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Heavy Rains Cause Destruction in Himachal’s Kullu, Vehicles Swept Away in Bhootnath Drain
28 Feb

Heavy Rains Cause Destruction in Himachal’s Kullu, Vehicles Swept Away in Bhootnath Drain

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia,
Kullu, Himachal Pradesh (National Times): Continuous heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district has led to widespread destruction, with several vehicles washed away in the Bhootnath drain and others buried under debris in Gandhi Nagar. A shocking video of the incident has surfaced, capturing the scale of devastation caused by the relentless downpour. With the situation worsening, schools in Kullu, Shimla, Chamba, Kinnaur, and Lahaul-Spiti have been shut down as a precautionary measure. The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert, warning of further heavy rain and snowfall in the coming days. Road Closures and Disruptions Across the State The…
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Heavy Snowfall in Manali: 200 Roads Blocked, Schools Shut, Power Disrupted Across Himachal Pradesh
28 Feb

Heavy Snowfall in Manali: 200 Roads Blocked, Schools Shut, Power Disrupted Across Himachal Pradesh

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, ,
Manali: (National Times) Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under heavy snowfall and rainfall, leading to widespread disruptions in daily life. Over 200 roads have been closed, power and water supply has been affected, and several regions remain cut off due to extreme weather conditions. Major Disruptions Across Key Districts The worst-affected areas include Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, and Chamba, where continuous snowfall has disrupted connectivity. In Dodra-Kwar (Shimla district), roads leading to the valley remain inaccessible. Several schools in Lahaul and Spiti and Chamba have been closed today as a precautionary measure. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted…
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PM Modi to Attend Jahan-e-Khusrau 2025 Sufi Music Festival in Delhi
27 Feb

PM Modi to Attend Jahan-e-Khusrau 2025 Sufi Music Festival in Delhi

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , ,
New Delhi, February 27, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take part in the grand Sufi music festival, Jahan-e-Khusrau 2025, at Sunder Nursery in New Delhi. This marks the first time the Prime Minister will attend the prestigious event, highlighting his commitment to promoting India’s diverse artistic and cultural heritage, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).The festival, organized by the Rumi Foundation, is a tribute to the legendary Amir Khusrau, a revered Sufi poet and musician. Launched in 2001 by filmmaker and artist Muzaffar Ali, Jahan-e-Khusrau has grown into a global celebration of Sufi music…
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NHAI Terminates Ceigall India Limited’s Amritsar Connectivity Project Contract
27 Feb

NHAI Terminates Ceigall India Limited’s Amritsar Connectivity Project Contract

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab,
Amritsar (National Times) – Ceigall India Limited has announced the termination of its contract with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for the construction of a four-lane Greenfield Amritsar connectivity project. The project, executed in partnership with Ms Krishna Constructions, was intended to link Amritsar with the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway. The termination was officially communicated by NHAI through letter No. NHAI/PIU/ASK/DAK/PKg-1/File-207962, dated February 25, 2025. The contract was ended under Clause 3.4 of the agreement, primarily due to insufficient land acquisition along the designated project stretch. Despite Ceigall India Limited’s request to revoke the termination, NHAI upheld its decision. However,…
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Polluted Rivers Threaten Lives and Crops: Kumari Selja Blames Govt Negligence for Rising Diseases and Environmental Damage<br>
26 Feb

Polluted Rivers Threaten Lives and Crops: Kumari Selja Blames Govt Negligence for Rising Diseases and Environmental Damage

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , , , ,
Chandigarh, February 26, 2025: The General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee, former Union Minister, and Member of Parliament from Sirsa Kumari Selja said that due to the indifference of the BJP government in the state, the water of Yamunanagar is becoming polluted. About 113 factories in the state are dumping untreated chemical-laden dirty water into the Yamuna River. Waterborne diseases are spreading, crops are being destroyed, and livestock are dying. On the other hand, the polluted water of the Ghaggar River is becoming the leading cause of cancer, and thousands of people are affected. The government should take…
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Centre Opposes Life Ban on Convicted Politicians, Says Decision Lies with Parliament
26 Feb

Centre Opposes Life Ban on Convicted Politicians, Says Decision Lies with Parliament

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, ,
February 26, 2025 – The Centre has firmly opposed a plea in the Supreme Court seeking a lifetime ban on convicted politicians, arguing that such a disqualification falls solely within the domain of Parliament. Judicial Review Cannot Override Legislative Policy In an affidavit filed before the apex court, the Centre asserted that directing Parliament to frame a law in a particular manner would amount to rewriting the statute, which is beyond the scope of judicial review. The affidavit stated, “The question of whether a lifetime ban is appropriate or not is solely within the domain of Parliament.” The government emphasized…
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Terrorists Open Fire on Army Vehicle in J&K’s Rajouri, No Casualties Reported
26 Feb

Terrorists Open Fire on Army Vehicle in J&K’s Rajouri, No Casualties Reported

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, ,
February 26, 2025 – Terrorists targeted an Army patrol vehicle in the Sunderbani area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Wednesday afternoon, prompting a massive search operation. Attack on Army Patrol The attack occurred around 1 pm near Phall village along Sunderbani-Malla Road, a known infiltration route for militants. Officials stated that one or two rounds were fired at a vehicle belonging to the 9 JAK Rifles while it was on patrol.“At 1300 hours (1 pm), an army vehicle was fired upon at Village Phall near a water tank in the forest area,” sources confirmed. No injuries have been…
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SLBC Tunnel Rescue: Experts Reach End of Tunnel, Search for Trapped Workers Continues
26 Feb

SLBC Tunnel Rescue: Experts Reach End of Tunnel, Search for Trapped Workers Continues

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , ,
February 26, 2025 – In a major breakthrough, rescue teams attempting to reach the eight workers trapped in the collapsed SLBC tunnel have finally accessed the tunnel’s end, a senior police official confirmed on Wednesday. However, significant debris continues to hinder efforts to locate the missing workers. Rescue Teams Make Progress For days, the teams had only been able to reach 50 meters before the tunnel’s end due to large amounts of muck and debris. But on Tuesday, a 20-member team—including personnel from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and expert Rat Miners—managed to push…
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Supreme Court: Parliamentary Speech Must Uphold Dignity, Not Insult or Defame
25 Feb

Supreme Court: Parliamentary Speech Must Uphold Dignity, Not Insult or Defame

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , ,
New Delhi, February 25, 2025 – The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that the right to speak in Parliament or state legislatures does not grant members the freedom to insult, humiliate, or defame fellow legislators, ministers, or the chair. The court emphasized that parliamentary decorum must be maintained to ensure productive debates and uphold the dignity of democratic institutions.A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh criticized the conduct of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MLC Sunil Kumar Singh in the Bihar legislative council, where he raised slogans against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. However, the court found Singh’s expulsion…
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1984 Anti-Sikh Riots: Sajjan Kumar Sentenced to Life Imprisonment by Delhi Court
25 Feb

1984 Anti-Sikh Riots: Sajjan Kumar Sentenced to Life Imprisonment by Delhi Court

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia,
New Delhi (National Times): A Delhi court has sentenced former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar to life imprisonment for his involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The verdict was pronounced by the Rouse Avenue Court in a case related to the murder of a father-son duo in the Saraswati Vihar area on November 1, 1984. Kumar was convicted on February 12 under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including murder, rioting, and unlawful assembly. The case is part of the long-standing legal battle to bring justice to the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, which erupted after the assassination…
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