Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

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,…

09 Oct

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Pays Emotional Tribute to Rajvir Jawanda in Ludhiana

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LUDHIANA: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann visited the village of Pona in Ludhiana on Thursday to pay his final respects to Rajvir Jawanda, the Punjabi singer who tragically passed away on Wednesday. The funeral of Jawanda, who was a beloved figure in his community, is set to take place today, drawing many mourners to the village to honor his memory. Rajvir Jawanda, aged 34, was known for his singing. His death has shocked the people of Ludhiana, particularly in his native village, where he had a strong impact on youth. His sudden passing has left the community in deep sorrow.…

09 Oct

Punjab Enjoying Unseasonal Cool Spell as Temperatures Remain Below Normal

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is currently witnessing an extended spell of cooler weather, with daytime temperatures across the state staying significantly below what’s typically expected for this time of year. According to meteorologists, the current conditions are a result of recent mountain weather patterns and are expected to continue without any rainfall for at least the next week. Although temperatures rose slightly in recent days following the departure of a Western Disturbance, they still remain well below average. Data from the regional weather office shows that the maximum temperatures are hovering roughly five degrees lower than the seasonal norm, with…

09 Oct

Rajvir Jawanda to Be Laid to Rest Today in Hometown Pauna

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): The final rites of popular Punjabi singer Rajveer Jawanda will be performed today in his native village, Pauna, located in Ludhiana district. The funeral is scheduled to take place around 11 a.m. on the premises of a government school close to his family home. Jawanda passed away on the morning of October 8 at Fortis Hospital in Mohali. He was just 35. Hospital authorities confirmed that the cause of death was multi-organ failure. His untimely demise has left a deep void in the Punjabi music scene and among his countless admirers. Following his death, Jawanda’s body was…