Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

14 Dec

Polling Begins Across Punjab for Rural Local Body Elections

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Voters across Punjab headed to polling stations on Sunday as elections for the state’s zila parishads and panchayat samitis got underway. Voting started at 8 am with election authorities putting in place heightened security and administrative arrangements to ensure a smooth process. The polls are being held to fill seats in 22 zila parishads and 153 panchayat samitis, covering a total of 3,185 electoral zones. With more than 9,000 contestants in the race, the elections are being closely watched as a key indicator of grassroots political sentiment. Officials said that around 1.36 crore voters are eligible to…

13 Dec

Navjot Kaur Sidhu Accuses Mann Government of Shielding Mafias, Seeks Security Cover

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Bhagwant Mann government, Navjot Kaur Sidhu, Punjab politics

New Delhi, December 13, 2025: Suspended Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab, alleging that it was providing protection to liquor and mining mafias and warning that any threat to her life would be the chief minister’s responsibility. She also sought security, citing what she described as a deteriorating law-and-order situation in the state.In a post on X, Sidhu questioned the Punjab government’s silence on issues she claimed to have raised repeatedly, alleging that her concerns were being ignored despite the seriousness of the matters involved.…

13 Dec

Punjab Government Launches Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme to Strengthen Skill-Based Education and Employment

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann government, Punjab Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme, skill-based education

Chandigarh, December 13, 2025: The Aam Aadmi Party government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced the launch of the Punjab Youth Entrepreneurship Scheme, marking a major shift in the state’s education policy towards skill-based learning and employment generation. The initiative aims to equip students with practical business and marketing skills, enabling them to become self-reliant and job-ready at an early stage.Under the scheme, students of Classes 11 and 12 studying in government schools will receive structured training in entrepreneurship, financial literacy and modern marketing practices. The programme seeks to move beyond conventional classroom teaching by preparing students for…

13 Dec

Abohar’s ‘Aabha Library’ Among 275 Ultra-Modern Libraries Become Pride of Mann Government, Example for the Country

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAabha Library, Mann Government, Punjab

Chandigarh, December 13, 2025: Buildings competing with luxury hotels and world-class facilities - Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's Knowledge Revolution CampaignUnder the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab government has established 275 ultra-modern libraries in the state's rural areas, while work continues on 58 more libraries. The Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Public Library (Aabha Library) located in Abohar is a splendid link in this chain, whose grandeur has people comparing it to a five-star hotel. It is not just a library but a living proof of the Mann government's vision and commitment to youth. Videos going viral on social media…

13 Dec

Teenager Related to Former MLA Killed in Jalandhar Stabbing

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingJalandhar

Jalandhar (Gurpreet Singh): Jalandhar was rocked by a violent incident on Friday night when a 16-year-old boy, related to former MLA and BJP leader Sheetal Angural, lost his life after being stabbed in the Basti Danishmandan area. The incident took place in Shivaji Nagar following a heated dispute, according to preliminary information. The victim, identified as Vikas, was allegedly attacked by three local youths who were carrying a sharp weapon. After the assault, the attackers reportedly fled, leaving the teenager critically injured on the roadside. Residents rushed him to a nearby hospital, but doctors declared him dead due to excessive…

12 Dec

Centre Declines Demand to Rename ‘Veer Bal Diwas’, BJP Backs Decision

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabAkal Takht, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, SGPC, Sikh organisations, Veer Bal Diwas

Chandigarh, December 12, 2025 — The Central Government has declined requests from several Sikh organisations and political parties to change the name of ‘Veer Bal Diwas’, reaffirming that the current title will remain unchanged. The decision follows sustained appeals from Sikh bodies urging the Centre to revise the nomenclature.BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa defended the government’s stance, asserting that the existing name suitably honours the unmatched martyrdom of the Sahibzaade. He said the terminology reflects the spirit of sacrifice associated with the young sons of Guru Gobind Singh.The move comes days after the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib wrote…

12 Dec

Under the Mann government, the first successful liver transplant at the government hospital (PILBS), Mohali, becomes a role model for government hospitals across the country

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Chandigarh, December 11, 2025: Today marks a new dawn in the health history of Punjab! As a result of the resolve and foresight of the Aam Aadmi Party's Bhagwant Mann government, the Punjab Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (PILBS), Mohali, has successfully performed its first liver transplant surgery, setting a historic milestone. This achievement is not just a step forward in the field of medicine; it is a miraculous blessing that wipes away the tears of thousands of poor and middle-class families who until now considered this life-saving treatment only a dream. This is the greatest proof of the…

12 Dec

Buddha Dariya Reborn: AAP MP Seechewal Turns Polluted Stretch into Boating Haven

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Chandigarh, December 12, 2025: Punjab's sacred Buddha Dariya, which had become a stain due to its dirt, now looks in a new form. Rajya Sabha MP and senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal said that with the help of local devotees, a big part of the river has been cleaned in just one year of hard work. The biggest thing is that where standing was not possible before, now boats are running there and water creatures and birds have started coming. This change shows that when public participation and Aam Aadmi Party's honest politics come together, environmental…

12 Dec

Tarn Taran Tragedy : Friend Shoots Friend, Then Dies by Suicide!

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National Times Bureau :- Tension gripped Banwalipur village in Tarn Taran after a heated argument between two friends took a violent turn, leaving one of them seriously injured. According to local sources, the quarrel escalated so quickly that one youth allegedly attacked his friend with a sharp-edged weapon, inflicting three deep stab wounds. Residents rushed to the scene after hearing cries for help and immediately shifted the injured youth to a nearby hospital, where he is currently undergoing treatment. Doctors have described his condition as serious but stable. Police reached the village shortly after the incident and began an investigation.…

12 Dec

‘The fire never left’: Vinesh Phogat retracts on retirement plans, eyes LA 2028 Olympics in emotional comeback

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, SportsVinesh Phogat

National Times Bureau :- Wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Friday announced her return to competitive wrestling, ending her 18-month retirement with a strong assertion that her 'fire never left' and that she is ready to chase her dream of stepping onto the Olympic podium at Los Angeles 2028. Vinesh was disqualified on the morning of the gold-medal bout for being 100 grams over the stipulated weight limit. Hours before she was poised to clinch the title of first woman to compete in an Olympic wrestling final, her dreams were shattered in Paris. Notably, Vinesh fought in the Haryana Assembly election last…