Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

07 Oct

Petition filed in SC to seek probe into deaths of children due to toxic cough syrup in MP, Rajasthan

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National Times Bureau :- A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court demanding a judicial inquiry into the recent deaths of children allegedly caused by contaminated cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The plea also urges the court to order nationwide testing of all cough syrups and implement urgent reforms in India’s drug regulation system. The cough syrup in question, Coldrif, has been linked to the deaths of at least 16 children across Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district and parts of Rajasthan since August. Several other children under the age of 12 have also suffered serious health complications. Manufactured…

07 Oct

Punjab bans sale and use of Coldrif cough syrup after deaths of children in MP and Rajasthan

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National Times Bureau :- The Punjab Government has banned the sale, distribution and use of Coldrif cough syrup following reports linking the medicine to the deaths of several children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The decision comes after at least 10 children died in Chhindwara district due to the alleged consumption of the toxic syrup. According to official orders issued by the Punjab Health Department, all retailers, distributors, registered medical practitioners, hospitals, and healthcare institutions have been directed not to purchase, sell, or use the product. If any stock of the syrup is found, it must be immediately reported to…

07 Oct

Rain Batters Punjab: Cold Wave Grips Region, Yellow Alert Issued for 12 Districts

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Unseasonal rainfall triggered by an active Western Disturbance has brought a sudden chill across Punjab, with several districts witnessing a significant drop in temperatures and ongoing rain since early Tuesday. The abrupt weather change has prompted authorities to issue a yellow alert for 12 districts on Tuesday, October 7. The alert covers Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Mohali, Patiala, Fatehgarh Sahib, Sangrur, Rupnagar, Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, and Mohali. Of these, Ludhiana and Jalandhar have already been soaked in rain since morning, with persistent showers and gusty winds disrupting daily life. According to weather officials, the maximum temperature across the…

06 Oct

Punjab Government to Observe 350th Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji as Human Rights Day; Mega Commemorative Events Planned Across State

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab350th martyrdom day, Bhagwant Singh Mann, Guru Teg Bahadur Ji, Human Rights Day, Punjab government

Chandigarh, October 6, 2025: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday announced that the state government will approach the Union Government to recognize the martyrdom day of the ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji, as Human Rights Day at the national level. The announcement was made during an interaction with members of the Sant Samaj in Chandigarh.Mann emphasized that observing Guru Teg Bahadur Ji’s martyrdom day as Human Rights Day will promote secularism, communal harmony, and brotherhood, highlighting the Guru’s lifelong dedication to preserving human rights. “Sri Guru Teg Bahadur’s life is a lighthouse for humanity. Commemorating…

06 Oct

Election Commission Announces By-Election Schedule for Tarn Taran Assembly Seat; Polling on November 11

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Tarn Taran, October 6, 2025: The Election Commission of India has released the schedule for the by-election to the 21-Tarn Taran Assembly Constituency in Punjab, bringing the Model Code of Conduct into immediate effect across the district.Punjab’s Chief Electoral Officer, Sibin C, stated that the official notification for the by-election will be issued on October 13, 2025. The last date for filing nomination papers is October 21, followed by scrutiny on October 22. Candidates will be able to withdraw their nominations until October 24.Polling for the by-election is scheduled for November 11, 2025, with counting of votes set to take…

06 Oct

Amritsar Police Recover Two More Hand Grenades Linked to ISI Network in Tarn Taran

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabAmritsar Police, grenade recovery, Harpreet Singh, ISI link, Punjab terrorism, Tarn Taran

Amritsar, October 6, 2025: Acting on precise intelligence inputs, the Amritsar Rural Police have recovered two additional hand grenades from Harpreet Singh, alias Happy or Milkha, a resident of Tarn Taran. With this recovery, the total number of grenades seized in the case has risen to four.According to preliminary investigations, Harpreet Singh was allegedly in direct contact with handlers from Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and received the explosives through cross-border channels. Authorities suspect the weapons were intended for use in a larger terror plot targeting Punjab.A case has been registered at Police Station Gharinda, Amritsar, and investigations are underway to…

06 Oct

NHAI to Introduce QR Code Boards and New Toll Rules on Highways

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National Times Bureau :- The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is making highways smarter and safer for travelers. From November 15, 2025, new signboards with QR codes will appear along major highways, and toll payment rules will also change. These QR code boards will give travelers more than just directions. By scanning the code with a smartphone, people can get instant details about the highway, toll plaza contacts, resident engineers, patrol teams, and the Highway Emergency Helpline number 1033. This will make it easier to get help in case of emergencies. The boards will be installed at important points,…

06 Oct

Clashes erupt during Durga Puja in Cuttack; internet shut and curfew imposed, VHP calls for Bandh

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National Times Bureau :- The Odisha government on Sunday night imposed prohibitory orders across 13 police station limits and suspended internet services in Cuttack after fresh clashes during a Durga idol immersion procession left 25 people injured, officials said. Additional Police Commissioner Narasingha Bhola stated that a prohibitory order under Section 163 of the BNSS, effectively a curfew, had been issued by the magistrate. “This order will be in effect from 10 pm Sunday until 10 am Monday (October 7). We will assess the situation further and take a decision accordingly. As of today, only emergency services are open. Government…

06 Oct

Heavy rain in Chandigarh and Punjab; IMD issues orange alert in 13 districts as rivers swell

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National Times Bureau :- Chandigarh witnessed heavy rainfall since early Monday morning, bringing a noticeable drop in temperature and relief from recent humidity. Similar weather conditions were reported in Ludhiana, Jalandhar, and Amritsar, where morning downpours led to waterlogging in several low-lying areas. Mohali is also likely to witness a strong likelihood of more rain throughout the day. Meanwhile, in Sri Anandpur Sahib’s Gambirpur village, hailstorm activity was reported around 1 am. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for 13 districts in Punjab, warning of heavy rainfall due to an active Western Disturbance. According to weather…

06 Oct

Election Commission likely to announce Bihar poll dates today

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBihar elections, Top news

National Times Bureau :- The Election Commission of India is expected to announce the schedule for the 18th Bihar Legislative Assembly elections today at 3 PM. All 243 assembly seats, including two reserved for STs and 38 for SCs, will go to polls before the term of the current Assembly ends on November 22, 2025. The poll body will address from the Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital, it said in an official release. The announcement comes after a detailed two-day review of Bihar’s election preparedness by Election Commission of India (ECI) officials. Ahead of the upcoming polls, the ECI…