School Van in Hoshiarpur
22 May

Eight Injured as Speeding Tipper Truck Rams into School Van in Hoshiarpur

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryana, , , ,
Hoshiarpur (Gurpreet Singh): Eight people, including seven schoolchildren, were injured on Friday afternoon when a speeding tipper truck rammed into a school van near Kadiana village on the Dosarka–Sham Chaurasi road in Hoshiarpur district. The vehicle, belonging to Sun Valley International School in Chakkowal Brahmana, was transporting roughly ten students back home after school hours when the oncoming truck struck it violently from the side. The impact was so severe that the school van was left heavily mangled, while the out-of-control truck veered completely off the asphalt and ground to a halt inside the adjacent agricultural fields. Local villagers and…
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Punjab Alters School, College, and Government Office Timings to Combat Severe Heatwave
22 May

Punjab Alters School, College, and Government Office Timings to Combat Severe Heatwave

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday announced a major revision in operational timings for all state government offices, schools, and colleges across the state. Under the newly mandated schedule, regular working hours will be shifted from the conventional 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM slot to an early morning session of 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The synchronized policy adjustment will officially take effect on Monday, May 25, 2026, and will remain strictly enforced until further administrative orders are issued by the state government. The critical decision was finalized following detailed consultations with regional administrative stakeholders…
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Punjab to Enforce Supreme Court Directives on Stray Dog Management and Shelter Infrastructure
22 May

Punjab to Enforce Supreme Court Directives on Stray Dog Management and Shelter Infrastructure

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Amid growing concern over stray dog attacks in several parts of Punjab, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday said the Punjab Government will implement the Supreme Court’s directions on stray dogs in true letter and spirit, while ensuring both public safety and humane care for animals. Stressing that children, senior citizens and families must be able to move freely in public spaces without fear, the Chief Minister announced that stray dogs will be shifted from high footfall areas and adequate shelters will be created and maintained for their proper care, reaffirming the Punjab Government’s commitment towards protecting…
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Punjab to Host Asian Hockey Champions Trophy for First Time; Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Assures World-Class Arrangements
22 May

Punjab to Host Asian Hockey Champions Trophy for First Time; Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Assures World-Class Arrangements

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is set to script a historic milestone in Indian sports as the state prepares to host the prestigious Asian Hockey Champions Trophy for the first time ever in October 2026. Reviewing the initial preparations during a high-level meeting with office-bearers from Hockey India, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced that the state government will extend complete administrative, financial, and logistical support to deliver a world-class international event. The Chief Minister emphasized that hosting a continental tournament of this scale will solidify Punjab’s enduring legacy as the traditional cradle of Indian hockey and inspire a massive…
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AAP Commends Punjab Police for Busting Major Cyber-Terrorism Network Targeting Religious and State Facilities
22 May

AAP Commends Punjab Police for Busting Major Cyber-Terrorism Network Targeting Religious and State Facilities

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, , , ,
Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday highly commended the Punjab Police for neutralizing a sophisticated international cyber-terrorism syndicate and arresting its prime operative from West Bengal. Addressing a press conference in Amritsar, senior AAP Punjab chief spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal revealed that the apprehended individual was the mastermind behind multiple highly sensitive bomb threats issued to the Punjab Civil Secretariat, the State Legislative Assembly, and Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple). Dhaliwal asserted that the Bhagwant Mann-led administration remains uncompromised on its founding commitment to crush any anti-national elements attempting to disrupt peace, execute firing incidents,…
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Punjab and Haryana High Court Rejects Plea for EVM Voting in Civic Polls
22 May

Punjab and Haryana High Court Rejects Plea for EVM Voting in Civic Polls

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab
Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a petition seeking the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in upcoming municipal corporation and municipal council elections in Punjab, effectively clearing the way for the polls to be conducted through ballot papers. The petition was filed by Ruchika Garg, who urged the court to direct authorities to hold civic body elections through EVMs to ensure transparency and prevent alleged irregularities during the voting process. The plea argued that electronic voting could help conduct elections in a more fair and impartial manner. During the hearing, the High Court observed…
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