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03 Jun

Foreigners among 20 killed, several injured as massive fire engulfs restaurant in South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaNew Delhi

Rajeev Sharma :- At least 20 people were killed while several others injured after a massive fire engulfed a restaurant in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar on Wednesday. Information about the blaze was received by the fire department at around 9 am, officials said. As many as ten firefighting vehicles were deployed at the site to douse the blaze. Information about the blaze was received by the fire department at around 9 am, officials said. As many as ten firefighting vehicles were deployed at the site to douze the blaze The fire broke out at 8:50 am in the morning in the…

02 Jun

Climate Activist Sonam Wangchuk To Join CJP Protest On June 6, Backs Protest Seeking Education Minister’s Resignation

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaaccountability, Dharmendra Pradhan, education reform, Jantar Mantar protest, national examination controversy, Sonam Wangchuk

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk announced on Tuesday his support for a public campaign demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Delivering an ultimatum through a video message and social media posts, Wangchuk stated he will travel to Delhi to join a June 6 demonstration led by the Cockroach Janta Party if the central government fails to take decisive administrative action by June 5. The high-profile endorsement provides significant momentum to a youth-driven movement that has expanded rapidly across digital platforms over recent weeks. Wangchuk, a veteran educator with four decades of experience in the…

02 Jun

Haryana Targetting 20 Lakh Metric Tonne Grain Storage Capacity Expansion

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsIndiagrain storage infrastructure, Haryana agriculture, Nayab Singh Saini, Public-Private Partnership

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chaired an agricultural oversight session in Chandigarh on Tuesday to evaluate the Food and Civil Supplies Department's roadmap under the provincial Haryana Vision-2047 strategy. Addressing structural gaps in rural logistics, the Chief Minister mandated the immediate construction of new covered godowns with a combined storage capacity of 20 lakh metric tonnes within the current annual cycle. The capital project will be executed using a Public-Private Partnership model to establish secure warehousing networks and mitigate post-harvest crop degradation. During the operational briefing, Food and Civil Supplies Commissioner and Secretary J. Ganesan noted…

02 Jun

‘0003’ Fetches Rs 37.63 Lakh in Chandigarh Fancy Number Auction

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabChandigarh, Fancy Number Plates

Vehicle registration auction generates over Rs 4 crore; ‘0001’ settles for second-highest bid Gurpreet Singh :- The craze for fancy vehicle registration numbers continues to soar in Chandigarh, with bidders shelling out hefty sums to secure premium numbers. In the latest auction conducted by the Registering and Licensing Authority (RLA), the registration number CH-01-DE-0003 emerged as the highest-priced number, attracting a winning bid of Rs 37.63 lakh. Interestingly, the highly sought-after ‘0001’ number, which traditionally commands the highest bids, finished second this time with a bid of Rs 23.55 lakh, well below the amount paid for ‘0003’. The online auction…

02 Jun

Fake Call Centre Busted in Panchkula; 21 Detained, Cash and Equipment Seized

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia

Gurpreet Singh :- In a major crackdown on suspected cyber fraud operations, the Cyber Crime Police raided an office operating under the name "Alpha Event Company" in Sector 2, Panchkula, late on Sunday night and detained 21 persons from the premises. Among those taken into custody were four alleged key operators — Navdeep, Akshay Tikku, Raza and Ankur Kapoor — while the remaining 17 individuals, including four women, were found working at the facility. Police said all those detained are being questioned as part of the ongoing investigation. During the raid, officials seized 19 desktop computers, three laptops, Rs 11.30…

01 Jun

Cashless Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Saves Bathinda Woman Facing Critical Heart Defect

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaMukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, Punjab Healthcare

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Bhagwant Mann Government's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana (MMSY) is helping people across Punjab get quality healthcare without worrying about medical expenses. Under the scheme, every eligible family can receive cashless treatment worth up to ₹10 lakh per year. The scheme has received an overwhelming response, with more than 45 lakh people already registered. Thousands of families have benefited from it, especially during medical emergencies, and many have expressed gratitude for the support it provides. One such beneficiary is a woman from Bhatinda. A routine life was suddenly overshadowed by a dangerous heart condition for 37-year-old Gurpreet…

01 Jun

Vrindavan Ashram Issues Official Statement Regarding Premanand Maharaj’s Health and Initiation Process

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaOfficial Statement, Premanand Maharaj, Vrindavan Ashram

Vrindavan (Gurpreet Singh): An official statement from the Shri Hit Radha Keli Kunj Ashram in Vrindavan has strongly refuted ongoing social media rumours concerning the health and daily routine of the revered saint, Shri Premanand Maharaj. The ashram administration clarified that Maharaj Ji is in excellent health, dismissing any cause for concern among his followers. According to the official communication, the saint is currently spending time in seclusion along the banks of the Yamuna River, focusing on his spiritual practices and maintaining his regular daily routine. To support his spiritual journey, his schedule has been kept entirely private, and public…

01 Jun

Bangladesh Measles Crisis Deepens as Death Toll Reaches 585

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, India, TrendingBangladesh news

Rajeev Sharma :- Bangladesh continues to grapple with a worsening measles outbreak, with two more children succumbing to measles-like symptoms during the past 24 hours, pushing the overall death toll to 585 since mid-March. Health authorities have classified the latest fatalities as suspected measles-related deaths, reflecting the growing concern over the spread of the disease across the country. The outbreak has also shown no signs of slowing down, as more than 1,300 new suspected cases were reported within a single day. The cumulative number of suspected infections has now crossed 70,000, while confirmed cases have also continued to rise, placing…

01 Jun

Supreme Court Gets Five New Judges as Centre Clears Key Judicial Elevations

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingSupreme Court

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court of India received a significant boost on Monday with the appointment of five senior judges from various High Courts across the country. The Union Law Ministry issued formal notifications confirming their elevation to the apex court, paving the way for a stronger judicial bench at a time when courts continue to deal with a large volume of pending cases. Among the judges elevated is Justice Sheel Nagu, who currently serves as the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. His appointment is being seen as an important moment for the region's…

01 Jun

Restaurants, Hotels Face Fresh Cost Burden as Commercial LPG Rates Rise

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingLPG

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Businesses dependent on commercial cooking gas will see their expenses increase after oil companies announced a fresh hike in commercial LPG cylinder prices from June 1. The revision raises the cost of a 19-kg commercial cylinder by Rs 42, affecting restaurants, hotels, roadside eateries and catering services across the country. In the national capital, the revised price of a commercial LPG cylinder now stands at Rs 3,113.50, up from Rs 3,071.50. The increase comes at a time when many food businesses are already navigating rising operational costs, including transportation, raw materials and labour expenses. Despite the…