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Chandigarh, July 14: Veteran marathon runner Fauja Singh died on Monday after being hit by an unidentified vehicle while out for a walk in his native village in Punjab's Jalandhar district. He was 114. A Jalandhar police official confirmed Fauja Singh's death, saying he was out for a walk in Bias village when an unidentified vehicle struck him. Fauja Singh suffered head injuries and succumbed in the evening. The erring driver, who is yet to be identified, fled after the incident, a police officer said in Jalandhar. Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator, Gulab Chand Kataria, said he was "deeply saddened" by the passing away of Fauja Singh. (PTI)
Jalandhar (Punjab) [India], July 15 (ANI): Legendary marathoner Fauja Singh, fondly remembered as the 'Turbaned Tornado,' passed away on Monday at the age of 114 in a tragic road accident in his ancestral village in Punjab's Jalandhar district. According to his family, Singh was hit by a vehicle in a hit-and-run incident. His son, Harvinder Singh, confirmed the heartbreaking news and said, 'He was hit by a vehicle, and the driver ran away. The police are conducting an investigation. The last rites will be done in 2-3 days.' Fauja Singh, popularly known as the 'Sikh Superman,' stunned the wo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) The word regulatory has been dropped but the upcoming Sports Governance Bill is set to institutionalise a National Sports Board, appointed entirely by the central government with sweeping powers to suspend recognition of federations based on complaints or "its own motion" for violations ranging from electoral irregularities to financial misappropriation. The bill, due to be tabled in Parliament during the monsoon session starting Monday, makes some concessions on the thorny issue of age cap of administrators by allowing those in the bracket of 70 to 75 to contest elect ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Oct 3 (PTI) Chandigarh has become the country's first slum-free city after the demolition of Shahpur Colony in Sector-38, which was the last remaining slum in the Union territory, officials said. The demolition drive was carried out on September 30, the officials said, adding that the Shahpur Colony was spread over 4-4.5 acres of land valued at Rs 250 crore. The settlement comprised around 300 huts and tenements, housing nearly 1,000 residents. With the removal of all the unauthorised colonies from government land and the successful implementation of large-scale rehabilitation m ...Read More >
Srinagar- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said foreign countries were told clearly during the post-Operation Sindoor diplomatic outreach that in case of a fresh provocation, India would repeat its action. Speaking at a discussion at the Ahmedabad Management Association, Tharoor said Indian delegations which visited foreign countries in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor managed to convey that India acted with restraint and responsibility. "In other places, we actually were able to get some very high-placed people to say not only that they respected and supported India's right of self- ...Read More >
Bhopal, Jul 15 (PTI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday expressed condolences over the death of legendary marathon runner Fauja Singh. Singh, who was 114 years old, died on Monday after being hit by an unidentified vehicle while out for a walk in his native village in Punjab's Jalandhar district. "It is noteworthy that Fauja Singh, who remained active and health-conscious even at the age of 114, gained fame in the world for fitness apart from sports activities," CM Yadav, who is currently on an official tour to Dubai and Spain, said in a statement. He prayed for strength t ...Read More >
Chennai, Jul 15 (PTI) The ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd has planned to expand its footprint in Tamil Nadu with 10 more branches and add over 10,000 advisors across South India. ManipalCigna Health Insurance Company Ltd is a joint venture between Manipal Group, an eminent player in healthcare delivery and higher education and global health services company Cigna Healthcare. Also Read | Aadhaar Free Update: Government Requests Parents to Update Children's Aadhaar Biometrics Between Age 5-7, Free of Cost. Citing a data from the General Insurance Council (GIC), ManipalCigna said it ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who was last seen in 'The Miranda Brothers', is heaping praise on the recently released film 'Saiyaara', and its team. On Saturday, the actor took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and penned a special note for the film and its makers after it witnessed a stellar opening day. He wrote, "Another melodious example of a love story shattering all myths and formulas of the industry. Honest heart wrenching love story wins again in 2025! #Saiyaara". 'Saiyaara', which stars Aneet Padda, and marks the debut of Ahaan Panday, is helmed b ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13: The eagerly-anticipated National Sports Board, which will have paramount authority to grant or suspend affiliation to federations and monitor their financial conduct as part of the National Sports Governance Act, will be constituted by December end. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has promised full implementation of the Act by end of January next year and the constitution of the NSB would be the most significant milestone of that process. "The National Sports Board will be constituted in the next three months and the process has already been set in motion for this. Also ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Oct 2 (PTI) Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Thursday paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversary. A commemorative ceremony was held at Punjab Raj Bhavan on the occasion, an official statement said. After offering floral tributes to both the great leaders, Governor Kataria said, "Mahatma Gandhi was not just a saint, social reformer, politician, and visionary, but truly a world-transforming figure". His thoughts and actions influenced not only India but the entire world. The anti-apart ...Read More >
