Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

29 Apr

BJP Punjab Unveils Extensive In-Charge Appointments for Upcoming Municipal Polls

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Gurpreet Singh :- Stepping up preparations for the upcoming urban local body elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Punjab on Wednesday announced a comprehensive list of in-charges and co-in-charges for nine municipal corporations, along with appointments for 105 municipal councils and नगर पंचायतों across the state. According to the list released by state general secretary Anil Sareen, senior leaders have been assigned key responsibilities in major नगर निगम areas. Vijay Sampla has been named in-charge for Barnala, with Darshan Singh Nainewal as co-in-charge. In Bathinda, Jeevan Gupta will serve as in-charge and Mona Jaiswal as co-in-charge, while Manjit Singh Rai…

28 Apr

Meghalaya Court Grants Bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi in Honeymoon Murder Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaMeghalaya honeymoon murder case, Raja Raghuvanshi murder, Sonam Raghuvanshi bail

Shillong (Gurpreet Singh): A court in Meghalaya on Tuesday granted bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the Indore woman accused of conspiring in the murder of her husband during their honeymoon in the northeastern state last year.Sonam had been arrested in connection with the killing of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, whose disappearance and death had triggered nationwide attention.The couple had gone missing during their honeymoon in Meghalaya on May 23, 2025. Days later, on June 2, Raja’s mutilated body was recovered near a waterfall in Sohra in East Khasi Hills district, leading to a murder investigation.Police had subsequently arrested Sonam along with…

28 Apr

Odisha Man Carries Sister’s Skeleton to Bank Over Withdrawal Row, Sparks Outrage

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaJeetu Munda, Keonjhar tribal man, Odisha bank controversy, Odisha Grameen Bank, rural banking crisis

Bhubaneswar (Gurpreet Singh): A day after a tribal man in Odisha’s Keonjhar district carried his deceased sister’s exhumed skeleton to a rural bank as proof of death to access her savings, the shocking episode triggered widespread outrage, with authorities promising action and the bank issuing a clarification.The incident, captured in a viral video, unfolded at the Maliposi branch of Odisha Grameen Bank when Jeetu Munda allegedly brought his sister’s remains after repeated attempts to withdraw money from her account failed.According to Jeetu Munda, he had visited the bank several times seeking access to Rs 19,300 deposited in his late sister…

28 Apr

Indian Air Force Seeks Three Ultra Heavy-Lift Helicopters on Lease for High-Altitude Operations

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaDefence Ministry, High Altitude Operations, Indian Air Force, Mi-26, Ultra Heavy Lift Helicopters

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Ministry of Defence has initiated the process to lease three specialised ultra heavy-lift helicopters for the Indian Air Force (IAF) to strengthen operational capabilities in high-altitude regions, particularly along the Himalayas.A Request for Information (RFI), marking the first stage of the procurement process, has been issued to invite responses from potential vendors.According to the requirements outlined, the IAF is looking for helicopters capable of lifting up to 20 tonnes and operating effectively in mountainous terrain at extreme altitudes. Defence sources indicate this narrows the options significantly, with Russia’s Mi-26 currently among the few platforms globally…

28 Apr

Indian Airlines Warn of Crisis as Fuel Surge Pushes Sector Towards Turbulence

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaairline losses, ATF prices, Federation of Indian Airlines, fuel price surge, India aviation crisis

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India’s aviation sector is facing mounting financial stress as soaring Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices and geopolitical tensions threaten to disrupt airline operations, prompting an urgent call for government support.In a strongly-worded communication to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), which represents major carriers including Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet, warned that some airlines could be pushed to the brink unless immediate relief measures are introduced.The industry body said a steep rise in fuel prices, coupled with heavy taxation and rupee depreciation, has made operations increasingly difficult for carriers.According to the…

28 Apr

CM Bhagwant Mann announces ₹1300 crore JICA boost and global agri-tech tie-ups following Europe tour

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann Netherlands Finland, crop diversification agri-tech, JICA investment Punjab, Mohali R&D hub, Punjab Europe visit 2026

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday presented a comprehensive report card of his Netherlands-Finland visit, asserting that the Punjab Government has secured concrete global partnerships in agriculture, industry, and innovation that will directly benefit farmers, youth, and the state’s economy. Highlighting a ₹1300 crore JICA-backed push, strong interest from global companies, and advanced agri-tech collaborations from Keukenhof to Finland, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said these strategic tie-ups will accelerate crop diversification, attract investment, and firmly position Punjab as a global hub for innovation, R&D, and high-value farming. Addressing a press conference, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann…

28 Apr

Wrestling icon Jassa Patti joins Aam Aadmi Party at CM’s residence

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann wrestler induction, Jaskanwar Singh Patti 2026, Jassa Patti joins AAP, Rustam e Hind Jassa Patti

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Renowned in the wrestling world as ‘Jassa Patti,’ Rustam-e-Hind Jaskanwar Singh Patti joined the Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday along with his entire team. He was formally inducted into the party during a program organised at the Chief Minister’s residence. Welcoming him into the party, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that Jassa Patti has brought glory not only to Punjab but to the entire country at the international level through his achievements in wrestling. He said that the joining of such prominent personalities from the sports world into politics will provide positive inspiration to the youth. Expressing…

28 Apr

Patiala Police dismantle ISI-backed terror module following railway track detonation attempt

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabISI backed terror, Pardeep Singh Khalsa, Patiala terror module, Punjab Police breakthrough, Shambu railway track blast

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Patiala Police has successfully busted a Pakistan’s ISI backed Pro-Khalistani terror module responsible for late night attempted detonation at Railway Track near Shambu with the arrest of four highly radicalised habitual criminals and recovered heavy quantity of militant hardware from their possession.Those arrested have been identified as Pardeep Singh Khalsa of Mansa, Kulwinder Singh alias Bgga of Village Bappiana in Mansa, Satnam Singh alias Satta of Panjwarh in Taran Tarn and Gurpreet…

28 Apr

7-year-old girl killed in truck-Activa collision in Amritsar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, Trending7Year old, Accident, Amritsar, Death, Punjab News

Gurpreet Singh :- A tragic road accident in Amritsar claimed the life of a seven-year-old girl after a collision between a truck and an Activa at Maqboolpura Chowk. The incident, which occurred earlier in the day, has left the local community in shock and mourning. According to police, information about the accident was received shortly before their arrival, following which a team rushed to the spot. Police officer Amandeep Kaur said the impact of the collision left the child critically injured, leading to her death at the scene. The victim has been identified as Moni, a resident of the Cheema…

28 Apr

Punjab Police crack down on gang networks; 240 arrested in statewide raids

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a major statewide operation, the Punjab Police intensified its crackdown on organised crime under the ongoing ‘Campaign Against Gangsters’, conducting raids at 486 identified locations on the 97th day of the drive. The coordinated action targeted suspected hideouts and associates of gangsters across the state, aiming to dismantle their operational networks. Weapons seized, total arrests cross 24,500During the operation, police teams arrested 240 individuals and recovered six weapons. Officials said the cumulative number of arrests since the launch of the campaign has now reached 24,520, reflecting sustained efforts to curb criminal activities. Preventive action and interrogation…