Gurpreet Singh

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Drug Bust at Amritsar Airport: Passenger Held with Concealed Cannabis Worth ₹96 Lakh

Drug Bust at Amritsar Airport: Passenger Held with Concealed Cannabis Worth ₹96 Lakh

Gurpreet Singh :- Amritsar: In a significant crackdown on drug smuggling, customs officials at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport have arrested a passenger for attempting to bring narcotics into the country. The arrest was made during routine security checks at the airport. Authorities recovered approximately 964 grams of cannabis from the passenger, with an estimated market value of nearly ₹96 lakh. Officials described the seizure as a major success in efforts to prevent illegal drug trafficking through international routes. According to preliminary findings, the passenger had arrived from Bangkok and had concealed the contraband inside four separate boxes…
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Amritsar Police Foil Cross-Border Gunrunning Network, Seize Weapons Cache

Amritsar Police Foil Cross-Border Gunrunning Network, Seize Weapons Cache

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): A coordinated operation by the Punjab Police has uncovered an illegal arms supply chain with links across the international border, resulting in multiple arrests in Amritsar. Law enforcement officials confirmed that three suspects and a minor were taken into custody during the कार्रवाई, which also led to the recovery of several high-grade firearms, live ammunition and a two-wheeler allegedly used in the movement of the contraband. Investigators believe the group maintained contact with operatives based in Pakistan, using online platforms to coordinate the transfer of weapons. The consignments were reportedly dropped at fixed نقاط near the Attari…
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Severe Weather Batters India: Heavy Rain and Hailstorm Cause Widespread Damage Across Several States Including Punjab

Severe Weather Batters India: Heavy Rain and Hailstorm Cause Widespread Damage Across Several States Including Punjab

Gurpeeet Singh :- Large parts of India are witnessing extreme weather conditions as heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and hailstorms have caused significant damage to life and property across multiple states, including Punjab, Delhi, and Jammu & Kashmir. In Punjab, unseasonal rain accompanied by hail has severely impacted standing wheat crops, raising serious concerns among farmers. Reports from several districts indicate extensive damage, with fields submerged and crops flattened at a crucial stage of harvest. The sudden change in weather has been attributed to an active western disturbance affecting northern and northwestern regions of the country. As a result, daytime temperatures have…
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Actress Zareen Khan Bereaved as Mother Parveen Khan Passes Away

Actress Zareen Khan Bereaved as Mother Parveen Khan Passes Away

Gurpreet Singh :- Bollywood actress Zareeb Khan is mourning the loss of her mother, Parveen Khan, who passed away earlier today after a prolonged illness. According to information shared by the family, Parveen Khan breathed her last in the morning while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Mumbai. The last rites are scheduled to take place today at 10 am at the Versova Muslim cemetery in Andheri West, where she will be laid to rest in the presence of family members and close associates. Parveen Khan had been battling health issues for a considerable period, and Zarine Khan had often…
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Major Chandigarh police reshuffle: 10 SHOs transferred, 21 inspectors shifted

Major Chandigarh police reshuffle: 10 SHOs transferred, 21 inspectors shifted

National Times Bureau :- In a major grassroots-level overhaul, the Chandigarh Police on Tuesday night transferred 21 inspectors, including 10 of the 16 Station House Officers (SHOs), in an effort to bring in fresh leadership and strengthen policing on the ground. According to an official order issued by SP (PEB), Headquarters & EOW, Manjeet, the large-scale reshuffle is aimed at revitalising operations at the police station level. The SHOs of IT Park and Sector-34 police stations — listed at serial numbers 7 and 15 — have been moved to Police Lines. The changes come amid rising security concerns, including the…
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Delhi Court Grants Bail to Sukesh Chandrasekhar in AIADMK Symbol Money Laundering Case

Delhi Court Grants Bail to Sukesh Chandrasekhar in AIADMK Symbol Money Laundering Case

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A Delhi court on Tuesday granted bail to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar in a money laundering case linked to the AIADMK “two leaves” election symbol.Special Judge Vishal Gogne granted the relief on a personal bond and a surety bond of ₹5 lakh each. However, Chandrasekhar will continue to remain in custody due to other pending cases against him.In his order, the judge highlighted the importance of personal liberty, stressing that courts must uphold constitutional principles and cannot deny bail solely based on the nature of economic offences or special laws like the Prevention of Money Laundering…
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Centre Defends Sabarimala Tradition in Supreme Court, Calls 2018 Verdict ‘Wrong Law’

Centre Defends Sabarimala Tradition in Supreme Court, Calls 2018 Verdict ‘Wrong Law’

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Centre on Tuesday defended the traditional restriction on the entry of women aged 10–50 years into the Sabarimala Temple, asserting before the Supreme Court that matters of religious faith fall outside the scope of judicial review.Presenting arguments before a nine-judge Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said courts should refrain from interpreting religious practices due to the inherent risks involved.He argued that even if a practice appears unscientific, it is the legislature not the judiciary that should decide on reforms. Questioning the doctrine of “constitutional morality,” Mehta…
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Badshah Apologises to NCW Over Controversial Song ‘Tattiri’, Pledges Women Empowerment Efforts

Badshah Apologises to NCW Over Controversial Song ‘Tattiri’, Pledges Women Empowerment Efforts

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Rapper-musician Badshah on Tuesday apologised to the National Commission for Women (NCW) over his controversial Haryanvi song Tattiri, following allegations of promoting obscenity and disrespect towards women.The artist was summoned by the commission after multiple complaints claimed that the song featured sexually explicit lyrics and objectionable visuals that could negatively impact viewers, particularly children.During the hearing, which was presided over by NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, the commission stated that the song’s lyrics and presentation hurt the dignity and decency of women. It also directed all concerned parties to refrain from producing similar content in the future.Along…
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Air India Hikes Fuel Surcharge After IndiGo Move as Jet Fuel Prices Surge

Air India Hikes Fuel Surcharge After IndiGo Move as Jet Fuel Prices Surge

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Air India group on Tuesday announced a fresh increase in fuel surcharge for both domestic and international flights, days after IndiGo raised similar charges, indicating a broader rise in airfares amid a sharp spike in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices.The move comes as global jet fuel prices continue to surge, significantly increasing operational costs for airlines. According to the International Air Transport Association, jet fuel rates have nearly doubled within a month, marking one of the steepest hikes in recent years.For domestic travel, Air India will implement a distance-based fuel surcharge starting April 8, replacing…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Announces Rs 516 Crore Development Push in Hoshiarpur, Focus on Healthcare and Connectivity

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Announces Rs 516 Crore Development Push in Hoshiarpur, Focus on Healthcare and Connectivity

Hoshiarpur (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday rolled out a ₹516 crore development push in Hoshiarpur, combining a major expansion of healthcare infrastructure with new projects on the ground in the Sham Chaurasi assembly segment. Addressing a state-level gathering, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the Shaheed Udham Singh State Institute of Medical Sciences will be completed within two years and will train 100 MBBS doctors annually, alongside a 300-bed hospital equipped with advanced facilities including OPD, MRI, CT scan and specialised departments.Strengthening grassroots healthcare, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann laid the foundation stone of a 30-bed…
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