Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

01 Jun

Police Reach Bikram Majithia’s Residence, 12 Special Teams Formed to Probe Majitha Police Station Incident

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Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Police have intensified their investigation into the incident at Majitha police station in Amritsar by constituting 12 special teams to identify and arrest those involved. As part of the ongoing probe, police personnel on Monday visited the residence of senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia. The incident occurred on Sunday when a large number of supporters gathered outside the police station, leading to heightened tensions in the area. According to police allegations, the crowd forcibly secured the release of a person who was in police custody. Treating the matter as serious, the police launched…

01 Jun

Father, Son Die After Suspected Gas Leak at Ludhiana Factory; Several Workers Hospitalised

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Gurpreet Singh :- Panic gripped an industrial unit in Ludhiana after a suspected toxic gas leak at a spanner-manufacturing factory claimed the lives of a father and son and left several workers affected. The incident occurred during the night shift when employees were carrying out routine work inside the factory premises. According to eyewitnesses, gas allegedly began leaking from a pipeline or cylinder and quickly spread across the facility. The fumes reportedly engulfed the work area within minutes, leaving workers struggling to breathe. Several employees collapsed on the spot, while others suffered severe irritation and breathing difficulties. The deceased have…

01 Jun

Navjot Kaur Sidhu to Contest Patiala Urban Seat in 2027 Punjab Assembly Polls on New Party Ticket

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant political announcement ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, Navjot Kaur Sidhu has declared her intention to contest from the Patiala Urban constituency. The former MLA and wife of senior politician Navjot Singh Sidhu said she would enter the electoral fray under the banner of her newly formed Bharatiya Rashtrawadi Party. The announcement is being viewed as a notable development in Punjab's political landscape, particularly in Patiala, where electoral equations are expected to witness fresh realignments. Navjot Kaur Sidhu said her party would focus on issues concerning the common people and seek to offer…

01 Jun

Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra Assumes Role of Acting Chief Justice at Punjab and Haryana High Court

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Union Government has appointed Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra as the Acting Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court following the elevation of Justice Sheel Nagu to the Supreme Court of India. The appointment was announced through a notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice on Monday. The decision has been made under Article 223 of the Constitution, which provides for the appointment of an Acting Chief Justice when the position falls vacant or the incumbent is unable to discharge official duties. Justice Sheel Nagu’s recent elevation to the country’s highest court created…

01 Jun

Rains Bring Temporary Relief Across Punjab, but Experts Warn of Bigger Challenges Ahead

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Dark clouds, intermittent showers and cooler winds have transformed the weather across Punjab over the past few days, offering residents a much-needed break from the scorching temperatures that dominated May. However, while the current spell has brought relief from the heat, concerns are mounting over forecasts of a weaker monsoon and the impact it could have on farming, groundwater reserves and electricity consumption in the months ahead. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted continued weather activity across several parts of the state until the end of the week, with thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds expected to…

31 May

Heatwave Abates Across India as Rain and Thunderstorms Lower Temperatures Nationwide

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new Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Overcast skies and sporadic rainfall prevailed over several states on Sunday, bringing significant relief from scorching summer temperatures as the India Meteorological Department announced that heatwave conditions have officially abated across the country. The national capital and surrounding areas witnessed a sharp plunge in temperatures, a seasonal shift that meteorological experts attribute to intense rain and thunderstorm activity triggered by an active western disturbance stationed over Rajasthan and central Pakistan. The weather department has forecast moderate to severe thunderstorm activity accompanied by squally winds hitting speeds of up to 90 kmph over northwest, central, and adjoining…

31 May

Consent and Autonomy of Adult Sex Workers Central to Rehabilitation Decisions, Rules Supreme Court

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark ruling affirming that voluntary adult sex workers cannot be forcibly "rescued" or detained against their will. A Bench comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan declared that the personal consent of an adult sex worker must be treated as the primary consideration by authorities when making decisions regarding their rehabilitation, reintegration, or temporary placement in protective shelter homes. The apex court issued these sweeping directions while adjudicating a 22-year-old public interest litigation filed by the non-governmental organization Prajwala, which sought robust national measures to combat human…

31 May

TMC Lok Sabha Chief Whip Kalyan Banerjee Attacked in West Bengal’s Hooghly District Following Assault on Abhishek Banerjee

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Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP and chief whip in the Lok Sabha, Kalyan Banerjee, sustained a head injury on Sunday after being allegedly attacked and mobbed by a group of protesters near the Chanditala Police Station in West Bengal’s Hooghly district. The incident occurs just a day after a violent mob targeted TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee in the South 24 Parganas district, intensifying political tensions in the state. The confrontation took place when Kalyan Banerjee, the Member of Parliament from Sreerampore, arrived at the Chanditala premises to submit an official memorandum protesting the arrest of local…

31 May

Orthopaedic Treatments Under Punjab’s Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Cross ₹84 Crore as Demand Rises; Among Top Services Under Scheme, Says Health Minister

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is witnessing a steady rise in bone, joint and trauma-related health conditions, with orthopaedic treatments emerging as one of the most significant components of the state’s public healthcare delivery, according to data from the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana. Highlighting the trend, the State Health Agency (SHA) data revealed that more than ₹84 crore has been spent so far on bone, joint and trauma-related treatments so far, under the scheme, reflecting both increasing demand for surgical care and expanded access to specialised orthopaedic services across government hospitals. The data shows that knee replacements account for the highest…

31 May

Punjab Aims to Become Top Education Hub and Halt Student Exodus to Canada, Says CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Four years after launching a sweeping transformation of Punjab’s education system, the Bhagwant Mann Government is now setting its sights on a bigger goal: turning Punjab into the country’s leading education destination and reversing the long-held perception that quality education can only be found abroad. Pointing to Punjab’s rise past Kerala in national education rankings, the growing dominance of girls among board toppers, and the success of 359 government school students in JEE Main, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the state’s Sikhya Kranti (Education Revolution) has begun delivering tangible results on the ground. Speaking at the ‘Sitaare…