Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

28 May

Sidhu Moosewala’s Father Balkaur Singh To Contest 2027 Punjab Assembly Polls in Pursuit of Justice

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Mansa (National Times): In a significant political development, Balkaur Singh, father of the late Punjabi singer and politician Sidhu Moosewala, has announced that he will contest the upcoming 2027 Punjab Vidhan Sabha elections. The decision, he said, comes from a deep-seated desire to seek justice for his son and to bring about systemic change from within. Addressing the press ahead of Moosewala’s third death anniversary, Singh declared, “I will not stop until my son gets justice. To do that, I have decided to step into the political arena and enter the system myself.” Sidhu Moosewala, an influential voice in Punjab’s…

27 May

Firozpur Railway Division Collects ₹6 Lakh in Fines from 985 Ticketless Passengers in One-Day Drive

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Ferozepur, May 27, 2025 – In a robust move to ensure smoother and more secure travel for legitimate passengers, the Firozpur Division of Northern Railway conducted a large-scale ticket checking campaign on May 26, 2025, collecting over ₹6 lakh in fines from 985 offenders.The operation was led by Divisional Railway Manager Sanjay Sahu and closely supervised by Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Parmdeep Singh Saini. Officials focused on cracking down on ticketless travel, irregular journeys, and unbooked luggage, reinforcing the division’s commitment to better rail services.Northern Railway reiterated its appeal to all passengers to travel with valid tickets, warning that such…

27 May

CM Mann Conducts Surprise Check at Mohali Sub-Registrar Office to Review ‘Easy Registration Scheme’ Rollout

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Mohali, May 27, 2025 – In an unannounced visit to assess the performance of the newly launched Easy Registration Scheme, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday arrived at the Sub-Registrar Office in Mohali. The visit, which lasted over 20 minutes, aimed to ensure the seamless rollout of a citizen-centric digital registration process and gather first-hand public feedback.CM Mann clarified that the surprise check was not intended to catch officials off guard, but rather to further streamline government functioning. "This might be the first time a Chief Minister has personally visited such an office in Punjab," he noted, adding…

27 May

Amritsar Blast: Terror Angle Probed as Suspected Babbar Khalsa Operative Dies in Explosion

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Amritsar, May 28, 2025: A powerful explosion on Tuesday morning in the Majitha Road Bypass area of Amritsar has raised serious national security concerns after preliminary investigations suggested a possible terror link. The blast, which occurred around 9:30 AM, killed a man now identified by officials as a suspected operative of the banned terror outfit Babbar Khalsa.Initially believed to be an accidental detonation, possibly while a scrap dealer was dismantling explosive material, the narrative began to shift dramatically as forensic teams and intelligence agencies examined the site.Eyewitnesses reported a deafening noise followed by chaos, prompting immediate police and bomb disposal…

26 May

VB arrests dismissed lady senior constable Amandeep Kaur in disproportionate assets case

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Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), in line with the zero-tolerance policy against corruption adopted by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab government, has arrested dismissed Lady Senior Constable Amandeep Kaur (No. 621/Mansa) of Punjab Police for amassing assets disproportionate to her known sources of income. An official spokesperson of the VB stated that a corruption case was registered against the accused at the VB police station in Bathinda range following an inquiry into complaint number 94/2025. During the investigation, details of her movable and immovable properties acquired between 2018 and 2025 were scrutinized, along with her…

26 May

Jalandhar Counter Intelligence and Hoshiarpur Police Arrest Key Associate of Arsh Dalla in Joint Operation with Gujarat Police

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Jalandhar (National Times): In a significant breakthrough, Counter-Intelligence Jalandhar and Hoshiarpur Police, with the assistance of Gujarat Police, have arrested Lavish Kumar from Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Lavish is a close associate of foreign-based terrorist Arsh Dalla and Jindi Mehandipuria, the brother of slain terrorist Teja Mehandipuria. Preliminary investigations reveal that Lavish was operating under the direct instructions of Arsh Dalla, engaging in extortion activities, including firing at targets to intimidate victims. Multiple cases of murder, attempted extortion through gunfire, and other serious offenses are registered against him. Lavish had conducted reconnaissance on a liquor contractor, targeting them for an extortion demand…

26 May

COVID-19 Vigil Reinstated in Punjab After First Case of New Variant Detected in Mohali

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Mohali (National Times): The Punjab government has reactivated its COVID-19 response strategy after confirming the first case of the new coronavirus variant in Mohali. A 51-year-old woman from Haryana’s Yamuna Nagar tested positive during her visit to relatives and is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital. In response, the Health Department has launched contact tracing efforts, testing campaigns, and assessments of medical infrastructure across the state. All district hospitals and medical colleges have been instructed to scale up COVID testing, while the operation of ventilators and ICU units is being closely monitored. Doctors and healthcare workers have been advised…

26 May

Amritsar Police Dismantle Kishan Gang Module, Solve Municipal Councillor’s Murder Within Hours

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Amritsar (National Times): In a major breakthrough, the Amritsar Commissionerate Police have busted a key module of the foreign-based Kishan Gang, arresting four gang operatives within just eight hours of the targeted killing of Harjinder Singh alias Bahman, a Municipal Councillor from Jandiala Guru. The swift action marks a significant victory in Punjab’s ongoing crackdown on organized crime and gang warfare, particularly those with international backing. According to senior officials, the operation intensified after Harjinder Singh was gunned down in a suspected gangland hit. Acting on intelligence, the police tracked down the suspects near Fatahpur, where Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi—one…

26 May

Malout Man Strikes Gold with Rs 2.5 Crore Lottery Win

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Malout (National Times): Jubilation swept through Malout as resident Deputy Bansal hit the jackpot, winning a staggering Rs 2.5 crore in the Nagaland monthly lottery. The winning ticket was purchased from the popular Prem Lottery Stall, and the draw, announced yesterday, sparked a wave of excitement across the region. The news of Deputy Bansal’s life-changing win spread like wildfire, with residents flocking to the Prem Lottery Stall to congratulate the lucky winner and the stall owner, Sahil Garg. The atmosphere was electric as celebrations unfolded, with the sound of dhol beats filling the air and laddoos being distributed to share…

26 May

Punjab Schools to Close for Summer Vacation Amid Heatwave From THIS Date

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Chandigarh (National Times): In response to the ongoing heatwave sweeping across Punjab, the state government has announced that all Government, Aided, Recognized, and Private schools will remain closed for summer vacation from June 2 to June 30, 2025. The decision aims to ensure the safety and well-being of students amidst soaring temperatures. Punjab Education Minister Harjot Bains shared the official announcement regarding the Punjab School Summer Vacation Holidays 2025 on X, putting an end to the anticipation among students and parents. With May 26 already upon us, the confirmation was eagerly awaited by the student community across the state. In…