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Ludhiana, December 11, 2024 – Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Jairam Gadkari disclosed during the ongoing winter session of Parliament that the Ministry has spent Rs 27,000 crore on the maintenance and repair (M R) of National Highways (NHs) over the past five years. The information was shared in response to a query raised by Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora from Ludhiana. The Ministry oversees a network of 1,46,195 km of National Highways, with damages reported on approximately 816 km in the current fiscal year. Gadkari highlighted the Ministry’s continuous efforts to ensure traffic-worthy roads through regular…

Chandigarh, December 11, 2024 – The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab has released its first list of 784 candidates for the Urban Local Bodies elections scheduled for December 21. Covering 977 wards across 87 municipal corporations and committees, as well as 49 by-elections for vacant seats, these elections are a crucial test of AAP’s growing influence in Punjab's urban areas. AAP Punjab President Aman Arora, joined by senior leaders like Batala MLA Amansher Singh Sharry Kalsi, State Secretary Gurdev Singh Lakhna, and Chairman Amandeep Singh Mohie, outlined the party’s transparent and inclusive candidate selection process. The party received an overwhelming…

Bengaluru, December 11, 2024 : Atul Subhash, a Bengaluru-based techie originally from Samastipur, Bihar, died by suicide on December 9, reportedly due to alleged harassment by his estranged wife and her family. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Whitefield, Shivakumar, confirmed the incident, stating that a complaint has been lodged, and an investigation is underway. The complaint filed by Atul’s brother, Bikas Kumar, at Marathahalli police station alleges that his wife, Nikita Singhania, her mother Nisha, brother Anurag, and uncle Sushil had harassed Atul both mentally and physically. The FIR, filed under Section 108 (abetment of suicide) and Section 3 (5) of…

Mumbai : Shares of Adani Group companies showed mixed trends on Wednesday, with six out of 11 listed entities recording losses during mid-session trading. Adani Green Energy led the declines, slipping 2.46% to ₹1,147.30 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). Other decliners included Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (down 1.13%), Adani Power (down 1.05%), Adani Energy Solutions (down 1.11%), and Adani Total Gas (down 0.33%). The group’s flagship company, Adani Enterprises, fell 0.38%, trading at ₹2,456.65 per share. Amid the declines, a few Adani Group companies recorded gains. ACC saw a 1.42% increase to ₹2,281.70 per share, while Ambuja Cements…

Bathinda -  National Investigation Agency (NIA) launched a series of coordinated raids early this morning in Bathinda district, focusing on individuals linked to gangsters and alleged criminal networks with international ties. Several suspects and their family members were questioned, but no arrests have been reported so far. Key Locations Targeted 1. Kothe Amar Pura, Bathinda: The NIA raided the house of gangster Sandeep Singh Dhillon, affiliated with the Arsh Dalla group. However, Dhillon was not at home, and neighbors claimed he had left the country. 2. Maur Mandi, Bathinda: A raid at Darbara Singh’s residence led to the questioning of his…

New Delhi– The Supreme Court on Tuesday called for judicial prudence in dealing with dowry harassment cases under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), highlighting the risk of misuse and the tendency to implicate innocent family members of the husband. A bench comprising Justices B V Nagarathna and N Kotiswar Singh underscored the importance of concrete evidence in such cases, stating that vague or generalized accusations should not serve as a basis for criminal prosecution. The court noted a recurring pattern of implicating multiple family members of the husband in cases arising from domestic disputes. “Generalized and sweeping…

New Delhi – Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday, requesting the removal of allegedly derogatory remarks made against him by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs during parliamentary sessions. Speaking to reporters afterward, Gandhi said, “I urged the Speaker to expunge the derogatory comments against me. The Speaker assured me he would examine the matter. They [BJP] make unreasonable accusations, but we have decided to let the House run irrespective of the provocations.” Gandhi reiterated the Congress party’s commitment to ensuring the smooth functioning of Parliament,…

Punjab Government Gazetted Holidays for 2025: The Punjab Government has officially released the list of gazetted holidays and some restricted holidays (RH) for the year 2025. The announcement was made on Wednesday, detailing the dates when government offices across the state will remain closed. The gazetted holidays apply to all government institutions, ensuring a day off for employees to observe various significant occasions. Additionally, the restricted holidays offer flexibility for employees to take leave on specific cultural or regional observances. The comprehensive list of holidays for the year 2025 can be accessed through official government channels. Punjab Government Gazetted Holidays…

New Delhi/National Times Bureau: In response to the deteriorating security situation in Syria, India has successfully evacuated 75 of its citizens, including 44 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir, stranded at Saida Zainab. The evacuation comes after rebel forces, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, overthrew Bashar al-Assad's government. The evacuees have crossed into Lebanon and are expected to return to India on commercial flights, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Wednesday. “The evacuation was a coordinated effort by the Indian embassies in Damascus and Beirut,” the ministry stated, adding that the safety of Indian nationals abroad remains a top priority.…

Alberta/National Times Bureau: Alberta’s Chief Electoral Officer, Gordon McClure, confirms advance voting locations in Lethbridge-West are now open. Advance voting locations are available from Tuesday, December 10, to Saturday, December 14. Advance Voting Locations Location Tuesday, Dec 10 Wednesday, Dec 11 Thursday, Dec 12 Friday, Dec 13 Saturday, Dec 14 Melcor Centre(Upper Level SE)236, 200 4 Ave S 9:00 am – 8:00 pm 9:00 am – 8:00 pm 9:00 am – 8:00 pm 9:00 am – 8:00 pm 9:00 am – 8:00 pm University DriveAlliance Church55 Columbia Blvd W 9:00 am – 8:00 pm 9:00 am – 8:00 pm 9:00…