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Due to dense fog causing low visibility in Delhi, 39 passenger trains bound for the national capital are experiencing delays, as reported by railway officials on Friday. Among them, three trains, namely Ajmer-Katra Pooja Express, Katihar-Amritsar Express, and Khajarao-Kurukshetra Express, are running late by six hours. Additionally, six long-distance trains, including Bhubneshwar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express, Puri-New Delhi Purushottam Express, Amritsar-Nanded Express, Azamgarh-Delhi Junction Kaifiyat Express, Kamakhya-Delhi Junction Brahmputra Mail, and Seoni-Ferozpur Express, are also facing delays of around four hours. Further, Jammutawi-Ajmer Pooja Express and Kamakhya-Delhi Junction Brahmputra Mail are delayed by approximately five hours, while ten other trains, such…

Delhi and its surrounding areas experienced thick fog on Friday morning, with temperatures dropping to 5.4 degrees Celsius. The Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport area faced zero visibility due to the dense fog, leading Delhi airport authorities to issue an advisory. Despite the challenging conditions, flight operations were not significantly impacted. The airport implemented Low Visibility Procedures, and CAT III, an instrument landing system, allowed for continued flight operations in low visibility. Passengers were advised to check with their respective airlines for the latest flight information. The India Meteorological Department noted zero visibility at Palam airport and 200m visibility at…

Chandigarh - In his spree to set up ultra-modern libraries in the state, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday dedicated 14 new ultra-modern libraries in the Sangrur districts constructed for 4.62 crores. The Chief Minister envisioned that these libraries would act as a harbinger of growth and prosperity in the state adding that this path-breaking initiative is aimed at inculcating reading habits amongst the youth of the state. He said that this step will go a long way in empowering the youth and making them an equal partner in the socioeconomic development of the state. Bhagwant Singh Mann…

Chandigarh - Punjab Horticulture Minister Chetan Singh Jauramajra, on Thursday, assured the representatives of the Punjab Potato Grower Association of the state of all possible assistance. Presiding over a meeting in his office here at the Punjab Civil Secretariat, the Cabinet Minister, sympathetically responded to the main demand of providing subsidy on potato diggers, and directed Mrs. Shailender Kaur, Director, Horticulture, to formulate a comprehensive scheme under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY). Emphasizing the importance of embracing cutting-edge technology, the Cabinet Minister mandated the consideration of the latest and most efficient methods for potato digging. Considering another demand of…

Chandigarh - On the directions of Punjab Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian, the Animal Husbandry department has issued an advisory to protect the livestock from bone-chilling cold weather accompanied by severe winds, which could prove hazardous for livestock and cause significant problems to their owners. Under extreme winter storm conditions, the advisory suggests, simple shelters alone cannot be effective in protecting livestock so livestock farmers have been advised to use ‘pallies’ made from gunny bags in animal sheds. Keep animals indoors during extreme cold conditions and monitor them often. Monitor the temperature under the sheds,…

Chandigarh - Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar on Thursday said that the state government is committed to regularising the contractual drivers and conductors of Punjab Roadways/Punbus. The Transport Minister gave this assurance while presiding over a meeting with the employees of Punjab Roadways/Punbus State Transport Workers Union and Punjab Government Transport Workers Union at his office in Punjab Civil Secretariat. He said that the case of regularisation of contract-based drivers and conductors in Punjab Roadways/Punbus is being considered symptomatically by the three-member sub-committee constituted on the directions of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann. The Cabinet Minister asked the…

TORONTO: An Indian-origin 35-year-old person commercial truck driver was caught by the authorities while trying to transport cocaine worth approximately C$6.5 million ($4.86 million) into Canada. Sukhwinder Dhanju was arrested by the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) on September 26 last year, He arrived at the primary inspection booth at the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge port of entry in Niagara-on-the-Lake in Ontario province. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said Sukhwinder Dhanju was referred for a secondary examination of his truck and trailer, in a release issued on Wednesday. Cargo led to the inspection of the discovery of 202 brick-shaped objects which…

Chandigarh - To enhance the sense of security among women, the Haryana Police is conducting campaigns at various locations, delivering a strong message to unruly individuals. Under this initiative, police teams have been deployed in each district, targeting areas where women commonly face harassment. Haryana Director General of Police, Shatrujeet Kapur said that this campaign has been launched statewide to curb crimes against women. Female police officials in civilian attire are stationed in areas identified as hotspots for molestation, taking action against miscreants. The teams are stationed in busy locations such as schools, colleges, educational institutions, bus stands, corporate sectors,…

Chandigarh - A little angel aged 4 years became a beacon of hope for many in-waiting organ failure patients as her parents’ generous decision of organ donation amid their grim tragedy resulted in saving the lives of two patients suffering from end-stage renal failure and battling for survival, here at PGIMER Chandigarh.   Prof. Vivek Lal, Director of PGIMER, expressing PGIMER’s indebtedness to the donor family, stated, “It is an extremely hard decision, but the donor families are a ray of hope, a silver lining in the dark lives of organ failure patients. It is through their generous gifts that hundreds…

Chandigarh -  In a momentous achievement, Mohali Municipal Corporation has clinched the 'state level' category award in Swachh Survekshan 2023, conducted by the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The award was received by Senior Deputy Mayor Amrik Singh Somal in New Delhi, representing the relentless efforts of the entire municipal team. Mayor Amarjit Singh Jeeti expressed pride in the collective dedication that led to this recognition, emphasizing that Mohali is now at the forefront among all districts in Punjab. The Mayor affirmed that the municipal schemes will serve as a model for others to emulate. The award, to…