Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

19 Jun

Punjab Cracks Down on Tax Defaulters: Properties Auctioned as Government Moves to Recover Crores in Dues

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabGST defaults, Harpal Cheema, Property auction, Punjab revenue, Tax recovery

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance, Planning, and Excise & Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Friday announced that the State Government has significantly intensified its recovery drive against tax defaulters by officially commencing the public auction of properties belonging to chronic VAT and GST evaders. He said, "In a decisive move to reclaim long-pending state revenue, the Department of Excise and Taxation has successfully executed three major property auctions, recovering substantial sums from businesses and individuals who deliberately failed to discharge their tax liabilities despite being granted repeated opportunities and official legal notices." Elaborating on the initial successes of…

19 Jun

Railways Increase AC Capacity on Popular Routes to Ease Summer Travel Rush

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, TrendingNorthern Railway

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Passengers travelling on some of Northern Railway's busiest routes are set to benefit from additional seating capacity as extra air-conditioned coaches have been introduced on select trains for a limited period. The initiative is expected to reduce waiting lists and improve the availability of confirmed tickets during the peak travel season. The temporary augmentation covers five prominent services, including the Jammu Rajdhani Express, Swarna Shatabdi Express, Humsafar Express and other long-distance trains connecting northern India with major destinations. The added 3AC coaches will create nearly 72 extra berths per train, allowing more passengers to secure reservations. Railway…

19 Jun

Moving Car Engulfed in Flames on Jalandhar Flyover, Couple Escapes Unhurt

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Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): A routine drive through Jalandhar turned into a frightening ordeal after a newly purchased Swift Dzire caught fire while in motion on the Pathankot Bypass flyover. The vehicle was completely destroyed within minutes, although its occupants managed to get out safely before the flames intensified. The couple was reportedly on their way to visit an ailing family member admitted to a local hospital when smoke suddenly began emerging from the vehicle. Realising the danger, they quickly abandoned the car, moments before it was engulfed by fire. Eyewitnesses said the blaze spread rapidly, leaving little chance to save…

19 Jun

Pre-Monsoon Activity Intensifies Across Punjab as Rain and Thunderstorm Alerts Remain in Place

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Changing weather conditions across Punjab brought much-needed relief from soaring temperatures on Thursday, with several areas receiving light showers and overcast skies. The India Meteorological Department has warned that the unsettled weather pattern is likely to continue, issuing a Yellow Alert for multiple districts vulnerable to thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds. According to the forecast, districts including Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Faridkot, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Bathinda and Mansa could witness moderate rainfall accompanied by gusty winds reaching up to 50 kmph. Chandigarh, meanwhile, is expected to remain partly cloudy, with only isolated chances of rainfall. The changing…

19 Jun

Chandigarh Political Heat Rises as AAP Announces Protest Over BJP Leader’s Alleged Remarks

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Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma): A political storm has erupted in Chandigarh after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accused BJP state president Jitender Pal Malhotra of making objectionable remarks about Punjabis, prompting the party to organize a protest outside the BJP office on Friday. AAP leaders have called on workers and supporters to assemble near Gurudwara Sahib in Sector 34 before marching towards the party headquarters, asserting that the alleged comments have offended the sentiments of the Punjabi community. The party maintained that respect for Punjab's identity and culture is non-negotiable and demanded an apology along with appropriate action. Responding to the…

18 Jun

Interstate Police Coordination Strengthens Punjab’s Crackdown on Gangsters and Organised Crime

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabGangstran Te Vaar, Gaurav Yadav, interstate police cooperation, organised crime, Punjab DGP, Punjab Police

Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Ensuring safety of the state masses, Punjab Police goes beyond their jurisdiction to strengthen their operational ties with not only the police force of the neighbouring states, but across the nation. From tracking the gangsters’ network to other states to building operation ties, the state police has achieved a massive success in breaking the backbone of the gangs and their network. Besides creating a network of intelligence-sharing and launching joint actions, the police ensure difficult times for the criminals to exploit geographical boundaries. “We are very clear in our motto— criminals cannot just escape after committing crimes…

18 Jun

AAP Cites Forensic Reports to Reject Viral Video Claims, Demands Probe Into Alleged Conspiracy

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Baltej Pannu, Bhagwant Mann, fake video controversy, forensic report, Harpal Singh Cheema, Punjab politics

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, along with AAP Punjab Media In-Charge Baltej Pannu, on Thursday exposed a sinister political conspiracy to defame Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, hurt religious sentiments and destabilise Punjab’s social harmony through a fake and fabricated video. Citing forensic investigations conducted by two independent Government of India-recognised laboratories, the leaders said the propaganda campaign has been completely demolished by scientific evidence, with a technical analysis of 1,191 video frames conclusively establishing that the individual seen in the viral video is not CM Bhagwant Singh Mann. The…

18 Jun

AAP Delegation Meets Punjab DGP, Seeks Action Against Those Behind Alleged Fake Video Targeting CM Bhagwant Mann

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): An Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab delegation met Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav regarding the fake video circulated with the intention of tarnishing the image of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and disturbing peace and communal harmony in the state. The delegation submitted two reports to the DGP and demanded the strictest legal action against those involved in creating, circulating and amplifying the fabricated video on social media. The delegation comprised AAP Punjab State President Aman Arora, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu and other senior party leaders. Addressing the…

18 Jun

Fake Video Conspiracy Exposed by Forensic Reports, Says Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Addressing Punjabis across the world, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday said that his entire public life has been dedicated to serving the people and safeguarding the interests of Punjab, and that no amount of political propaganda can weaken his bond with the Sangat or the people of the state. Stating that two independent forensic reports have completely exposed the truth behind the fake video controversy, the Chief Minister said that not a single one of the 1,191 frames examined matches his face, height, physique or physical appearance. Declaring the episode as a calculated attempt to…

18 Jun

Rao Narbir Singh Calls for Green Growth and Industrial Innovation at Viksit Bharat Conference in Gurugram

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Gurugram (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Industry and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh on Thursday emphasized the need for a balanced approach to development, urging citizens to embrace technology, industrial growth, and environmental conservation to help transform India into a developed nation by 2047. Speaking at the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sammelan organized in Gurugram to mark 12 years of the Central Government, the minister said India has made significant progress in governance, infrastructure, and public welfare under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The conference brought together gram panchayat representatives, village secretaries, district council members, block committee members, and officials from…