Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

29 Sep

Aman Arora Defends Punjab Government’s Flood Measures, Criticises Opposition in Assembly

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Chandigarh, September 28, 2025 (National Times Bureau): On the concluding day of the Punjab Assembly session, Cabinet Minister Aman Arora strongly defended the state government’s response to this year’s devastating floods while targeting opposition leaders for their criticism.Participating in the debate on the “Punjab Rehabilitation” resolution, Arora said the scale of destruction caused by the floods was unlike anything Punjab had witnessed before. He pointed out that the government had already cleared drains and canals in advance and had stationed ministers in flood-prone areas before the waters arrived. “Our ministers were on the ground even in regions where only limited…

29 Sep

Punjab Set to Introduce Major Reforms for Urban Planning and Property Regulation

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Government is preparing to introduce two major legislative amendments in the Vidhan Sabha today, both aimed at addressing longstanding challenges in urban development and town planning. The proposed changes are expected to improve financial management and promote more organised infrastructure growth in cities across the state. Leading the agenda is the Punjab Town Improvement (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which proposes significant revisions to the nearly century-old Town Improvement Act of 1922. The amendment seeks to enable the transfer of funds generated through the sale of land and property under various improvement trusts to a unified Municipal…

28 Sep

Punjab Assembly Speaker Pays Tribute to Shaheed Bhagat Singh on His 118th Birth Anniversary

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Chandigarh, September 28, 2025: Punjab Legislative Assembly Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Sunday paid homage to revolutionary freedom fighter Shaheed-E-Azam S. Bhagat Singh on his 118th birth anniversary. He said that Bhagat Singh sacrificed his life to free India from British colonial rule.Speaker Sandhwan emphasized that Bhagat Singh led a fearless struggle against British oppression to secure freedom for the people of India. His contribution to the country’s independence movement, he said, was unparalleled and continues to inspire generations.“The bravery, courage, and ideals of Shaheed Bhagat Singh remain indelible in our history. The nation salutes his martyrdom, and we…

28 Sep

Law Bhavan Hosts Interactive Session on One Nation One Election with Students

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Chandigarh, 28th September 2025: A seminar on One Nation One Election (ONOE) was organized today at Law Bhavan, Sector 37, with enthusiastic participation from students. The program aimed at creating awareness about the idea of simultaneous elections and its benefits for the nation.The seminar was graced by Sh. Om Prakash Dhankar, Northern Region Incharge of ONOE, Dr. Devansh Chandel, Incharge of ONOE, and Adv. Lekhra Sharma, Member of the Bar Council, as the main speakers.Other distinguished participants included Sh. Ranjan Lohan, Convenor of Legal Cell BJP, Sh. Ajay Sood, ABVP Leader, Adv. Ajay Sharma, Adv. Geetanjali Wadhwa, and Smt. Geeta…

28 Sep

CM Health Card Scheme Gains Traction as Over 41,000 Sign Up in Tarn Taran and Barnala

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Tarn Taran/Barnala (Gurpreet Singh): The state government’s ambitious Chief Minister Health Card initiative is witnessing enthusiastic public participation, with more than 41,000 residents from Tarn Taran and Barnala districts enrolling for the scheme so far. Launched to provide Rs 10 lakh in cashless health insurance per family per year, the scheme has quickly struck a chord with citizens, especially in semi-urban and rural areas where access to affordable healthcare has long been a concern. Camps See Surge in Footfall Across both districts, registration camps have seen a steady stream of applicants, prompting authorities to increase the number of help desks…

28 Sep

FAKE NEWS ALERT: Rajvir Jawanda is Alive

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Chandigarh (National Times): Contrary to viral claims circulating on social media, Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda is alive and under medical treatment at Fortis Hospital in Mohali. Hospital authorities, family members, and fellow artists have dismissed rumors of his death as completely false. The misleading reports began surfacing online late Saturday afternoon, falsely claiming the singer had succumbed to injuries sustained in a recent road accident in Himachal Pradesh. Artists Urge Public to Stop Spreading Lies Punjabi music industry colleagues, including Kanwar Grewal and Kulwinder Billa, have also taken to social media to slam the spread of misinformation. “Please don’t share…

28 Sep

Punjabi Singer Rajvir Jawanda Fights for Life After Serious Road Crash in Himachal

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Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjabi music star Rajvir Jawanda is in a critical condition at Fortis Hospital in Mohali after a devastating road accident in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. The 30-year-old singer was placed on ventilator support shortly after being admitted on Saturday, following multiple injuries sustained to his head and spine. According to hospital authorities, his condition remains unchanged and life-threatening. Although some vital signs, like blood pressure, have shown slight improvement, doctors say the next 24 hours are crucial in determining whether his condition stabilizes. The Accident: Sudden Encounter With Stray Animals The incident occurred on the Pinjore-Nalagarh Road, where…

28 Sep

Punjab Bakes Under Unseasonal Heatwave: Mansa Records Highest Temperature at 38.3°C

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Chandigarh (National Times): Unrelenting heat continues to sweep across Punjab as temperatures in both day and night remain significantly above average. With the mercury climbing steadily, weather officials confirm that the current conditions are nearly 2.5°C warmer than the seasonal norm, a concerning trend as the region typically begins to cool by late September. The district of Mansa has emerged as the epicenter of this heatwave, posting a scorching 38.3°C — the highest in the state over the past 24 hours. The spike follows a statewide temperature increase of 1.3°C in just one day. Nights No Cooler: Minimum Temperatures Unusually…

27 Sep

Popular Singer Rajveer Jawanda Seriously Injured in Severe Road Accident

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Chandigarh, September 27, 2025: Popular Punjabi singer Rajveer Jawanda sustained serious injuries in a motorcycle accident while traveling from Baddi to Shimla. The incident took place on the hilly route, leaving the singer in critical condition.Jawanda was rushed to Fortis Hospital in Mohali for immediate medical care. Fellow Punjabi artists, including Kulwinder Billa and Sufi singer Kavver Grewal, visited the hospital to check on his wellbeing. Doctors are currently monitoring his condition closely.

27 Sep

AAP MLA Pathanmajra releases another video, alleges govt harassing children and ailing wife

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National Times Bureau :- Days after Sanaur MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra went into hiding after a dramatic chase,a new video has surfaced with AAP leader accusing lack of support from party MLAs. The sexual-assault accused MLA, who has been absconding, released a six-minute long video alleging that social activists, fellow MLAs, and farmer unions have failed to support him. Pathanmajra's video is making rounds on social media despite suspension of all of his social media accounts. In the video, Pathanmajra has appealed the people of Punjab to stand by him. He said, his wife and children are constantly being harrassed.…