Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

03 Jun

Raja Warring Slams Land Pooling Policy, Warns of Agricultural Collapse in Punjab

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Chandigarh (National Times): Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has once again raised strong objections to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government’s land pooling policy, warning that it poses a serious threat to Punjab’s agricultural foundation and could cripple the state’s economy. Speaking informally with journalists after a meeting with party constituency coordinators at the Punjab Congress headquarters, Warring alleged that the policy is purely a money-making venture, with little regard for the long-term economic and social impact on the state. “Acquiring 24,000 acres of fertile agricultural land will shake the very backbone of Punjab’s economy,” Warring cautioned. “Agriculture…

03 Jun

Historic Achievement: 32 Students from Punjab Government Schools Crack JEE Advanced

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Chandigarh (National Times): In a moment of immense pride for Punjab, 32 students from government schools across the state have successfully cracked the prestigious and notoriously challenging JEE Advanced examination, the gateway to India’s top engineering institutes, including the IITs. What makes this accomplishment even more remarkable is that most of these students come from families with annual incomes of less than ₹1 lakh, underscoring a powerful narrative of resilience, determination, and the transformative power of public education. Celebrating the milestone, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains took to social media, declaring the moment as "historic" and a testament to…

03 Jun

Punjab Police Nab ISI-Linked Suspect in Tarn Taran During Joint Intelligence Operation

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Tarn Taran (National Times): In a joint intelligence-led operation, Punjab Police have arrested a man suspected of having links with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), raising alarm over potential cross-border threats. The arrest was made in Tarn Taran, where local police, acting on actionable inputs from Counter-Intelligence Punjab, apprehended Gagandeep Singh alias Gagan, a resident of Mohalla Rodupur, Gali Nazar Singh Wali. Confirming the arrest, Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) stated that Gagandeep Singh had been in communication with ISI operatives, suggesting a serious security concern. The operation was part of an ongoing effort to dismantle anti-national networks active within…

02 Jun

Punjab Aims to Become National Education Hub, Expedites University Status for Private Colleges

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Chandigarh, June 2, 2025 — Punjab Higher Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains has declared the state’s intention to emerge as India’s education hub by accelerating the approval process for private colleges seeking university status. In a high-level meeting with representatives from 18 private institutions, Bains directed officials to eliminate delays and ensure merit-based, transparent evaluations of all pending applications.He appointed Director Higher Education Girish Dayalan as the Nodal Officer to oversee and monitor the proposals in real time. The minister emphasized that the state government under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is committed to streamlining higher education reforms and creating…

02 Jun

Over 15,000 Arrested in 93 Days: Punjab Police Tightens Grip on Drug Smugglers

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Chandigarh, June 2, 2025 — Continuing its relentless crackdown on drug trafficking under the “Yudh Nashian Virudh” campaign, the Punjab Police on Monday arrested 98 drug smugglers across the state. The coordinated operation led to the recovery of 1.5 kilograms of heroin, 2,508 intoxicant pills, and ₹3,900 in drug money.With these arrests, the total number of drug smugglers apprehended since the campaign’s launch 93 days ago has reached 15,117.The state-wide operation was conducted across all 28 police districts under the direction of Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav. Over 200 police teams comprising more than 1,400 personnel, supervised by…

02 Jun

Property of Drug Smugglers Seized by Mohali Police in Yudh Nashian Virudh

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Chandigarh (National Times): The state-wide campaign "Yudh Nashian Virudh" was launched by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav to eliminate the drug menace from the state, District SAS Nagar Police acting on the directions of Harcharan Singh Bhullar, IPS, DIG Ropar Range, has seized/frozen the property of two drug smugglers of Lalru area in the jurisdiction of police station Lalru Distt SAS Nagar, U/s 68F of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act 1985 (NDPS) A), as proceeds of drug trafficking, said Sh. Harmandeep Hans, IPS, SSP, SAS Nagar. Divulging the details, the SSP stated that…

01 Jun

‘Faith’ Community Forum Launched in Tricity with Grand Event; Punjab Governor Lauds Cultural Unity

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Mohali/Zirakpur, June 1, 2025 — In a historic show of unity, hundreds of residents from Fazilka and Ferozepur came together in Tricity to celebrate culture, harmony, and community roots. The much-awaited launch of the community forum “FAITH” (Fazilka-Ferozepur Association in Tricity for Harmony) took place in the gracious presence of Punjab Governor Shri Gulab Chand Kataria. Addressing the gathering, Governor Kataria praised the initiative:“Efforts like FAITH carry the true power to unite society. It is heartening to see people from border districts preserving their cultural values and traditions even while settled far from home. This forum will stand as a…

01 Jun

Takht Patna Sahib Summons Sukhbir Singh Badal Amid Deepening Sikh Clerical Rift

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Patna, June 1, 2025 — In a significant escalation within the Sikh religious establishment, the Panj Pyare (Five Beloved Ones) of Takht Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib have summoned Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal, directing him to appear within ten days over accusations of interference in the Takht’s internal religious affairs.The summons stems from allegations that Badal played a role in reinstating excommunicated Jathedar Giani Ranjit Singh Gauhar, a move that has sparked fierce controversy within the community. The Panj Pyare contend that the SAD leader’s involvement amounts to an encroachment on the spiritual and administrative independence…

01 Jun

Punjab to Celebrate Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Anniversary and Amritsar Foundation Day on Global Stage: Speaker Sandhwan

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Chandigarh: Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has announced that the state government will celebrate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and the foundation day of Sri Amritsar Sahib at an international level.Speaking to the media, Sandhwan said these events will not be limited to Punjab or India but will be marked across the world. He emphasized that these commemorations are not only significant to the Sikh faith but are a legacy of all humanity.He revealed that the government has launched a website, email, and phone lines to collect suggestions from people of all religions, communities,…

01 Jun

Operation Bluestar: On 41st Anniversary of 1984 Attack on Sri Harmandir Sahib, Akhand Path Bhog Held in Memory of Bhai Mehnga Singh Babbar

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Amritsar (National Times): Today marks the 41st anniversary of the tragic attack on Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib by the Indian Army on June 1, 1984. On this day, the Indian Army surrounded the Sachkhand Sri Harmandir Sahib complex and launched a small-scale attack, aimed at gathering intelligence about the weapons held by the Sikhs inside.During this assault, Bhai Mahinga Singh Babbar, the first Singh stationed at Baba Atal Sahib within the complex, attained martyrdom. Bhai Mahinga Singh Babbar, along with several other Sikhs, sacrificed their lives on this day. To honor their memory, an Akhand Path Sahib was organized at…