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A 45-year-old woman drowned near Dera Baba Nanak town, with the rising water levels forcing the administration to evacuate nearly 2,000 people to safer places in Gurdaspur district. Seven NDRF teams, along with the army and BSF, have been pressed into service for rescue operations in the district. The deceased was identified as Kulwinder Kaur, who hailed from Khode Bet village in the border belt. She, along with her elder brother, had gone to perform sewa at nearby Gurdwara Tahli Sahib. While r ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: The flood situation in Punjab remains critical, with 836 villages and standing crops across more than 1.10 lakh acres affected in eight districts, Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Fazilka, Kapurthala, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Hoshiarpur and Amritsar, due to swelling of the Ravi, Beas and Sutlej rivers. So far, 7,689 people have been evacuated to safer locations. Heavy rains and the rising Ghaggar river, following intense rainfall in its catchment area and the opening of floodgates at Sukhna Lake ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Taking exception to Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann's statement in Tamil Nadu about bringing the breakfast scheme, BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh on Wednesday asked, "Instead of bogus promises, Mann should answer when will farmers get the loan waiver?" Chugh also questioned Mann, "When will the MSP top-up be fulfilled?"In a written statement, he added, "It has been over 40 months since the women of Punjab were waiting for the Rs 1,000 per month promised to them, yet n ...Read More >
Chennai, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tamil Nadu has once again emerged as the country's leader in industrial employment, with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin attributing the achievement to the policies of the Dravidian model government. Citing the Union government's Annual Survey of Industries 2023-24, CM Stalin said the recognition from New Delhi is itself the strongest rebuttal to critics, who have been "targeting" the state government on the industrial and economic fronts. In a post on 'X', the Chie ...Read More >
Punjab News: In a strong show of solidarity with flood-affected families, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's government has intensified relief operations across the state. Cabinet Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak personally reached out to victims in Rakwal and Jogar villages of Bhoha constituency, distributing ration materials to families who have been hit hard by the heavy rains and flooding. The update was shared by AAP Punjab on social media, where the minister was seen meeting people, offer ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including ...Read More >
Fazilka (Punjab) [India] August 28 (ANI): The flood situation in Fazilka has led to several villages, including a Border Security Force (BSF) post, getting inundated due to the rising water levels on Thursday. The Sutlej River's water level is rising, causing floodwaters to inundate nearby villages. According to Fazilka Deputy Commissioner (DC) Amarpreet Kaur Sandhu, the water level increased over the past two to three days, affecting connectivity to many villages. While speaking to ANI, Sand ...Read More >
Fazilka (Punjab) [India] August 28 (ANI): The flood situation in Fazilka has led to several villages, including a Border Security Force (BSF) post, getting inundated due to the rising water levels on Thursday. The Sutlej River's water level is rising, causing floodwaters to inundate nearby villages. Also Read | JeM Terrorists in Bihar: Police Issue High Alert As 3 Jaish-E-Mohammed Operatives Enter State via Nepal Border, Release Their Sketches. According to Fazilka Deputy Commissioner (DC) Am ...Read More >
Fazilka (Punjab) [India] August 28 (ANI): The flood situation in Fazilka has led to several villages, including a Border Security Force (BSF) post, getting inundated due to the rising water levels on Thursday. The Sutlej River water level is rising, causing floodwaters to inundate nearby villages. According to Fazilka Deputy Commissioner (DC) Amarpreet Kaur Sandhu, the water level increased over the past two to three days, affecting connectivity to many villages. While speaking to ANI, Sandhu ...Read More >