Amritsar, Jun 26 (PTI) A 35-year-old man from Uttarakhand was rescued and reunited with his family after allegedly being held as a bonded labourer at a cowshed in a village in Tarn Taran district, officials said on Thursday. Ramesh Kumar, from Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, was rescued following the intervention of Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria, an official statement said. After a video went viral on social media purportedly showing Kumar tending to cattle under exploitative conditions, Garhwal MP Anil Baluni reached out to Governor Kataria. Kataria then ...Read More >
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], July 15 (ANI): The Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar received another bomb threat on Tuesday. The dog squad has been deployed at the Golden Temple premises as part of a security check. The holy site for Sikhs received a bomb threat via e-mail for the second consecutive day. Also Read | India Raises Pahalgam Terror Attack at SCO Meeting: EAM S Jaishankar Calls for 'Uncompromising Position' on Combatting Terrorism. Pratap Singh, Secretary of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), demanded strict action against the miscreants. Pratap Singh told reporte ...Read More >
Sangrur, Apr 2 (PTI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday slammed the BJP leaders for criticising his government for the blast incident outside the party headquarters in Chandigarh, asking them to refrain from making "absurd" statements as the area was under the jurisdiction of the Administrator of the Union territory. Mann reiterated that he was blamed by the BJP for anything that happens in Chandigarh. He was speaking to mediapersons on the sidelines of dedicating a Community Health Centre at Cheema village here. Asked about the blast outside the Punjab BJP office in Chandigarh ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwad Lene Mat Jana, Gyaan Ka Deepak Jalaana' (You don't go get Kavad, light the lamp of knowledge inste ...Read More >
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Yudhvir Sethi during the visit, the chief minister was briefed in detail on the multi-phas ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Jul 14 (PTI) Veteran marathon runner Fauja Singh died on Monday after being hit by an unidentified vehicle while out for a walk in his native village in Punjab's Jalandhar district. He was 114. His demise was confirmed by author Khushwant Singh, who spoke to Fauja Singh's family members. Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator, Gulab Chand Kataria, said he was "deeply saddened" by the passing away of Fauja Singh. "Deeply saddened by the passing of Sardar Fauja Singh Ji, the legendary marathon runner and symbol of resilience. At 114, he joined me in the 'Nasha Mukt, Rangla P ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Jul 18 (PTI) Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria met several Union ministers in New Delhi since Thursday to discuss key development issues concerning the Union Territory and the state, an official statement said. On Friday, Kataria met Union Ministers Manohar Lal Khattar (Housing and Urban Affairs), Ashwini Vaishnaw (Railways), Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (Tourism) and Bhupender Yadav (Environment, Forest and Climate Change). Earlier, he had held talks with Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu on improving airport connectivity. Also Read | La ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran on Wednesday said that quality, relevance and adaptability of higher education will play a key role in transforming India's demographic dividend into growth accelerator in next 20 years. Speaking at the CII Global Higher Education Summit here, he said, states hold the key to the next phase of higher education reform in India. He stressed on addressing shortage of teachers urgently through mechanisms such as professors of practice and also improving the quality of education. Other key priorities for states include a shift fr ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH, April 2: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday responded sharply to BJP criticism over the blast outside its Chandigarh office, emphasizing that the city is a Union Territory under the Administrator, not the state government. The explosion, caused by a suspected crude device, occurred Wednesday evening, triggered panic, but caused no casualties. Mann accused BJP leaders of making "absurd" statements and blaming him for incidents in Chandigarh, highlighting the city's separate administrative status. On other issues, Mann defended the AAP's decision to replace MP Raghav Cha ...Read More >
Itanagar, Apr 7 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday asserted that the state now has one of the most transparent recruitment systems in the country, attributing the transformation to a series of reforms introduced since 2016 to ensure merit-based and fair selection in government services. The chief minister made the remarks while felicitating and handing over appointment orders to successful candidates of the Arunachal Pradesh Engineering Services Examination (APESE) 2026, conducted by the Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC). Addressing the newly recr ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 17 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh's capital city has secured the third position in the category of urban spaces with population exceeding 10 lakh, while Prayagraj was adjudged the Cleanest Ganga City in the ninth edition of the Swachh Survekshan. Lucknow also became the first city in the state to achieve a 7-star Garbage Free City rating in the 2024-25 survey. Gorakhpur achieved double success, ranking third in the Safai Mitra Surakshit Sheher category and fourth among cities with a population between 3 to 10 lakh. Agra has been recognised as the Emerging Clean City of Uttar Pradesh, securi ...Read More >
