Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

26 Apr

AAP Launches Statewide Protests in Punjab; Labels Defecting MPs as ‘Gaddars’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP protests, Harbhajan Singh ETO, Lal Chand Kataruchakk, Operation Lotus, Punjab politics, Rajya Sabha defection

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday unleashed a wave of massive, coordinated protests across every district of Punjab against the Rajya Sabha MPs who defected to the BJP, with streets echoing slogans of “Punjab de Gaddar” and walls marked with “Gaddar” written in public anger against an unforgivable betrayal of the Punjab’s mandate. From district headquarters to industrial hubs, including a pointed protest outside the Trident Group against Rajinder Gupta, AAP leaders and karyakartas, joined by large numbers of citizens, staged fierce demonstrations, burnt tyres, and openly condemned those who, they said, had trampled upon the…

25 Apr

Supreme Court Directs States to Finalize Practical Action Plans for ICU Standards

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaHealthcare standards, ICU equipment, ICU guidelines, Medical negligence, Nursing training, Supreme Court

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India has ordered all states and Union Territories (UTs) to develop "realistic and practical" action plans to implement minimum standards for Intensive Care Units (ICUs) across the country. A bench comprising Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice R. Mahadevan issued these directives following the presentation of the "Guidelines for Organisation and Delivery of Intensive Care Services," a consensus-based framework intended to standardize critical care. The apex court emphasized that these guidelines must be shared immediately with regional authorities to ensure a synchronized national effort toward improving healthcare infrastructure. In its April 20 order,…

25 Apr

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Orders Deadline-Bound Flood Protection Works Across Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Singh Mann, Buddha Nullah, flood protection, Punjab floods, Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal, Sutlej river

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): With Punjab heading towards the monsoon season, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday ordered Deputy Commissioners to complete all flood protection works within deadline, warning officials of personal accountability for lapses. Chairing a high-level review meeting, he directed urgent desilting of drains and vulnerable points, fast-tracked anti-pollution measures, and pushed pending infrastructure projects as the state moves to prevent floods and strengthen water management before the rains arrive. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, accompanied by Rajya Sabha MP Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal, batted for foolproof planning and execution of the master plan for carrying out flood protection…

25 Apr

Kedarnath Dham Sees Record Influx with 1.24 Lakh Pilgrims in First Four Days

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBhairavnath temple, BKTC, Chardham Yatra, Kedarnath pilgrims, Kedarnath Yatra 2026, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Rudraprayag

Kedarnath (Gurpreet Singh): The Kedarnath Dham has witnessed a massive surge in devotees, with over 1.24 lakh pilgrims visiting the shrine within the first four days of its opening for the 2026 yatra. According to data released by the Rudraprayag District Information Office on Saturday, a total of 1,24,782 devotees have offered prayers since the portals opened on April 22. On Saturday alone, 31,160 pilgrims reached the temple by 5:00 p.m., highlighting the high intensity of this year's pilgrimage season. Rudraprayag District Magistrate Vishal Mishra confirmed that the yatra is proceeding smoothly under the direct supervision of Chief Minister Pushkar…

25 Apr

Massive Protests in Imphal as COCOMI Demands “Permanent Peace” and Justice for Blast Victims

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaBishnupur blast, COCOMI protest, Imphal news, Manipur violence, Meitei Kuki conflict, Y Khemchand Singh

Imphal (Gurpreet Singh): Thousands of protesters seeking a permanent end to the ethnic conflict in Manipur clashed with security forces in Imphal on Saturday after being blocked from reaching the Chief Minister’s residence. Organized by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), a prominent Meitei umbrella body, the demonstrators demanded immediate government action following a recent surge in violence, including a tragic bomb blast in Bishnupur district that claimed the lives of two children. The agitators launched four separate rallies from different parts of the city, intending to converge at Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh’s bungalow in the Babupara area.…

25 Apr

International Kabaddi Star Pala Jalalpuria Joins Aam Aadmi Party

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAam Aadmi Party, Bhagwant Mann, Chandigarh News, Pala Jalalpuria, Punjab Kabaddi, Punjab youth, sports in politics

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Renowned international Kabaddi player and famous stopper Pala Jalalpuria joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday. The inclusion of this prominent figure from the sports world has further strengthened the party. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann formally inducted Pala Jalalpuria into the party and welcomed him. Pala Jalalpuria is widely known in the world of Kabaddi for his exceptional technique and as a ‘close fighter,’ having brought laurels to Punjab at the international level. On this occasion, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann expressed happiness and said that the inclusion of an international-level player like Jalalpuria in the Aam…

25 Apr

AAM Aadmis’s Anger Erupts Across Punjab as Protesters Brand Turncoat MPs as ‘Gaddars’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP defection, Ashok Mittal, BJP Punjab, Harbhajan Singh, Pawan Tinu, Punjab protests, Rajinder Gupta

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Strong resentment has erupted across Punjab among Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) karyakartas and the general public after Rajya Sabha MPs Harbhajan Singh, Ashok Mittal, and Rajinder Gupta aligned with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with protests and slogans branding them as “Gaddar” surfacing at their residences and even at Lovely Professional University, reflecting the scale of public anger. In several places, protesters raised slogans of “Punjab de Gaddar,” signalling deep public outrage and a sense of betrayal among the people. Many citizens have also expressed disappointment over what they described as a betrayal of Punjab’s mandate, with…

25 Apr

BJP Must Stop Anti-Democratic Dirty Tactics, Says AAP Leader Deepak Bali

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Arvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann, BJP tactics, Deepak Bali, Punjab politics, Rajya Sabha defections

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party Punjab General Secretary Deepak Bali, while strongly condemning the decision of Rajya Sabha members appointed by the Aam Aadmi Party to join the Bharatiya Janata Party, said that these conspiracies of the BJP are directly against democracy. Deepak Bali wrote on his social media account, “One who dies in battle is called a martyr, one who wins is called a warrior, and one who flees is called a traitor.” He made it clear that those who are leaving the party under pressure from the Bharatiya Janata Party are betraying the people of Punjab. Bali…

25 Apr

Punjab, Chandigarh Reel Under Blistering Heat; Rain Likely to Ease Conditions Soon

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Large parts of Punjab and Chandigarh continue to battle an intense heatwave, with temperatures climbing sharply and remaining well above seasonal norms. The extreme weather has disrupted daily life, with both daytime heat and unusually warm nights adding to public discomfort. Among the worst-affected areas, Bathinda and Faridkot recorded the highest temperatures at 44.3°C, while Chandigarh registered around 41°C. Several other cities, including Ludhiana, Amritsar, and Patiala, also reported readings above 40°C. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert, warning of continued heatwave conditions in multiple districts. Hot winds during the day and elevated night temperatures—ranging…

25 Apr

Mann Govt Launches Sharp Attack on Rebels, Compares Defectors to ‘Ginger and Garlic’

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Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has launched a scathing attack on rebel MPs who recently quit the party, using a striking analogy to criticise their move. In a social media post, Mann compared the defectors to “ginger, garlic and spices,” saying that while each may enhance the flavour of a dish individually, they cannot come together to create a dish of their own. Escalating his criticism, Mann accused the rebel leaders of betraying the people of Punjab, asserting that the party and its organisation are always greater than any individual. He said that a handful of…