Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

30 Nov

CM Bhagwant Mann to Begin 10-Day Investment Outreach Trip to Japan

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will depart for Japan tomorrow on a 10-day international tour aimed at drawing top-tier Japanese companies to invest in the state and participate in Punjab’s upcoming global investor summit. Officials said the Chief Minister’s schedule includes multiple business meetings across major Japanese cities, where he will showcase Punjab’s industrial potential and pitch opportunities in sectors such as precision manufacturing, automotive components, electronics, food-tech, solar energy, and next-generation green technologies. The visit follows an extensive virtual conference held three days earlier with a high-powered Japanese delegation. The session brought together representatives from the…

30 Nov

Kanchanpreet Kaur Walks Free After Overnight Hearing in Tarn Taran

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Tarn Taran (Gurpreet Singh): A night-long legal marathon at the Tarn Taran district court culminated in the release of Kanchanpreet Kaur early Sunday, ending a tense standoff between police and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) supporters who had been demanding her immediate freedom. The order, issued by Judicial Magistrate Pankaj Verma at around 4 a.m., came as a relief to the Akali Dal, whose workers broke into cheers outside the courthouse. Kanchanpreet, accompanied by senior party leaders including Virsa Singh Valtoha, thanked the court and said she had full faith in the justice system. Kanchanpreet had been detained by Chabal police…

29 Nov

Punjab Govt Achieves Milestone with Record 44,900 km Road Development Project

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Chandigarh, 29 November ,2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday announced to embark the biggest road construction work taken up in the history of the state targeting to construct 44,920 KMs of roads with a total cost of Rs 16,209 Crore. Divulging more details, the Chief Minister said that the state government has decided that by the end of next year, it will build a total of 44,920 KMs of roads across all villages, towns and cities of Punjab at a total cost of Rs 16,209 Crore. He said that these roads will all be with the five…

29 Nov

Punjab Overhauls School Exams, Launches Entrepreneurship Course in Major Education Reform

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Chandigarh, November 29, 2025: The Bhagwant Mann–led Punjab government has introduced sweeping reforms in the school education system, replacing rote-learning–based examinations with skill-oriented and competency-based assessments across the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB).The reform marks one of the biggest structural shifts in decades. The new question paper format, designed under a three-day workshop of more than 120 academicians and experts led by PSEB Chairman Dr. Amar Pal Singh, aims to evaluate students on understanding, reasoning, problem-solving and real-life application rather than memorisation.The Board has adopted the Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy to develop modern question papers grounded in analytical thinking, creativity and…

29 Nov

Dhakoli Blood Donation Camp Collects 50 Units to Support Hospitals

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Dhakoli, November 29, 2025: A blood donation drive was organised on Saturday at Guru Nanak Market in Dhakoli to help hospitals facing a shortage of blood. The camp was held with the blessings of Gurudev Shri Swami Vishvas Ji and jointly organised by Vishvas Foundation Panchkula, HDFC Bank and the Indian Red Cross Society, District Branch Mohali.A medical team from the Blood Bank of GMSH, Sector 16 Chandigarh, led by Dr. Simarjeet Kaur Gill, collected 50 units of blood during the camp. According to Rishi Saral Vishvas, Joint Secretary of the Vishvas Foundation, the event began with the ceremonial lighting…

29 Nov

Union Agriculture Minister praises Punjab model: AAP government’s stubble management sets National Example

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Chandigarh, November 29, 2025: Ransingh Kala village in Moga is now resonating across the country due to the visionary policies of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. After visiting the village, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan openly said that the example set by Punjab in stubble management is worthy of imitation by the entire country. This recognition is a clear proof that the Bhagwant Mann government has not only mastered the challenge of stubble burning but has also presented it as a Punjab model before the country.Ransingh Kala village has been free from a single incident of…

29 Nov

Without VIP Security, Mann Reaches Bus Stand! CM Mann Did What No CM Ever Did

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Chandigarh, November 29, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann once again proved that he is a CM connected to common people. On Thursday, CM Mann suddenly arrived at Kurali Bus Stand and stayed there for a full 1 hour and 15 minutes. No big protocol, no heavy security cover. Just standing at the bus stand like a common person and talking to people.CM Mann inspected PRTC buses parked at the bus stand one by one. He saw with his own eyes the cleanliness of buses, condition of seats, and facilities being provided to passengers. He also talked openly with drivers…

29 Nov

Over 100 killed, several missing as Cyclone Ditwah causes widespread damage in Sri Lanka

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National Times Bureau :- Cyclone Ditwah has caused heavy rains and floods in Sri Lanka, killing over 100 people so far, while 130 others are still missing, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said on Saturday. Relief work is in progress and about 44,000 people have been moved to government shelters after their homes were damaged or destroyed during a week of nonstop rain. The cyclone is now moving away from Sri Lanka toward India, but it has already caused major destruction, officials said. Armed forces are helping with rescue and relief efforts. Although the cyclone hit land on Wednesday, the…

29 Nov

Punjab government suspends all contractual workers of PRTC, PUNBUS over protest against kilometre scheme

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National Times Bureau :- The Punjab government has taken strict action against the ongoing strike protesting the cancellation of tenders for buses operating under the kilometre scheme. All employees participating in the strike have been suspended. The department has sent emails to all temporary workers informing them of the action.The email states that the employees caused financial loss to the government by taking part in an illegal protest. A penalty has been imposed for not running buses on their routes, and all involved employees have been suspended from service with immediate effect.

29 Nov

Major Change in NREGA : Now, Full Wages Will Be Received Even for Working at Home, CM Mann Opens Treasury

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has taken a revolutionary decision, making a historic change to the MNREGA scheme. Now, workers will receive full wages not only for working on government projects but also for working at home. Workers who have registered under NREGA and have an NREGA card will now receive full benefits even for working at home. This scheme will prove to be a major relief for poor families. If a worker works at home for 90 days, a complete record will be maintained and an amount of ₹31,140 will be transferred directly to their…