Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

31 Mar

AAP youth wing to launch grassroots campaign highlighting four years of Mann government

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP campaign, CM Bhagwant Mann, education reform, Punjab politics, youth employment

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has stepped up its outreach under the ‘Shandaar 4 Saal, Bhagwant Mann De Naal’ campaign, with its youth wing announcing a statewide mobilisation drive to take the Punjab Government’s work directly to people across villages and urban wards. Addressing a press conference, Chairman Punjab Youth Development Board and Acting President of AAP Punjab Youth Wing Parminder Singh Goldy said, “The AAP’s youth wing will actively participate in the ongoing ‘Shandaar 4 Saal, Bhagwant Mann De Naal’ campaign and take the achievements of the Punjab Government to every village and ward across Punjab.”…

31 Mar

Punjab Police response time to match global standards with new emergency fleet

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Emergency Response, Law Enforcement, Punjab Police

Sangrur (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday announced that Punjab will now deliver police assistance within just six minutes, on par with developed regions such as the US and Europe, as he flagged off 508 Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) in Sangrur to significantly strengthen on-ground policing across the state. The vehicles, equipped with advanced technology and deployed across all 28 police districts under Dial-112, are set to ensure immediate response to distress calls, marking a major leap in rapid, technology-driven law enforcement. Backed by ₹327.70 crore investment in police vehicles over four years, the Chief Minister…

31 Mar

Amritsar police station blast: Khalistan Liberation Army claims responsibility, letter goes viral

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Punjab News

Gurpreet Singh :- A letter claiming responsibility for a blast at a police station in the Ajnala area of Amritsar is going viral on social media. The letter states that the Khalistan Liberation Army (KLA) carried out a grenade attack on a police station in Ajnala on March 30 and has claimed responsibility for it. However We does not independently verity the purported post. There has been no official confirmation of this claim so far. The police have launched investigation into the matter and are also closely examining the information circulating on social media. Police officials said that all aspects…

30 Mar

Sikkim Establishes District Control Rooms to Regulate LPG Distribution Amid Energy Crisis

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCrisis, Gas, LPG, Rationing, Sikkim

Gangtok (Gurpreet Singh): The Government of Sikkim has established 24/7 control rooms across all six districts to monitor and regulate the distribution of LPG cylinders, according to a notification issued on Monday, March 30, 2026. Food and Civil Supplies Secretary Devariya Bardhan stated that these measures are a direct response to the ongoing West Asia conflict, which has severely disrupted the global supply of cooking gas. The state-level and district-level control rooms aim to ensure a steady supply, improve coordination between distributors, and provide a dedicated platform for the timely redressal of public grievances. To manage the limited inventory, the…

30 Mar

Indian Rupee Hits Record Intra-Day Low of 95.22 Amid Global Volatility

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, IndiaDollar, Forex, Low, Oil, RBI, Rupee

Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh): The Indian rupee plunged to a historic intra-day low of 95.22 against the US dollar on Monday, March 30, 2026, as surging crude oil prices and escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia continued to batter emerging market currencies. Despite a brief early-morning recovery, the currency's dramatic 160-paise swing during the session underscored the intense pressure on the Indian forex market. The decline follows a volatile Friday session where the rupee had already slumped 89 paise to close at a then-record low of 94.85. The trading day began with a glimmer of hope as the rupee opened at…

30 Mar

Indian Navy Strengthens Fleet with Three New Warships from GRSE

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaGRSE Kolkata naval delivery, Indian Navy warship delivery 2026, INS Agray ASW SWC, INS Dunagiri Nilgiri Class, INS Sanshodhak survey vessel

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant boost to India’s maritime security and indigenous shipbuilding capabilities, the Indian Navy on Monday, March 30, 2026, took delivery of three frontline naval platforms. The warships— ‘Dunagiri’, ‘Sanshodhak’, and ‘Agray’—were delivered by the public sector shipbuilder Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) at a ceremony in Kolkata. These vessels will now undergo the final integration of advanced weaponry and communication suites before their formal commissioning into active service. The most prominent of the trio, ‘Dunagiri’, is the fifth frigate of the P-17A Nilgiri Class. Designed as a stealthy, multi-mission platform, it features…

30 Mar

CM Bhagwant Mann Launches Rs 87 Crore Development Projects in Patiala’s Sanaur

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Sanaur (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday accelerated Punjab’s development push on the ground by launching a series of major infrastructure and irrigation projects in Patiala’s Sanaur constituency, announcing ₹87 crore worth of road renovation works alongside ₹27 crore canal lining projects that will bring irrigation water to 40,066 acres across 83 villages. Driving home a decisive shift from past governance, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann asserted that while previous governments allowed roads to crumble within days due to corruption, the Punjab Government has enforced strict accountability with a mandatory five-year maintenance clause for contractors. At the…

30 Mar

Massive Defections from Congress, SAD, and BJP Bolster AAP in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab defections 2026, Akali Dal leaders join AAP, Bhagwant Mann government achievements, Congress leaders join AAP, Rajbir Singh Ghumman OSD

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant political development in Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) received a major boost as a large number of leaders from the Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) joined the party, dealing a major setback to their respective organisations. The induction was facilitated by Rajbir Singh Ghumman, OSD to Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, who formally welcomed all the leaders into the party fold in the presence of Gagandeep Singh Ahuja, Chairman of the Punjab Khadi Welfare Board, who attended as a special guest. Prominent among those who joined AAP include…

30 Mar

Yo Yo Honey Singh Sparks Controversy After Holding Drink on Stage During Mumbai Concert

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, India, Punjab, TrendingControversy, Yo Yo Honey Singh

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjabi rapper and singer Yo Yo Honey Singh has once again found himself at the center of controversy after a video from his recent live concert in Mumbai went viral on social media. The video, widely circulated online, shows the artist making a grand entry onto the stage in a luxury car. During the performance, he is seen being handed a drink and later holding a glass while interacting with the audience, a moment that quickly caught public attention. The clip has triggered mixed reactions across social media platforms. While a section of fans praised the entry…

30 Mar

Daylight Shooting in Amritsar Leaves Man Dead, Police Launch Probe

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Punjab News

Gurpreet Singh :- In a shocking incident that has raised concerns over law and order, a 35-year-old man was shot dead in broad daylight on Monday in the outskirts of Amritsar. The victim, identified as Sohna Singh, had reportedly left his home for work as part of his daily routine when he was attacked by unidentified assailants. According to initial reports, the incident occurred near Rajatal village in the Attari area. Eyewitnesses stated that the attackers opened fire on the victim while he was on his way, leaving him critically injured. He succumbed to his injuries on the spot before…