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03 Sep

B.C. Scorched by Record-Breaking Heat as Smoke Worsens Air Quality

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VANCOUVER (Richa Walia) — Parts of British Columbia continue to swelter under heat warnings while wildfire smoke drives widespread air-quality advisories, after daily temperature records fell across the province.Lytton led the surge on Tuesday, reaching 40 C and surpassing its previous record of 39.6 C set in 2022. Cache Creek followed closely with 39.3 C, while Kelowna, Princeton, and Whistler also posted new daily highs. In total, a dozen communities recorded fresh records during the latest heat wave.Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for nine regions, including the Fraser Canyon, Boundary, North and South Thompson, and inland parts of the…

03 Sep

Jalandhar DC Warns Traders Against Hoarding and Overpricing Amid Flood Crisis

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National Times Bureau :- Jalandhar Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Agrawal has issued a stern warning to traders against hoarding essential commodities and overcharging consumers during the ongoing flood crisis in Punjab. He stated that reports have emerged of certain shopkeepers selling groceries, vegetables, fruits, and other necessities at inflated prices, taking undue advantage of the situation. Dr. Agrawal emphasized that the administration will take strict action against such profiteers and ensure the timely availability of essential goods at fair rates to the public. He directed the Food and Civil Supplies Department to keep a close watch on markets and conduct…

03 Sep

SIMATS Engineering’s CSE Program Earns Prestigious ABET Accreditation

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Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, proudly announces that its Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) program at SIMATS Engineering has been awarded the highest level of international recognition from ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, USA), the world's leading accreditor for college and university programs. SIMATS Engineering's CSE Program Earns Prestigious ABET Accreditation The program has been granted full accreditation for six years - the maximum possible term - by both the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) and the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC). The accreditation is valid from October 2023 through September 2031. This dual accreditation reaffirms…

03 Sep

Highway Infrastructure Limited Reports 38% Revenue Growth and 128% Post-Tax Profit Growth in Q1 FY 2025-26

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Highway Infrastructure Limited ("HIL"), a leading player in India's infrastructure sector, announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1 FY 2025-26). The Company reported strong growth in both revenue and profitability, backed by higher traffic volumes, operational efficiencies, and new project wins. Financial Performance - Strong Growth Momentum: On a standalone basis, HIL delivered impressive growth across key financial metrics in Q1 FY 2025-26: Revenue from operations grew 38% year-on-year, supported by strong toll collections and efficiency gains. Net profit after tax surged 128%, highlighting the impact of higher operating leverage and effective cost management.…

03 Sep

Avtar Group Announces Awards for Career Excellence at MACC 2025

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Career Achievers, Icons, Early Career Excellence and Second Career Professionals were honored A one-of-its kind Career Conference drew hundreds of professionals for career opportunities, skilling and mentoring As the age of AI unfolds, bridging the skills gap and offering professionals opportunities to reskill and the guidance to recalibrate their careers has become essential. Avtar hosted its 2nd edition of myAvtar Career Conference (MACC), a day-long career expo for professionals at the NIMHANS Convention Centre in Bengaluru on 30th August. Avtar Group Announces Awards for Career Excellence at MACC 2025 Hosted by myAvtar.com, Avtar Group's diversity hiring portal, the career conclave…

03 Sep

Building for Billions: Flipkart Unveils the Tech Powering Next-Gen Shopping

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Flipkart doubles down on tech to deliver trusted, personalised shopping - from smarter search and creator-led commerce to faster, seamless delivery With a deep focus on credit access and loyalty programs, Flipkart is simplifying commerce and making it affordable for a broader, more inclusive audience Next-gen technologies and platform-first thinking take center stage ahead of The Big Billion Days 2025 Flipkart today hosted Flipkart Tech Day 2025: 'Next-Gen E-commerce - Unlocking Value Through Innovation at its Core' at its headquarters in Bengaluru. The immersive showcase brought together technology experts and senior leadership from Flipkart for a behind-the-scenes experience of the…

03 Sep

Back to Hogwarts 2025: Pottermore & Audible Announce New Harry Potter Full-Cast Audio Lineup

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Pottermore Publishing, the global digital Harry PotterTM publisher, and Audible, Inc., a leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, today revealed further casting of fan favourite roles in Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions. Pottermore & Audible Further Announce New Line Up for Harry Potter Full-Cast Audio Editions Today's announcement includes Sara and Avni Deshmukh (Iconicakes) as The Patil Twins Mark Addy (Game of Thrones) as Rubeus Hagrid Daniel Mays (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Line of Duty) as Dobby Alex Hassell (The Boys, Rivals) as Lucius Malfoy The iconic roles of The Patil Twins, Hagrid, Dobby, and…

03 Sep

Punjab Declares All Districts Disaster-Hit Amid Widespread Floods

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Government declared the entire state as “disaster-affected” after relentless floods left behind large-scale destruction across all 23 districts. Heavy monsoon rains and the release of excess water from dams have inundated over 1,200 villages, submerging vast stretches of farmland and damaging homes and infrastructure. Nearly 3.75 lakh acres of paddy fields are still under water, threatening a massive crop loss ahead of harvest season. Livestock casualties have also been reported, posing a severe blow to rural households that rely on animal husbandry and dairy for livelihood. Chief Secretary K.A.P. Sinha, who heads the State Executive…

02 Sep

B.C. Adds More Than 3,000 New Student Seats as Schools Open for September

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LANGFORD (Richa Walia) – As students prepare to head back to class, the Province of British Columbia is opening new schools and expanding existing ones, creating more than 3,000 additional student seats across growing communities this September.“We’ve been working hard to build and deliver new schools to meet the needs of students now and in the future,” said Bowinn Ma, Minister of Infrastructure. “Our historic investments in school infrastructure are already making a meaningful difference, and we look forward to welcoming young learners into new classrooms this fall.”In Langford, one of B.C.’s fastest-growing cities, the new SĆIȺNEW̱ SṮEȽIṮḴEȽ Elementary will…

02 Sep

Malkit Singh’s Emotional Appeal Amid Punjab Floods: “Rise Above Politics, Help the People”

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National Times Bureau :- Renowned Punjabi singer Malkit Singh has made an emotional appeal as Punjab grapples with devastating floods that have submerged villages, damaged crops, and displaced numerous families. Calling the situation “very critical,” Singh urged everyone to set aside political differences and focus on relief work. “This is not the time for politics; it is the time to stand together and support those in distress,” he said. Singh, who has been residing abroad for many years, emphasized that Punjabis worldwide remain deeply connected to their roots and are willing to extend help. He appealed to political leaders to…