Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

03 Mar

AAP Leader Baltej Pannu Contacts Ammy Virk; Assures Punjab Govt Support for Stranded Family in UAE

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmmy Virk, Baltej Pannu, Punjab government, stranded Indians, UAE

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Amid the escalating conflict in West Asia, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab General Secretary and Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Monday, March 2, 2026, reached out to popular Punjabi singer and actor Ammy Virk to inquire about the safety of his family currently stranded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). During the telephonic conversation, Pannu extended his support to the artist, stating that the Bhagwant Mann-led government stands firmly with the Virk family during this period of geopolitical uncertainty. Pannu informed that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is personally monitoring the situation of Punjabis stuck in the Gulf…

03 Mar

Punjab Emerges as Top-3 State in Revenue Growth; Own Tax Collection Hits Rs 57,919 Crore

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance, Excise and Taxation Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday said that under the leadership of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, Punjab has emerged among the top three states in the country for remarkable achievements in revenue growth, asserting that the state’s financial performance over the past four years reflects structural reform, fiscal discipline and administrative transparency. Addressing a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, Harpal Singh Cheema presented detailed data to underline what he described as a decisive turnaround in Punjab’s fiscal health. Addressing a press conference, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, “Punjab’s own…

03 Mar

PM Modi Holds Crisis Talks with Gulf Leaders as West Asia Conflict Escalates

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsGulf Diplomacy, Indian diaspora, International Relations, PM Narendra Modi, West Asia Conflict

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in high-level telephonic diplomacy on Tuesday, speaking with Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman and Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah. The conversations focused on the deteriorating security situation in West Asia following a massive coordinated offensive by the United States and Israel against Iran. The Prime Minister expressed grave concern over recent attacks affecting Oman and Kuwait, which have seen retaliatory drone and missile strikes from Iran. This regional volatility follows the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during the U.S.-Israeli strikes. In response,…

03 Mar

India’s Energy Shield: Six to Eight Weeks of Fuel Buffer Amid West Asia Conflict

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusiness, Indiacrude oil imports, Energy Security, inflation, Strategic Petroleum Reserves, West Asia Conflict

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India holds sufficient crude oil and fuel inventories to meet domestic demand for six to eight weeks, providing a critical cushion against short-term supply disruptions caused by escalating military conflict in West Asia. High-level government sources confirmed that the country is well-prepared to navigate the crisis triggered by joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian facilities, which has effectively halted tanker movements through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has established a 24x7 control room to monitor the situation "on a daily and hourly basis." While approximately 50 per cent…

03 Mar

Contaminated Water Tragedy in Hazara Singh Wala Leaves 32 ill, Child’s Death Prompts Escalation to Prime Minister’s Office

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National Times Bureau :- Hazara Singh Wala: A suspected case of contaminated drinking water has triggered panic in Hazara Singh Wala village after at least 32 residents fell ill and a young girl lost her life, intensifying public outrage and drawing the attention of authorities at the highest level. Villagers reported that several families began experiencing symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea and severe dehydration shortly after consuming tap water supplied in the area. Health teams were rushed to the village as the number of affected residents climbed, with many requiring medical treatment at nearby health centres. The situation turned grim…

03 Mar

180 ETT Teachers Climb Water Tanks in Dirba, Accuse Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema of Reneging on Promises

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a dramatic escalation of their long-pending protest, nearly 180 ETT teachers serving in Punjab climbed atop water tanks and mobile towers across several villages in Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema’s constituency on Tuesday, alleging betrayal over unfulfilled assurances. Acting under the banner of their union, the teachers said they were compelled to adopt extreme measures after repeated meetings failed to yield any concrete resolution to their grievances. The protesting educators maintained that they have been seeking redressal of issues dating back to the previous Congress regime and had pinned hopes on the current government’s pre-election commitments.…

03 Mar

Punjab DSP Daljit Singh dies at 51 after prolonged kidney illness; cremation with state honours today

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Gurpreet Singh :- In a significant loss to the Punjab Police, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Daljit Singh, known for his firm action against drug trafficking, passed away on Monday late evening. He was 51 and had been battling a serious kidney ailment for a long time. DSP Daljit Singh had been undergoing treatment at Max Hospital, where he was on regular dialysis due to kidney failure. He had been on medical leave for nearly a year as his health condition deteriorated. At the time of his illness, he was posted in the Anti-Narcotic Wing of the Ludhiana Rural Police,…

03 Mar

Ram Mandir Among Key UP Temples Shut During Lunar Eclipse Observances

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Uttar Pradesh (Gurpreet Singh): The Ram temple in Ayodhya, along with other major temples in Uttar Pradesh, including Kashi Vishwanath temple, Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi temple, and Vindhyavasini temple, remained closed on Tuesday in observance of the lunar eclipse. The temples are expected to reopen in the evening after the rituals marking the eclipse period are completed. Temple authorities at Kashi Vishwanath said the lunar eclipse will be observable in India from 3.27 pm to 6.47 pm. In keeping with religious traditions, the period preceding and during the eclipse, known as ‘Sutak Kaal,’ is considered inauspicious, and normal worship, including darshan,…

03 Mar

Delhi Police Nab Alleged Conspirator in Attack on Advocate Connected to Bishnoi

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Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A key suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the recent gunfire incident targeting advocate Deepak Khatri, who has represented jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi in legal matters. The shooting occurred last week near the Marghat Wale Hanuman Temple in the vicinity of the Kashmere Gate ISBT in north Delhi. According to investigators, assailants fired multiple shots at a car carrying Khatri and his associates late at night before fleeing the scene. Police on Tuesday identified the arrested individual as Rohit Solanki, describing him as a central figure in orchestrating and executing the attack. Officials said…

02 Mar

Meghalaya to Witness Rare ‘Blood Moon’ as Total Lunar Eclipse Graces Skies Tomorrow

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAstronomy, Blood Moon, IMD, Lunar Eclipse, Meghalaya, Shillong, Totality

Shillong (Gurpreet Singh): Residents across Meghalaya are preparing for a spectacular celestial event on Tuesday evening, March 3, 2026, as a total lunar eclipse often referred to as a "Blood Moon" will be visible in the region. Astronomers and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) have confirmed that the northeastern states, including Meghalaya, are among the best locations in India to witness the final stages of this rare phenomenon. According to IMD officials, the moon is expected to rise in Shillong at approximately 5:23 PM, while the totality phase- the period when the moon is completely covered by Earth's darkest shadow…