Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

22 Jun

Weather Activity Intensifies in Punjab; Relief from Heat Likely as Rain Forecast Continues

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): After days of soaring temperatures, several parts of Punjab are witnessing a shift in weather conditions, with forecasts indicating continued chances of rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds across multiple districts. The India Meteorological Department has advised residents to remain cautious as gusty winds and lightning may accompany the changing weather pattern. According to weather officials, districts in the Malwa and Doaba regions are likely to experience scattered showers along with winds reaching speeds of 40 to 50 kmph. While Chandigarh is expected to remain under partly cloudy skies, neighbouring areas could receive intermittent rainfall over the next…

22 Jun

Benjamin Netanyahu Signals Firm Security Policy Amid Iran Concerns and Border Tensions

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Jerusalem (Gurpreet Singh): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has once again underscored his government's determination to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, asserting that Israel will continue to place national security above all other considerations. His remarks come at a time when diplomatic efforts involving Tehran are drawing global attention and sparking debate across the region. Speaking on Israel's security priorities, Netanyahu said the country's position on Iran remains unchanged regardless of developments at the negotiating table. He stressed that Israel would remain vigilant against any threat that could alter the regional balance of power, describing the prevention of a…

21 Jun

Punjab to Launch ‘Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna’ With Direct Bank Transfers on July 1

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Fatehgarh Sahib (Gurpreet Singh): Marking a historic step towards women’s economic empowerment, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced that the countdown for the Maavan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna has begun, with the first installment of three months’ Satkar Rashi set to be credited directly into the bank accounts of eligible women on July 1. Under the scheme, Dalit mothers and sisters will receive ₹4,500, while women from all other categories will get ₹3,000. During a Lok Milni programme after inaugurating various development works in Village Chanarthal Kalan of Fatehgarh Sahib constituency, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the initiative reflects the AAP…

21 Jun

CBSE Begins Gradual Rollout of Class 12 Re-evaluation and Verification Results via DigiLocker

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NEW DELHI (Gurpreet Singh): The Central Board of Secondary Education announced on Sunday that it has officially begun releasing the outcomes of applications submitted by Class 12 candidates under its post-result services. The revised evaluations and marksheet updates are being progressively uploaded onto the digital credential platform DigiLocker. Candidates whose scores have been adjusted following the verification of observed discrepancies or detailed answer sheet re-evaluations can immediately access their updated academic portfolios using the specialized portal. The board specified that the deployment of outcomes follows a phased roll-out strategy, with updates issued dynamically as the technical evaluation of individual student…

21 Jun

Virat Kohli Named in India’s ODI Squad for England Tour Pending Fitness Clearance

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MUMBAI (Gurpreet Singh): Star batter Virat Kohli has been included in India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match One Day International series against England, with his participation dependent on achieving a full fitness clearance. The Board of Control for Cricket in India finalized the line-up on Sunday, naming opening batsman Shubman Gill as the captain to lead the white-ball contingent, while senior batsman Rohit Sharma also returns to the 50-over format. Kohli, who sat out India's recent assignment against Afghanistan due to a hamstring injury sustained during the Indian Premier League, is scheduled to undergo a comprehensive evaluation by medical…

21 Jun

Punjab Anti-Drug Campaign Shifts Focus to Post-Recovery Employment and Livelihoods

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab's 'Yudh Nashean Virudh' led by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is now being defined by stories of recovery and hope that have come their way through jobs and employment. Former addicts who once struggled to get rid of substance abuse are now busy rebuilding their lives working at hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, many are self-employed, at D-Mart, Blinkit, etc. Ever since the Yudh Nashean Virudh campaign took off in the state in March 2025, many victims of substance abuse who have completed treatment at various de-addiction facilities across Punjab have found employment, demonstrating how livelihood can…

21 Jun

Medical Experts and Wellness Leaders Advocate Yoga as Core Tool for Preventive Healthcare and Wellness Tourism

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PUNE (Gurpreet Singh): Medical professionals and wellness leaders marking the 12th International Yoga Day on Sunday emphasised that yoga has evolved beyond a trendy fitness activity into a scientifically viable preventive healthcare measure. Amid a global surge in chronic stress, mental health challenges, and lifestyle diseases, experts highlighted that consistent practice offers an adaptable, low-impact strategy to mitigate major metabolic and physical health risks. Dr Akshay Chipare, Consultant Physician in Internal Medicine at Vencer Hospital, clarified that yoga must be understood through a scientific lens rather than as a miracle cure. He explained that prominent non-communicable illnesses, including diabetes, hypertension,…

21 Jun

Armed Nihangs Storm Uttarakhand Gurdwara, Take Devotee Hostage to Demand Release of Detained Members

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RUDRAPRAYAG (Gurpreet Singh): A tense standoff continued into its second day at the Nagrasu gurdwara along the Badrinath Highway after a group of armed Nihang Sikhs allegedly stormed the shrine, vandalised parts of the property, and took a Sikh devotee hostage on the rooftop. The group, armed with spears, swords, axes, and kirpans, barricaded themselves on the third floor and terrace of the shrine on Saturday evening to demand the immediate release of four faction members arrested after a violent clash in Chamoli last week. The unfolding crisis prompted a massive deployment of the Uttarakhand Police, the Provincial Armed Constabulary,…

21 Jun

CJP Chief Invokes Farmers’ Solidarity as NEET Protest Turns into Overnight Sit-in at Jantar Mantar

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NEW DELHI (Gurpreet Singh): Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke escalated the youth-led agitation over examination irregularities on Sunday, directly appealing to India's farming community to join the ongoing demonstrations at Jantar Mantar. Entering its second day, the protest has intensified into an overnight sit-in following alleged leaks in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, alongside widespread demands for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Dipke emphasized that because students previously stood shoulder to shoulder with farmers during their historic rights agitations, the youth now rightfully require reciprocal solidarity to sustain their own movement. The demonstration, which drew…

21 Jun

Punjab Chief Minister Opposes Higher Education Bill, Warns Against Centralisation

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has strongly opposed the proposed ‘Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhiniyam Bill, 2025’ (Higher Education Bill), warning that the legislation could make higher education more expensive, weaken opportunities for students from ordinary families and diminish the ability of states to address local educational needs. In a detailed letter to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann urged the Centre to reconsider the Bill and hold wider consultations before implementing reforms that could significantly alter the higher education landscape. Emphasising that crores of parents across the country pin their hopes and dreams…