Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

22 Feb

Punjab Minister Dhaliwal Responds to ‘Non-Existent Department’ Controversy, Says CM Mann Can Answer

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPoliticsBhagwant Mann, Kuldeep Dhaliwal, Punjab, Punjab News

Chandigarh (National Times): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab is facing backlash after it was revealed that a minister had been assigned a department that did not exist for nearly 20 months. The controversy erupted after a Punjab government notification, issued on Friday, acknowledged that the Department of Administrative Reforms, allocated to Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, was “non-existent”. Following this revelation, Dhaliwal has now been officially assigned only the NRI Affairs Department. Dhaliwal’s Response: ‘I Fulfilled My Duties’ Breaking his silence on the matter, Dhaliwal defended himself, stating: "I am a soldier of the party and have carried…

21 Feb

Punjab Vidhan Sabha’s Local Bodies Committee Holds Key Meeting in Ludhiana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabLocal Bodies Committee, MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa, Punjab Vidhan Sabha

Chandigarh, February 21 – A crucial meeting of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha's Local Bodies Committee was held in Ludhiana under the chairmanship of Madan Lal Bagga. MLA from Dera Bassi, Kuljit Singh Randhawa, participated as a special attendee.Before the meeting began, tributes were paid to MLA Gurpreet Singh Bassi Gogi, who recently passed away. During the session, committee members discussed several key issues related to accelerating development projects in the state.MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa proposed that future committee meetings should be held in various cities across Punjab, including municipal corporations and councils. The proposal was unanimously approved by all committee…

21 Feb

Posthumous Eye Donation: Parishad Members Honor the Family

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBharat Vikas Parishad, Dera Bassi, organ donation, Posthumous eye donation

Dera Bassi, February 21 – The Bharat Vikas Parishad, Dera Bassi, continues its mission to raise awareness about posthumous eye donation. So far, the branch has facilitated the donation of 157 individuals' eyes, restoring sight for 314 visually impaired people.Parishad Press Secretary and social worker Parmjit Rummy Saini shared that on February 17, social worker Narendra Kumar Tiwari (94) passed away. In honor of his commitment to society, his eyes and body were donated to a hospital through the Bharat Vikas Parishad. Family Honored for Their Contribution During his final prayer ceremony on Friday, Parishad members honored his daughter Sushma…

21 Feb

ਗੁਜਰਾਤ ਦੇ ਕੱਛ ਵਿੱਚ ਭਿਆਨਕ ਹਾਦਸਾ, ਬੱਸ ਅਤੇ ਟਰੱਕ ਦੀ ਟੱਕਰ, 7 ਦੀ ਮੌਤ

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ਨੈਸ਼ਨਲ ਟਾਈਮਜ਼ ਬਿਊਰੋ :- ਗੁਜਰਾਤ ਦੇ ਕੱਛ ਵਿੱਚ ਇੱਕ ਵੱਡਾ ਸੜਕ ਹਾਦਸਾ ਵਾਪਰਿਆ। ਇੱਥੇ ਇੱਕ ਨਿੱਜੀ ਬੱਸ ਅਤੇ ਇੱਕ ਟਰੱਕ ਦੀ ਟੱਕਰ ਹੋ ਗਈ, ਜਿਸ ਵਿੱਚ 7 ਲੋਕਾਂ ਦੀ ਮੌਤ ਹੋ ਗਈ। ਦੱਸਿਆ ਜਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਬੱਸ ਵਿੱਚ 40 ਯਾਤਰੀ ਸਵਾਰ ਸਨ। ਗੁਜਰਾਤ ਦੇ ਕੱਛ ਵਿੱਚ ਇੱਕ ਵੱਡਾ ਸੜਕ ਹਾਦਸਾ ਵਾਪਰਿਆ। ਇੱਥੇ ਇੱਕ ਨਿੱਜੀ ਬੱਸ ਅਤੇ ਇੱਕ ਟਰੱਕ ਦੀ ਟੱਕਰ ਹੋ ਗਈ, ਜਿਸ ਵਿੱਚ 7 ਲੋਕਾਂ ਦੀ ਮੌਤ ਹੋ ਗਈ। ਦੱਸਿਆ ਜਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਬੱਸ ਵਿੱਚ 40 ਯਾਤਰੀ ਸਵਾਰ ਸਨ। ਦੱਸਿਆ ਜਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਇਹ ਹਾਦਸਾ ਕੱਛ ਦੇ ਕੇਰਾ ਮੁੰਦਰਾ ਰੋਡ 'ਤੇ ਵਾਪਰਿਆ। ਹਾਦਸੇ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ, ਬੱਸ…

20 Feb

Punjab Police Dismiss 52 Personnel in Anti-Corruption Crackdown

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAnti-corruption drive, Bhagwant Mann, corruption, police dismissals, Punjab Police crackdown

