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Chandigarh| Every day, thousands of people from the state are joining the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, bringing the various welfare programs of the Central and State Government to the grassroots and pledging towards a developed India. Health Checkups, TB Screenings, and Scheme Benefits Provided On-the-Spot During Yatra Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Manohar Lal has uniquely shaped this Yatra by integrating it with Jan Samvad, resulting in real-time resolution of people's issues. The Yatra not only disseminates information about various schemes but also provides on-the-spot benefits to eligible citizens. Additionally, health checkups are conducted during the Yatra. Programmes were held at…

The Punjab and Haryana High Court granted relief to St Kabir Public School in Chandigarh by staying the operation of an order that denied recognition to the school beyond March 31 due to `certain irregularities.` A detailed order in this matter has yet to be released on the high court website. Justice Sandeep Moudgil, issuing the directions in open court, clarified that the stay order was being granted considering the equilibrium of the law and the broader interest of students. This decision was particularly influenced by the school's unconditional readiness to admit 23 economically weaker section/disadvantaged group students for the…

In response to a substantial shortage of teachers in government colleges within Haryana, state authorities are contemplating a restructuring of higher education by classifying 180 colleges into three distinct categories. Scheduled for November 19, a meeting of the Rationalisation Commission has been called to address this matter, prompting ongoing discussions and the formulation of a final proposal by officials from the higher education department. Earlier this September, the higher education department reportedly informed the Punjab and Haryana High Court that over 50 percent (4,738) of the total sanctioned assistant professor positions (approximately 8,100) in state-run colleges are currently unfilled. However,…

Chandigarh| While the Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is dedicated to the interests of other classes, it is fully committed to protecting the interests of Scheduled Castes. Working in this direction, Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur stated that the Scheduled Caste certificate of Raj Kumar alias Raju, son of Jai Prakash, resident of Railway Basti Guru Har Sahai Ferozepur, has been declared fake by the Scrutiny Committee at the state level and orders have been issued to cancel it. Providing more information, Dr. Baljit Kaur mentioned that Charandas, son of Bakshi Ram, resident…

National Times ( Ontario):-International students will need double the amount of money in their bank accounts if they wish to study in Canada from January, the government has announced.  The country’s immigration minister also warned that visa limits may be imposed if institutions do not provide adequate support to students, as the government attempts to tackle “exploitation” in the international student program.   Canadian immigration Minister Marc Miller confirmed today that anyone planning to study in Canada will need to show they have $20,635 in funds, in addition to their first year of tuition and travel costs, in order to be…

  Alberta| The Alberta Made Screen Industries Program will support 155 locally made film and television projects with $2.8 million in mentorship and post-production grants.  Alberta’s film and television industry has been steadily growing, providing good jobs to Albertans in that industry as well as in construction, tourism and hospitality. For every dollar of government support towards a production, the industry generates four dollars of investment back into the province. Since January 2020, the Alberta Made Production Grant has supported 106 productions with a combined total of $6.8 million, generating $26.7 million in spending across the province.  Budget 2023 doubled…

Patiala| Balwant Singh Rajoana, who commenced a hunger strike four days ago, has declared the termination of his fast after a meeting with Giani Raghbir Singh, the Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib. ' The delegation visiting him at the Central Jail comprised Giani Sultan Singh, the Jathedar of Keshgarh Sahib, and Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, the President of SGPC. Rajoana asserted that if the Central government fails to make a decision on his case by December 31, 2023, the SGPC should retract the mercy appeal.

Mumbai| The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its December review meeting, opted to maintain the status quo for the fifth consecutive time by unanimously deciding to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.5 percent. The decision was attributed to the declining inflation, as stated by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das during the policy statement deliberation. Retail inflation in India witnessed a continuous easing trend through October, reaching a four-month low of 4.87 percent compared to the previous month's 5.02 percent. While this remains within RBI's comfort range of 2-6 percent, it exceeds the ideal 4 percent scenario. Governor Das…

New Delhi| India is set to play an active role in the evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI), according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to inaugurate the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence Summit 2023 on December 12 in the national capital. The three-day summit will feature various sessions, including the AI Expo, where approximately 150 startups will showcase their capabilities. Since June 2020, India has actively contributed to the summit by participating in initiatives aimed at promoting the development, deployment, and adoption of open, safe, secure, and accountable AI. PM Modi highlighted India's dedication to Safe & Trusted…

Ayodhya| As the consecration date of Ayodhya's Ram Temple approaches, wooden replicas of the sacred structure have become a notable attraction in shops across Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya. The city is gearing up for the eagerly awaited 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony scheduled for January 22 next year. The replicas, resembling the original Ram Temple, have become a point of interest for locals and visitors alike. Ayodhya resident Ajay Kumar mentioned that these replicas, reminiscent of the grand temple under construction, are now being presented to guests and VIPs, replacing the earlier tradition of gifting replicas of the Taj Mahal. The wooden replicas…