Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

23 Nov

Trident Group leads charge against stubble burning with ‘Parali Samadhan’ initiative

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National Times Bureau :- In a sustained commitment to environmental responsibility and rural development, the Trident Group, India’s global textile conglomerate, has reaffirmed its leadership in combating stubble burning through its flagship CSR initiative, Parali Samadhan. The initiative continues to support farmers by offering free machinery access, technical guidance, and on-ground assistance to manage paddy stubble responsibly across nearly 2,000 acres in the villages in and around Barnala district, Punjab. Implemented through its dedicated CSR wing Trident Foundation, the initiative addresses one of North India’s most persistent environmental challenges - open-field stubble burning. By facilitating scientific stubble processing and promoting…

23 Nov

Punjab CM Mann responds to Centre’s clarification over proposed bill on Chandigarh

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday reacted to the Union Home Ministry’s clarification stating that no change is being proposed to Chandigarh’s governance structure and that no Bill on the matter will be introduced in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament. Mann said the clarification has provided relief to the people of Punjab, who were anxious after reports suggested possible amendments affecting Chandigarh’s administrative framework. He emphasised that Punjab’s historic rights and emotional connection to Chandigarh remain non-negotiable. The Chief Minister stated that any proposal concerning Chandigarh must involve Punjab as a primary stakeholder, given…

23 Nov

Faith Over Politics: Mann’s Historic Invite to Rivals Wins Hearts,Proves Faith Above Politics

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National Times Bureau :- What Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has done for the 350th martyrdom anniversary celebration of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji is truly heart-winning. CM Mann sent invitations to all opposition leaders himself and proved that at the Guru’s feet, there is only devotion, not politics. Special invitations were given to Shiromani Akali Dal’s Sukhbir Singh Badal, BJP’s Sunil Jakhar, and Congress’s Raja Warring for this historic event. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann made it clear that this celebration is not for any political gain. He said, “Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji sacrificed himself for humanity and the protection…

23 Nov

Centre Rules Out Chandigarh-Related Bill for Winter Session, Says No Final Decision Taken

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New Delhi, November 23,2025: The Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday dismissed speculation surrounding changes to Chandigarh’s administrative structure, confirming that the Central government has no plan to introduce any bill on the issue in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament.In a detailed clarification, the ministry said that the ongoing proposal is limited to easing the process of law-making for the Union Territory. Officials noted that the proposal is still under scrutiny within the Central government and that “no final decision” has been reached so far.The statement comes amid heightened political activity in Punjab, where opposition leaders and state parties…

23 Nov

Sunil Jakhar Reassures Punjab Amid Row Over Centre’s Chandigarh Proposal

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Chandigarh, November 23,2025: Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar on Sunday tried to calm rising tensions across the state, reaffirming that Chandigarh “remains an integral part of Punjab” as protests swell over the Centre’s proposal to bring the Union Territory under Article 240.Jakhar said the BJP’s Punjab unit stands with the people of the state and their concerns. He stressed that the party will always prioritise Punjab’s interests on crucial issues, including Chandigarh and the ongoing river water disputes.“Chandigarh is inseparable from Punjab. The Punjab BJP is committed to protecting the state’s rights, whether on Chandigarh or river waters. Any misunderstanding…

23 Nov

Massive uproar in Punjab over Centre’s bill to take control over Chandigarh by appointing an L-G

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National Times Bureau :- The Centre has listed a Bill in the upcoming winter session of the Parliament that proposes to include the Union territory of Chandigarh under the ambit of Article 240 of the Constitution and seeks to bracket Chandigarh with Union Territories (UTs) Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu and Puducherry. The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill 2025 will be introduced in the upcoming Winter session of Parliament, beginning December 1, 2025, as per a bulletin of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The move paves way for independent administration in the UT…

23 Nov

Centre’s bill on Chandigarh: Akali Dal convenes emergency meeting of Core Committee on November 24

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National Times Bureau :- Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal has convened a emergency meeting of party's Core Committee on November 24 to evolve strategy in view of Centre's proposed 131st amendment bill which aims to convert Chandigarh into permanent UT. This was disclosed by party Senior Vice President Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema in a tweet.

22 Nov

India to Implement Nationwide Caller Name Display (CNAP) by December to Combat Rising Fraud

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India is set to launch the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service nationwide by December 2025, in a bid to bolster mobile security and counter the escalating threat of cyber fraud. Following successful trials in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has instructed all telecom operators to prepare their networks for nationwide activation by November 30, with full-scale implementation scheduled for December 15.The CNAP feature will display the verified name of the caller, sourced directly from official telecom KYC records, providing users with reliable caller identification, akin to Truecaller, but backed by government-regulated data.…

22 Nov

Batala SDM Arrested for Bribery; Vigilance Bureau Recovers ₹13.5 Lakh in Late-Night Raid

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Batala, November 22 — The Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrested Batala SDM and Municipal Corporation Commissioner Vikramjeet Singh Panthey after he was allegedly caught accepting a bribe of ₹50,000 from a local contractor. A subsequent late-night search at his residence led to the recovery of ₹13.5 lakh in unaccounted cash, intensifying the case against him.According to officials, the arrest was made following a complaint by contractor Amarpal Singh, who had completed road repair work worth ₹3.72 lakh for the municipal corporation. The SDM allegedly demanded a 10% cut from the sanctioned amount before releasing the payment. The complainant also claimed that…

22 Nov

Punjab Prepares for Grand Observance of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s 350th Martyrdom Anniversary in Sri Anandpur Sahib

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Chandigarh/Sri Anandpur Sahib, November 22, 2025: Education and Information & Public Relations Minister Harjot Singh Bains said that the decorated Nagar Kirtans from all four directions will reach Sri Anandpur Sahib on Friday, November 22. The Nagar Kirtans will be given a grand welcome by the devotees. He said that the total length of the Nagar Kirtans coming from Srinagar, Gurdaspur, Faridkot and Talwandi Sabo is 1563 kilometers.Meanwhile, Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab government has completed all preparations in the holy city of Sri…