Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

22 Mar

Election Commission to Release First Supplementary Voters’ List for West Bengal on Monday

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaElection Commission, polling booths, security alert, SIR exercise, supplementary voters list, West Bengal elections 2026

Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to publish the first supplementary voters’ list for the poll-bound state of West Bengal on the evening of Monday, March 23, 2026. This release follows an extensive Special Institutional Review (SIR) exercise aimed at resolving the status of approximately 60 lakh entries that were marked as "under adjudication" during the publication of the final electoral roll on February 28. Officials confirmed on Sunday that the adjudication process for 27 lakh of these cases has been completed, and their status will be transparently reflected in the new list. To ensure…

22 Mar

Atishi Threatens AAP Boycott of Delhi Assembly Budget Session Over MLA Suspensions

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAAP boycott, Atishi, Budget session 2026, Delhi Assembly, Rekha Gupta, Vijender Gupta

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has threatened to boycott the upcoming Budget session of the Delhi Assembly, scheduled to begin on Monday, March 23, 2026. Addressing a press conference on Sunday, Leader of Opposition Atishi declared that none of the 22 AAP legislators would participate in the proceedings unless the suspension of four party MLAs—Sanjeev Jha, Kuldeep Kumar, Somdutt, and Jarnail Singh—is immediately revoked by Speaker Vijender Gupta. Atishi, the former Chief Minister, accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of "muzzling" the opposition through the tactical use of privilege notices and long-term suspensions. She revealed…

22 Mar

PM Modi Chairs Emergency Review of Energy Security Amid Escalating West Asia Crisis

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaEnergy Security, Essential Commodities Act, LPG shortage, PM Modi, Qatar refinery strike, West Asia Conflict

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Sunday, March 22, 2026, to assess India’s energy preparedness as the conflict in West Asia enters a critical fourth week. The session was attended by top Cabinet officials, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. The primary objective of the review was to ensure an uninterrupted supply of crude oil and natural gas while maintaining stable logistics and efficient distribution across the country amidst growing regional instability. The meeting comes in the wake of a…

22 Mar

CM Bhagwant Mann Launches Rs 2,500 Crore Infrastructure Blitz in Fazilka; Targets 100+ Seats in 2027

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Fazilka rally, Maavan Dhian Satkar Yojana, Punjab roads, underground wiring

Fazilka (Gurpreet Singh): Rolling out an expansive network of world-class roads across Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Government has accelerated its infrastructure push with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann laying the foundation stone for 300 km of new roads and initiating repair work for 350 km in Jalalabad, Fazilka. The Chief Minister asserted that the era of corruption-driven, poor-quality construction is now firmly behind the state. Positioning this as part of a massive 43,000 km road network being built across Punjab, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann underlined that strict accountability will ensure durability, announced plans to eliminate electricity poles…

22 Mar

Businesspersons’ trusting Bhagwant Mann Govt as Rs 111.16 crore recovered under OTS scheme from key districts

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann

CHANDIGARH, 22nd March 2026: Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday said the One-Time Settlement (OTS) Scheme for VAT arrears has witnessed an overwhelming response, with 7,845 applications covering dues of around ₹298.39 crore and ₹111.16 crore already recovered. Positioning it as a decisive push to clean up legacy tax burdens while boosting revenue, he warned that the relief window closes on March 31, after which the government will shift to strict recovery mode, with nearly 8,000 properties already identified for action. Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated, “The scheme has already resulted in a total realisation of…

22 Mar

Ahead of Shaheedi Diwas, My Bharat Organises cleanliness drive in Chandigarh

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Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): In solemn remembrance of the supreme sacrifices of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Shaheed Sukhdev, and Shaheed Rajguru, a cleanliness drive in the form of Shramdaan was successfully organized by MY Bharat, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, in association with Global Youth Federation at Lake, Sector 42, Chandigarh. The initiative was conducted under the nationwide campaign “Mera Bharat Meri Zimmedari” to mark Shaheedi Diwas. Addressing the gathering, District Youth Officer Sh. Vinay Kumar informed that a total of 56 enthusiastic young volunteers actively participated in the drive and collected single-use plastic from the area, contributing…

22 Mar

Gujarat Police busts fake note manufacturing unit, seizes forged currency, 8 held

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, TrendingGujarat

Ahmedabad (Gurpreet Singh): In a major crackdown exposing a sophisticated counterfeit currency network, Gujarat Police have busted a fake note manufacturing unit, seizing crores worth of forged currency and taking 8 accused into custody. The operation has sent shockwaves across law enforcement agencies, highlighting the growing scale of financial crime in the country. According to officials, the accused were running a well-organized fake currency factory equipped with advanced printing machinery, producing high-quality counterfeit ₹500 notes designed to closely mimic genuine currency. Authorities recovered tens of thousands of fake notes, along with printers, specialized paper, inks, and digital equipment used in…

22 Mar

Punjab to amend anti-sacrilege law with strictest punishments in special Vidhan Sabha session on April 13

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AMRITSAR (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced that the Punjab government will convene a special session of the Vidhan Sabha on April 13 to amend the Jagt Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Act, 2008 and bring in a stricter law against ‘beadbi’ (sacrilege). The proposed legislation will include stringent punishment, heavy fines, property confiscation and cover offences committed through digital content, with the draft being prepared in consultation with the Sant Samaj and legal experts. Asserting a zero-tolerance stance, the government said no one guilty of ‘beadbi’ will be spared. During a meeting with…

22 Mar

Suicide of PWC Officer Sparks FIR Against Former Minister, Deepens Punjab Political Row

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingLaljit Singh Bhullar, Punjab

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): The alleged suicide of a senior Punjab Warehousing Corporation official has taken a dramatic turn, with police initiating criminal proceedings against former Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar and two others. The case has rapidly escalated into a high-profile political issue, triggering outrage and calls for accountability. The deceased officer, Gagandeep Singh Randhawa, was posted as a district manager and reportedly died after consuming a toxic substance at his Amritsar residence. Acting on a formal complaint submitted by his wife, authorities have named Bhullar, his father Sukhdev Singh Bhullar, and his aide Dilbagh Singh in the FIR. Police…

21 Mar

CBI Examines Former Reliance ADA Group Executives in Rs 2,929 Crore Bank Fraud Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAnil Ambani, bank fraud, CBI probe, Gautam Doshi, RCOM, Reliance ADA Group, SBI complaint

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) intensified its probe into the Reliance ADA Group on Saturday, March 21, 2026, by examining two former group managing directors, Gautam Doshi and Sateesh Seth. The questioning, which took place at the agency's headquarters in New Delhi, is part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged bank fraud amounting to ₹2,929.05 crore involving Reliance Communications Ltd (RCom) and its promoter, Anil Ambani. This follows the examination of another former managing director, Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, earlier this week on March 18. The case originates from a formal complaint filed by the State…