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09 Jun

Nitin Gadkari Says, “Highway Revolution Will Change India’s Map”, Major Road Projects Promise Faster Travel and Less Pollution

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New Delhi (National Times): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Sunday announced an ambitious roadmap for India's highway infrastructure, claiming that a network of new expressways and road corridors is set to cut travel times and transform the country’s connectivity dramatically. Speaking at an event in the capital, Gadkari highlighted that the government is undertaking rapid construction of high-speed highways across India, many of which will drastically reduce travel time between major cities. “We are building so many highways in Delhi that you will be able to reach Delhi to Dehradun in 2 hours, Delhi to…

04 Jun

Under Pressure After Operation Sindoor, Bilawal Bhutto Urges Dialogue and Intel Sharing with India

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New York, June 4, 2025: In a striking turn of tone, Pakistan’s former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto, now leading a delegation to the United Nations, made a public appeal for dialogue and intelligence cooperation with India amid mounting pressure following the massive setbacks Pakistan suffered during Operation Sindoor.The plea came on the same day India’s all-party delegation, led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, arrived in Washington, D.C., to further the country’s global diplomatic outreach regarding Operation Sindoor and India’s broader counterterrorism position.Bhutto addressed a press briefing at the UN Headquarters in New York, calling for reconciliation and cooperation, stating that…

03 Jun

Three Soldiers Killed, Lt Col Among Six Missing After Massive Landslide at Army Station in Sikkim

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Sikkim, June 3, 2025 — Tragedy struck a remote Indian Army station in Sikkim on Tuesday morning when a massive landslide, triggered by incessant rainfall, buried portions of the facility, killing three soldiers and leaving six personnel missing, including a Lieutenant Colonel.According to official sources, the landslide hit the 11th Mile area near the Chungthang sub-division in north Sikkim around 6:15 am. Rescue operations are underway with the assistance of local authorities, the Army’s own teams, and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel. So far, three bodies have been recovered, while search operations for the missing continue despite the challenging…

28 May

Alberta providing $7 million in additional funding to Grande Prairie to help community transition to municipal police service

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Calgary (National Times): Alberta’s government is following through on a commitment to ensure that communities can pursue policing solutions that meet their needs and are supported in reaching their public safety goals. That’s why the province is supporting the City of Grande Prairie with an additional $7 million in funding as it transitions to a municipal police service, helping to advance a homegrown solution that meets the needs of the community. This new funding reinforces and builds on the province’s initial $9.7 million two-year commitment to help the City of Grande Prairie meet its policing and public safety needs, following…

24 May

Punjabi Meets Telugu: Andhra Students to Learn Punjabi in Landmark Cultural Exchange

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Chandigarh, May 24, 2025: In a historic move promoting national integration through linguistic diversity, students from Andhra Pradesh government schools will now learn the Punjabi language as part of a five-day cultural exchange program. Punjab's School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced the initiative, stating it will foster deeper inter-state understanding and unity.Under the Union Ministry of Education's cultural pairing scheme, Punjab has been paired with Andhra Pradesh. Students from classes VI to X in Andhra will study the basics of Punjabi, while their counterparts in Punjab will learn introductory Telugu. The curriculum includes greetings, alphabets, numerals, common phrases, songs,…

18 May

Centre Confirms Suspension of IPS Officer SPS Parmar, Advises Punjab to File Charge-Sheet

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Chandigarh, May 18, 2025: The Ministry of Home Affairs has officially confirmed the suspension of senior IPS officer Surinder Pal Singh Parmar (PB:1997), who formerly served as Punjab's Vigilance Chief. The suspension will remain in effect until June 23, 2025.According to a formal communication sent to the Chief Secretary of Punjab, the suspension has been approved under Rule 3(1) of the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969. The move follows a recommendation sent by the Punjab Government on May 5, 2025.The Centre has also advised the Punjab Government to issue a charge-sheet against Parmar before the suspension period…

13 May

CM Bhagwant Mann announces ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh for kin of Pakistani drone attack victim; Rs 2 lakh by Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora

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Ludhiana (National Times): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday morning announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for the family of Sukhwinder Kaur, a resident of Khai Ke village, Ferozepur, who died from injuries sustained in a Pakistani drone attack. The Chief Minister expressed deep sorrow over the tragic demise of Sukhwinder Kaur. Our government stands firmly with her family during this time of immense pain, and we are committed to providing all possible support to help them cope with this devastating loss, he affirmed. Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora also extended financial assistance,…

12 May

Chandigarh and Amritsar Airports Reopen as India-Pakistan Ceasefire Takes Hold

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Amritsar (National Times): Air travel resumed at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport in Chandigarh and Sri Guru Ram Dass Ji International Airport in Amritsar on Monday, May 12, 2025, after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between India and Pakistan ended days of heightened conflict. The reopening of these key Punjab airports marks a significant step toward normalcy following disruptions caused by Pakistani drone strikes and shelling. The airports were closed on May 10 amid red alerts in Punjab’s border districts, triggered by Pakistan’s attacks on civilian and military targets in response to India’s ‘Operation Sindoor.’ The ceasefire, announced by U.S. President Donald…

12 May

Virat Kohli Calls Time on Test Career After 14 Years: “269, Signing Off”

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New Delhi (National Times): In a move that has stunned the cricketing world, Indian batting legend Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing to a close a glittering 14-year chapter in the game’s most revered format. Kohli took to social media on Monday to share the news with his fans. “It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket… It’s tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I’ll carry for life,” he wrote. Ending with “#269, signing off,” Kohli signaled the end of his journey as India’s 269th Test player. Kohli…

05 May

Punjab Assembly Passes Resolution Against BBMB Over Water Release to Haryana

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Chandigarh (National Times): Amid escalating concerns over depleting water resources, the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Friday unanimously passed a resolution opposing the Bhakra Beas Management Board’s (BBMB) directive to release an additional 8,500 cusecs of water to Haryana. Introduced by Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal, the resolution highlighted that Punjab is battling a severe water crisis, with 115 out of 153 blocks facing groundwater depletion, and is in no position to provide further water to neighboring states. Minister Goyal pointed out that Haryana has already exhausted its annual water quota, and an earlier release of 4,000 cusecs had already…