Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

30 Apr

AAP Media Head Baltej Pannu Slams Akali Dal for Alleged Ties to Gangster Families

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday raised serious questions over the conduct of the Shiromani Akali Dal, stating that its public posturing on law and order stands in complete contradiction to its actions on the ground. AAP Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said that while the Akali Dal claims to be concerned about the situation in Punjab, its own decisions reflect open patronage to criminals and gangster networks. AAP Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu stated, “The party which is today shedding crocodile tears over the state’s law and order situation has, in reality, been…

30 Apr

Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Restores Mobility for Thousands Through Cashless Knee Surgeries

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): For many, walking is ordinary. But for some, even a few steps are a daily struggle. In Punjab, that struggle is now slowly turning into recovery, as thousands of patients suffering from severe knee pain are getting life-changing surgeries under the Bhagwant Mann Government’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY), a scheme that is making advanced treatment cashless and widely accessible. For an ageing Sukhwinder Kaur, this shift brought immediate relief. “I had knee pain for two to three years. Some days I could barely walk,” she said. “Now after surgery, I feel very happy. Sehat card has…

30 Apr

CM Bhagwant Mann Lays Foundation Stone for 14.63 Crore Sports Stadium in Satouj to Foster Athletic Excellence

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Sangrur (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday laid the foundation stone of a ₹14.63 crore modern sports stadium in Sangrur, setting the tone for a decisive push to transform Punjab’s youth landscape through sports, health, and discipline. Positioned as both an infrastructure upgrade and a social intervention, the world-class facility coming up on 4.38 acres in Satouj will offer professional training and host a wide range of sports including Badminton, Handball, Judo, Netball, Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Gymnastics, Kabaddi and Karate. Pushing sports as a direct counter to the drug menace, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann underscored that…

30 Apr

Punjab Fortifies Border with High-Tech Surveillance to Disrupt Gangster Supply Chains

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s war on gangsters is no longer confined to encounters and arrests: it is being decisively pushed to the state’s edges, where a silent but far more strategic battle is underway. Under “Gangstran Te Vaar,” the Punjab Police is aggressively strengthening the “second line of defence” — a deep, technology-driven security grid designed to choke the very lifelines of organised crime networks operating with cross-border linkages. While the Border Security Force (BSF) continues to guard the international boundary, Punjab Police is ensuring that even if contraband slips through, it doesn’t travel far. And increasingly, the numbers reflect…

30 Apr

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Dedicates New Community Health Centre to Sangrur Villages

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Sangrur (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday dedicated an ultra-modern Community Health Centre in Sangrur, marking a major expansion of rural healthcare infrastructure that will benefit residents of 85 villages. Equipped with round-the-clock emergency services, surgical facilities, treatment for serious illnesses and specialist care for children, the 30-bed hospital in Kauharia village stands as a long-overdue intervention, coming nearly 80 years after Independence. Highlighting how earlier governments neglected regions like Dirba and kept development restricted to a few, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted that his government is reversing this legacy by investing public money back into…

30 Apr

Son-in-law shoots dead father-in-law and brother-in-law in Sangrur

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a shocking incident, a man allegedly shot dead his father-in-law and brother-in-law in Shadihari village of Sangrur district. According to initial information, the accused, identified as Gurvinder Singh, opened fire on Lakhbir Singh and his son Jagseer Singh, leaving them critically injured. Both victims were rushed to a hospital, where they later succumbed to their injuries. Sources said the accused had ongoing disputes with his wife, Veerpal Kaur, which reportedly led to the violent act. Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation to ascertain the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.

30 Apr

ED freezes Rs 1.4 crore after raids across 11 premises linked to Harcharan Bhullar in money laundering probe

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized ₹1.4 crore and recovered key documents related to alleged money laundering involving suspended Punjab Deputy Inspector General of Police Harcharan Singh Bhullar, a senior ED official told The Tribune on Wednesday. Search operations were conducted on Monday at 11 locations across Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Patiala, and Jalandhar. These raids, carried out by the ED’s Chandigarh Zonal Office under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, targeted properties linked to Bhullar, his associates such as property dealers, and suspected “benamidars.” Officials said investigations are ongoing to uncover links between property dealers, intermediaries, and public…

30 Apr

Punjab begins first phase of Census; self-enumeration to continue till May 14

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Gurpreet Singh :- The first phase of the Census exercise commenced across Punjab on Wednesday, marking the beginning of the self-enumeration process that will continue till May 14. Residents can submit their details through a dedicated mobile application or web portal, while field staff will assist those without digital access. During this phase, household listings will be prepared, followed by door-to-door data collection by enumerators from May 15 to June 30. The survey will include 33 questions covering assets, amenities and living conditions. Authorities have already completed preliminary groundwork, including boundary mapping and trial runs in select districts.

30 Apr

Punjab declares public holiday on May 1 for Labour Day

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab Government has announced a gazetted public holiday across the state on May 1 in observance of International Labour Day. All government offices, along with private and government schools and colleges, will remain closed for the day. The holiday was already included in the official list of public holidays issued earlier by the state authorities. Labour Day is marked annually to recognise the contribution and hard work of workers across various sectors. Normal activities in educational institutions and government departments will resume the following day, while essential services are expected to function without disruption.

30 Apr

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Summons Vital Cabinet Meeting Before Legislative Session

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh)— Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has officially convened a significant cabinet meeting scheduled for the morning of May 1, 2026. This high-level gathering is set to commence at 9:30 AM in Room 45, located on the second floor of the Chief Minister’s Office within the Chandigarh Secretariat. The session is expected to see full participation from the deputy Chief minister and the entire council of ministers, marking a unified front as the provincial government prepares for an upcoming special session of the Vidhan Sabha. The General Administration Department’s Cabinet Branch has already dispatched formal notices to all…