Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

14 Aug

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Became Shravan Kumar Of Modern Era By Taking Punjab’s Elderly On Pilgrimage: Arvind Kejriwal

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PHAGWARA (GURPREET SINGH): The devotional evening in Phagwara turned deeply spiritual on Thursday as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann joined devotees in the ‘Ek Shaam Bhagwan Shiv Ke Naam’ bhajan sandhya in Kapurthala district. The gathering resonated with chants of “Har Har Mahadev”, “Bam Bam Bhole” as thousands of devotees came together in devotion. During this, Arvind Kejriwal said that by taking the elderly parents of Punjab on pilgrimage, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann had proved himself to be the Shravan Kumar of the modern era, serving every elderly person in…

13 Aug

SAD Demands High Court-Monitored Probe Into Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has demanded a high-level, High Court-monitored probe into the recent attack on party president Sukhbir Singh Badal at a gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra. Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh, senior SAD leaders Balwinder Singh Bhundar, Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema, and Arshdeep Singh Kler urged that the inquiry cover potential intelligence and security lapses alongside the overarching conspiracy behind the incident. Party leadership asserted that whenever the SAD gains political momentum, inimical forces orchestrate violent attempts to destabilize the Panthic leadership. Highlighting that this was not an isolated event, the leaders recalled the…

13 Aug

India and United States Remain Committed to Trade Agreement Amid Looming Russian Tariff Bill

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India and the United States remain fully committed to advancing negotiations on a proposed bilateral trade agreement despite ongoing legislative efforts in Washington to pass a bill authorizing tariffs of up to 100 per cent on top importers of Russian energy. Speaking in New Delhi on Thursday, Indian Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal emphasized that both nations maintain regular contact and share a mutual dedication to realizing the trade framework agreed upon earlier this year. Addressing concerns regarding the proposed American sanctions, Agrawal characterized the bill as an internal domestic matter for the United States, declining to…

13 Aug

Nurse Found Dead Inside Washroom at NRS Medical College in Kolkata

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Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): Police have launched an investigation after a 30-year-old nurse was found dead inside a staff washroom at the state-run NRS Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on Thursday morning. The incident, which occurred during her night shift in the hospital’s high-dependency unit, has prompted both law enforcement and the state health department to initiate parallel probes to ascertain the exact cause of death. According to preliminary police reports, the nurse reported for duty around 8:00 PM on Wednesday and went to the washroom in the Gynaecology Department building around 10:30 PM. When she failed to return, her…

13 Aug

16 Rescued, Several Trapped After Water and Debris Inundate Chamoli Hydroelectric Tunnel

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Chamoli (Gurpreet Singh): A major rescue operation was launched in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand on Thursday after a sudden surge of water and debris entered an under-construction tunnel at the Pipalkoti hydroelectric project. The incident occurred around 7:00 PM at the Tehri Hydro Development Corporation (THDC) Limited project site, where construction work is being executed by Hindustan Construction Company (HCC). Emergency response teams quickly mobilized to the location following reports that roughly 18 to 19 workers were trapped inside the facility. By Thursday evening, multi-agency relief operations had successfully evacuated at least 16 workers, while search efforts continued to…

13 Aug

AAP Leader Baltej Pannu Condemns Attack Attempt on Sukhbir Badal, Urges Reflection on Public Sentiments

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media Incharge Baltej Pannu strongly condemned the reported attempt to attack Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) Chief Sukhbir Singh Badal at Takht Sri Hazur Sahib today, saying that such an incident should not happen, particularly at a Gurdwara Sahib. Condemning the incident, AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said, “The attack attempt should be condemned in the strongest terms. There is no place for such violence at a religious institution, and the sanctity of Gurdwara Sahibs must be respected.” At the same time, Baltej Pannu said, “The Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) also needs…

13 Aug

Shiromani Akali Dal Chief Sukhbir Singh Badal Injured in Attack at Nanded Sahib

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Nanded Sahib (Gurpreet Singh): Shiromani Akali Dal president and former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was injured in an attack on Thursday at Nanded Sahib in Maharashtra. Badal sustained an injury to his arm during the incident and was immediately rushed to a local medical facility for treatment. According to initial hospital reports and party officials, his condition is currently stable, and he is reported to be out of danger. Details regarding the identity of the assailant and the circumstances surrounding the confrontation remain limited as local law enforcement authorities initiate a preliminary investigation into the security breach.…

13 Aug

Sadak Surakhya Force To Make Punjab India’s Road Safety Hub With AI, Drones and Satellite Technology

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MOHALI (Gurpreet Singh): Not only is the Punjab Police ensuring the safety of residents from criminals, but it is also setting new standards with its flagship project of Sadak Surakhya Force (SSF), a dedicated highway patrol for saving the lives of commuters and making Punjab Police the first 3D Police Force in India by integrating drones, satellite imagery, and AI-powered predictive systems. The impact of the dedicated highway patrol is already visible on the roads it mans. From February 2024 to January 2026, the SSF attended 43,983 road accidents, helping a total of 47,386 people. During these interventions, 19,973 persons…

13 Aug

Punjab to See More Rain From August 14 as Monsoon Deficit Reaches 32%

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): After a brief rise in temperatures, Punjab is set for another spell of monsoon showers, with the weather office expecting rainfall activity to pick up from August 14. The Meteorological Centre, Chandigarh, has warned of heavy rain at isolated places between August 14 and 18, meaning the weather could remain unsettled through Independence Day and the days that follow. No formal rain alert has been issued for August 13, although showers cannot be ruled out anywhere in the state. Some parts of Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Fatehgarh Sahib, Rupnagar and Patiala may receive light to moderate rain, while…

13 Aug

Punjab Expands Pilgrimage Scheme As 15 Buses Depart For Salasar Balaji Dham-Shri Khatu Shyam, Haridwar-Rishikesh and Mathura Ji-Vrindavan Dham

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HOSHIARPUR (Gurpreet Singh): Carrying the spirit of seva and devotion, the Bhagwant Mann Government has expanded the Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Yojna, with pilgrims now travelling to sacred destinations including Shri Khatu Shyam-Salasar Balaji, Haridwar-Rishikesh and Mathura ji-Vrindavan Dham. On Wednesday, 15 buses carrying pilgrims to these destinations were flagged off from Hoshiarpur by AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, who also visited the buses to review the arrangements and interacted with the pilgrims. Under the scheme, pilgrims aged 50 years and above can undertake the yatra, with up to two members from a family eligible…