Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

14 Mar

Amit Shah calls for ‘double-engine government’ in Punjab to tackle drug menace at Moga rally

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Gurpreet Singh :- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said Punjab needs a “double-engine government” to effectively tackle the growing problem of drugs and strengthen governance in the state. Addressing the Bharatiya Janata Party’s ‘Badlaav Rally’ at Killi Chahlan village in Moga district, Shah said coordinated governance between the Centre and the state would help resolve key issues facing Punjab. Shah, who arrived on the stage wearing a saffron turban, was greeted with loud slogans from party workers and supporters. Beginning his address with the traditional Sikh greeting “Bole So Nihal, Sat Sri Akal,” he later greeted the gathering…

13 Mar

183 Iranian Sailors Repatriated from Kochi; Sri Lanka Returns Bodies of Fallen Crew

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIran-US Conflict, IRIS Dena, IRIS Lavan, Kochi Port, S. Jaishankar

Kochi (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant diplomatic and humanitarian move, 183 Iranian sailors who were stranded in Kochi are scheduled to fly back to Iran on Friday night, March 13, 2026. The sailors arrived in India on board the warship IRIS Lavan, which docked at the southern port city on March 4 for essential maintenance. While the crew returns home, the vessel itself remains stationed at the Kochi port. The repatriation follows a tense period for the Iranian flotilla that sailed eastwards toward India in mid-February. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, speaking at the Raisina Dialogue, clarified that India’s decision…

13 Mar

PM Modi Releases ₹18,650 Crore PM-Kisan 22nd Instalment from Guwahati

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Guwahati (Gurpreet Singh) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 22nd instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme on Friday, March 13, 2026. During a high-profile event in Guwahati, the Prime Minister utilized Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to distribute approximately ₹18,650 crore directly into the bank accounts of over 9.32 crore eligible farmers across the country. The release of the instalment, which took place at 5:00 PM, marks a continued commitment to providing income support to landholding farmer families. Under the PM-Kisan scheme, eligible farmers receive a financial benefit of ₹6,000 per year, disbursed in three equal…

13 Mar

India Consults BRICS Partners to Build Consensus on West Asia Crisis; 1.5 Lakh Citizens Evacuated

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia BRICS 2026, Iran-Israel war, Randhir Jaiswal, S Jaishankar, West Asia Conflict

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— India has initiated high-level consultations with fellow BRICS members to develop a unified position on the deepening conflict in West Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Friday, March 13, 2026. As the current chair of the expanded bloc, New Delhi is attempting to bridge diplomatic gaps within the group following persistent calls from Tehran for a stronger multilateral response to the U.S.-Israeli strikes. MEA Additional Secretary Randhir Jaiswal stated that India is in active contact with BRICS partners to ensure that a "consensus position can evolve." This diplomatic push coincides with India’s broader…

13 Mar

Iran Assures Safe Passage for Indian Ships Through Strait of Hormuz Amid West Asia Tensions

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIran India relations, Iran safe passage Indian ships, Mohammad Fathali statement, Strait of Hormuz security, West Asia tensions

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Amid rising tensions in West Asia and growing concerns over maritime security, Iran has assured that Indian vessels will be allowed safe passage through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, describing India as a friendly nation with shared regional interests. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Mohammad Fathali said Tehran recognises India’s importance and will ensure unhindered navigation for Indian ships. “Yes, because India is our friend. You will see it within two or three hours. We believe that Iran and India share common interests in the region,” Fathali said after attending the International Quds Day Conference…

13 Mar

Big News – Centre Restores Kerosene Quota in Punjab After 14 Years Amid LPG Supply Concerns

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBig news, LPG Crisis, Punjab, Ration card

Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant policy move, the Central Government has restored the supply of kerosene to Punjab after a gap of nearly 14 years, a decision that comes at a time when concerns over LPG availability have surfaced in several parts of the country. According to official communication issued by the Centre, ration card holders across the state are likely to start receiving kerosene through the public distribution system in the coming days. Karamjit Singh Araicha, National Joint Secretary of the All India Fair Price Dealers Federation, said the supply of kerosene in Punjab had been discontinued in…

13 Mar

Keshav Goyal Assumes Charge as Secretary of Punjab School Education Board

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Gurpreet Singh :- Keshav Goyal has taken charge as the new Secretary of the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) at its headquarters in Mohali. Soon after assuming office, he said the board plays a crucial role in the state’s education system and emphasized his commitment to ensuring efficient and transparent functioning of the institution. Goyal stated that all administrative and official work within the board would be carried out strictly in accordance with established rules and procedures. He stressed that transparency, accountability and efficiency would remain key priorities in the functioning of the board, adding that any form of negligence…

13 Mar

Three-Year-Old Injured After Guard’s Rifle Accidentally Fires in Moga; Security Personnel Absconding

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Gurpreet Singh :- A three-year-old child was injured after a rifle carried by a private security guard accidentally went off in Punjab’s Moga district, triggering panic in the area. The incident occurred in Kishanpura locality, where the child sustained a bullet injury in the thigh. According to information, the injured child was immediately rushed to Medicity Hospital for treatment. Doctors are currently monitoring the child’s condition and providing medical care. Preliminary reports suggest that the house owner had deployed a private security guard for protection, and the guard was carrying a rifle at the time of the incident. For reasons…

13 Mar

Punjab CM Launches Official T-Shirt for Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh National Marathon to Promote Anti-Drug Campaign

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Gurpreet Singh :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday unveiled the official T-shirt for the upcoming Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh National Marathon, an initiative aimed at strengthening the state’s campaign against drug abuse and encouraging youth to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle through sports. The marathon is scheduled to be held on March 22, 2026, at Mahilpur (Garhshankar) in Hoshiarpur district, a town widely known as a nursery of football in Punjab. Punjab Vidhan Sabha Deputy Speaker Jai Krishan Singh Rouri, who was present on the occasion, said the event is part of the state government’s ongoing efforts…

13 Mar

Rs 75-crore fraud in CREST accounts linked to IDFC bank reported, former manager among several booked

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Gurpreet Singh :- Days after a fake fixed deposit case worth Rs 116.84 crore in the Municipal Corporation in Chandigarh came to the fore, another financial fraud pertaining to irregularities of Rs 75 crore have been reported in the accounts of the Chandigarh Renewable Energy and Science & Technology Promotion Society (CREST). According to the reports, former manager Ribhav Rishi of IDFC First Bank’s Sector-32 branch carried out the fraud with the help of some bank employees and private individuals. Following a complaint by CREST, the Chandigarh Police registered an FIR in the case on Thursday and launched investigation. Police…