Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

30 Nov

HC Quashes Cases Against CM Bhagwant Mann, Ministers Over Protest Marches

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Chandigarh, November 30, 2025 — The Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed two criminal cases filed in 2020 and 2021 against Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, ministers Harpal Singh Cheema and Aman Arora, and several other Aam Aadmi Party leaders for allegedly leading “unlawful” protests in Chandigarh. Senior Advocate Anmol Rattan Sidhu appeared for Mann in the matter.The first case, registered on January 10, 2020, related to a protest march against a power tariff hike near the then Chief Minister’s residence. The second FIR, dated October 6, 2021, involved a march towards the Governor’s House. In both incidents, protesters were…

30 Nov

Punjab Roadways, PRTC Contract Staff Call Off Strike After Talks With Transport Minister

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Chandigarh, November 30, 2025 — The contractual employees of Punjab Roadways and PRTC ended their strike on Sunday after a meeting with Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar brought a breakthrough in the standoff over the kilometre scheme.Officials said the state government has agreed to procure 1,000 new buses, addressing one of the major concerns raised by employees. The minister also assured that the jobs of contractual staff are secure and that the kilometre scheme will not lead to displacement.In a significant relief for the workforce, all employees who were suspended or dismissed during the protest will be reinstated, officials…

30 Nov

Punjab Becomes an Investment Hub! Record Investment of ₹4,700 Crore in a Single Month, 9,200 Youth Get Jobs; Trident Group Enters the Field with ₹2000 Crore!

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Chandigarh, Nov 30, 2025: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, industrial development in Punjab has achieved new heights. Due to the state government's investment-friendly policies, transparent governance, and secure environment, major investors from across the country are coming forward to set up their factories and industries in Punjab, making the state the preferred choice for investment. This clearly demonstrates that the industry has complete faith in the Punjab government, its environment, and its policies.This confidence is not just limited to words but is visible in concrete figures. In the month of October alone, Punjab registered an investment…

30 Nov

Punjab’s government Schools are also becoming ISRO Nurseries—Mansa’s Astronomy lab proves Mann government’s vision

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Chandigarh, November 30, 2025: The Bhagwant Mann government of the Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab has initiated a 'revolution' in the field of education, quietly building the future, away from noisy politics. This change is not just a repainting of old walls, but is transforming the entire thinking and potential of government schools. The biggest symbol of this revolution is the astronomy lab established at the Government Senior Secondary Girls School in Mansa, known as Punjab's first space science laboratory. This facility, opened in the once backward Mansa district, is proof that when intentions are noble and the intentions are…

30 Nov

India’s Largest Migratory Bird Habitat, Keshopur Chhamb, Struggles for Survival Amid Neglect

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Pathankot, November 30, 2025: Keshopur Chhamb, India’s largest habitat for migratory birds and officially known as the Keshopur–Miani Community Reserve, is fighting for its existence despite its ecological importance. Once announced as an international-level tourist destination in 2015–16 with an investment of ₹9 crore by the Tourism Department, the wetland today shows signs of severe neglect.Recognised as the country’s first notified community reserve under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 (amended in 2002), Keshopur Chhamb spans nearly 850 acres of natural freshwater wetlands. It is a crucial winter refuge for migratory waterbirds and forms an essential part of the migratory bird…

30 Nov

Major Billing Fraud Uncovered in Punjab Powercom; Widespread Probe Confirms Corruption

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National Times Bureau :- A major electricity billing scam that sparked statewide concern has now been officially confirmed by Punjab Powercom officials. The issue first came to light after a detailed report published on November 26, exposing large-scale irregularities in manual meter readings across Punjab. According to departmental sources, meter readers allegedly bypassed the official OCR-based scanning system and instead used manual entries or tampered software to generate fake electricity bills. This manipulation allowed units to be shown below 300, causing significant financial losses to the Powercom department. The ongoing departmental investigation has revealed multiple cases of bribery and corruption…

30 Nov

Indian Helicopters Launch Major Rescue Operations in Sri Lanka

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National Times Bureau :- The Indian Embassy in Sri Lanka announced on Saturday that Chetak helicopters deployed under Operation Sagar Bandhu carried out rescue missions for people affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The embassy said that India stands firmly with Sri Lanka during this difficult time. According to the embassy, Chetak helicopters from INS Vikrant conducted multiple search and rescue sorties across flood-affected regions, helping authorities reach stranded individuals and deliver essential support. “India stands firmly with Sri Lanka in this challenging moment, working together to save lives and provide timely relief,” the embassy said in its statement. The embassy also…

30 Nov

Speeding Mercedes rams into three near Delhi’s Vasant Kunj, leaving one dead

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National Times Bureau :- A speeding Mercedes car hit three men in a high-end area of Delhi last night, killing one of them and injuring the other two. The accident happened after midnight near Ambience Mall in Vasant Kunj. The Mercedes G63 went out of control, crashed into a pole, and then hit the three men who were waiting at an auto-rickshaw stand. Police arrived quickly and took the injured to the hospital. One of them, Rohit, 23, from Chamoli in Uttarakhand, was declared dead on arrival. The other two men, aged 35 and 23, are being treated in the…

30 Nov

Akali Dal announces Kanchanpreet Kaur as Zila Parishad candidate

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National Times Bureau :- Shiromani Akali Dal has announced Kanchanpreet Kaur as party candidate for Zila Parishad elections from Kasel in Tarn Taran district. Interestingly announcement in this regard was made by Virsa Singh Valtoha who had resigned from Akali Dal after directive of the then Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh.

30 Nov

Aide of Bikram Singh Majithia Held by Vigilance Bureau in Liquor-Linked Probe

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Vigilance Bureau has arrested Harpreet Singh Gulati, identified as a long-time associate of former cabinet minister and Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, as part of its widening investigation into alleged financial irregularities. Sources in the Bureau said Gulati was taken into custody following evidence that connected him to a network of liquor firms—including Akash Spriti, UV Enterprise and AD Enterprise—believed to be central to the probe. Investigators claim he oversaw cash movements for these businesses and channelled funds on behalf of the former minister. According to officials, inquiries so far suggest that several…