Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

05 Jun

‘Operation Sindoor’ is not ‘Operation Lotus’, Says MP Raja Warring

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Chandigarh (National Times): In a strongly worded post on social media, Congress MP Raja Warring lashed out at both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab units, accusing them of politicising the Indian Army’s recent counter-terror operation, codenamed ‘Operation Sindoor’. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Warring wrote, “It is way too clear that the AAP Punjab and the BJP Punjab are two sides of the same coin. Now both of them are trying to do petty politics in the name of ‘Operation Sindoor’.” He slammed BJP leaders for posturing as though they had personally taken part…

04 Jun

Punjab Unveils Bold Move to Replace Paddy with Maize Across 12,000 Hectares in Water Conservation Push

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Chandigarh, June 4 — In a landmark step toward sustainable farming, the Punjab government has launched a major agricultural diversification plan to shift 12,000 hectares from water-guzzling paddy to kharif maize cultivation. The initiative, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and spearheaded by Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian, aims to address Punjab’s deepening groundwater crisis and boost farmer incomes.Farmers adopting maize will receive a financial incentive of ₹17,500 per hectare a package designed to offset input costs like seeds and fertilizers and to promote a shift towards water-efficient crops. According to officials, this pilot project will be implemented in…

04 Jun

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Questions Operation Sindoor’s Success, BJP Accuses Him of ‘Standing with Pakistan’

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Chandigarh (National Times): A fresh political row has erupted in Punjab after Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann questioned the success of Operation Sindoor, prompting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to accuse him of siding with Pakistan and undermining India’s armed forces. The controversy deepened a day after Mann made a jibe at the BJP with his “One Nation, One Husband” remark over the reported plan to distribute sindoor (vermilion) as part of the post-Operation Sindoor outreach. Mann Takes Aim at Centre’s Claims Speaking to the media, Mann said, “It’s obvious why the BJP government withdrew the plan to send ‘sindoor’ to…

04 Jun

YouTuber Jasbir Singh Arrest News: 50 Pakistan Contacts Retrieved From Recovered Mobile, Deleted Data Being Recovered

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Chandigarh (National Times): In a significant breakthrough against espionage networks threatening national security amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police’s State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) SAS Nagar has arrested a YouTube influencer for spying for Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Wednesday. The arrested accused, identified as Jasbir Singh alias Jaan Mahal (41), a resident of Village Mahlan in Rupnagar, has been operating a YouTube channel “JaanMahal Video” with over 11 lakh subscribers, ostensibly posting travel…

04 Jun

Punjab YouTuber Jasbir Singh Arrested for Alleged Espionage; Links to Pakistan and Jyoti Malhotra Uncovered

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Chandigarh (National Times): In a breakthrough in an ongoing espionage investigation, the Punjab Police have arrested Jasbir Singh, a Rupnagar-based YouTuber, over alleged spying for Pakistan. Singh, who runs the YouTube channel “Jaan Mahal”, is suspected of being part of a broader spy network with ties to Pakistan-based handlers and terror outfits. The arrest was made by the State Special Operations Cell (SSOC) in Mohali, following actionable intelligence inputs. The development comes just days after the arrest of Jyoti Malhotra, another YouTuber accused of being in touch with Pakistani intelligence operatives. Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav announced the…

03 Jun

“Bhagwant Mann Must Resign and Apologise”: BJP Slams Punjab CM Over Remarks on Operation Sindoor

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Chandigarh (National Times): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has come down heavily on Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for his controversial remarks mocking Operation Sindoor, a recent military response by India to terrorist activity. During a press conference, CM Mann made a jibe at reports suggesting that the BJP would distribute sindoor (vermilion) to households, saying, “Will you wear sindoor in Modi’s name? Is this a ‘One Nation, One Husband’ scheme?” The remark has triggered outrage from BJP leaders, who termed it “disrespectful” and “insensitive.” BJP Punjab spokesperson Pritpal Singh Baliawal took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), sharing…

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…