Gurpreet Singh

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Protest Continues at Panjab University Against Senate Amendment; Gate No. 2 Remains Sealed

Protest Continues at Panjab University Against Senate Amendment; Gate No. 2 Remains Sealed

National Times Bureau :- The ongoing student protest at Panjab University intensified on Monday as demonstrators continued their sit-in against the proposed amendments to the student senate. Although the Centre has already withdrawn the controversial notification, students have declared that their protest will continue until the date for the senate elections is formally announced. The situation on campus remained tense through the night, with reports of heated exchanges between protesters and security personnel. By early morning, authorities had completely sealed Gate No. 2 of the university, barring both students and media personnel from entering the premises. Several individuals were reportedly…
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Pune man kills wife in ‘Drishyam-inspired’ murder, burns body to erase evidence; confesses during interrogation

Pune man kills wife in ‘Drishyam-inspired’ murder, burns body to erase evidence; confesses during interrogation

National Times Bureau :- In a gruesome case reminiscent of the Bollywood thriller 'Drishyam', the Maharashtra Police have arrested a 42-year-old man for allegedly murdering his wife and meticulously destroying all evidence to evade detection. The accused, identified as Sammer Punjabrao Jadhav, was apprehended by the Pune police on Saturday after he confessed to the crime, admitting that he was “influenced by the movie” while planning the act. According to police officials, Jadhav, a resident of Swami Sankul Apartment near the Talathi office in Shivane, ran an automobile garage and held a diploma in automobile engineering. His wife, Anjali Sammer…
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350-kg explosives, AK-47 recovered near Delhi; Kashmiri doctor’s interrogation leads to major Faridabad arms bust

350-kg explosives, AK-47 recovered near Delhi; Kashmiri doctor’s interrogation leads to major Faridabad arms bust

National Times Bureau :-  In a major security alert near the national capital, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with Haryana Police, have recovered 350 kg of ammonium nitrate, an AK-47 rifle, ammunition and detonator timers from Faridabad, Haryana. The recovery comes just days after the arrest of Kashmiri doctor Adil Ahmad Rather from Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, who was allegedly involved in putting up posters supporting terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in Srinagar. According to police sources, the explosives seizure in Faridabad followed crucial leads obtained during Rather’s interrogation. Investigations revealed that the cache was allegedly stored with another doctor, Mujahil…
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Amritpal Singh Petitions Supreme Court Over NSA Detention, Seeks Access to Parliament

Amritpal Singh Petitions Supreme Court Over NSA Detention, Seeks Access to Parliament

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Amritpal Singh, a Member of Parliament from Punjab currently held in Dibrugarh Jail, has filed a plea before the Supreme Court contesting his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). Alongside challenging the legality of his confinement, Singh has urged the court to allow him to participate in the upcoming session of Parliament, citing his constitutional duty as a representative of the people. The matter is expected to be taken up by the Supreme Court today, with the bench likely to assess both the legitimacy of the NSA order and the feasibility of granting Singh permission…
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Security Tightened at Panjab University Amid Rising Unrest Over Senate Election Row

Security Tightened at Panjab University Amid Rising Unrest Over Senate Election Row

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A heavy security blanket covered Panjab University on Monday morning as law enforcement prepared for a campus-wide shutdown called by multiple student and political organisations. The ‘PU Bandh’ was announced to press for the immediate notification of the university’s Senate elections — a demand that has ignited fresh political tensions in the region. Police set up strict checkpoints at all entry and exit routes leading to the university. Gate No. 1, the primary access point, was opened only partially for controlled movement, while other gates were sealed off completely. Dozens of police vehicles and reserve force units…
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CM Bhagwant Mann Flags Off First Pilgrimage Buses Under Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Scheme

CM Bhagwant Mann Flags Off First Pilgrimage Buses Under Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Scheme

Dhuri (Sangrur), November 9, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday flagged off the first batch of buses carrying devotees to Amritsar under the Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra Scheme. The initiative, dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, aims to help elderly citizens visit major religious and historical sites free of cost.Speaking at the event, CM Mann said the scheme, launched on October 29 from Bararwal village, was designed to promote social and religious harmony among Punjabis. “This is a humble effort to fulfill the long-cherished dreams of elderly citizens who wished to…
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Women’s health is Mann Government’s priority! More than 13 lakh women of Punjab are receiving free sanitary pads every month through ‘Navi Disha’

Women’s health is Mann Government’s priority! More than 13 lakh women of Punjab are receiving free sanitary pads every month through ‘Navi Disha’

‘Navi Disha’ reached 13.65 lakh women from 27,313 centers in 23 districts — More than 3.68 crore free sanitary pads distributed at a cost of ₹14.04 crore, Mann Government’s health delivery to every home!Chandigarh, 9 November, 2025: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government has taken such a historic step in the direction of women’s health, dignity and empowerment that has changed lakhs of lives. The ‘Navi Disha’ scheme has today become the identity of self-respect of every daughter and woman of Punjab. This scheme clearly shows that the Mann Government doesn’t just make promises,…
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ED Steps In: 50 Punjab Officers Under Scanner in DIG Bhullar Bribery Case

ED Steps In: 50 Punjab Officers Under Scanner in DIG Bhullar Bribery Case

National Times Bureau :- After the CBI’s crackdown in the bribery case involving former Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is now set to step in, signaling deeper trouble for several senior officials. On Tuesday, an ED team is expected to visit the CBI office in Chandigarh to collect records related to alleged benami properties linked to Bhullar and a number of IAS and IPS officers. According to CBI sources, the investigation so far has revealed the names of nearly 50 Punjab officials suspected of having invested in properties through a Patiala-based real estate dealer, Bhupinder Singh.…
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NCB Chandigarh secures conviction in a cross-border heroin case; Smuggler sentenced to 12 years

NCB Chandigarh secures conviction in a cross-border heroin case; Smuggler sentenced to 12 years

National Times Bureau :- The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Chandigarh, has secured the conviction of a drug trafficker in the 2021 heroin seizure from the Indo-Pakistan border area, said the agency in a press release.In a significant judgment reinforcing the crackdown on cross-border drug smuggling, a Special NDPS Court, Fazilka, has convicted Gurpreet Singh alias Mangal, resident of Village Kotha in Punjab's Fazilka, on November 7 and sentenced him to 12 years' rigorous imprisonment with a fine of Rs 1.5 lakh under various sections of the NDPS Act, 1985.The case pertains to the seizure of 5.958 kg of heroin on…
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Tarn Taran: Campaigning to end today, voting on November 11th

Tarn Taran: Campaigning to end today, voting on November 11th

National Times Bureau :- High voltage campaigning on Tarn Taran seat will end today November 9 evening and voting will take place on November 11. Though every political party including the ruling one have worked hard for making their candidates win but it was virtually a showdown between Akali Dal and police administration during whole campaign. ECI on complaint of Akali Dal has suspended SSP Dr. Ravjot Kaur Grewal further charging the atmosphere. Political leaders of all parties from different parts of state have camped down in the constituency which is part of Majha. Election Commission is likely to tell…
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