Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

22 May

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

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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…

22 May

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

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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…

22 May

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

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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,…

22 May

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

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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…

22 May

Two Pakistani Nationals Detained by BSF After Entering Indian Territory Near Border

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Gurpreet Singh :- Personnel of the Border Security Force have detained two Pakistani nationals who allegedly entered Indian territory illegally along the India-Pakistan border. Officials said a vehicle used by the duo was also seized, while security agencies have launched a detailed investigation into the incident. According to preliminary information, both men were reportedly engaged in supplying goods to shops in Pakistan’s Kasur region. During the course of their travel, they allegedly crossed the international border in a private vehicle and entered Indian territory, where BSF troops immediately intercepted and detained them. Authorities are still trying to determine the exact…

22 May

Protests Erupt in Bathinda After Arrest of Hindu Mahasangh Chief Sandeep Pathak

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Gurpreet Singh :- Tension gripped parts of Bathinda after the arrest of Hindu Mahasangh national president Sandeep Pathak triggered protests by lawyers and several Hindu organisations across the city. Demonstrators strongly condemned the police action and announced a strike in protest against the arrest. The controversy intensified after Civil Lines police produced Pathak before a local court and sought a three-day police remand for further investigation. Following lengthy arguments between the prosecution and defence counsel, the court granted the police a one-day remand instead of the three days requested. According to officials, a case had been registered against Pathak on…

22 May

Punjab spy network busted: Pathankot man held for ‘sharing’ Army movement details with Pakistan handlers

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a major breakthrough linked to national security, the Punjab Police have arrested a man from Pathankot for allegedly passing sensitive information related to the movement of Indian Army and paramilitary forces to handlers operating from Pakistan. The accused, identified as Baljit Singh alias Bittu, is a resident of Chakk Dhariwal village in Punjab. According to investigators, he had allegedly installed an Internet-enabled CCTV camera near a strategic point on the Pathankot-Jammu National Highway to secretly monitor military activity. Police officials believe the live surveillance footage was being transmitted electronically to foreign-based operatives connected to Pakistan. police…

22 May

High Court Cuts Fuel Use with Digital Push, Remote Work and Shared Travel Plan

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major administrative shift aimed at conserving fuel amid rising global energy concerns, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has rolled out fresh measures designed to reduce unnecessary travel and strengthen digital court functioning. The court has directed wider use of virtual hearings, encouraging judicial proceedings to be conducted through video conferencing wherever possible. Officials have been instructed to ensure smooth technical arrangements so that lawyers and litigants face no disruption during online appearances. Registrars have been asked to circulate virtual hearing links in advance and provide immediate technical support if any connectivity issues arise during…

22 May

Brief Rainfall Eases Punjab Heat, But Fresh Temperature Surge Likely Soon

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab witnessed a short spell of weather relief as rain and gusty winds swept through several districts early Saturday, bringing down temperatures after days of intense heatwave conditions. Cities including Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Pathankot experienced scattered showers, with strong winds reported in some pockets. The sudden change in weather offered residents temporary respite from the persistent high temperatures that have dominated the region over the past week. Meteorologists said the rainfall activity caused a slight dip in daytime temperatures across several parts of the state. However, the cooling effect is expected to remain short-lived as heatwave conditions…

22 May

Western Disturbance Nears North India, Raising Hope of Rain Amid Relentless Heatwave

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): After days of blistering temperatures across northern India, fresh weather developments have sparked expectations of some relief as a strong western disturbance moves closer to the region. New satellite observations from the India Meteorological Department indicate a large atmospheric system stretching across Afghanistan, Pakistan and adjoining parts of northwest India. The weather activity, captured through advanced thermal imaging, points to rising instability that could trigger thunderstorms and scattered showers over several northern states in the coming days. The development comes as much of north and central India continues to struggle under punishing heatwave conditions. Several cities across…