Gurpreet Singh

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Pong Dam Water Level Rises Above Danger Mark, Warning Issued to Release Up to 75,000 Cusecs

Pong Dam Water Level Rises Above Danger Mark, Warning Issued to Release Up to 75,000 Cusecs

National Times Bureau :- The water level in Pong Dam has crossed the danger mark, forcing authorities to release excess water downstream. Officials confirmed that within the last 24 hours, the dam’s water level has risen by three feet. In response, the dam administration has increased the discharge by 6,000 cusecs, with advance notice that the outflow may go up to 75,000 cusecs if required. The information was shared through an official letter by the Additional Superintending Engineer of BBMB’s Water Regulation Cell, Talwara. He stated that due to heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh, water inflow into Pong Dam continues…
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Giani Harpreet Singh Visits Veteran Akali Leader, Vows to Strengthen SAD

Giani Harpreet Singh Visits Veteran Akali Leader, Vows to Strengthen SAD

National Times Bureau :- Newly appointed president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), Giani Harpreet Singh, on Monday visited the residence of senior Akali leader Dr. Rattan Singh Ajnala in Majha. Addressing a large gathering there, he called upon people to unite and work towards rebuilding and strengthening the party. Singh expressed gratitude to Dr. Ajnala for his long-standing commitment to the Akali Dal and said that all veteran Akali families who once contributed to the party’s rise would be brought back into its fold.“I am not here to become a sarpanch, MLA, or chief minister. My only mission is…
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Fatal Highway Collision: Three Dead as Bus Crashes Into Goods Carrier in Kapurthala

Fatal Highway Collision: Three Dead as Bus Crashes Into Goods Carrier in Kapurthala

Kapurthala (Gurpreet Singh): A horrific accident on the Kapurthala–Jalandhar highway claimed three lives on Tuesday morning after a bus, allegedly speeding on the wrong side of the road, collided head-on with a goods carrier near Mand village. The goods vehicle was crushed in the impact, leaving its passengers fatally injured on the spot. The victims were identified as Ishwar Lal and Mukesh, vegetable traders from Kapurthala, and their driver Rakesh, all originally from Bihar. The trio was on its way to Jalandhar to procure fruits and vegetables when tragedy struck. Local Outrage Soon after the crash, residents and family members…
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Majithia to Stay in Custody as Bail Denied in Disproportionate Assets Case

Majithia to Stay in Custody as Bail Denied in Disproportionate Assets Case

Chandigarh, August 18, 2025: Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia suffered a setback today after a local court rejected his bail plea in the disproportionate assets case.Majithia, arrested by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau in June, faces allegations of holding benami land and undisclosed properties far beyond his known income. He will remain in judicial custody as the trial continues.While the Akali Dal has termed the case “political vendetta,” the state government insists it is part of its wider anti-corruption campaign.
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Youth Hospitalized After Assault in Gaggomahal Village

Youth Hospitalized After Assault in Gaggomahal Village

National Times Media :- Tension gripped Gaggomahal village in Ajnala after a youth was allegedly assaulted by a group of men. The victim, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, sustained multiple injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital where he is currently undergoing treatment. According to local sources, the incident took place late evening when the youth was confronted and beaten with sticks and bare hands. Villagers gathered at the spot as the situation turned chaotic, following which the injured youth was immediately shifted to the hospital. Police have reached the village and begun an investigation. Officials said…
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Rising Water Level in Ravi River: DC Sakshi Sahni Conducts On-Site Inspection

Rising Water Level in Ravi River: DC Sakshi Sahni Conducts On-Site Inspection

National Times Bureau :- With the water level of the Ravi River continuing to rise, Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sahni visited the site on Sunday to assess the situation. The DC reviewed precautionary measures being taken by the administration and directed officials to remain on high alert. She emphasized ensuring the safety of residents in low-lying areas and ordered the disaster management teams to be prepared for any emergency. The district administration has also appealed to people living near the riverbanks to stay vigilant and follow advisories issued from time to time.
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Teacher Dies in Tragic Accident at Mohali Cow Shelter

Teacher Dies in Tragic Accident at Mohali Cow Shelter

National Times Bureau :- A tragic accident occurred at a cow shelter in Phase 1, Mohali, where a 51-year-old woman lost her life after her dupatta got entangled in a fodder-cutting machine. The deceased has been identified as Amandeep Kaur, a school teacher from Kharar and cousin of Cyber Crime DSP Rupinder Kaur Sohi. According to initial investigations, negligence is being cited as a possible cause. Kaur was feeding cattle when her dupatta got caught in the machine, pulling her in and causing fatal injuries. She was rushed to a nearby hospital but was declared dead on arrival. Her body…
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AI-Tampered Images of Sri Harmandir Sahib Spark Outrage

AI-Tampered Images of Sri Harmandir Sahib Spark Outrage

National Times Bureau :- A controversy erupted after AI-generated videos and tampered images of Sri Harmandir Sahib surfaced on social media, sparking outrage among devotees. Head Granthi of the holy shrine, Giani Raghubir Singh, condemned the incident, calling it a deeply unfortunate and unacceptable act. He emphasized that the sanctity of Sri Harmandir Sahib, a symbol of peace and interfaith harmony, must never be compromised. The management of Sri Darbar Sahib has lodged a formal complaint with the Police Commissioner of Amritsar. Acting swiftly, police registered an FIR and assured that those responsible will be arrested soon. Authorities have urged…
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Stopping a Sikh Wearing Kirpan from Entering Red Fort is Unfortunate: Giani Raghubir Singh

Stopping a Sikh Wearing Kirpan from Entering Red Fort is Unfortunate: Giani Raghubir Singh

National Times Bureau :- Sri Harmandar Sahib’s Head Granthi, Giani Raghubir Singh, has condemned the denial of entry to Sarpanch Gurdhian Singh at the Independence Day function in Red Fort, after he was stopped for carrying a kirpan. Calling it “deeply unfortunate,” he said it was a matter of concern that Sikhs still face such discrimination decades after Independence. He also appealed to shopkeepers not to sell rumals with the Khanda symbol, as many are discarded on roads, amounting to disrespect of the faith. “Devotees should know their pilgrimage is complete by bowing before Guru Sahib. Offering a Rumala Sahib…
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