According to officials, the released water is expected to reach Fazilka by Tuesday midnight or Wednesday morning, posing a threat to already flooded villages. After Harike Headworks released 1.7 lakh cusecs of water on Monday afternoon, the Fazilka district administration cautioned people living in low-lying villages along the Sutlej Creek and appealed to them to immediately move to safer locations. According to officials, the released water is expected to reach Fazilka by Tuesday midnight or ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Aug 26 (PTI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday announced closure of all schools in the state from August 27 to 30 in the wake of heavy rains forecast. Incessant rains for the past two days have inundated villages across several districts of the state. "It has been raining heavily for the past few days and the weather department has predicted heavy rains for the next few days as well. "In view of this, all primary, secondary, senior secondary government and private sch ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Aug 22 (PTI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday met the family of renowned actor Jaswinder Bhalla, who passed away this morning, and expressed his condolences. Punjabi actor Bhalla on Friday morning died at a private hospital in Mohali where he was admitted following a brain haemorrhage two days ago. He was 65. Mann visited Bhalla's residence in Mohali to mourn the death of the noted actor. Speaking to reporters, Mann said it is a sad day for the Punjabi art world when ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Medulla Communications Pvt. Ltd., one of the world's most awarded healthcare-specialist advertising agencies, has announced the launch of its new hub in Singapore. With over 15 years of experience in solving complex healthcare challenges, Medulla is now looking to create a super-specialist category as the first digital healthcare advertising agency in Asia. New Hub to Deliver Scalable, Specialist Healthcare Marketing Solutions Across APAC. Also Read | Ne ...Read More >
New Delhi: In their relentless efforts to counter cross-border smuggling of narcotics, vigilant Border Security Forces (BSF) troops in collaboration with the Punjab Police recovered a drone with heroin on the Tarn Taran border, the BSF said in a release on Wednesday. Public Relations Officer, Punjab Frontier, Border Security Force (BSF) said, "Today (August 13), based on BSF's intelligence, 01 DJI AIR 3 S drone with 01 packet of heroin (Gross weight- 600 Grams) was recovered in a joint search o ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The credit-to-deposit ratio in Indian banks has stayed below 80 per cent as credit offtake in the country continues to lag, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The report highlighted that while both credit offtake and deposit growth have increased sequentially, they remain significantly lower than the levels seen last year. Deposits continued to outpace credit offtake in the current fortnight, leading to a narrowing of the credit-deposit gap. It state ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Commissioner of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, RV Karnan, has declared that the GHMC is fully prepared to handle any disastrous events following Indian Meteorological Department's warnings regarding upcoming heavy rainfall. On Wednesday, the Commissioner conducted an inspection of the control room at the GHMC headquarters. He asked about the complaints received and assessed the operations of the control room. Karnan instructed the control room staff to remain vigila ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): In their relentless efforts to counter cross-border smuggling of narcotics, vigilant Border Security Forces (BSF) troops in collaboration with the Punjab Police recovered a drone with heroin on the Tarn Taran border, the BSF said in a release on Wednesday. Public Relations Officer, Punjab Frontier, Border Security Force (BSF) said, Today (August 13), based on BSF intelligence, 01 DJI AIR 3 S drone with 01 packet of heroin (Gross weight- 600 Grams) was recover ...Read More >
Delhi news: Woman alleged she was raped by four men at a party after consuming alcohol. Four men allegedly gangraped a 24-year-old woman at a party in north Delhi's Civil Lines on Sunday night, police said on Tuesday. According to the Hindustan Times, a police officer said on Monday that the woman alleged she was raped by four men at a party after consuming alcohol. She's reportedly employed with a Gurugram-based firm. "In her complaint, she said she received a call from a male friend on Sund ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): In their relentless efforts to counter cross-border smuggling of narcotics, vigilant Border Security Forces (BSF) troops in collaboration with the Punjab Police recovered a drone with heroin on the Tarn Taran border, the BSF said in a release on Wednesday. Public Relations Officer, Punjab Frontier, Border Security Force (BSF) said, "Today (August 13), based on BSF's intelligence, 01 DJI AIR 3 S drone with 01 packet of heroin (Gross weight- 600 Grams) was reco ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): In their relentless efforts to counter cross-border smuggling of narcotics, vigilant Border Security Forces (BSF) troops in collaboration with the Punjab Police recovered a drone with heroin on the Tarn Taran border, the BSF said in a release on Wednesday. Public Relations Officer, Punjab Frontier, Border Security Force (BSF) said, "Today (August 13), based on BSF's intelligence, 01 DJI AIR 3 S drone with 01 packet of heroin (Gross weight- 600 Grams) was recov ...Read More >
