Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

11 Mar

India Condemns Attack on Thai Vessel Bound for Gujarat; Warns of Rising Lethality in Hormuz Crisis

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsMaritime Attack, MEA India, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia Conflict

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— The Government of India issued a stern condemnation on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, following a targeted attack on a Thai-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed "deep concern" as the ongoing West Asia conflict increasingly shifts into a direct assault on global commerce, specifically endangering civilian seafarers and critical energy supply lines. The vessel, identified as the Mayuree Naree, was reportedly transiting the strategically vital chokepoint on its way to the Kandla port in Gujarat when it was struck. While the specific nature of the ordnance used remains…

11 Mar

Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema Demands Apology from Sukhpal Khaira Over “Derogatory” Remarks in Assembly

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP vs Congress, Harpal Singh Cheema, Punjab Assembly, Sukhpal Singh Khaira

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday strongly condemned Congress MLA from Bholath Sukhpal Singh Khaira over highly derogatory remarks made by him on social media platforms, demanding an immediate and unconditional apology. The Finance Minister also appealed to the Speaker of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha to initiate strict disciplinary action if Khaira fails to apologise publicly for his offensive and unparliamentary language. Addressing the House, Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated, “Sukhpal Singh Khaira made offensive comments directed at the women of Punjab and subsequently launched a severe personal attack on me, referring to me as…

11 Mar

Mohali Woman Receives Life-Saving Heart Surgery Free of Cost Under Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Cardiac Surgery, Mohali News, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, Punjab Healthcare

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): When a sudden cardiac emergency struck a Mohali resident, immediate intervention was critical. Under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, introduced by the Government of Punjab under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, treatment was delivered without financial delay, sparing the family an estimated Rs 4 lakh expense during a life-threatening moment. Sukhwinder Kaur of Manikpur village was rushed to a private hospital after acute chest pain accompanied by diabetes-related complications. Doctors diagnosed a serious heart condition requiring immediate stent placement. The estimated cost of treatment and hospitalisation ranged between Rs 3 to 4 lakh: an amount…

11 Mar

Livasa Hospitals to Invest Rs 360 Crore in Ludhiana; Punjab Set to Become North India’s Medical Hub

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabLivasa Hospitals, Ludhiana, Medical Hub, Punjab Healthcare, Sanjeev Arora

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is steadily emerging as a major healthcare destination in North India, supported by strong medical infrastructure and a growing ecosystem of tertiary hospitals. Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora today announced that Livasa Hospitals' new multi-speciality hospital is going to invest Rs 360 crore in Ludhiana. This is another important milestone in strengthening Punjab's healthcare capacity. He said Livasa Hospitals has entered into a long-term agreement with Primewalk Infra Private Limited to develop a 368-bed multi-speciality tertiary care hospital in Ludhiana. The hospital will be located at Sherpur Chowk on the National Highway ensuring accessibility for patients from…

11 Mar

War in West Asia Sparks LPG Crisis — Restaurants Across India Face Shutdowns

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCommercial Gas, Energy Security, India Restaurants, LPG Crisis, West Asia War

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India’s food service and hospitality sector is facing a rapidly escalating crisis as shortages of commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) intensify. Restaurants, hotels, mess kitchens, and food outlets across the country are struggling to operate amid disruptions in global energy supplies caused by the ongoing war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The conflict has severely disrupted shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial chokepoint for global oil and LPG exports. Since a significant portion of India’s LPG imports passes through this corridor, the disruption has directly impacted fuel availability in the country.…

11 Mar

Free Training Camp for Punjab Police Recruitment to Begin in Patti on March 16

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Gurpreet Singh :- In an effort to help young aspirants prepare for recruitment in the Punjab Police, the state government has announced a free training camp that will begin on March 16, 2026, at the C-PYTE camp in Patti, Tarn Taran. The initiative aims to provide structured guidance and preparation to candidates appearing for the police recruitment written examination as well as the physical efficiency tests. According to officials at the training centre, the camp will primarily benefit youth from Tarn Taran district by offering them the necessary coaching and physical training required to qualify for the recruitment process. The…

11 Mar

Turkish national killed in tragic accident after speeding runs over her in Punjab’s Zirakpur

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Gurpreet Singh :- A Turkish national was killed after a speeding Audi runs over her while crossing road in Punjab's Zirakpur. The incident unfolded late on Monday. The accident happened around midnight outside AmCare Hospital. Eyewitnesses said the victim, Mavluda, was returning with her friend after visiting a patient at the hospital. While they were crossing the road, a speeding Audi car allegedly hit her and threw her to the other side of the road. She suffered severe injuries and is believed to have died on the spot. Abhishek, also known as Abhi, who was with her at the time,…

11 Mar

Punjab Assembly Sees Political Clash as Cheema Targets Khaira Over Comment on Women Beneficiaries

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingHarpal Cheema

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Proceedings in the Punjab Legislative Assembly turned tense during Zero Hour after state Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema sharply criticised Congress legislator Sukhpal Singh Khaira for remarks he allegedly made about women receiving government welfare benefits. Raising the matter on the floor of the House, Cheema condemned Khaira’s reported reference to these women as “bonded labourers.” The minister argued that such language was offensive and undermined the dignity of thousands of women who benefit from welfare programmes run by the state government. Cheema urged the opposition leader to publicly apologise, saying the statement had hurt sentiments and…

11 Mar

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann interacts with students at School of Eminence in Adampur

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JALANDHAR (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said that the Punjab Government’s Schools of Eminence (SoE) are emerging as powerful catalysts that are transforming the destiny of students and giving wings to the dreams of Punjab’s youth. Interacting with students at the School of Eminence in Adampur, the Chief Minister described education as the only real instrument capable of eliminating poverty and deep-rooted social inequalities, asserting that the Punjab Government is building world-class institutions to ensure that talent from every corner of Punjab gets the opportunity to rise and succeed. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann…

11 Mar

Rajpura-Akkar Link Road To Be Renamed After Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji: Gurmeet Singh Khudian

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant move to honour rich spiritual legacy, the Punjab Government would name a key 13.15-kilometer link road stretch in Patiala district after the Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji. This was announced by Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, today at Punjab Vidhan Sabha in a reply to MLA Gurlal Singh Ghanaur. S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian explained that the thoroughfare in question connects Rajpura to Sehra and further extends from Sehra to Akkar village, where historic Gurudwara Nimm Sahib is situated. He emphasised that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led…