Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

12 Apr

Bhagwant Mann government to add 1,265 buses to PRTC and PUNBUS fleets

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Reaffirming the CM Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government's commitment to providing robust and accessible public transport, Punjab Finance and Transport Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday announced a major expansion of the state’s transport network. He said that the Punjab Government is set to add a massive fleet of 659 buses to the PEPSU Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) and 606 buses to PUNBUS. Transport Minister Harpal Singh Cheema shared that 250 buses were recently added to the fleet under the Kilometer (KM) Scheme. He said, "This initiative was exclusively extended to residents of Punjab to…

12 Apr

Sehat Camp at Patiala’s RGMC expands healthcare coverage to members and staff

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Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): A two-day Sehat camp held at Rajendra Gymkhana and Mahindra Club (RGMC), Patiala, on April 11 and 12 witnessed strong participation from members, their families and club staff as the Bhagwant Mann Government continues to expand healthcare access through the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana. The initiative reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring that people across all backgrounds are secure before any medical emergency arises, with a clear focus on accessibility, inclusion, and preventive care. The camp, which began at 9 AM on both days, focused on spreading awareness about preventive health and registering members of the club…

12 Apr

Punjab Police Nab Two More in Chandigarh Blast Probe, Drone-Supplied Arms Angle Emerges

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Chandigarh/Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): The investigation into the explosion at a BJP office in Chandigarh has gained momentum with the arrest of two additional suspects by Punjab Police, officials said on Sunday. The latest arrests point to a possible cross-border network involved in the incident. The accused, Navdeep and Hardeep, both residents of Tarn Taran district, were taken into custody from Amritsar. According to sources, they are suspected to have been involved in handling explosives and facilitating the movement of funds linked to the case. Investigators have indicated that the weapons recovered were allegedly smuggled from Pakistan using drones, highlighting a…

11 Apr

4.7 magnitude earthquake jolts Maharashtra’s Marathwada region; tremors felt in Vidarbha

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): An earthquake of 4.7 magnitude struck parts of the Hingoli district in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra on Saturday morning, April 11, 2026. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the quake occurred at 8:45 AM with its epicentre located at a depth of 10 kilometres near Shirli village in Vasmat taluka. While no loss of life has been reported, the tremors caused significant panic across neighbouring districts, including Nanded and Parbhani. Hingoli Collector Rahul Gupta confirmed that the seismic activity caused structural damage in Pangra Shinde village, where several houses and community halls developed visible…

11 Apr

Digital-only tolling goes live at National Highway plazas; five states temporarily exempted

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) implemented a fully digital tolling ecosystem across India’s National Highway network on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Under the new mandate, cash payments have been officially discontinued at over 1,150 fee plazas nationwide. All user fee payments are now processed exclusively via FASTag or Unified Payments Interface (UPI). This transition is part of the government’s push to eliminate congestion, increase lane throughput, and ensure greater transparency in revenue collection. While cash is no longer an option, the ministry has introduced a tiered digital payment structure. Commuters with a valid,…

11 Apr

13 killed, 30 injured in massive triple-vehicle collision in Bihar’s Katihar

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Katihar (Gurpreet Singh): A devastating road accident involving a bus, a truck, and a pickup van claimed at least 13 lives and left 30 others injured in Bihar’s Katihar district on Saturday evening, April 11, 2026. the collision occurred around 6:30 PM on National Highway 31 within the Kodha block. Katihar Superintendent of Police Shikhar Choudhary confirmed that while initial reports placed the death toll at seven, six more individuals tragically succumbed to their injuries during treatment. The victims in the pickup van were reportedly travelling from the neighbouring Purnea district when the crash occurred. Preliminary investigations suggest that the…

11 Apr

Legendary singer Asha Bhosle hospitalized in Mumbai due to chest infection

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Mumbai (Gurpreet SIngh): Veteran playback singer Asha Bhosle was admitted to Breach Candy Hospital in South Mumbai on Saturday evening, April 11, 2026. Her granddaughter, Zanai Bhosle, confirmed the news via social media, stating that the 92-year-old legendary artist is being treated for a chest infection and extreme exhaustion. While earlier unconfirmed reports suggested cardiac issues, the family has clarified that the primary concerns are related to fatigue and respiratory congestion. Zanai requested privacy for the family, noting that treatment is ongoing and updates will be provided as her condition improves. Asha Bhosle’s career spans over eight decades, during which…

11 Apr

Punjab Cabinet clears life imprisonment for sacrilege in historic bill amendment

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, on Saturday, April 11, 2026, approved a landmark amendment to the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The new provisions introduce life imprisonment as the maximum punishment for the sacrilege (beadbi) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, marking a significant escalation in legal deterrents against such acts. The state government intends to introduce this Bill during a special session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha scheduled for Monday. The decision follows a series of past sacrilege incidents that have caused widespread social unrest and…

11 Apr

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann finalises global scale celebrations for 650th Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidass Ji

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday finalised the entire sequence of the events to be organised for commemorating the upcoming 650th parkash Purab of Sri Guru Ravidass ji. A decision to this effect was taken in the meeting of the CM Bhagwant Singh Mann with the Sant Samaj at Punjab Bhawan. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann outlined a series of statewide events and initiatives. These include seminars, kirtan samagams, yatras, plantation drives, and the development of 650 acres of ‘Guru Ravidass Bagichis’, with the main function to be held at Khuralgarh. Commemorating the occasion, CM Bhagwant…

11 Apr

AAP’s Baltej Pannu slams Haryana CM Saini over “collapsing” Ayushman scheme

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu launched a scathing attack on Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini over the Haryana government’s failure to effectively implement the Ayushman scheme. He said that the Haryana Chief Minister, in an attempt to hide his failures, frequently visits Punjab to raise baseless questions on the functioning of the AAP government, while the reality is that healthcare services in Haryana itself are on a ventilator. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has issued a clear warning to the Haryana government that due to pending payments under the Ayushman scheme,…