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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…

01 May

Haryana Officer Replaces Punjab’s Akashdeep at BBMB Nangal Amidst Growing Water Tensions

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Chandigarh (National Times): A key reshuffle at the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has raised eyebrows in Punjab amid an intensifying water-sharing conflict with neighboring Haryana. Punjab cadre Superintendent Engineer Akashdeep, who held the dual responsibilities of Director NHP at BBMB Chandigarh and Director Water Regulation at BBMB Nangal, has been abruptly transferred. He will now serve as Director Dam Safety at BBMB Nangal. Taking his place is Sanjeev Kumar, a Haryana cadre officer, who will now oversee water regulation duties at Nangal Dam in addition to his role as Director NHP. The timing of the transfer has sparked outrage…

29 Apr

Anti-Terror Operations Surge After Pahalgam Massacre; 48 Kashmir Tourist Sites Closed

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Srinagar (National Times): In the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 tourists dead, Jammu and Kashmir authorities have initiated one of the most aggressive security clampdowns in recent years. As part of precautionary measures, 48 of Kashmir’s 87 registered tourist spots have been closed indefinitely. Officials confirmed the shuttered destinations are either under direct threat or involved in active security operations. Popular sites like Rajpora, Kousarnag, Tousimaidan, and Chearhar have been affected. The impact on tourism is already visible, with flight traffic plummeting at Srinagar airport. On April 23 and 24, thousands more passengers departed…

24 Apr

India Issues New Visa Restrictions on Pakistan, Advisory for Its Citizens

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New Delhi (National Times): In response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack, India’s Cabinet Committee on Security has approved immediate changes to its visa regime with Pakistan. It comes amid rising tension between the two countries. India on Wednesday announced a set of restrictions against Pakistan and in continuation to its previous decisions, India has come with more visa restrictions against Pakistan. Suspension of All Pakistani Visa Services No new visas will be issued; consular services for Pakistan are effectively halted as of today. Revocation of Existing Visas (Effective April 27, 2025) All previously valid visas—tourist, business, student—held by Pakistani nationals…

15 Apr

Haryana Reaffirms Faith in PM Modi’s Leadership, Policy, and Intentions, Says CM Nayab Singh Saini

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Yamunanagar (National Times): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday said that every citizen of Haryana has full faith in the policy (niti), intention (niyat), and leadership (netritva) of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling it a symbol of "unprecedented public trust." Speaking at the ‘Viksit Bharat-Viksit Haryana’ programme in Yamunanagar, CM Saini described the emotional bond between the people of Haryana and the Prime Minister as strong and deep-rooted. "Every Haryanavi sees PM Modi as one of their own. His call for support during elections was met with a historic and decisive mandate," Saini stated in an official release.…

14 Apr

Mumbai Faces Looming Water Emergency as Reservoir Levels Plunge and Tanker Strike Continues

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Mumbai (National Times): The city of Mumbai is inching toward a critical water emergency as its key reservoirs, which serve over 12.5 million residents, have shrunk to just over 31% of their usable storage. With the monsoon weeks away and temperatures climbing, concerns over an impending water shortage are intensifying. According to the latest update from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the combined water stock across Mumbai’s seven main lakes has dropped to 5.67 lakh million liters. This marks a stark decline from around 9 lakh million liters recorded during the same period last year. At the current daily consumption…

13 Apr

Mann Slams Bajwa Over ‘50 Bombs’ Claim, Links It to Alleged Ties with Pakistan

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Chandigarh, April 13 — Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann lashed out at Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa on Sunday, accusing him of spreading panic with false claims that 50 bombs had been smuggled into the state. Mann alleged that Bajwa’s decades-old family ties with Pakistani operatives were the only possible source of such “baseless” information, as intelligence agencies have reported no such threat.Mann dismissed Bajwa’s statement—where the Congress leader claimed that 18 bombs had already exploded while 32 more remained—as “irrational” and lacking any backing from state or central intelligence. “If Bajwa knows this, he must have heard it…

12 Apr

Operation Chhatru: Army Eliminates Two More Pakistani Terrorists in Kishtwar, Recovers Heavy Arms

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Kishtwar (National Times): In a decisive move against cross-border terrorism, Indian security forces have taken down two more Pakistani terrorists in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army’s White Knight Corps confirmed on Saturday. This brings the total number of terrorists eliminated during Operation Chhatru to three. The anti-terror operation, now in its fourth consecutive day, has pushed forward relentlessly despite treacherous terrain and poor weather. Launching after a strategic intelligence-based search, the operation has uncovered not only militant hideouts but also significant weaponry, including an AK rifle and an M4 carbine, indicating the serious threat level…