Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

23 Sep

Punjab Begins Health Card Registrations, Promises Rs 10 Lakh Annual Medical Coverage for All Families

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Barnala/Tarn Taran (Gurpreet Singh): In a major move to enhance access to affordable healthcare, the Punjab government has launched the registration drive for its newly announced Health Card Scheme, which will provide cashless medical treatment up to ₹10 lakh annually per family. The initiative has commenced from the districts of Tarn Taran and Barnala, where residents began lining up at government-organized registration camps starting Tuesday morning. This scheme is being positioned as one of the most inclusive health initiatives in Punjab’s history. For the first time, every citizen of the state, regardless of income group or previous eligibility criteria, will…

23 Sep

Chandigarh Police Prepares Dossier to Bring Gangsters Hiding Abroad Back to India

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major crackdown on transnational crime networks, Chandigarh Police has begun compiling a detailed dossier on high-profile gangsters and fugitives who have fled India and are now operating from foreign soil. The move comes under a wider national effort to pursue and extradite individuals involved in organized crime, drug trafficking, and violent offenses, including murder and terrorism. Several notorious names are on the radar — among them Anmol Bishnoi, brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi; Goldy Brar, alleged mastermind in the Sidhu Moosewala murder; Rohit Godara, who claimed responsibility for the firing outside actress Disha Patani's…

23 Sep

Monsoon Begins to Withdraw from Punjab, Temperatures Climb as Dry Spell Sets In

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is entering a warmer and drier phase as the southwest monsoon begins its retreat from the region. After remaining stationary for nearly five days, the monsoon system has started to pull back from parts of the state, bringing an end to weeks of heavy rainfall and signaling the onset of rising temperatures. According to the Meteorological Centre, the state has experienced significantly above-average rainfall this season. Since the onset of monsoon on June 1, Punjab has recorded 621.4 mm of rain—nearly 48% more than the typical seasonal average of 420.9 mm. While this has helped replenish…

22 Sep

Amritsar Police Bust Cross-Border Arms and Hawala Network, Three Arrested

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): The Amritsar Commissionerate Police have dismantled an organised arms and hawala network, arresting three suspects allegedly linked to cross-border illegal weapons supply. The crackdown resulted in the seizure of ten sophisticated firearms, including three PX5 .30 bore pistols, three Glock 9mm pistols, one Beretta 9mm pistol, and three .30 bore pistols, along with ₹2.5 lakh in hawala money.Officials said preliminary investigations suggest the accused were in contact with handlers based in Pakistan through social media platforms to procure and circulate illegal arms. Police believe the weapons were meant to disrupt peace and harmony in Punjab.A case has…

22 Sep

11 Lakh People in Punjab May Lose Free Wheat Under New NFSA Rules

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National Times Bureau :- As many as 11 lakh beneficiaries in Punjab are on the verge o getting deprived of the free wheat under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) after the Punjab government adopted the Centre’s criteria to exclude individual members of families from the scheme. The Punjab government has released a notification, listing the criteria for the inclusion and exclusion of beneficiaries. According to the scheme adopted by the Punjab government, 11 lakh beneficiaries stand to lose receiving free wheat under the NFSA. The notification, which is an amendment to the Punjab Food Security Rules, 2016, also states…

22 Sep

Legendary Punjabi musician Charanjit Ahuja laid to rest in Mohali

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National Times Bureau :- Legendary Punjabi musician Charanjit Ahuja, who died after prolonged battle with cancer, was cremated on Monday. He died on Sunday at the age of 72 years at PGI hospital, Chandigarh where he was undergoing treatment. The atmosphere turned sombre as all the three sons lit the funeral pyre of their father. A large number of people were gathered to pay their last respects and bid final farewell to the Punjabi music maestro. Several people from across the industry including Gippy Grewal, Hans Raj Hans, Satinder Bugga, Sukhi Brar were also in attendance. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann also…

22 Sep

A new chapter begins in my life’: Vikramaditya Singh | See first pics of wedding

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National Times Bureau :- Himachal Pradesh Minister for Public Works and Urban Development, Vikramaditya Singh, has tied the knot with Dr Amreen Sekhon, an Assistant Professor at Panjab University, in an intimate wedding ceremony held in Chandigarh on September 22. This is Vikramaditya Singh’s second marriage. His first marriage to Sudarshana Chundawat of Amet, Rajasthan, took place in 2019 and ended in divorce in November 2024. At the wedding, Vikramaditya wore a pastel pink sherwani with a vibrant orange and pink turban, adorned with a kalgi and ceremonial sword, reflecting his royal heritage. Amreen looked elegant in a peach-toned embroidered…

22 Sep

Fire breaks out at Amritsar Civil Hospital, 15 children evacuated safely

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National Times Bureau :- Panic struck Amritsar Civil Hospital on Monday morning after a sudden fire broke out in the blood bank area around 7.30 am. The blaze reportedly started in a refrigerator inside the blood bank, believed to have overheated and caught fire. The incident triggered chaos as the children’s ward was located adjacent to the blood bank. Hospital staff quickly responded, breaking glass windows to prevent smoke accumulation inside the building. Around 15 children from the ward were immediately evacuated and shifted to a safer location. Using fire extinguishers collected from different floors, the staff managed to control…

22 Sep

China virus infestation worsens Punjab farmers crisis after devastating floods, Patiala farmers share their plight

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab’s farmers are facing a double crisis. First, devastating floods destroyed fields, and now a crop disease locally called the “China virus” has spread across several districts. The outbreak has stunted growth and wiped out large portions of standing crops. In Patiala district’s Hardaspur village, farmers said they feel completely abandoned. One farmer shared that his entire crop on 10 acres of leased land has been lost to the disease. “There is no sign of officials or relief teams. We have been left on our own,” he said. Villagers added that hundreds of acres across Punjab…

22 Sep

Veteran Punjabi Composer Charanjit Ahuja Dies at 74, Industry Mourns the Loss

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Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjabi music world has lost one of its towering figures with the passing of Charanjit Ahuja, the legendary composer who shaped the soundscape of Punjabi melodies for over four decades. Ahuja, aged 74, succumbed to throat cancer on Sunday evening at his residence in Mohali after a prolonged battle with the illness. He had been receiving treatment at PGI Chandigarh. News of his demise has cast a shadow over the cultural fraternity, as Ahuja was regarded as a mentor and inspiration for generations of singers. His work, celebrated for its depth and timelessness, defined the golden…