Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

11 Oct

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Urges Youth to Channel Energy for Nation-Building at Barnala Youth Festival

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Barnala, Punjab, October 11, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday urged young people to channel their boundless energy toward positive and constructive goals that contribute to the socio-economic development of the state and the nation.Speaking at the Regional Youth Festival held at SD College, Barnala, CM Mann called on students to draw inspiration from India’s revolutionary heroes, particularly Shaheed Bhagat Singh and other martyrs, who dedicated their lives to the country’s freedom and welfare. He said their ideals continue to serve as a moral compass for today’s youth to selflessly serve the nation.The Chief Minister highlighted the…

11 Oct

Three Arrested with Eight Pistols in Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Case Linked to Pakistan

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): Acting on a piece of credible intelligence, the Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar team has arrested three individuals involved in cross-border arms smuggling from Pakistan. Officials recovered eight modern pistols during the operation, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav confirmed.The arrested individuals have been identified as Mahesh alias Ashu Masih and Angrej Singh, both residents of Mari Megha village in Tarn Taran, and Arshdeep Singh, a resident of Bhikhiwind, Tarn Taran. The seized weapons include three 9mm pistols and five .30 bore pistols, along with their magazines. Police also confiscated their motorcycle, which was being used to…

11 Oct

5 Kg Heroin Seized in Moga as Police Bust Cross-Border Drug Smuggling Network

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Moga (Gurpreet Singh): Acting on precise intelligence inputs, Moga Police have uncovered a major drug trafficking module, arresting three suspects and confiscating 5 kilograms of heroin in a targeted operation. Authorities revealed that the arrested individuals had direct links with drug suppliers based outside India, pointing to a well-organized international smuggling network. This discovery has prompted further investigation into the group’s wider operations across state and national borders. An FIR has been lodged at Police Station Sadar in Moga, and a detailed probe is currently in progress. Police teams are working to trace both the origins and potential destinations of…

10 Oct

3 Kg of High-Quality ‘Ice’ Seized in Major Anti-Drug Operation Near Amritsar

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National Times Bureau :- In a major success against cross-border drug trafficking, the Amritsar Rural Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) have jointly recovered 3 kilograms of high-purity ICE (methamphetamine) during a coordinated operation near village Bhaini Rajputan. The seized contraband is estimated to be worth several crores in the international market. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav shared details of the operation on X (formerly Twitter), calling it a “well-coordinated and swift action” between the police and BSF. The recovery was made during a surprise checking operation based on specific intelligence jointly developed by both agencies. An FIR has been…

10 Oct

Navjot Sidhu’s Surprise Meeting With Priyanka Gandhi Sparks New Political Buzz in Punjab

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu has once again stirred political waters in Punjab with an unanticipated meeting with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in the national capital. The development comes at a politically sensitive time, just days after Sidhu’s wife, Dr. Navjot Kaur Sidhu, formally declared her intent to contest from Amritsar in the upcoming elections. The former cricketer-turned-politician posted a photograph with Priyanka Gandhi on social media, accompanied by a heartfelt message calling her his “beacon” and “guardian angel.” He also extended gratitude to her and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, stating their support had helped him navigate…

09 Oct

Punjab Launches Entrepreneurship Mindset Course to Transform Students into Job Creators

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Chandigarh, October 9, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday launched the Entrepreneurship Mindset Course (EMC), aiming to make Punjab a state of job creators rather than job seekers. The course, a first of its kind in India at the higher education level, will empower students with practical business skills and entrepreneurial thinking.Addressing the launch event, Kejriwal emphasized that the current education system, rooted in the British era, focuses on producing clerks rather than fostering innovators. He said the EMC would inspire students to step out of their comfort…

09 Oct

Punjab Planning to Declare Anandpur Sahib as 24th District to Commemorate Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom

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CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): In a landmark decision that is expected to hold deep cultural and historical significance, the Punjab government is preparing to announce Anandpur Sahib as the 24th district of the state. The move, which will coincide with the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur on November 24, aims to honor the revered Sikh Guru’s supreme sacrifice and his legacy. Sources within the Punjab government have confirmed that the announcement will be made during a special Assembly session planned for November 24, the date which marks the martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur, who stood for religious freedom…

09 Oct

Punjab Police bust BKI terror module, recover 2.5kg IED from two operatives

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National Times Bureau :- Jalandhar counter-intelligence unit has busted a Babbar Khalsa International terror module operated by UK-based handlers Nishan Jaurian and Adesh Jamarai on the directions of BKI mastermind Harwinder Singh Rinda. The Jalandhar counter-intelligence unit has busted a Babbar Khalsa International terror module and recovered 2.5kg of improvised explosive device/RDX and a remote control, police said on Thursday. (X) Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Thursday that the two operatives, Gurjinder Singh and Diwan Singh, were apprehended from Jalandhar and 2.5kg of improvised explosive device/RDX and a remote control were recovered from them. “Preliminary…

09 Oct

Wife of Haryana ADGP who died by suicide, seeks top cops’ arrest for abetment

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National Times Bureau :- IAS officer Anmeet P. Kumar, wife of late Haryana ADGP Y. Puran Kumar, has lodged a formal complaint accusing DGP Shatrujeet Singh Kapur and Rohtak SP Narendra Bijarniya of abetting her husband’s suicide. The complaint, filed under Section 108 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 — which pertains to abetment of suicide — also invokes sections of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Anmeet has urged authorities to register an FIR and arrest the two senior officers immediately. On Tuesday, ADGP Y. Puran Kumar allegedly shot himself with his service revolver…

09 Oct

MP cough syrup tragedy: Death toll rises to 22 as two more kids die; Tamil Nadu manufacturer arrested

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National Times Bureau :- The death toll in the Madhya Pradesh cough syrup tragedy has climbed to 22, with two more children reportedly dying due to kidney failure linked to the consumption of a “contaminated” cough syrup. Officials said five-year-old Vishal and four-year-old Mayank Suryavanshi, both residents of Parasia in Chhindwara district, succumbed while receiving treatment at a hospital in Nagpur, Maharashtra. According to Chhindwara’s Additional Collector Dhirendra Singh Netri, the children’s deaths are suspected to be caused by the toxic Coldrif cough syrup. Several other affected children from Madhya Pradesh are currently undergoing treatment in Nagpur hospitals. In response,…