Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

11 May

Domestic dispute turns fatal: Retired Army man shoots son dead, dies by suicide in Ludhiana

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Gurpreet Singh :- A domestic dispute in Ludhiana's New Aggar Nagar turned fatal after a retired Army man allegedly shot dead his son before he died by suicide after consuming poison. The deceased have been identified as Surinder Singh, a retired Army sergeant, and his son Gursharan Singh alias Ginni. According to the family members, the father-son duo was involved in a long-standing feud over Surinder's involvement with another woman and his wish to remarry after the death of his wife around five years ago. However, Gursharan opposed the move, leading to frequent arguments between the two over the past…

11 May

Punjab to Announce Civic Poll Schedule Today; Model Code of Conduct to Come into Immediate Effect

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Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab is set to enter election mode once again as the State Election Commission is scheduled to announce the poll schedule today for nine Municipal Corporations and 104 Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats across the state. Official sources said the Model Code of Conduct will come into force immediately after the election programme is released later in the day, triggering heightened political activity across Punjab. The upcoming urban local body elections are being viewed as a crucial political test ahead of the Assembly elections due in the coming months. Political observers believe the civic polls could serve…

11 May

PSEB Class 10 Results to Be Declared Today at 12:30 PM; Over 2.84 Lakh Students Await Outcome

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) will declare the Class 10 examination results today at 12:30 PM. The results will be formally announced by the Board Chairman and subsequently uploaded on the board’s official website for students to access online. Anticipation remains high among students and parents across the state as the long wait for the results finally comes to an end. Students can check scores using roll number or nameStudents who appeared for the matriculation examinations will be able to access their results through the official PSEB website by entering either their roll number or name.…

11 May

Fresh Weather System to Bring Rain, Thunderstorms Across Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A fresh spell of unstable weather is set to impact Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana this week after a new western disturbance became active over north India, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue alerts for thunderstorms, gusty winds and scattered rainfall across the region. The weather system is expected to remain active through the coming days, with Monday likely to witness the most intense activity. Authorities have placed several districts under an orange alert, warning residents to stay prepared for strong winds, lightning strikes and moderate rain. According to meteorological officials, atmospheric circulation over Rajasthan and…

10 May

Punjab outshines Kerala to claim top spot in national education rankings

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAcademic success, Harjot Bains, NITI Aayog, Punjab education, School reform

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Marking a historic turnaround for government schools in the state, Punjab has been recognised as one of India’s best-performing states in school education, with the NITI Aayog Education Quality Report 2026 placing it ahead of Kerala, long considered India’s gold standard in school education, on key foundational learning metrics. Hailing the achievement as the beginning of ‘Punjab’s Era’ driven by systemic reforms and grassroots dedication, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains stated, “This honour belongs to every parent, student and teacher who refused to give up on government schools. This is not a one day miracle. When…

10 May

Patiala resident receives life-changing treatment for kidney stones under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, kidney stones, Patiala, Punjab Health, Sehat Card, Sunita Rani

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): By the time the sun rose over Patiala, 46-year-old Sunita Rani had already been awake for hours. Sleep had become difficult. A dull ache gripped her lower back and travelled sharply through her side whenever she tried to stand straight. Her feet looked puffier each morning, and even walking to the kitchen felt exhausting. She would pause midway, pressing one hand against the wall and the other against her stomach, waiting for the stabbing discomfort to settle. In spite of the pain, Sunita continued managing her everyday responsibilities, hoping the problem would improve on its own. However,…

10 May

AAP launches statewide protests in Punjab against BJP following ED action on Sanjeev Arora

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, BJP, ED raids, Harpal Cheema, Punjab, Sanjeev Arora

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday launched statewide protests against the BJP-led Central Government, asserting that the BJP is misusing central agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED), CBI and Income Tax Department to target opposition leaders and destabilize non-BJP governments. AAP leaders and karyakartas staged demonstrations and gheraoed BJP offices at district headquarters across Punjab, raising slogans against Narendra Modi and the BJP government over the ED action against Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora. The protests were held in districts including Hoshiarpur, Patiala, Mohali and several other parts of Punjab, where AAP leaders noted that the BJP…

10 May

Balachaur Protest Sparks Political Face-Off as BJP, AAP Trade Charges Over Office Scuffle

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Balachaur (Gurpreet Singh): A political protest in Punjab’s Balachaur took an ugly turn on Sunday after a confrontation broke out between Aam Aadmi Party workers and local BJP leaders, triggering fresh accusations from both sides. The clash reportedly took place outside the BJP district office in Nawanshahr during demonstrations organised by AAP against recent Enforcement Directorate action involving party leaders. According to BJP district president Rajwinder Lucky, tensions escalated when he began recording the protest live on his mobile phone. He alleged that amid the heated exchange, some AAP workers attempted to grab his device while Banga MLA Dr. Sukhwinder…

10 May

Beautification Work Begins on Key Stretch Linking Golden Temple Complex to Baba Atal Rai Sahib

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a major initiative aimed at improving infrastructure and convenience for devotees visiting Sri Harmandir Sahib, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), in collaboration with Baba Kashmir Singh Ji Kar Sewa Bhuri Wale, has commenced beautification and renovation work on the road connecting Guru Ramdas Langar Hall to Gurdwara Baba Atal Rai Sahib within the Golden Temple complex area. The project was formally inaugurated after an ardas led by SGPC president Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami. Project part of long-pending master plan Addressing the gathering, Dhami said the sacred city of Sri Harmandir Sahib attracts devotees from across…

10 May

AAP, BJP Workers Clash During Protest Over ED Arrest of Sanjeev Arora in Ludhiana

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Gurpreet Singh :- Political tensions escalated in Ludhiana on Sunday after workers of the Aam Aadmi Party staged a protest against the Enforcement Directorate’s arrest of Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora. The demonstration, held at Dana Mandi on Gill Road, led to heated sloganeering and a face-off between AAP and Bharatiya Janata Party workers. AAP supporters raised slogans against the Centre and burnt effigies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing the BJP-led government of misusing central agencies to target opposition leaders. A large number of women workers also participated in the protest. The situation…