Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

27 Nov

Phagwara village tense after midnight firing at AAP functionary’s home; investigators look into gang link

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Phagwara (Gurpreet Singh) A late-night firing incident at the home of Aam Aadmi Party leader Daljit Raju sent shockwaves through Darvesh village near Phagwara early Thursday, after two armed men allegedly emptied several rounds at his residence and vanished before authorities arrived. The attack occurred shortly after 1 a.m., when the family—Raju, his wife and their daughter—were asleep on the upper floor of the house. The gunmen, whose faces were covered, reportedly moved close to the structure and opened fire repeatedly. Bullets struck the glass façade and windows on the first floor, but the occupants remained unharmed. Raju recounted that…

26 Nov

Kapil Sharma Opens Up on Vancouver Café Shootings, Praises Mumbai Police for Strong Security

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Mumbai, November 26, 2025 — Comedian and actor Kapil Sharma has spoken for the first time about the shootings that took place at his cafés in Vancouver, Canada, describing the incidents as a reflection of weak law enforcement abroad and expressing renewed appreciation for India’s security agencies.Kapil recalled that there were three separate shootings targeting his cafés. He said local authorities in Vancouver appeared ineffective in dealing with the situation. “These incidents happened in Canada, in Vancouver. I think there were three shootings there,” he said, adding, “I think the police there don’t have enough power to control things.”He revealed…

26 Nov

Nagar Kirtan Honouring Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Anniversary Reaches Lalru, Moves Ahead to Next Destination

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Amritsar, November 26, 2025: A grand Nagar Kirtan dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, Bhai Sati Das Ji, Bhai Mati Das Ji and Bhai Diala Ji reached Lalru on Tuesday as devotees gathered to offer a warm welcome. The procession had started from Gurdwara Guru Ke Mahal, Sri Amritsar, on November 22 under the banner of the Shiromani Sant Khalsa International Foundation, with its final congregation scheduled at Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib on November 27.The Nagar Kirtan halted overnight at Gurdwara Gursagar Sahib near Chandigarh. After the bhog ceremony of Sri Akhand Path Sahib and…

26 Nov

CM Mann Announces Guru Tegh Bahadur University At Anandpur Sahib On 350th Martyrdom Day

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Sri Anandpur Sahib, November 26, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced the establishment of a world-class university in Sri Anandpur Sahib named after the ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, bringing to life the vision of AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal.Speaking at the ‘Sarbat Da Bhala’ gathering at Gurdwara Budda Dal Chavni on the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the Chief Minister said this university in the sacred city will strengthen Guru Sahib’s great vision. He said the university will be extremely helpful for deep research into the ninth Guru’s unique martyrdom, great…

26 Nov

Punjab Foils Major Terror Plot, Four Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Operatives Arrested After Gunfight

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Chandigarh/SAS Nagar, November 26 — Punjab Police averted a major terror strike on Wednesday after the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), in a coordinated operation with SAS Nagar Police, arrested four operatives linked to foreign-based gangster Goldy Dhillon of the Lawrence Bishnoi network. The arrests followed an exchange of fire near Steel Strips Towers on the Dera Bassi–Ambala highway, officials said.Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said the operation was part of the state’s ongoing crackdown on organised crime under the directives of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. The arrested individuals have been identified as Harvinder Singh alias Bhola alias…

26 Nov

Two Terror Suspects Held Near Indo-Pak Border; IED Recovered in Amritsar

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National Times Bureau :- In a late-night operation on Tuesday, Amritsar Police arrested two terror suspects and recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) from the Indo-Pakistan border region. The search for additional suspects is underway, while officials have avoided detailed comments as the operation was still in progress at the time of reporting. Police had received inputs suggesting that Pakistan’s intelligence agency, ISI, had resumed sending explosives to India following the recent Delhi blasts. Acting on the alert, security was tightened along the border, and patrolling was significantly increased. According to sources, two suspected terrorists left their homes on a…

26 Nov

Two Punjab DSPs Suspended in Tarn Taran Case

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National Times Bureau :- In a significant administrative action, two senior police officers in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district have been suspended following their failure to provide satisfactory clarification to the High Court in a sensitive case involving the daughter of an Akali Dal candidate and the party’s IT Wing in-charge. The officers suspended include DSP (Detective) Harjinder Singh and DSP (PBI) Gulzar Singh. Their suspension comes a day after Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav appeared before the Election Commission in New Delhi regarding the same matter. The case pertains to the registration of an FIR against the Akali candidate’s daughter and…

26 Nov

Massive farmers’ protest at Chandigarh’s Sector 43 to mark five years of ‘Delhi Chalo’ march

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National Times Bureau :- The Samyukt Kisan Morcha along with several other farmer organisations trade union movement and the agriculture workers movement are holding country-wide demonstration at the Dussehra Ground in Sector-43, Chandigarh to mark five years of 'Delhi Chalo' march. The SKM is an umbrella body of farmer organisations that led the 2020-21 protests. Over 10,000 farmers are expected to be in attendance in Chandigarh, New Delhi and other capitals as it is going to be a nation-wide agitation. The farmers have been allotted Sector 43 Dussehra Ground to converge for a day-long gathering. The 'Delhi Chalo' march was…

26 Nov

Punjab Vidhan Sabha to Host Student Mock Session on Constitution Day

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Sri Anandpur Sahib (Gurpreet Singh): Students from across Punjab will step into the roles of lawmakers and ministers today in a unique mock session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha. The initiative, led by Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, aims to give young learners hands-on experience in democratic processes. Harkamaldeep Singh will enact the role of Chief Minister, while other participants will take on key positions such as Speaker, Ministers, MLAs, and Opposition members. The exercise is designed to familiarize students with legislative procedures and the functioning of government, combining practical learning with civic education. This year, the mock session…

26 Nov

Massive Security Blanket in Chandigarh as Farmers’ Assembly, PU Students’ Protest Set to Converge

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The city witnessed an unprecedented security buildup on Wednesday with the UT police mobilising nearly 3,000 personnel ahead of two major demonstrations scheduled to take place simultaneously — a large gathering by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) and a bandh called by Panjab University students demanding the issuance of the Senate election notification. Anticipating heavy turnout and significant pressure on traffic, the administration cordoned off several high-movement corridors and announced detours across key routes. Police teams were instructed to take positions from early morning to manage the expected inflow of vehicles, particularly from Mohali. The SKM event,…