Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

15 Mar

Election Commission Sounds Poll Bugle for 2026 Assembly Elections; Five States Set for High-Stakes Battle; Dates Announced

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAssam Polls, Election 2026, Gyanesh Kumar, Kerala Elections, Poll Schedule, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Election Commission of India (ECI) has officially declared the schedule for the 2026 Assembly Elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and the Union Territory of Puducherry. During a high-stakes press conference on Sunday evening, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar outlined a comprehensive timeline covering 824 constituencies, with the counting of votes for all regions scheduled for May 4, 2026. The electoral process kicks off on April 9 with single-phase polling in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry. Tamil Nadu will cast its ballots in a single phase on April 23, while West Bengal will…

15 Mar

Shiromani Akali Dal Appoints Kanchanpreet Kaur as Tarn Taran Constituency In-Charge

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabKanchanpreet Kaur, Shromni akali dal

Gurpreet Singh :- The Shiromani Akali Dal has appointed Kanchanpreet Kaur as the new constituency in-charge for Tarn Taran, assigning her a key organisational responsibility in the party’s local structure. The decision is part of the party’s broader strategy to strengthen its presence at the grassroots level and enhance coordination with workers across the constituency. Party leaders said the appointment reflects the leadership’s trust in Kanchanpreet Kaur’s organisational abilities and her role in mobilising support in the region. As constituency in-charge, she will oversee party activities, interact with local leaders and workers, and work to expand the party’s base in…

15 Mar

Punjab to Begin Census on May 15; Data to Be Collected Digitally for the First Time

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabCensus 2026-27, Punjab News

Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab will begin its next round of census operations from May 15, with authorities introducing a fully digital system for collecting and compiling data for the first time. Officials said the move is aimed at improving accuracy, speeding up the process and ensuring better management of demographic information across the state. Under the new system, enumerators will use digital devices and online platforms to record household details, population data and other socio-economic information. The shift from traditional paper-based forms to digital data collection is expected to reduce errors and allow faster processing and analysis of information. Government…

15 Mar

Final Day of Progressive Punjab Investors Summit Today; Major Investment Deals Expected

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Gurpreet Singh :- The Progressive Punjab Investors Summit being held in Mohali enters its final day today, with several key investment agreements expected to be signed. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is scheduled to attend the concluding sessions along with representatives and senior executives from a number of leading companies from India and abroad. The summit has drawn significant participation from industrial groups, entrepreneurs and policy makers, with exhibitions showcasing a range of innovations and products, including electric tractors and advanced defence equipment. The event is aimed at promoting Punjab as an attractive destination for industrial investment and economic growth. The…

15 Mar

Amritsar Police Bust Cross-Border Arms and Drug Smuggling Network; Six Arrested, Weapons and Heroin Seized

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a major crackdown, Amritsar Commissionerate Police dismantled a cross-border arms and narcotics smuggling network, arresting six accused allegedly linked with Pakistan-based smugglers. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the police conducted a coordinated operation that led to the seizure of six sophisticated pistols, including rare foreign-made models, 60 live cartridges and approximately 3.513 kg of heroin. Preliminary investigation has revealed that the accused were operating under the directions of handlers across the border and were involved in supplying illegal arms and narcotics near the Indo-Pak border region. The network is believed to be part of a larger…

15 Mar

NHAI to Revise FASTag Annual Pass Fee from 1st April 2026 for FY 2026–27

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): National Highways Authority of India has announced the revision of the applicable fee for the FASTag Annual Pass from the current Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 3,075 for the Financial Year 2026–27. The increased fee will be applicable from 1st April 2026. The revision in the fee has been carried out in accordance with the provisions of the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008. With over 56 lakh users, the adoption of the FASTag Annual Pass has been growing among private vehicle owners. The revised rate will be applicable for eligible non-commercial vehicles with a valid FASTag seeking to avail the Annual Pass facility at…

15 Mar

100 NEW AAM AADMI CLINICS TO BE INAUGURATED ON MARCH 17, TAKING TOTAL TO 993

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAam Aadmi Party

Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): As the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has completed four years, the state's healthcare sector stands transformed, having built a seamless ecosystem from grassroots wellness to super-speciality care. Presenting a report card of the government's achievements, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Saturday highlighted that Punjab has become the only state in the country offering universal health insurance of ₹10 lakh per family per year. Reaffirming the government's commitment to accessible primary healthcare, Dr Balbir Singh announced that 100 new Aam Aadmi Clinics (AACs) will be inaugurated on March 17, 2026.…

15 Mar

Punjab to set up 3 world-class exhibition centres at Ludhiana, New Chandigarh & Amritsar

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAmritsar, New Chandigarh, Punjab

Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced that the Punjab Government will establish three world-class exhibition centres at Ludhiana, New Chandigarh (Mohali) and Amritsar to give a major boost to industry and commerce in the state. Interacting with industrialists during various sessions at the ongoing Progressive Punjab Investment Summit, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann congratulated participants for actively brainstorming on key economic and industrial issues affecting Punjab. “Punjab does not have big exhibition centres due to which the industry does not have proper places to showcase their products. To address this gap, the Punjab…

15 Mar

Infiltration Bid Foiled in Uri, Pakistani Militant Shot Dead in Joint Security Operation

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Srinagar (Gurpreet Singh): Security forces thwarted an attempted cross-border infiltration in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir after a joint operation by the Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police led to the killing of a Pakistani militant. Officials said the operation was launched late on the night of March 14–15 following intelligence inputs about a possible attempt by militants to enter Indian territory through the Line of Control. According to the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, troops moved into the Buchhar area of Uri after receiving the information and set up an ambush to intercept the suspected infiltrator. During…

14 Mar

Army JCO Sacrifices Life During Anti-Terror Operation in Poonch

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaIndian Army Martyr, Operation Sheri Kalan, Poonch Operation, Subedar Sandeep Kumar Dhaka, White Knight Corps

Poonch (Gurpreet Singh): A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Indian Army made the supreme sacrifice on Saturday after a tragic accident during an ongoing anti-terrorist mission in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district. The soldier, identified as Subedar Sandeep Kumar Dhaka, lost his life after sustaining fatal injuries from a fall in the region's notoriously difficult terrain. According to an official statement from the Army’s White Knight Corps, the incident occurred at approximately 2:30 pm during "Operation Sheri Kalan." Subedar Dhaka was part of a team navigating the rugged and challenging landscape of the general area in Poonch when he…