Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

05 Apr

Joint Police Operation Leads to Final Arrests in Chandigarh BJP Office Grenade Attack

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant breakthrough for regional security, the Counter-Intelligence wing of the Punjab Police, alongside Chandigarh Police and the Haryana Police Special Task Force, apprehended the final two perpetrators behind the April 1 grenade attack targeting the BJP office in Sector 37. The suspects, identified as Gurtej Singh and Amanpreet Singh from Rupnagar, were tracked down and arrested in Rewari, Haryana. This successful operation concludes the dismantling of an ISI-backed terror module just days after the initial strike, with all seven individuals involved now in custody. Investigations have revealed that the attack was orchestrated by foreign-based handlers,…

05 Apr

Karan Aujla Drops Ludhiana, Lucknow Tour Dates After Mumbai Concert Controversy

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): Punjabi music star Karan Aujla has called off his scheduled performances in Ludhiana and Lucknow, marking an unexpected change in his ongoing “P-Pop Culture India Tour.” The two shows, slated for April 10 and April 12, have been cancelled, with ticketing platform District informing fans that “logistical challenges” led to the decision. Refunds for ticket holders are expected to be processed within a week. Although the singer has not publicly addressed the cancellations, reports indicate multiple hurdles in Lucknow, including issues related to venue availability, licensing permissions and concerns over financial viability due to premium ticket pricing.…

05 Apr

Long-Stalled Bhakra Museum Project in Nangal Back on Track, Says Harjot Bains

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Ropar (Gurpreet Singh): After years of delays, the proposed Nangal–Bhakra Dam Museum project has finally picked up pace, with Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains confirming that work is now progressing swiftly. The project, which had remained on paper for nearly 20 years despite multiple announcements, is now being executed with renewed urgency. According to the minister, construction activity is underway round the clock to fast-track completion. The upcoming museum is expected to showcase the legacy and significance of the Bhakra Dam, while incorporating modern features to enhance visitor engagement. Bains highlighted that the initiative is part of a larger…

05 Apr

Airlines Scale Back Gulf Routes as Air India Limits Flights, Keeps Core Links Intact

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In response to shifting operational dynamics in West Asia, the Air India Group has streamlined its services for Sunday, planning to run 32 flights across the region with a reduced number of additional or special services. A portion of these flights—12 in total—will operate as non-scheduled services, largely focused on routes connecting India with the United Arab Emirates. These services remain conditional on slot approvals and prevailing airspace conditions, airline officials said. Despite the adjustment, connectivity to key Gulf hubs continues. Dubai will remain accessible via a Delhi service operated by Air India, while Air India…

04 Apr

Government of India provides comprehensive update on West Asia crisis management

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Government of India issued a detailed update on Saturday, April 4, 2026, outlining the strategic measures taken to maintain energy security, maritime safety, and the welfare of Indian nationals amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the geopolitical volatility, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas confirmed that domestic fuel and gas supplies remain a top priority, with significant progress made in diversifying fuel options and expanding the natural gas network. Energy Security and Fuel Availability To mitigate the impact of supply disruptions, the government has…

04 Apr

CM Bhagwant Mann announces major infrastructure and land reform push in Moga

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Moga (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday reaffirmed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab Government’s development push, inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of projects worth several crores in Moga, even as he outlined a governance model centred on infrastructure expansion, farmer security, and administrative reform. At a state-level event, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said the overwhelming public participation reflected growing trust in honest and clean politics, asserting that from upgrading over 47 km of key road networks and strengthening urban infrastructure to launching power projects worth ₹18.80 crore and rolling out the Takseem campaign from…

04 Apr

Punjab CM orders world-class upgrade for BFUHS Advanced Cancer Institute

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Bathinda (Gurpreet Singh): In a decisive push to upgrade cancer care in Punjab, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann conducted a surprise inspection of the Advanced Cancer Institute at Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) on Saturday, ordering a comprehensive overhaul of infrastructure, technology, and manpower while asserting that there will be no compromise in treatment standards. Setting a clear direction for transformation, the Chief Minister announced that the institute will be developed into a world-class healthcare centre, with the introduction of advanced facilities including robotic surgery and immediate steps to strengthen staffing, aimed at significantly enhancing patient care across the…

04 Apr

AAP leaders escalate attack on Raghav Chadha; accuse him of “betraying” Punjab’s financial interests

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Senior leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) including Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, AAP Punjab President Aman Arora, and AAP Punjab Chief Spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha over the failure to raise Punjab’s key issues in Parliament. They highlighted that critical matters, including ₹8,500 crore RDF dues, ₹60,000 crore GST losses, and ₹1,600 crore flood relief, were not taken up, despite repeated communication. Calling the silence a betrayal of Punjab’s people and mandate, the leaders said the failure to raise farmers’ concerns and flood…

04 Apr

PRTC and transport workers integrated into Punjab’s healthcare safety net

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Patiala (Gurpreet Singh): A two-day Sehat Camp organised at the PRTC Head Office in Patiala on April 1 and 2 brought Punjab’s transport workforce directly under the ambit of the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY), with the Bhagwant Mann Government stepping in to bridge a long-standing gap in healthcare access for one of the state’s most mobile and underserved working communities. Bus drivers, autorickshaw operators, taxi workers and their families were enrolled on the spot, ensuring that those who keep Punjab moving are no longer left behind in accessing timely and affordable healthcare. Over the two days, several individuals were…

04 Apr

AAP’s Baltej Pannu slams Sunil Jakhar over “Outsider” remarks; defends Delhi leadership

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In Amritsar, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media In-Charge Baltej Pannu responded strongly to remarks made by Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar, questioning the intent and political consistency behind such statements while defending Punjab’s self-respect and democratic mandate. AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said, “Sunil Jakhar has stated that Punjabis should show the ‘outsiders’ the way out. I want to ask him whether the leaders of his own party, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who recently came to Moga for a rally, are from Kotkapura. Those who themselves are running Punjab’s politics at the…