Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

17 May

CBI Raids Maharashtra Coaching Centre in Ongoing NEET-UG Paper Leak Probe

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCBI Raid, Latur coaching, NEET leak, NTA probe, Paper Leak

Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has intensified its probe into the alleged NEET-UG paper leak by conducting extensive searches at the main office of Renukai Chemistry Classes (RCC) in Latur, Maharashtra. The federal agency's operation began on Sunday afternoon in the city's Shivnagar locality and extended late into the evening. This raid follows an intense eight-hour interrogation of RCC founder Shivraj Motegaonkar at his residence on Friday. Investigators suspect that certain medical professionals in Latur may have purchased the compromised examination papers prior to the national test. A specialized CBI team has been stationed in Latur…

17 May

LPG Tanker Arrives Safely in Gujarat After Navigating Tense Strait of Hormuz

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaEnergy Crisis, Kandla port, LPG shipment, Maritime security, shipping attack, Strait Hormuz

Kandla (Gurpreet Singh) — A commercial vessel carrying 20,000 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has successfully docked at the Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla, Gujarat, after navigating the highly volatile Strait of Hormuz. Port officials confirmed on Sunday that the Marshall Islands-flagged vessel, MV SYMI, safely completed its journey from Qatar, arriving at the Indian port around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday. The successful transit represents a critical energy delivery for the region amidst the escalating security crisis in West Asia. The vessel crossed the strategic Strait of Hormuz on May 13, a narrow but vital maritime passage situated…

17 May

President Promulgates Ordinance to Increase Supreme Court Judge Strength to 38

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiacase pendency, Indian judiciary, judge strength, presidential ordinance, Supreme Court

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant move aimed at tackling case pendency and ensuring the timely delivery of justice, President Droupadi Murmu has promulgated an ordinance to expand the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court of India. The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026, officially raises the number of positions from 33 to 37, excluding the Chief Justice of India. With this legislative update to Section 2 of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956, the country's highest court will now operate with a maximum capacity of 38 judges, including the Chief Justice of India. The…

17 May

AAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang Urges Election Commission to Protect Punjabi Voters Amid Revision Drive

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabElection Commission, Electoral Rolls, NRI voters, Punjab, voter revision

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Parliament from Sri Anandpur Sahib, Malvinder Singh Kang, has written a detailed letter to the Election Commission of India expressing serious concern over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise and its possible impact on genuine voters of Punjab, especially the large NRI Punjabi community. Kang said that the manner in which the SIR exercise is being conducted raises grave questions about transparency and intent. Referring to large-scale deletion of voters in states like Bihar and West Bengal during similar exercises, he warned that Punjab cannot be allowed to become the…

17 May

Punjab Expands Cashless Care and Screening to Combat Rising Hypertension Rates

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabcashless treatment, hypertension screening, medical schemes, Punjab Healthcare

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): As the world marks World Hypertension Day, the Punjab Government’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY) is bringing significant relief to patients battling high blood pressure and related ailments by ensuring affordable and timely healthcare access. Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is often described by doctors as the “silent killer”. It shows little warning before triggering strokes, heart failure or kidney disease. The condition Is common across age groups. With hypertension emerging as a growing health concern across all age groups, the Punjab government is focusing on prevention, early detection, and treatment. While the CM di…

17 May

Three Arrested in Punjab Grenade Case as Police Seize Second Explosive

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabexplosives seized, grenade arrest, Gurdaspur, police raid, Punjab, terror link

Gurdaspur (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant breakthrough for public safety, the Gurdaspur police, working in co-ordination with the Counter Intelligence wing of Punjab, have arrested three individuals connected to a recent grenade-throwing incident. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav confirmed the operation on Sunday, revealing that law enforcement personnel also successfully recovered a second live hand grenade from the possession of the accused. The investigation stems from an incident on April 27, 2026, when an unexploded hand grenade was discovered near a shop on Geeta Bhawan Road in Gurdaspur. A specialized bomb disposal squad safely defused the device shortly after…

17 May

Punjab medical stores to remain shut on May 20 over protest against online medicine trade

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabMedical Stores, Punjab News

Gurpreet Singh :- Medical stores across Punjab will remain completely closed on May 20 as chemists and wholesale medicine traders join a nationwide strike against the growing online sale of medicines. Speaking to the media in Ludhiana, Ashok Dabar, president of the Pindi Gali Medical Association, said nearly 27,500 medical store operators and wholesale drug dealers from across the state are expected to participate in the shutdown. He stated that shopkeepers had already begun registering their protest by wearing black badges while operating their stores. According to him, the protest is aimed at opposing online medicine businesses, which traders claim…

17 May

Gurdeep Pehalwan murder case: Jaggu Bhagwanpuria among fie acquitted, three get life term

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Gurpreet Singh :- Eight years after the high-profile murder of Congress councillor Gurdeep Pehalwan in Amritsar, the court acquitted gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria and four others while convicted three others. Apart from Bhagwanpuria, the other gangsters acquitted were Bobby Malhotra, Bhupinder Singh alias Sonu Kangla, Kartik alias Ghora, and Varinder Singh alias Sunny. The court observed that the prosecution failed to prove the charges against them beyond reasonable doubt. However, Arun Kumar alias Chhuri Maar, Angrej Singh, and Amanpreet Singh alias Rinka were convicted under Sections 120-B (criminal conspiracy), 148 (rioting while armed with deadly weapons), 302 (murder), 473 (forgery-related offences),…

17 May

Yograj Singh moves court for anticipatory bail in FIR over alleged objectionable dialogue

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingPunjab News, Yograj Singh

Gurpreet Singh :- Actor Yograj Singh has approached a Chandigarh court seeking anticipatory bail in connection with an FIR registered against him over the alleged use of objectionable language against women in the recently released web series Lukkhe. The controversy erupted after a dialogue from the series went viral on social media, drawing criticism from various quarters. Complainants alleged that the remarks used in the scene were derogatory towards women, following which a case was registered against the actor by Chandigarh Police. Yograj Singh subsequently filed a petition for anticipatory bail before the Chandigarh district court. Taking up the matter,…

17 May

Acting Jathedar urges Sikh community to remain connected with history and unity, Kuldeep Singh Gargajj pays tribute to martyrs of Chhota Ghallughara

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabGyani Kuldeep Singh Garhgajh, Punjab News

Gurpreet Singh :- Kuldeep Singh Gargajj on Sunday called upon the Sikh community to remain deeply connected with its rich historical legacy and maintain mutual love, harmony and unity within the Panth. Addressing journalists and devotees after delivering religious discourse at Gurdwara Manji Hall Sahib, the Acting Jathedar paid homage to the martyrs of the ‘Chhota Ghallughara’ of 1746, including Sikh men, women, children and elderly persons who laid down their lives during the tragic episode in the forests of Kahnuwan. “Sikhs never abandoned faith despite oppression” Referring to historical events, Gargajj said oppressive rulers such as Lakhpat Rai had…