Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

26 Nov

Punjab Faces Acute Shortage of ₹10 and ₹20 Notes as Wedding Season Fuels Parallel Market

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): As wedding festivities peak across Punjab, residents are grappling with an unexpected problem: a widespread scarcity of small-denomination currency. The crunch in freshly printed ₹10 and ₹20 notes has disrupted everyday purchases and sparked allegations of a thriving black market fed by diverted bank supplies. While banks continue to inform customers that they are receiving only limited consignments of low-value notes, people across multiple districts say they are witnessing a completely different reality outside bank premises. According to locals, private agents and market traders are offering pristine bundles at sharply increased rates, prompting fears of an organised…

25 Nov

Punjab Govt Rolls Out Free Transit & Announces World-Class University, Heritage Street in Anandpur Sahib

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Chandigarh, November 25, 2025 — As part of the 350th martyrdom anniversary celebrations of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the Punjab government has launched free transit services for devotees in its three “holy cities” — Amritsar, Talwandi Sabo, and Anandpur Sahib — and announced several major development initiatives for Anandpur Sahib.Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced that free e-rickshaws and mini-buses will operate across the three holy cities to ferry pilgrims between key gurdwaras, with the state bearing all operational costs. These transport services are intended to make it easier and more affordable for devotees to participate in the anniversary events. In…

25 Nov

History Written in the Sky: The Story of Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Great Sacrifice Echoes over Anandpur Sahib on His 350th Martyrdom Day

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Anandpur Sahib, November 25, 2025: History was created in Anandpur Sahib when the Punjab Government organized the world’s first religious drone show to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. More than fifty thousand devotees and guests gathered to witness this unique tribute, remembering the Ninth Sikh Guru’s supreme sacrifice in an extraordinary way. Over three thousand drones lit up the night sky, creating shining images that told the story of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s life and his sacrifice for the freedom of faith. As the darkness fell, the drones rose together to form the holy Khanda…

25 Nov

Punjab Assembly Marks Historic First by Holding Special Session in Anandpur Sahib on Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s 350th Martyrdom Anniversary

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Chandigarh, November 25, 2025: The Punjab Assembly created history by holding its special session for the first time outside the capital Chandigarh, in the holy city of Sri Anandpur Sahib. This historic decision was made to honor the 350th martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, creating a spiritual and cultural atmosphere across the state.Anandpur Sahib holds great importance in Sikh history. This is the sacred land where the tenth Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji, established the Khalsa Panth (Sikh community), and where many important events in Sikh religion took place. Holding the Assembly session at this holy place was…

25 Nov

Six-year-old mauled by neighbour’s pitbull, ear torn off; dog owner arrested

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National Times Bureau :- A six-year-old boy was left critically injured after neighbour's pitbull dog mauled him while he was playing outside his house in northwest Delhi’s Prem Nagar. The incident was captured in CCTV, showed the boy chasing a ball when the dog broke free and bit him, tearing off his ear. The dog owner has been arrested. The dog belongs to Rajesh Pal, 50, a tailor by profession. According to a senior police officer, a case has been registered under sections 291 (negligent conduct with respect to animals) and 125(b) (rash or negligent act endangering life and safety…

24 Nov

Punjab Assembly Declares Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib and Talwandi Sabo as ‘Holy Cities’ on Historic Anniversary

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Sri Anandpur Sahib, November 24 — The Punjab Legislative Assembly on Sunday unanimously approved a landmark resolution recognising Amritsar, Anandpur Sahib and Talwandi Sabo as “Holy Cities,” marking a significant cultural and spiritual moment for the state.The special session, held at Sri Anandpur Sahib to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, saw rare unity across political parties as members supported the resolution introduced by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.The three towns, each tied closely to Sikh history, will now be governed under stricter cultural norms. The sale and consumption of liquor, tobacco and meat will be…

24 Nov

Punjab Government’s Initiative Made History: When All World Religions Bowed Together at the Feet of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji – Everyone Paid Homage Together

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Anandpur Sahib, November 24, 2025: On Sunday, something happened on the sacred soil of Anandpur Sahib in Punjab that was perhaps witnessed for the first time in history. Major religious leaders from different religions and faiths across the world gathered on one platform to remember Hind Di Chadar (Shield of India) Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. At the All-Religion Conference organized on the 350th martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP’s National Convener Arvind Kejriwal, along with religious gurus from across the world, bowed at the Guru’s feet - the Guru who sacrificed his…

24 Nov

Punjab Government’s Commendable Initiative: Special Health Camps for Devotees

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Free Medical Camps Set Up in Anandpur Sahib, Thousands BenefitChandigarh/Anandpur Sahib, November 24, 2025: The Punjab Government has arranged excellent health facilities for devotees attending the 350th martyrdom anniversary commemoration of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh visited these camps and praised the arrangements.The special eye camp named ‘Nigha Langar’ set up by the government has examined the eyes of 5000 people so far. Of these, 2000 people were given free spectacles and 39 people underwent completely free cataract operations. This demonstrates the Punjab Government’s sensitivity towards the public.39 Aam Aadmi Clinics have been opened in…

24 Nov

Punjab Government’s Arrangements for 350th Martyrdom Commendable: Free Facilities in Tent City Win People’s Hearts

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Anandpur Sahib, November 24, 2025: For the commemoration of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the Punjab administration has set up three large tent cities. These tent cities provide completely free accommodation for thousands of devotees. The most special thing is that these tent cities have been built in a very excellent manner.Devotees staying in the tent city have highly praised the administration’s arrangements. Common people have received great convenience here. Despite the entire arrangement being free, no shortage has been kept. A clean and comfortable atmosphere has been created in every tent.The administration has also made excellent arrangements to protect from…

24 Nov

Media Mantraa PR & Advertising organized a blood donation camp in collaboration with the Vishvas Foundation

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55 units of blood collected in Zirakpur Zirakpur, November 24, 2025: To shortage of blood in hospitals due to dengue, Mukesh Chauhan, Managing Director of Media Mantraa PR & Advertising, and Monica Kamboj, a maurvi Astro Vastu by, organized a blood donation camp in front of the Metro Store in Zirakpur in memory of their mother, the late Mrs. Sunita Devi. The blood donation camp was organized in collaboration with the Vishvas Foundation Panchkula, HDFC Bank, and the Indian Red Cross Society District Branch, Mohali. The camp began at 10:30 am and continued until 4 pm. Rishi Shashwat Vishvas, Pawan…