Chandigarh, February 20, 2025: In a major drive against corruption and misconduct, Punjab Police have dismissed 52 personnel over the past 10 days, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav announced on Wednesday. The move aligns with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s directive to ensure transparency, accountability, and integrity in public service. Action Against Corruption and Absenteeism The dismissed officials include:1 Inspector5 Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs)4 Head Constables42 Constables The highest dismissals occurred in:Ludhiana (7 dismissals) – 4 under the Commissionerate of Police and 3 in Ludhiana-RuralPatiala (5 dismissals)Jalandhar and Hoshiarpur (4 each)The dismissals come in the wake of AAP’s renewed focus on…

20 Feb

Youth Wing to Play Key Role in Shiromani Akali Dal’s Membership Drive

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPoliticsMembership Drive, Punjab politics, Shiromani Akali Dal, Youth Akali Dal

(National Times Bureau) February 20, 2025– The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) is receiving overwhelming support from all sections of Punjab, especially the youth, for its membership drive. This was stated by Youth Akali Dal's Mohali Rural District President, Tarnbir Singh Timmi Punnia, in a recent statement.He emphasized that SAD is Punjab’s only regional party that has consistently stood for Punjab, Punjabi culture, and Sikh interests. According to him, young people believe that strengthening SAD is essential for Punjab’s progress. From day one, the membership drive has witnessed mass participation, with people voluntarily joining the party. Youth Wing Actively Engaged Punnia…

20 Feb

Dalit Community Outraged Over Congress Leader’s Remarks Against Mayawati

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabBSP, Congress, Dalit rights, Mayawati, Udit Raj

Dera Bassi, February 20, 2025 – A controversial remark by senior Congress leader and former MP Udit Raj against Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Kumari Mayawati has sparked widespread outrage across the Dalit community.Jagjit Singh Chharbar, BSP’s Punjab General Secretary and Patiala Lok Sabha Incharge, condemned the statement, calling it disrespectful, misogynistic, and casteist. He asserted that this was not just an insult to Mayawati, but to all Dalits, marginalized communities, and women. Congress' History of Disrespect Toward Dalit Icons Chharbar accused the Congress of historically undermining Dalit leaders, pointing out how Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was forced to resign as…

20 Feb

Bharat Vikas Parishad Facilitates Posthumous Eye Donation of 157th Individual

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBharat Vikas Parishad, Dera Bassi, eye donation, organ donation

Dera Bassi, February 20 – The social service organization Bharat Vikas Parishad, Dera Bassi, has been actively spreading awareness about posthumous eye donation. Their efforts have yielded remarkable success, with 157 individuals donating their eyes, restoring vision for 314 visually impaired individuals.Press Secretary Parmjeet Rammi Saini shared that Narendra Kumar Tiwari (94) of ATS Dera Bassi recently passed away. With the consent of his daughter, Sushma Tinjani, and the encouragement of social worker Barkha Ram, his eyes were donated, and his body was handed over to PGI Hospital, Chandigarh, for medical research. Dedicated Efforts Towards Organ Donation Bharat Vikas Parishad,…

20 Feb

NCP Chief Calls Modi Government’s Advocate Act Amendment 2025 a Direct Attack on Lawyers’ Dignity

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAdvocate Act 2025, BJP, legal community protest, Modi government

Chandigarh, February 20, 2025 – The New Congress Party (NCP) Supremo, Advocate Vivek Hans Garcha, has strongly opposed the Advocate Act-1961 Amendment Bill 2025, calling it a direct attack on the dignity and independence of lawyers across India. He accused the Modi government of trying to enslave advocates through this amendment and urged the central BJP government to withdraw the bill immediately.Garcha, a prominent legal and political figure, warned that this amendment seeks to weaken the unity and power of advocates. He called upon lawyers nationwide to unite and resist the proposed changes, emphasizing that the legal fraternity has historically…

20 Feb

Punjab Launches Statewide Screening Drive for Non-Communicable Diseases

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAam Aadmi Clinics, cancer detection, diabetes, hypertension, NCD screening, Punjab health initiative

Chandigarh, February 20, 2025: Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh launched a population-based screening initiative on Thursday to combat common non-communicable diseases (NCDs) across the state.Under this initiative, individuals aged 30 and above will be screened for diabetes, hypertension, and three common cancers—oral, breast, and cervical. The campaign aligns with the National Program for Control of Non-Communicable Diseases and will run until March 31. Screening Across Healthcare Facilities The screenings will be conducted at Primary Health Centres, Aam Aadmi Clinics/Ayushman Arogya Kendras, Community Health Centres, District Hospitals, and Sub-Division Hospitals in both rural and urban areas. Trained…