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Chandigarh - Local Government Minister Balkar Singh conducted a review meeting with Municipal Council/Nagar Panchayat in Kharar, Kurali, Nayagaon, Dera Basi, Lalru, Zirakpur, Banur, Gharun, SAS Nagar, Rupnagar, Nangal, Kiratpur Sahib, Sri Anandpur Sahib, Morinda, Sri Chamkaur Sahib, Sirhind-Fathigarh Sahib, Gobindgarh, Amloh, Khamanon, and Basi Pathana at Municipal Bhawan Sector-35 Chandigarh. Officials were instructed to expedite ongoing projects. During the meeting, the Local Government Minister reviewed the space availability for the sewage treatment plant under the Swachh Bharat Mission, the status of projects under the Amrut Mission, allocated funds, and other works. He emphasized ensuring quality and transparency in development…

Chandigarh - To reduce the use of banned plastic and to promote sustainability Municipal Corporation Chandigarh distributed compostable bags to vendors near prominent places of worship as part of the Swachh Teerath Campaign, today. The campaign seeks to encourage vendors to adopt eco-friendly practices. Aryan, the Swachh Bharat Mission Brand Ambassador, handed over the compostable bags to vendors at Iscon Temple, Sector 36, and Sai Temple, Sector 29. The MC team also briefed vendors about the harmful effects of single-use plastic and highlighted the advantages of using compostable bags. Along with the distribution of compostable bags, a deep cleansing drive…

Chandigarh - Former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda launched the ‘Ghar-Ghar Congress, Har Ghar Congress’ campaign from Jind today. The program started with a program organized by Valmiki Sabha.  Hooda paid tribute to Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar by garlanding the statue. On this occasion, dignitaries of all social groups present in the meeting declared their full support to the Congress and said they would extend their support to make the new Congress’ campaign successful. Hooda expressed his sincere gratitude. After this, Hooda went to every house and every shop in Palika Bazaar via Town Hall and…

Chandigarh - Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar, on Monday, urged all the stakeholders to actively contribute to reducing the road accident mortality rate in the state. Addressing the event after kickstarting Road Safety Month, spanning from January 15 to February 14, 2024, which is being organized by the Punjab State Road Safety Council here at Punjab Civil Secretariat-2, the Transport Minister stressed the importance of year-round commitment to road safety by concerned departments, NGOs and commuters beyond just the designated month. Highlighting the positive impact of measures implemented by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann-led government, including the Sadak Surkhiya…

Chandigarh - Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday expressed profound grief and sorrow over the martyrdom of Jawan Tarlochan Singh of the Indian Army who attained martyrdom while performing his duty. In a statement issued here today, the Chief Minister said that the 35-year-old Jawan who was posted in 11 Sikh LI was trapped in snow, while discharging the duty to safeguard the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the country, and was seriously injured. He said that unfortunately Tarlochan Singh, who hails from village Jakhepal Dhaliwalbas, Tehsil Sunam Udham Singh Wala, district Sangrur, attained martyrdom during treatment at…

Extreme cold warnings are widespread across the Prairies, while other provinces grapple with freezing temperatures and snow squalls in Canada. Western Canada, particularly Alberta, Saskatchewan, and parts of Manitoba, is engulfed in extreme cold warnings, with temperatures plummeting to as low as -55 degrees Celsius with wind chill. Frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, and residents are advised to stay indoors. The Prairies, including Alberta and Saskatchewan, are facing dense ice fog, especially near communities, with a warning stretching from the northern border to the southern border with the U.S. In response to the harsh conditions, a public…

Two individuals aged between 50 and 70 lost their lives on Saturday in Renfrew County due to cardiac arrests while shoveling snow, according to Renfrew County Paramedics. Despite the adverse weather conditions, first responders have been actively addressing various storm-related incidents. By midday Saturday, paramedics had attended to 12 snow-related calls, including cases of chest pain from shoveling, injuries, falls, and shortness of breath. Operations commander Nick Leriche stated that the majority of the calls on that day were storm-related, with reports of individuals experiencing chest pain from snow shoveling and various injuries. The victims, whose identities remain undisclosed, were…

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong declared on Monday that she will be undertaking a visit to the Middle East this week. This visit will mark her as the highest-ranking member of the Australian government to tour the region amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Wong, who assumed office in May 2022, will travel to the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Israel, and the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The purpose of the visit is to support international diplomatic efforts for a lasting peace in the Middle East. During her visit, Wong plans to meet with families of Israeli hostages…

Helicopter services from Lucknow to Ayodhya are set to commence on January 19, aligning with the preparations for the Pran Pratishtha program scheduled for January 22. The Ayodhya Information Department has arranged a total of six helicopters, with three flying from Ayodhya and three from Lucknow. The service will initiate from Ramabai Maidan in Lucknow, and the helicopters, accommodating eight to 18 passengers, require pre-booking by devotees. The booking schedule and fare rates will be finalized on the evening of January 16. The journey from Lucknow to Ayodhya is expected to take 30-40 minutes. Vinod Kumar, Director of Ayodhya Airport,…

In a devastating incident unfolding in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, the forests of Vashisht and Shanaag have been engulfed in flames for the past two days, as confirmed by local authorities. The raging forest fire has led to the destruction of property worth crores of rupees in Manali, with the flames reducing valuable assets to ashes. The ongoing catastrophe is causing severe damage to wildlife, animals, birds, and the environment. The conflagration has consumed a significant portion of the jungle, resulting in hundreds of Deodar trees being transformed into ashes. The aftermath is characterized by thick smoke enveloping the surrounding areas,…