Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

03 Dec

Bhakhra Dam to be desilted, Union Ministry forms Committee

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National Times Bureau :- Union Jal Shakti Ministry has formed a high level 10 member committee for carrying out desilting of Bhakhra Dam. This will be first time ever since Dam has been constructed that desilting will take place. Among others Chief Engineer level official has also been included in the committee.

03 Dec

Mann Government’s Finland Training Turns Punjab’s Govt Schools into ‘Schools of Happiness’, Transforming the Future of Lakhs of Young Minds

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Chandigarh, Dec 3, 2025: The Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has initiated a remarkable 'education revolution' in the state's government schools. The direct benefit of this is visible in the bright future of the children. The Mann government has moved away from the old, difficult method of rote learning and adopted Finland’s famous 'Happiness-First' education model. The goal of this model is to protect children's childhood and help them become happy individuals. Sending dedicated government school teachers directly to Finland for training demonstrates the government's desire to raise the standard of education to a global…

03 Dec

AAP rolls out first list of 961 nominees for Punjab rural body polls as parties gear up for high-stakes contest

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday released its first list of 961 candidates for Punjab’s upcoming Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections, marking the beginning of an intense political push ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls. Rural elections set to test party strength Voting for 22 Zila Parishads—except Mohali, where polling has been deferred—and more than 150 Panchayat Samitis is scheduled for December 14, with the results due on December 17. Coming just over a year before the next state election, the rural polls are widely seen as a critical indicator of public mood. Political parties, aware…

02 Dec

Kisan Mazdoor Morcha to Stage Statewide Rail Blockade in Punjab on December 5

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabElectricity Amendment Bill 2025, Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, Punjab rail blockade, Rail Roko protest

Chandigarh, December 2, 2025 — Rail services across Punjab are expected to face disruption on December 5 as the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (India), Punjab Chapter, has announced a two-hour statewide Rail Roko protest. The agitation will take place from 1 pm to 3 pm at 26 locations spread across 19 districts.The protest aims to press for several demands, including the cancellation of the draft Electricity Amendment Bill 2025, withdrawal of prepaid electricity meters and reinstatement of old meters. The organisation is also opposing the alleged forcible sale of public properties by the Bhagwant Mann–led state government and raising other related…

02 Dec

DIG Firozpur Range Harmanbir Singh Gill Transferred Amid Election-Related Actions in Tarn Taran

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDIG Harmanbir Singh Gill, Firozpur Range, Police Transfers, Tarn Taran by-election

Tarn Taran, December 2 — The Home Department has transferred DIG Firozpur Range Harmanbir Singh Gill and posted him to PAP Jalandhar, a move widely viewed as a major action taken during the ongoing election-related administrative reshuffle in the district.Over the past two months, several police personnel in Tarn Taran were either transferred to other districts or suspended following directions from the Election Commission and the DGP during the by-election period. These actions have created a sense of apprehension among officials still serving in the district, who fear further suspensions or disciplinary measures.The transfer of DIG Gill has added to…

02 Dec

Punjab Launches First-of-Its-Kind Fellowship, Deploys 35 Trained Youth to Lead Grassroots Fight Against Drugs

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Chandigarh, December 2, 2025: To tackle Punjab’s drug crisis, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced a game-changing strategy. The government will no longer limit its fight against drugs to police stations and courts but will send trained warriors into every village and neighborhood. Through India's first-ever ‘Leadership in Mental Health Fellowship,’ Punjab will prepare 35 young professionals dedicated to rescuing people from addiction and raising awareness in society. Developed in collaboration with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, this program—called the Yudh Nashe Virudh (War Against Drugs) campaign—is set to be the biggest weapon in the fight against…

02 Dec

Chandigarh Sector 26 shooting: What Happened So Far?

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A late-night shooting in Chandigarh’s Sector 26 on Monday has left a 35-year-old man dead, prompting a wide-ranging investigation into what authorities believe may be a gang-related attack. The victim, identified as Inderpreet Singh Perri, was found with multiple gunshot wounds. Senior officials, including IG Chandigarh Pushpendra Kumar, inspected the scene soon after the incident. According to police, at least eight empty shells and one live round were recovered, suggesting the attackers fired several shots before fleeing. What police have established so far Preliminary findings indicate Perri suffered four to five bullet injuries, though the definitive cause…

02 Dec

Historic Win! Mann Govt’s Scientific Strategy Achieves 94% Reduction in Stubble Burning; Centre Approves ‘Punjab Model’ for Nationwide Rollout

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab government proudly announced today that it has achieved a historic 94% reduction in stubble burning incidents in the fields. This success sets an example for India and proves the effectiveness of the farmer-first, science-based strategy led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. While 80,879 cases of stubble burning were recorded in 2016, the number dropped to just 5,114 in 2025—a 53% decline from 2024. This achievement marks a decade-long fight that has transformed Punjab’s image from a major contributor to air pollution, soil degradation, and health issues. The importance of this achievement is further highlighted by…

01 Dec

CM Mann Unveils 173 Investor Services Under One Roof

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Chandigarh, December 1, 2025: Punjab, under the strong leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has achieved a historic milestone by launching Phase-2 of the FastTrack Punjab Portal. Now, investors will get access to a total of 173 government services under one roof, which will prove to be a milestone in making Punjab the most investor-friendly state in the country.Industry and Commerce Minister Sanjeev Arora stated that these 173 G2B (Government-to-Business) services from 15 key departments are now available on a single digital platform. Punjab has probably become the first state in the country to provide such a large number…

01 Dec

CM Mann Raises Voice for Public, Defends Democracy: Questioning SIR is Public’s Right, ECI Must Be Accountable

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Chandigarh, December 1, 2025: Today, an unusual sense of unrest pervades the country regarding elections. People are raising questions, discussing, and openly expressing their doubts. This is no small matter—when the public, who are the true owners of democracy, begin to lose faith in their own electoral system, it suggests the problem is profound. Amidst this scenario, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann recently made a statement that resonated deeply with the people. Addressing the doubts surrounding the electoral process and the SIR (Systematic Improvement of Representation/Registration/etc. - based on context, likely an election related system or process), he voiced the…