Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

14 Oct

ASI posted at Ludhiana DIG office dies by suicide, shoots himself in head with service revolver

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National Times Bureau :- A jawan posted at DIG Range office in Ludhiana died by suicide after shooting himself in the head while he was on duty on Tuesday. He reportedly used his service revolver to shoot himself. The deceased has been identified as ASI (Assistant Sub-Inspector) Teerth Singh,50. He was a resident of Mullanpur Dakha (Ludhiana) and had been serving in the office for the past four to five years. Upon receiving information, the police reached the spot, collected evidence, and sent the body for post-mortem. The police are currently investigating the reasons behind the suicide. The deceased is…

14 Oct

Punjabi rapper Param becomes first Indian female artist to top Spotify’s global viral 50 chart with ‘That Girl’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, India, Punjab, TrendingIndia, Param Kaur, Punjab, Song, Spotify, Trending

National Times Bureau :- In a groundbreaking moment for Indian music, 19-year-old Punjabi rapper Param has made history by becoming the first Indian female artist to reach the #1 spot on Spotify’s Global Viral 50 chart. Her debut single, “That Girl,” soared to the top position just two weeks after its release in September, marking an extraordinary breakthrough for the young artist from Duneka village in Moga, Punjab. Produced by Manni Sandhu and released under Collab Creations, the energetic track has captured global attention, currently trending at #1 in India, Canada, and the UK. The song’s catchy rhythm, relatable lyrics,…

14 Oct

Arms Smuggling Racket With International Links Exposed in Punjab; One Held, Weapons Seized

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Police on Monday announced a major success in its crackdown on cross-border crime after unearthing an international weapons smuggling module with suspected links to both Canada and Pakistan. The operation led to the arrest of one accused and the recovery of a substantial cache of arms and ammunition. According to officials, the Amritsar Rural Police apprehended Amarbir Singh alias Amar, a resident of Dairiwal village in the Tarsikka area of Amritsar. Police recovered nine pistols, eleven magazines, and 121 live cartridges from his possession during the raid. Investigations have revealed that Amarbir had recently returned from…

14 Oct

Forgery Row Erupts in Punjab Rajya Sabha Nomination: AAP MLAs File FIRs Against Janata Party Chief Navneet Chaturvedi

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingNavneet Chaturvedi

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The nomination process for Punjab’s sole Rajya Sabha seat has taken a dramatic turn, with multiple Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislators filing police complaints against Janata Party national president Navneet Chaturvedi. The FIRs allege that Chaturvedi forged the signatures of ten AAP MLAs on his nomination papers, which he submitted as an independent candidate. According to officials, the Punjab Police acted after receiving formal complaints from several sitting MLAs who claimed that their names and signatures were misused without consent. A government statement confirmed that FIRs had been lodged in various constituencies but withheld details about the…

13 Oct

Rs 637 Crore Boost: Ganga Acrowools Sets Up Textile Unit in Punjab Under Mann Government’s Push

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Chandigarh, 13 October 2025: Punjab’s industrial picture is about to get another big boost. Ganga Acrowools Limited is coming to invest in Punjab with a huge textile project worth 637 crore rupees. This project is another big success of the state government’s ‘Invest Punjab’ initiative. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab government’s goal is to once again make the state the country’s biggest industrial center.This project by Ganga Acrowools will bring thousands of job opportunities for Punjab’s youth. This investment in the textile sector will give new life to Punjab’s old industrial identity. State government officials…

13 Oct

Punjab – Jagdeep Singh Cheema joins BJP

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsLifestyle, Politics, PunjabBJP, Jagdeep Singh Cheema, Punjab, Shromni akali dal

National Times Bureau :- In a major political development, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Jagdeep Singh Cheema, the party’s General Secretary, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday. Cheema formally joined the BJP at the Punjab BJP headquarters in Sector 37, Chandigarh, in the presence of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini and Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu. The induction ceremony was held under the leadership of BJP Punjab Working State President Ashwani Sharma. Son of late Sardar Randhir Singh Cheema — a three-time Punjab Cabinet Minister and long-time SGPC member — Jagdeep Singh Cheema has been a prominent Akali…

13 Oct

SGPC presidential elections to be held on November 3

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab2025, Amritsar, Elections, Punjab News, SGPC, Sikh

National Times Bureau :- The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee elections will be held on November 3. A decision in this regard was taken at a meeting of the SGPC's executive committee, which was presided over by Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Harjinder Singh Dhami. Elections will be held for the posts of President, Senior Vice President, Junior Vice President, General Secretary, and 11 members of the Interim Committee. "The elections will be held on November 3 during the General House Session by members of the SGPC", said Harjinder Singh Dhami. The elections are conducted every year in November to elect…

13 Oct

Lalu Yadav, Tejasvi Yadav and Rabri Devi to face charges in IRCTC scam, major setback ahead of Bihar elections

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National Time Bureau :- In a major blow to RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, a Delhi court on Monday ordered the framing of charges against him, his wife and former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, and their son Tejashwi Yadav in connection with the IRCTC scam case. The court’s order, issued just weeks before the Bihar Assembly elections, stated that Lalu Yadav had “engaged in conspiracy” and “misused his position” as a public servant. The chargesheet alleged that he received nearly three acres of prime land in Patna through a benami company. According to the court, the 77-year-old leader is…

13 Oct

Punjab Cabinet to Meet Today: Major Announcements on Flood Relief, Guru Tegh Bahadur Commemorations Likely

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Cabinet is set to hold a crucial meeting today at 3:00 PM at the Civil Secretariat, with several key matters on the agenda. With a wide range of issues awaiting deliberation, the meeting is expected to result in decisions that could have significant administrative and political impact. Among the major topics likely to be discussed are preparations for the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, distribution of flood compensation, and pressing matters related to state employees. State Plans Grand Observance of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s Martyrdom The state government is reportedly finalizing…

13 Oct

Punjab Set for a Colder Winter as Temperatures Continue Gradual Decline

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Punjab (Gurpreet Singh): A noticeable chill is beginning to take hold across Punjab, with temperatures steadily falling and weather experts predicting a colder-than-usual winter ahead. The latest reports from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) show that the state experienced a 0.7°C temperature dip in the last 24 hours alone, pushing current readings nearly 2°C below average for this time of year. Although daytime temperatures still linger above 30°C in many regions, the overall trend points to a consistent cooling pattern. Bathinda recorded the state's highest temperature at 34.2°C, while cities like Ludhiana, Patiala, and Fazilka also hovered above the 31°C…