Jaipur: In a decisive move, the state govt informed the Rajasthan High Court Tuesday it would not cancel the controversial 2021 sub-inspector recruitment examination, despite allegations of paper leaks and use of dummy candidates. After months of protests for and against the demand to cancel the exam as well as the court's directives for administrative clarity in the matter, the state govt finally made its stand clear during the hearing before the single bench of Justice Sameer Jain.Advocate general Rajendra Prasad, representing the state govt, said, "The decision to continue with the recruitm ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Jul 15 (PTI) The hunt was on for the driver who ran over and killed the world's oldest marathoner Fauja Singh while he was walking down a village road in Punjab's Jalandhar district, police said on Tuesday. Fauja Singh was 114, and the ironies could not be more tragic for the legend who got into stride just when others were slowing down. The marathon runner succumbed to injuries on Monday evening after being hit by an unidentified vehicle in his native Bias village. Some villagers on Tuesday said that it was probably an SUV which struck Fauja Singh in a hit-and-run incident. He ...Read More >
A young woman named Oleti Pushpa (22) was killed by her live-in partner Sheikh Shamma (22) in the Ambedkar Konaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, reported India Today. She was living with Sheikh for the past 6 months after she separated from her spouse. The incident took place in Siddhartha Nagar, B Savaram village of Rajolu mandal on 16th July. Shamma reportedly accused Pushpa of having affairs with other men. He forced her to engage in prostitution and frequently instigated fights with her when intoxicated. As per police, Shamma was addicted to ganja. On the fateful night, he against pressuri ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 3 (PTI) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is scheduled to visit the flood-hit areas in Punjab on Thursday. The minister will visit villages in Amritsar, Gurudaspur, and Kapurthala districts, and interact with the affected farmers, sources said. Chouhan will also review the extent of crop damage with state officials and chalk out measures to extend assistance to farmers, an official statement said. The Union Minister has already discussed in detail the situation with the Punjab Governor and Chief Minister. In the last meeting held in the national capital, Chouh ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Sep 13 (PTI) Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Saturday paid a courtesy call to Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria at the Raj Bhavan, here. During the meeting, both of them held detailed discussions on the recent flood situation in Punjab and the ongoing relief and rehabilitation operations, said an official release. They reviewed immediate measures being undertaken to support the affected families and restore normalcy in the flood-hit areas. The deliberations also covered the assessment of damages to houses, crops, and livestock. Bittu informed Governor Kataria, who is als ...Read More >
The Indian Sports Ministry is set to establish the National Sports Board by December, a key component of the National Sports Governance Act. This board will regulate sports federations' affiliations and finances. The eagerly-anticipated National Sports Board, which will have paramount authority to grant or suspend affiliation to federations and monitor their financial conduct as part of the National Sports Governance Act, will be constituted by December end. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya ha ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has responded strongly to recent remarks made by Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos about the streaming platform's initial programming choices in India. Kashyap, who co-created Netflix India's debut original series 'Sacred Games', did not mince words in his criticism. The controversy began during Sarandos' appearance on a podcast, where the executive reflected on Netflix's early foray into the Indian market. He expressed reservations about whether launching with 'Sacred Games' in 2018 was the right strategic move, suggesting the platform mi ...Read More >
His running club and charity, Sikhs In The City, said its upcoming events in Ilford, east London, where he had lived since 1992, would be a celebration of his life and achievements. The hit and run happened on Monday as the centenarian was walking in his birth village, Beas Pind, near Jalandhar. "A search is under way, and the accused will be caught soon," said Harvinder Singh, a top district police officer. As news of his death broke, tributes poured in. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi c ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Four people died in Himachal Pradesh as rain continues to wreak havoc in the state, while five were swept away in Rajasthan's Kota at a barrage after a heavy downpour caused the authorities to release water from a reservoir. In Himachal, more than 200 roads are out of bounds for vehicular traffic, a majority of them in Mandi, while a flash flood warning has been issued for 12 districts in Jharkhand. An individual each drowned in Kullu and Kangra districts, one died after being bitten by a snake in Bilaspur, while one was killed after falling from a height, the State Emergency Oper ...Read More >
Punjab governor and UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday met Union civil aviation minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu and urged him to further strengthen the connectivity from Chandigarh airport. According to an official release, during the meeting, Kataria discussed the need to strengthen both domestic and international air connectivity from Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport in Chandigarh, given the growing demand from residents of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and the UT ...Read More >