Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

15 Nov

Shambhu Border Reopens; Traffic Restored on National Highway

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National Times Bureau :- Shambhu border which was closed briefly yesterday, is open for general public. Yesterday Qoumi Insaaf Morch had blocked this border but late in the evening blockade was lifted and now traffic is passing smoothly on National highway.

14 Nov

People’s Health First! Mann Government’s Historic Decision: Zira Distillery Locked Down, Polluter Will Pay for Damages!

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Strict Action on Pollution, Industry Shut Down! CM Mann Begins Holding Polluters Accountable!Chandigarh, November 14, 2025: The Punjab that was once gripped by pollution has now, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, stepped into a new and bright era where the state's development is not based on factory smoke, but on clean air, clean water, and healthy living. In Punjab, people's health now takes precedence over profit!The government of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has taken a historic step by moving to permanently shut down the controversial Malbros International Private Limited (Distillery and Ethanol Plant) located in Zira, Ferozepur.…

14 Nov

SAS Nagar Police Bust Inter-State Fake Currency Racket; ₹9.95 Crore Seized in Dera Bassi Raid

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Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, November 14: In a major breakthrough against organised crime, the SAS Nagar Police exposed an inter-state fake currency syndicate operating out of Dera Bassi and seized counterfeit and discontinued notes worth ₹9 crore 99 lakh 5 thousand. The operation was carried out following the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav to intensify action against anti-social elements.Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Harmandeep Singh Hans (IPS) confirmed that two accused have been arrested. The suspects were identified as Sachin, a resident of Bharat Nagar, Pehowa, Kurukshetra (Haryana), and Gurdeep, a resident of…

14 Nov

SSP Shubham Agarwal Warns Against Misleading Social Media Content in Fatehgarh Sahib

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Fatehgarh Sahib, November 14, 2025: SSP Shubham Agarwal has issued a strong warning to those spreading misleading videos and creating panic through social media platforms. He said strict action will be taken against individuals indulging in such mischievous activities.The SSP said the district’s Cyber Cell is fully active and monitoring various social media platforms round the clock. He cautioned that uploading or forwarding unverified videos, posts or messages on WhatsApp or any other platform is a punishable offence. Anyone found involved in such acts will not be spared, he added.Appealing to citizens, Agarwal requested residents to immediately inform the police…

14 Nov

AAP’s Harmeet Singh Sandhu Gains Momentum in Tarn Taran Bypoll

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Tarn Taran (Gurpreet Singh): Harmeet Singh Sandhu of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is inching closer to victory in the Tarn Taran Assembly bypoll, as the vote count moves into its later stages. Sandhu, who has steadily expanded his lead with each round, is now firmly in control of the race, while his primary rival, Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa of the Shiromani Akali Dal, who initially led in early rounds, has slipped into second place. The race remains competitive, with several other prominent candidates in the fray, including Mandeep Singh, the Independent backed by Waris Punjab De, Karanbir Singh Burj from…

14 Nov

Indian Woman Pilgrim from Kapurthala Goes Missing in Pakistan During Guru Nanak Gurpurab Yatra

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National Times Bureau :- An Indian woman pilgrim from Kapurthala district has reportedly gone missing in Pakistan after travelling with a group of Sikh devotees for the celebrations of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Prakash Purab. According to official sources, the missing woman has been identified as Sarabjit Kaur, a resident of Amainipur village, Post Office Tibba, Kapurthala. Sarabjit Kaur was part of the group of 1,932 Sikh pilgrims who crossed over to Pakistan through the Attari border on November 4, as per Indian immigration records. After spending ten days visiting various historic Sikh shrines across Pakistan, the jatha began…

14 Nov

Amritsar-Delhi Highway Shut At Shambhu Border Amid Protest; Check Alternative Routes

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National Times Bureau :- The Shambhu border, located on the amritsar-Delhi highway, has been closed today on Friday from 7:00 am and will remain closed until 6:30 pm. The Punjab and Haryana administration took this decision due to the announcement of a protest march from the Shambhu barrier by the Qaumi Insaf Morcha and farmer unions. The QaumiInsaf Morcha and farmer organisations announced this protest march to Delhi to express resentment over the non-release of Sikh prisoners who have completed their sentences. As part of this, there is also a program to offer 'Ardas' (prayers) at a Gurudwara Sahib in Delhi. However, no permission has been…

14 Nov

Harmeet Singh Sandhu Ahead as Tarn Taran Bypoll Trends Take Shape

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Tarn Taran (Gurpreet Singh): Early trends from the vote count for the Tarn Taran Assembly by-election on Friday showed the Aam Aadmi Party gaining momentum, with its candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu emerging ahead by the end of the sixth round of counting. Trailing him is Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa of the Shiromani Akali Dal, while candidates Karanbir Singh Burj (Congress), Harjit Singh Sandhu (BJP), and Independent nominee Mandeep Singh continue to compete closely in the multi-cornered contest. The counting process began at 8 a.m., overseen by strict security arrangements at the International College of Nursing, Piddi, which has been converted into…

14 Nov

Tarn Taran: Akali Dal leading over AAP

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National Times Bureau :- Shiromani Akali Dal candidate Sukhwinder Kaur is leading by 625 votes over her rival and AAP candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu. As per Election Commission of India (ECI) date Sukhwinder Kaur got 2910 votes and Harmeet Singh Sandhu polled 2285 votes in first round of counting of votes.

13 Nov

Punjab’s Industrial Revolution: Over 10 Lakh New Small Enterprises, 2.55 Lakh Women Entrepreneurs Lead Growth Surge

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Chandigarh, November 13, 2025: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has launched an unprecedented and successful campaign to strengthen the state's industrial backbone: the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). MSME stands for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, a system used by the government to identify small and medium-scale businesses or industries based on their size (capital investment and turnover). The government's clear vision and pro-entrepreneur policies have created an environment that has made Punjab not only a favored investment destination but is also setting new records in job creation and…