He was addressing a gathering during an event to mark the death anniversary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Dhadogal here today. On the occasion, Mann laid the foundation stone of two road projects in Dhuri that have an outlay of ₹17.21 crore. The first road is being built by the Punjab Mandi Board, connecting a link road from Dhuri-Amargarh Road to Dhuri-Chheenta Wala Road, passing through Dhadhogal, Burj Gohra, Burj Seda, Cheema, Bhari Mansa, and Samundgarh Chhanna. Similarly, the other road is bei ...Read More >
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced the addition of 200 Aam Aadmi Clinics, bringing the total to 1,081, alongside a new WhatsApp chatbot for healthcare access. The chatbot will provide patients with prescriptions, test results, appointment reminders, and health information. Chandigarh, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday said his government will open 200 new Aam Aadmi Clinics in the state, taking the total number of such healthcare centres to 1,081. Earlier, Mann launched a ...Read More >
New Delhi: The CBI has arrested a customs superintendent posted at Sahar airport in Mumbai, for allegedly taking a Rs 10.20 lakh bribe from an agent, an official said Sunday. The central probe agency booked Krishan Kumar for allegedly demanding a bribe at the rate of Rs 10 per kg for facilitating clearance of imported consignments from a customs house agent, a CBI spokesperson said. It was also alleged that Kumar threatened the agent when he refused to pay the bribe, and deliberately withheld ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Aug 3 (PTI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday said his government will open 200 new Aam Aadmi Clinics in the state, taking the total number of such healthcare centres to 1,081. Earlier, Mann launched a WhatsApp chatbot for the clinics. "It is a historic day in the healthcare sector of Punjab as a total of 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics across the state have been connected to a WhatsApp chatbot," said Mann. These clinics cater to nearly 70,000 patients daily, and in today's digi ...Read More >
Chennai, August 1: Actor, music director and producer G V Prakash Kumar, who has won the National Award for Best Music Direction (Songs) for the Tamil, Telugu bilingual film Vaathi, has called the honour "a blessing for the second time". Taking to his X timeline soon after the 71st National Awards were announced, G V Prakash expressed his gratitude to the jury and the selection committee of the National Awards and the entire team of Vaathi. G V Prakash wrote, "A blessing for the second time. I' ...Read More >
Fazilka (Punjab) [India], August 1 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal launched an anti-drug curriculum for school students under the ongoing War Against Drugs campaign, stated a release. The syllabus, aimed at educating over eight lakh students from classes 9 to 12 across 3,658 government schools, marks a critical phase in Punjab fight against narcotics. Calling it a new chapter in the battle against drugs, Kejriwal emphasised the importa ...Read More >
Fazilka (Punjab) [India], August 1 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal launched an anti-drug curriculum for school students under the ongoing "War Against Drugs" campaign, stated a release. The syllabus, aimed at educating over eight lakh students from classes 9 to 12 across 3,658 government schools, marks a critical phase in Punjab's fight against narcotics. Also Read | Indian Embassy in Dublin Issues Advisory Amid Reported Rise in Attack ...Read More >
New Delhi: Children exposed early to extreme heat may lose up to 1.5 years of schooling with climate change having a direct impact on education and threatening to undo educational gains of recent decades, according to a new global report. Climate-related stressors such as heat, wildfires, storms, floods, droughts, diseases and rising sea levels, affect education outcomes. Most low and middle-income countries are experiencing climate-related school closures every year, increasing chances of lear ...Read More >
Jalandhar: Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathon runner who had earned the nickname 'Turbaned Tornado' and inspired millions across the world with his spirit, stamina and legacy of resilience, was cremated at his native place near Jalandhar in Punjab on Sunday. Singh died at the age of 114 years after being hit by a speeding car with Canada-based NRI Amritpal Singh Dhillon at the wheel while crossing the Jalandhar-Pathankot highway near his home village, Beas, in Jalandhar district on July 1 ...Read More >
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