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Chandigarh/Madrid| Punjab Tourism Minister Anmol Gagan Mann participated in International Fitur Tourism Conference which started on Wednesday in Madrid, Spain. The delegation of Punjab under the leadership of Tourism Minister Anmol Gagan Mann also participated in this tourism conference. On the first day of the convention, Cabinet Minister Anmol Gagan Mann inaugurated Indian pavilion at the event. Indian Ambassador to Spain Dinesh K Pathak was also attended the conference. Apart from this, Mrs. Rakhi Gupta Bhandari, Principal Secretary of Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs of Punjab and Additional Director of Department Rakesh Kumar Popli and Himanshu Jain ACEO Invest…

1,132 personnel of police, fire among other services selected for Gallantry and service medals on this Republic Day The Central Government on Thursday announced the selection of 1,132 personnel of police, fire service, home guard and civil defence and correctional service for gallantry and service medals on the occasion of this year's Republic Day. Border Security Force's two Head Constables-- late Sanwala Ram Vishnoi and late Shishu Pal Singh-- have been selected posthumously for President's Medal for Gallantry (PMG) on this Republic Day. Of these 1,132 personnel, President's Medal for Gallantry (PMG) has been awarded to two personnel, Medals for…

Eleven packets containing prohibited items, including mobile phones and data cables, were discovered after being thrown into Ferozepur jail. This incident adds to the recurring occurrences of banned items being found within the prison, suggesting potential collusion with jail officials. This suspicion is substantiated by the recent arrests of two Assistant Superintendents in Ludhiana and a case where three prisoners in Ferozepur jail made 43,000 calls from two mobile phones. In January 2024 alone, 59 mobile phones have been recovered, contrasting with over 500 mobiles seized in 2023. During the most recent episode, 11 packets were thrown over 30 feet-high…

Canada's federal commission of inquiry into foreign interference is exploring allegations of India's involvement in the country's last two general elections, as reported by CTV News based in Canada. In a statement released on Wednesday, the commission announced its request for the federal government to provide documentation related to these claims. The commission, operating under terms of reference published the previous year, has a mandate to investigate potential interference by foreign states or non-state actors, including China and Russia, in the federal elections of 2019 and 2021, as highlighted by CTV News. The statement indicates the commission's intention to investigate…

French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are expected to utilize UPI for transactions at Hawa Mahal in Jaipur during Macron's visit to Rajasthan. Macron is scheduled to arrive in Jaipur, where he will first visit Amber Fort for a cultural welcome and an exhibition of local artifacts at Diwan-i-Khas. Following this, he will proceed to Jantar Mantar, where PM Modi will showcase India's ancient astronomical expertise. Both leaders will embark on a road show named Shobha Yatra from Jantar Mantar to Hawa Mahal, where they will have photo opportunities and engage in local shopping, with transactions likely…

Emphasizing the necessity of transitioning to a digital payment system, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) announced that the 'AIIMS Smart Card' will be implemented for all types of payments across departments by March 31, 2024. This initiative aims to enhance patient convenience, prevent overcharging, and ensure transparent and auditable accounting practices within the institute. In response to a recent news report highlighting malpractices at a similar institution where an outsourced service provider manipulated discharge bills, leading to financial loss and mental distress for patients, AIIMS stressed the urgency of adopting fully integrated digital payment systems. The order,…

Ferozepur| A 10-year-old boy drowned in a village pond, leading to the booking of five individuals, including the Nambardar. The incident occurred in the pond of Haji Chhinba village, and a case has been registered by the police. The family members claim that they had informed authorities about the need to relocate the pond to Panchayat land, as suggested during the village development in 1994. However, no action was taken. According to Jagdish Sahota, the father of the deceased and a resident of Haji Chhinba village, his son was playing with friends in front of their house. Due to the…

A plane transporting workers to a diamond mine crashed in Canada's remote Northwest Territories near Fort Smith, resulting in multiple fatalities, as reported by CNN based on officials' statements. The incident occurred on Tuesday, and although the Northwest Territories coroner confirmed fatalities, the exact number was not disclosed. The plane was en route to a diamond mine, and some passengers were reportedly employees of Rio Tinto, a global mining company. While the company acknowledged fatalities, it did not specify the number of its workers on board. Northwest Territories Coroner Garth Eggenberger stated, `At this time, we can confirm there are…

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has asserted that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) is a crucial component of the INDIA alliance, expressing the alliance's dependency on Mamata Banerjee. This comes in response to Mamata Banerjee's declaration that the TMC would contest alone in Bengal. Ramesh clarified that the alliance is committed to defeating the BJP, and despite potential challenges, the journey will continue with unity. Ramesh emphasized Rahul Gandhi's statement, affirming TMC's significance within the INDIA alliance and expressing hope that they will approach West Bengal with the shared goal of defeating the BJP. He assured that any issues would be resolved,…

A State-level Voter's Day is set to be celebrated in Kurukshetra on January 25 in Haryana, where concerted efforts have been made to boost the registration of new voters, particularly youth and women. Through a special revision of the voter list, a notable 5,25,615 individuals have been successfully registered as new voters. This initiative has seen a record-breaking inclusion of 1,41,290 youth voters aged 18-19. In honor of National Voters' Day on January 25, 2024, the Haryana Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal, will recognize and appreciate these youth voters. The Haryana Chief Electoral Officer, Sh. Anurag Agarwal, announced that the…