Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

21 Apr

Raja Warring Seeks Ban on ‘Lawrence of Punjab’, Calls Series a Glorification of Gangster Culture

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Politics, Punjab, TrendingAmrinder Singh Raja Warring, Ban, Big news, Lawrence Bishnoi, Lawrence of Punjab, Punjab

Gurpreet Singh :- The controversy surrounding the documentary series “Lawrence of Punjab,” based on gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, has intensified, drawing sharp reactions from political quarters in Punjab. The series, linked to the conspiracy behind singer Sidhu Moosewala’s murder, has sparked a divided public response, with critics alleging it glorifies criminal elements. Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has strongly opposed the series, demanding an immediate ban. He announced plans to move a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the High Court, asserting that the content is not mere entertainment but a “slap in the face of society.” Sharing his views…

21 Apr

DSP Yogesh Kumar Dies of Gunshot Injury at Kapurthala Police Quarters; Probe Underway

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingDied, DSP, Gunshot, Punjab Police, Yogesh Kumar

Gurpreet Singh :- A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) serving with the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF), Yogesh Kumar, died after sustaining a gunshot injury at his official residence in police quarters on Tuesday morning, officials said. Authorities have launched an investigation to ascertain whether the incident was a case of suicide or an accidental discharge of a firearm. The incident occurred around 7:30 am while the officer was at home with his family, including his wife, parents, son and daughter. He was immediately rushed to a private hospital in Jalandhar, where doctors declared him brought dead. Confirming the development, Kapurthala…

21 Apr

Amritpal Singh Faces Fresh Arrest in Ajnala Case as NSA Detention Nears End

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Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Police has reached Dibrugarh in Assam to initiate the arrest of Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh in connection with the Ajnala police station incident, as his detention under the National Security Act (NSA) is set to expire on April 22. Currently lodged in Dibrugarh jail, Amritpal is likely to be brought to Punjab on a production warrant as part of legal proceedings in the case linked to the February 2023 violence. The case pertains to the attack on the Ajnala police station, where Amritpal Singh and his समर्थਕਾਂ were accused of breaching barricades and clashing with…

21 Apr

Explosion at Scrap Shop Near Ludhiana Leaves One Dead, Another Injured

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Gurpreet Singh :- Panic gripped Hambra, a town on the outskirts of Ludhiana, after a powerful explosion occurred at a local scrap shop on Tuesday. The incident took place when two workers were reportedly burning scrap to extract metal, during which an unidentified object was thrown into the fire, triggering a sudden blast. Loud explosion draws large crowd to the spotEyewitnesses said the impact of the explosion was so intense that it was heard across a considerable distance, prompting residents to rush to the site. Locals immediately alerted emergency services, and the injured were shifted to a nearby hospital. One…

21 Apr

Heatwave Alert for Punjab, Chandigarh as Mercury Soars Across Region

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Residents across Punjab and Chandigarh are bracing for a spell of intense heat after the Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for four days, from April 21 to April 24, warning of rising temperatures and persistently warm nights. Weather data shows a noticeable increase in temperatures, now running over 3 degrees Celsius above the seasonal average. More than 20 districts in Punjab are already witnessing temperatures above 35°C, signaling the onset of heatwave-like conditions in several areas. Among the hottest locations, Bathinda recorded a high of 41°C, while Ludhiana and Patiala hovered close to 40°C. Chandigarh also…

21 Apr

Late-Night Wedding Dispute in Ludhiana Escalates into Firing, Four Hurt

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): A celebration turned chaotic in Ludhiana after a dispute during a marriage function erupted into violence, leaving four people injured, including one who suffered a gunshot wound, police officials said on Tuesday. The incident unfolded in the early hours, around 3 am, near Kochar Market. According to police, an argument between two groups—believed to be neighbours—quickly intensified, leading to an exchange of blows. During the initial clash, three individuals were injured with sharp-edged weapons. Authorities said the situation worsened when the injured were being taken to the civil hospital. Members of the rival group allegedly confronted them…

20 Apr

Punjab to establish Horticulture Experience and Learning Centre modeled after World Horti Centre

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann Netherlands visit, crop diversification Punjab, Punjab Horticulture Learning Centre, World Horti Centre Netherlands

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a strategic tie up that will transform the destiny of Punjab’s farmer, the state is all set to a have dedicated Horticulture Experience and Learning Center in Punjab, on the lines the World Horti Center ecosystem, to give major push to crop diversification, due to the strenuous efforts of the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. As a part of his visit for investment promotion outreach in the Netherlands on Monday, the Chief Minister undertook key visits to leading horticulture institutions, including the World Horti Center (WHC), Westland, and the globally renowned Keukenhof, Lisse, to study best…

20 Apr

AAP questions Sukhbir Badal’s silence on new anti-beadbi law

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAnti-beadbi law Punjab, Baltej Pannu AAP, Bhagwant Mann special session, Jaagat Jot Bill 2026, sacrilege law punishment, Sukhbir Singh Badal silence

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu questioned the continued silence of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal on the Jaagat Jot Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Bill, 2026, stating that the lack of response raises serious political questions at a time when Punjab has enacted a strict law to prevent beadbi. Addressing a press conference, AAP Punjab State General Secretary and Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said, “While the AAP-led Punjab government has fulfilled its commitment by bringing a strict law to prevent beadbi incidents, those who earlier politicised such sensitive issues are now…

20 Apr

Punjab Police dismantle organized crime networks through ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s sustained crackdown on organised crime has gathered significant momentum, with the Bhagwant Mann Government’s flagship anti-gangster drive ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ completing three months of an extensive, state-wide operation. Spearheaded under the supervision of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann and executed by Punjab Police under the leadership of Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, the operation has emerged as a model for coordinated enforcement, targeting gangster networks operating both within India and from abroad, with a clear objective of making Punjab crime-free. Launched on January 20, the drive was designed to dismantle the ecosystem of organised crime…

20 Apr

Punjab government releases Rs 728.48 crore under Ashirwad Scheme

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Reaffirming its commitment to social justice and welfare of underprivileged sections, the Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann is continuously implementing pro-people initiatives for the upliftment of needy families. In this regard, Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities, Dr. Baljit Kaur, informed that during the tenure of the Mann government, an amount of ₹728.48 crore has been released under the Ashirwad Scheme for Scheduled Castes, benefiting more than 1.43 lakh families across the state. Dr. Baljit Kaur said that the Ashirwad Scheme has emerged as a strong support system for…