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Amritsar. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India organizing Shilp Samagam to empowered socially and economically for the People belonging to Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes. The above views were expressed by Rajan Sehgal, Managing Director, National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation, Pratima Gupta, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment here today, in the presence of National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation, National Backward Classes Finance and Development Corporation, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. The occasion of the first Shilp Samagam being organized under the joint aegis of…
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The Canada Energy Regulator has granted approval for the Trans Mountain pipeline project to change its routing methodology in a 2.3-kilometer stretch of construction in B.C.'s Fraser Valley. Originally, the company planned to dig a 36-inch pipe through mountainous terrain near Hope, B.C., but due to challenges posed by hard rock formations, it applied to reduce the pipe size to 30 inches. The regulator initially rejected the application, expressing concerns about pipeline integrity and environmental impacts. However, after Trans Mountain provided reassurances at a hearing, the regulator approved the updated application. The federally-owned Trans Mountain pipeline, purchased for $4.7 billion…
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The severe cold weather in Okanagan is impacting both residents and businesses. While many Kelowna, B.C., residents are staying indoors due to extremely low temperatures, some are making use of the conditions. A group of friends, for instance, took advantage of the empty outdoor ice rink at Stuart Park on Friday, despite temperatures hovering around minus 20 degrees in Kelowna, reaching minus 30 with wind chill. However, most people are avoiding outdoor activities due to the frigid temperatures. Elementary schools, including Anne McClymont, kept students indoors during recess and lunch break due to the risk of frostbite. Pet owners are…
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An IndiGo flight, 6E 5319, originally departing from Mumbai and headed for Guwahati, had to be diverted to Dhaka due to adverse weather conditions at Guwahati airport. The pilot's initial plan was to divert to Kolkata, but due to unfavorable weather conditions, the decision was made to redirect the flight to Bhubaneswar. However, the runway in Bhubaneswar was closed, leading the captain to choose Dhaka as the nearest available airport. IndiGo officially confirmed the diversion of the Guwahati-bound flight and provided a detailed statement addressing the situation. The airline explained, `IndiGo flight 6E 5319 from Mumbai to Guwahati was diverted…
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Amidst opposition claims that the Shankaracharyas from four Peeths have declined invitations to the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony for Shri Ram Lalla in Ayodhya on January 22, Vijayendra Saraswat Swamigal, the Shankaracharya of the Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, announced on Friday that a 40-day worship program will take place at the Yagyashala in Kashi to coincide with the significant event. This worship program, guided by Vedic intellectuals, including Lakshmi Kant Dixit, will commence on January 22 and continue for 40 days. The Shankaracharya assured that more than 100 scholars would perform 'puja' and 'havan' during this period. Opposition…
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The quest for a spot in the Paris 2024 Olympics begins on Saturday as the FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers Ranchi 2024 commence in Ranchi, Jharkhand, at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf. The participating eight teams include world no.5 Germany, Japan, Chile, and the Czech Republic in Pool A, while hosts India find themselves in Pool B alongside New Zealand, the United States, and Italy. Qualification for the Olympics will be secured by only the top three teams in the tournament. The Indian Women's Hockey Team, led by Savita, is aiming for their third consecutive Olympic qualification and holds…
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued its fourth summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in relation to the alleged Delhi excise policy case. According to sources, he is required to appear before the central probe agency on January 18. This latest summons follows Kejriwal's refusal to depose before the ED for the third time on January 3. The third summons was issued on December 22 last year, pertaining to the alleged Delhi liquor scam case, with the directive to appear before the agency on January 3. Previously, on December 18, the ED had summoned the Delhi CM in connection…
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Before the scheduled inauguration on January 22, 40 large billboards featuring the Ram Mandir have been erected across more than 10 states in the United States. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) in the US, along with Hindus from various regions, collaborated to display over 40 billboards in states such as Texas, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, and Georgia, with Arizona and Missouri expected to join the initiative from January 15. These billboards aim to convey the excitement and active participation of Hindu Americans in the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony at the birthplace of Shri Ram Lalla in Ayodhya. Amitabh VW Mittal,…
