Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

20 Sep

Punjab Marks End of Monsoon Season with Light Rainfall and Rising Water Levels

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): The southwest monsoon draws to a close in Punjab today, bringing an end to a season marked by intermittent showers and high humidity. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted light rainfall in several districts as the monsoon system gradually exits the region. As the season wraps up, temperatures across the state are expected to dip slightly, offering relief after weeks of muggy weather. According to officials, Bathinda recorded Friday’s peak temperature at 36.9°C, while the lowest daytime high was observed in Pathankot at 30°C. Mild rain and occasional thunder are likely to continue in isolated pockets…

19 Sep

Punjab CM Announces Major Price Cut on Verka Dairy Products from September 22

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Chandigarh, September 19 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has announced a significant reduction in the prices of Verka milk and dairy products to provide relief to the public.The Chief Minister said Verka, a trusted brand of the state’s farmer cooperative Milkfed, has decided to lower the prices of its popular dairy items. The revised rates will take effect from the morning of September 22, 2025. He added that the price cuts are aligned with the Union Government’s GST 2.0 reforms, which reduced taxes on essential dairy products. Mann emphasized that such measures will further strengthen the state’s cooperative…

19 Sep

Sri Akal Takht Launches Dedicated Website to Aid Flood-Affected Families in Punjab

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National Times Bureau :- Amid the devastating floods in Punjab, which have left many villages struggling to recover, Sri Akal Takht Sahib has launched a major initiative to support the victims. On Thursday, Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargajj inaugurated a dedicated website, SarkareKhalsa.org, aimed at providing direct assistance to flood-affected individuals and families. Through this platform, anyone in need of essential supplies or other help can contact authorities directly. Likewise, individuals or organizations willing to contribute donations can do so through the website. Giani Gargajj explained that the website’s key purpose is to bridge the gap between those who continue…

19 Sep

Rain Hits Punjab and Haryana, Safety Alert Issued for Sutlej River Dams

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National Times Bureau :- Heavy rainfall began on Friday morning across several districts of Punjab and Haryana, prompting the Meteorological Department to issue warnings for intermittent showers throughout the day. Areas including Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar, SAS Nagar (Mohali), and Patiala are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall, while other districts may experience cloudy skies with occasional drizzle. The rainfall has caused a rise in water levels in the Sutlej River, raising safety concerns at the Dhussi Barrage in Mandala Channa. Rapid water flow has damaged nearby barriers, putting four adjacent homes at risk. The Meteorological Department has…

19 Sep

Fortist Invest ₹950 Crore in Punjab, Generating Employment for 5,000 People

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National Times Bureau :- Fortis Healthcare has announced a major expansion in Punjab with an investment of ₹950 crore, aimed at extending its Mohali hospital. The project, announced by Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora, is expected to create employment opportunities for approximately 5,000 people, including 2,500 direct jobs and 2,200 indirect jobs. Fortis plans to develop the hospital into a multi-specialty facility spanning over 13.5 acres. Manoo Kapila, Head of Corporate Affairs at Fortis Healthcare, stated that the company, which opened its first hospital in Mohali in 2001, is prioritizing Punjab for this expansion. He also confirmed future investments in…

19 Sep

Congress Ramps Up for Tarn Taran By-Election, Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria In-Charge

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National Times Bureau :- The Congress party has intensified preparations for the upcoming by-election in the Tarn Taran Assembly constituency. Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria has been appointed as the in-charge for the by-election, following directives from Punjab Congress in-charge Bhupesh Baghel, party president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, and opposition leader Pratap Singh Bajwa. The by-election was necessitated by the demise of AAP legislator Dr. Kashmir Singh Sohal, leaving the seat vacant. So far, Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) has fielded Bibi Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa as its candidate, while the Bharatiya Janata Party has announced district president Harjit Singh Sandhu as its nominee.…

19 Sep

Amritsar Woman Alleges Domestic Violence and Dowry Harassment by In-Laws

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National Times Bureau :- In Amritsar, a woman has filed a complaint against her in-laws, accusing them of repeated physical assault and demanding dowry. The matter has gained attention after the Bhagwan Valmiki Seva Society extended support to the victim and accompanied her to lodge a formal complaint with the Amritsar police. In her petition to SSP Dehati, the woman claimed that she has been beaten and physically abused multiple times over dowry demands. Despite being married for ten years and having four children—three daughters and one son—she alleged that her in-laws continue to subject her to harassment and insist…

19 Sep

Punjab Receives ‘Severely Flooded’ Status from Centre, Paving Way for Greater Relief

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a major acknowledgment of the devastation caused by recent torrential rains, the central government has officially classified Punjab as a “severely flooded” state. The designation follows detailed field visits by Union Ministers Jitendra Singh and Jitin Prasada to the worst-affected regions of Pathankot and Gurdaspur, where they reviewed the extensive damage caused by the flooding. The announcement is expected to significantly boost the state’s access to central assistance, especially in the form of long-term financial support for rebuilding critical infrastructure. Punjab, which is grappling with the aftermath of one of its most destructive floods in decades,…

19 Sep

GST Revamp to Ease Financial Load on Farmers, Says Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In a recent policy review session, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan underscored the government’s commitment to rural welfare, stating that revised GST structures for agricultural tools and machinery are poised to make a significant difference in the lives of Indian farmers. The meeting, convened to evaluate the impact of the latest tax reforms on the agricultural sector, focused on translating policy into tangible benefits for cultivators. The minister emphasized that several farm-related products have now been moved into lower GST brackets, effectively reducing their market prices. "Farmers Will Feel the Difference" "With the revised GST rates,…

19 Sep

Heavy Showers Lash Parts of Punjab, Sutlej River Swells Again; Farmers Fear Flooding Threat

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Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): The monsoon’s final push across Punjab has brought intermittent rainfall across several districts today, raising both hopes for relief from sweltering humidity and concerns over rising water levels. While residents welcomed the dip in temperatures, the rain has once again triggered flood anxiety, especially among farmers near the banks of the Sutlej River. Several Districts Under Rain Cloud The latest update from the Meteorological Department suggests that various regions in Punjab, particularly in the north and central zones, are experiencing light to moderate rainfall. Areas likely to receive significant showers include Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Shaheed Bhagat Singh…