Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

05 May

Punjab CM Leaves For Delhi To Seek Presidential Intervention Over Rajya Sabha Defections

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is in New Delhi to take up the issue of recent political defections with Droupadi Murmu, following the exit of several Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha members who have joined the BJP. The meeting at Rashtrapati Bhavan comes amid growing tension within Punjab’s political landscape, as the ruling party alleges that the shift of its Members of Parliament undermines the mandate given by the people. Among those who switched sides are prominent figures such as Raghav Chadha, Harbhajan Singh, and Ashok Mittal. Speaking before leaving for Delhi, Mann said he believes…

04 May

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema Orders Immediate Rollout of Rangla Punjab Phase Two

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusinessDCs, Development, Harpal Cheema, Infrastructure, Phase Two, Punjab finance, Rangla Punjab, transparency

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh); Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema issued a comprehensive set of instructions on Monday to all District Deputy Commissioners, mandating the swift and time-bound completion of all ongoing development projects under the Rangla Punjab Vikas Scheme. While chairing a high-level review meeting in Chandigarh, the Minister made it clear that any delays in the execution of Phase One projects would be considered unacceptable. He stressed that the government is committed to a rapid transformation of the province and that administrative efficiency is paramount to achieving these developmental goals. In a bid to ensure that the progress remains…

04 May

Suvendu Adhikari Topples Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur as BJP Secures Historic Victory in West Bengal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBhabanipur, BJP victory, Election results, Mamata Banerjee, Nandigram, Political upset, Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal

Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh)— In a seismic shift within the political landscape of West Bengal, outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee suffered a major upset on Monday, losing the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency to the Leader of the Opposition, Suvendu Adhikari. The final tally revealed a defeat by a margin of 15,114 votes, marking a significant personal and political blow to the Trinamool Congress leader. This result signifies the second time Adhikari has successfully challenged and defeated Banerjee in a direct contest, following his narrow but consequential victory over her in Nandigram during the 2021 elections. Adhikari achieved a remarkable dual victory in…

04 May

Rangasamy-Led NDA Cruises to Victory in Puducherry Assembly Elections

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAINRC, Assembly results, BJP victory, NDA win, Puducherry polls, Rangasamy, TVK debut

Puducherry (Gurpreet Singh) — Riding a significant pro-incumbency wave, the AINRC-led National Democratic Alliance has emerged victorious in the Puducherry Assembly elections, securing a mandate to form the government for a successive term. Chief Minister N. Rangasamy solidified his leadership by winning both constituencies he contested, Thattanchavady and Mangalam, as the latest figures from the Election Commission confirm a total of 11 seats for the All India N.R. Congress. The alliance, bolstered by the Bharatiya Janata Party's four seats and single-seat contributions from the AIADMK and LJK, demonstrated a resilient grip on the Union Territory despite shifts in the neighbouring…

04 May

PM Modi Hails “Spectacular Mandate” as BJP Secures Historic Victory in West Bengal Assembly Elections

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAssembly Elections, Bhabanipur, BJP win, Dilip Ghosh, Nandigram, Panihati, PM Modi, Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal

Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday celebrated a landmark victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, describing the results as a definitive triumph of people's power and a validation of the politics of good governance. Addressing the nation, the Prime Minister remarked that these elections would be remembered forever as a moment when the aspirations of the people prevailed over established political orders. He extended a deep salute to the citizens of West Bengal and pledged that the incoming government would work tirelessly to ensure dignity, opportunity, and the fulfilment of…

04 May

Hoshiarpur Senior Regains Mobility Through Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Free medical care, Hoshiarpur News, Knee Surgery, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, Punjab Health

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): For 65-year-old Kewal Kaur from village Panwa (Dasuya) in Punjab’s Hoshiarpur district, April 17 marked the beginning of a new life. For years, she had been battling unbearable knee pain that had reduced her world to a few painful steps. Walking without a stick had become impossible, and each day felt like a struggle against helplessness. Today, the mother is slowly finding her way back onto her feet, without the burden of financial stress, thanks to the Bhagwant Mann government’s health initiative. Under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, her knee replacement surgery was successfully performed at Punjab…

04 May

Punjab Police Freeze ₹65 Crore in Gangster Assets to Dismantle Pakistan-Linked Drone Smuggling Nexus

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Drone smuggling, Drug nexus, Gangster assets, heroin recovery, Punjab Police, Tarn Taran

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a massive crackdown on organised crime in Punjab’s border-sharing villages, the Tarn Taran Police, under Punjab Police’s “zero tolerance against gangsters” policy, have come down heavily on the drug trade involving Pakistan, which had been enabling gangsters to finance and run their illegal operations in the state. Over the past three months, since the‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ by the Bhagwant Mann government the district police have registered 490 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, arrested 630 individuals, and recovered 47.527 kg of heroin. Sharing the details, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Tarn Taran,…

04 May

CM Bhagwant Mann Inaugurates 250 Rural Sports Grounds to Transform Punjab’s Athletic Landscape

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAthlete training, Bhagwant Mann, Punjab News, rural development, Rural sports, Sports grounds, Youth Development

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s villages are being put at the centre of a sweeping sports transformation, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann inaugurating 250 ‘Pendu Khed Maidans’ (rural sports grounds) equipped with world-class facilities and laying out an ambitious roadmap to develop 3,100 such grounds across the state by July 15. Declaring sports as a direct response to the challenge of drug abuse among youth, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government, led by CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, is not just building infrastructure but backing it with free training, professional coaches, and fully equipped grounds designed to produce athletes capable of…

04 May

CM Bhagwant Mann Declares BJP’s Path to Power in Punjab Blocked by History of Farmer Betrayal

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAam Aadmi Clinics, Bhagwant Mann, BJP, Farm Laws, Healthcare, Mohali, Punjab politics, sacrilege law

SAS Nagar (Mohali) (Gurpreet Singh): Lashing out at BJP for meting out step motherly treatment with the state, Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the saffron party can win from any state in the country but it should never dream of winning from this land of great Gurus, saints, seers, prophets and martyrs. Interacting with media, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated, "The people of Punjab are well aware of the dubious character of the BJP and they will definitely teach it a lesson, as Punjabis can never forget how the food growers of the state were humiliated during the…

04 May

Unsettled Weather Brings Relief from Heat Across Punjab; Storm Warning in Effect

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Weather conditions across Punjab and Chandigarh have taken a cooler turn, offering a break from the recent spell of high temperatures. Early morning winds and intermittent cloud cover have helped bring down mercury levels, which are now significantly below the seasonal average. The Meteorological Department has issued an ‘Orange Alert’ for the day, cautioning residents about the possibility of thunderstorms, rain, and strong winds. Gusts are expected to reach speeds of 50–60 km/h in several areas, while hail activity may occur in select districts. Cities such as Bathinda and Fazilka recorded comparatively higher temperatures, though still below…