Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

10 Feb

T20 World Cup 2026: BCCI sticks to policy, bars players from staying with families during tournament

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, SportsT20 World Cup

National Times Bureau :- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided not to allow players to stay with their families during the T20 World Cup. The board has chosen to continue with a policy introduced after India’s 1-3 defeat to Australia in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. According to a report, the current team management sought clarification from the BCCI on the matter but was told that the rule would remain in place. Under the existing policy, players can have their families accompany them for up to 14 days only if an overseas tour lasts longer than 45…

10 Feb

Fresh violence in Manipur: Curfew imposed, internet suspended for five days in Ukhrul district

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaManipur, Violence

National Times Bureau :- A significant security clampdown was triggered in Manipur's Ukhrul district with authorities imposing a curfew and suspending internet services for five days after fresh violence erupted after armed miscreants allegedly set houses on fire, forcing residents to flee their homes overnight. The tensions escalated late on Monday after armed groups set afire several houses in Litan Sareikhong village and fired several rounds in the air, triggering panic among the residents through the hill district. Fearing further violence, many villagers fled with essential belongings to safer areas in neighbouring Kangpokpi district, while several Tangkhul villagers were also…

09 Feb

AAP Stages Protest Outside Bajwa’s Residence Over Alleged Remarks, Police Use Water Cannons Amid Tensions

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP protest Punjab, Chandigarh protest, Dalit remarks row, Harbhajan Singh ETO, Partap Singh Bajwa controversy

CHANDIGARH, 9th February 2026: Calling out Congress’s casteist and elitist remarks into a flashpoint on Punjab’s streets, senior leaders, ministers, MLAs, and hundreds of karyakartas of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab on Sunday held a high-voltage band-baja protest outside the residence of Leader of Opposition (LoP) Partap Singh Bajwa, slamming Congress leadership for mocking Dalits, degrading honest livelihoods, and exposing its deeply feudal and dynastic mindset. As AAP leaders moved to gherao Partap Singh Bajwa’s house, tensions escalated into a clash with the police, water cannons were used to disperse the crowd, and several leaders and workers were injured,…

09 Feb

Akal Takht Issues Key Directives on Guru Granth Sahib Probe, Hola Mohalla Conduct, and Overseas Gurdwara Dispute

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritdhari SIT, Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj, Guru Granth Sahib saroops, Sri Akal Takht

AMRITSAR/CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh) — Sri Akal Takht Sahib Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj on Sunday issued a series of directives concerning the investigation into missing sacred saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, religious discipline, and several Panthic matters, while also raising concerns over recent administrative and policing actions. Addressing the media at the Sri Akal Takht Secretariat, the Jathedar urged the Punjab government to ensure that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the case of 328 sacred saroops consists exclusively of Amritdhari (initiated) Sikh police officers. He said the demand follows concerns raised by Sikh communities in India and…

09 Feb

Chandigarh-Based Journalist Killed in Late-Night Road Accident Near Mohali Courts

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabAccident, Chandigarh, Death, Journalist, Mohali

National Times Bureau :- A journalist from Chandigarh lost his life in a tragic road accident late Sunday night after his motorcycle crashed into a road divider near the Mohali court complex. The incident has once again raised serious concerns over road safety and the lack of immediate emergency response on major urban roads. According to available information, the victim, identified as Davinder Singh, sustained critical injuries after his motorcycle hit the divider with force. Due to the absence of any emergency medical services at the spot, he could not be shifted to a hospital in time. Eyewitnesses said Singh…

09 Feb

Punjab Police Launch 72-Hour ‘Operation Prahar 2.0’ to Crack Down on Crime

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingOperation Prahar 2.0, Punjab Police

National Times Bureau :- Punjab Police on Monday morning launched a large-scale security drive titled Operation Prahar 2.0, aimed at tightening the noose around criminal elements across the state. The operation began at 8 am and will continue for 72 hours, with a special focus on wanted and habitual offenders. As part of the operation, senior police officers have been assigned to different districts to personally supervise field-level action. Around 12,000 police personnel have been deployed on the ground to carry out searches, checks and targeted operations in identified sensitive areas. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said the state…

09 Feb

Daylight Shooting Shocks Tarn Taran Law College, Student Killed; Gunman Dies by Suicide

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab News

National Times Bureau :- Tarn Taran witnessed a chilling incident on Thursday after a young woman was shot dead inside the campus of a well-known law college, triggering panic among students and staff. The accused attacker later ended his own life by shooting himself, turning the educational institution into the scene of a double tragedy. According to preliminary information, the deceased woman has been identified as Sandeep Kaur, a student of the law college. Eyewitnesses said the accused suddenly opened fire at her inside the campus, leaving her critically injured. She succumbed to her injuries on the spot. Moments after…

09 Feb

UP tobacco baron’s son goes on rampage, ploughs speeding Lamborghini into people; six injured

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National Times Bureau :- A speeding Lamborgini, allegedly being driven by the son of Kanpur businessman KK Mishra, rammed into the pedestrians and two-wheelers on the VIP Road in Kanpur's upscale Gwaltoli area, police said. At least six people were injured in the road accident on Sunday afternoon, following which police seized the vehicle. "The accident occurred around 3.15 pm near Rev-3 Mall when the luxury car, reportedly driven by Shivam Mishra, the son of businessman KK Mishra, went out of control and ploughed into people standing along the roadside and several vehicles, triggering panic in the area," DCP (Central)…

08 Feb

Punjab Police Intensifies Global Hunt for Gangsters as Operation Prahar Enters Second Phase

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingOperation Prahar

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Escalating its offensive against organised crime, the Punjab Police has moved to the next stage of Operation Prahar, widening its focus to gangsters operating from foreign soil. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav on Sunday said legal steps have been initiated to bring back 38 fugitives who are allegedly directing criminal networks in the state from abroad. The second phase of the operation will formally roll out from February 9. According to the DGP, the list of 38 wanted criminals forms part of a broader group of 61 overseas-based gangsters identified by intelligence agencies. While formal extradition…

08 Feb

Surajkund Mela accident: Cop dead, 12 injured as swing collapses mid-air, horrific moment caught on cam

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaSurajkund Mela Accident

National Times Bureau :- A police inspector died and at least 13 people were injured after a large swing broke and fell during the Surajkund Mela in Faridabad on Saturday evening, causing panic among visitors. The incident happened around 6 pm when a ride called “Tsunami” stopped working properly and tilted before crashing while about 15 to 26 people were on it. People lost balance and some parts of the ride broke. Inspector Jagdish Prasad, who was on fair duty and posted in Palwal, ran towards the ride after seeing it tilt. While trying to help people get to safety,…