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28 Jan

Panchkula News – One Killed, Three Injured as Thar Plunges into Gorge Near Morni

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National Times Bureau :- A tragic road accident was reported in the Morni area of Panchkula on Wednesday morning when a Thar vehicle lost control and plunged into a deep gorge. The vehicle was returning from Morni towards Panchkula at the time of the incident. According to initial information, four people were travelling in the SUV. One occupant died on the spot due to the impact of the crash, while the remaining three sustained serious injuries. Police received information about the accident through Dial 112 early in the morning. Rescue teams and local police rushed to the scene and carried…

28 Jan

House Warming Ceremony of Renowned Punjabi Artist Karamjit Anmol Held in Mohali

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Mohali (Rajeev Sharma/ Gurpreet Singh): Renowned Punjabi actor, director, and singer Karamjit Anmol organized a religious house warming ceremony at his new residence in Mohali to seek the blessings of Waheguru Ji. The ceremony included Akhand Path Sahib, followed by Kirtan and Guru Ka Langar, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his family’s life with spiritual devotion and gratitude. After the completion of the religious ceremony, several prominent personalities visited the residence to congratulate Karamjit Anmol and his family on their beautiful new home. Among those who extended their best wishes were the wife and sister of the…

28 Jan

Massive avalanche hits tourist resort in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sonamarg, no casualties reported

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National Times Bureau :- A powerful avalanche struck the tourist destination of Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir late on Tuesday night, triggering panic but causing no injuries, officials reported. The incident occurred around 10:12 pm in Sonamarg, located in the Ganderbal district of central Kashmir. CCTV visuals captured a massive surge of snow cascading down the mountains and sweeping over multiple structures. Although the avalanche appeared intense and caused visible damage, authorities confirmed that no casualties have been recorded. Rescue teams and local officials promptly reached the area to evaluate the impact and monitor any potential threats. The avalanche followed…

28 Jan

Chandigarh schools receive bomb threat emails; premises evacuated, search op underway

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National Times Bureau :- Several private and government schools in Chandigarh received bomb threat emails on Wednesday, triggering panic among the students and the administration. The emails threatening bomb on school premises triggered evacuation with deployment of several police officials teams and bomb disposal squad.

28 Jan

Ajit Pawar Dead After Aircraft Mishap During Baramati Landing

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Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and senior NCP figure Ajit Pawar was killed on Wednesday after the aircraft he was travelling in met with an accident while attempting to land in Baramati. The incident occurred earlier in the day and prompted an immediate emergency response from local authorities. People present near the landing area reported that the aircraft encountered trouble moments before touchdown, leading to a crash landing. Pawar, who is 66 years old, was promptly evacuated from the site and taken to a hospital for treatment. However, he succumbed to his injuries. The deputy chief minister had…

27 Jan

SYL canal dispute: Haryana and Punjab CMs agree on official-level talks, Mann calls for new water pact

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National Times Bureau :- In another attempt to break the long-standing deadlock over the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal dispute, the Chief Ministers of Haryana and Punjab held their third round of talks in Chandigarh on Tuesday. The meeting, which lasted nearly two hours, focused on exploring possible solutions within the framework laid down by the Supreme Court. After the discussions, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and his Punjab counterpart addressed the media jointly. ‘Positive atmosphere, meaningful dialogue’: Nayab Singh Saini Haryana CM Nayab Saini said the talks were held in a constructive and cordial environment. He stated that whenever…

27 Jan

Canadian Prime Minister Likely to Travel to India in Early March, Trade and Technology on Agenda

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to visit India in the first week of March, according to media reports citing diplomatic sources. The visit, if confirmed, is anticipated to mark a significant step in strengthening economic and strategic engagement between the two countries. Reports indicate that the proposed visit could lead to multiple agreements spanning sectors such as uranium supply, clean energy, critical minerals and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, was quoted as saying that discussions are also underway for cooperation in nuclear energy, oil and gas, environmental initiatives,…

27 Jan

Alberta Minister Rajan Sawhney Attends Republic Day Celebrations in Goa, Meets Indian and State Leaders

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GOA (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Cabinet Minister Rajan Sawhney attended India’s Republic Day celebrations in the state of Goa as part of her official visit to India, joining senior Indian leadership including the Governor of Goa, the Chief Minister of Goa, several state ministers, and Shri Shripad Naik, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Government of India. Minister Sawhney was accompanied by UCP party members Happy Maan and Jatinder Tatla from Alberta, who were also part of the delegation participating in the Republic Day event. Her visit forms part of Alberta’s international outreach aimed at strengthening…

26 Jan

Char Dham entry restrictions for non-Hindus proposed by Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee

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Dehradun, January 26, 2026: The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) has proposed restricting the entry of non-Hindus at the Char Dham shrines and several other major pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand, a move that has sparked fresh debate around religious traditions, constitutional values and access to sacred spaces. BKTC chairman Hemant Dwivedi said that revered shrines such as Badrinath and Kedarnath are not tourist destinations but the highest spiritual centres of Sanatan Dharma. He emphasised that entry into these temples should be governed by long-standing religious traditions rather than being treated as a civil or tourism-related right. Dwivedi stated that prominent religious…

26 Jan

Canada PM Mark Carney Likely to Visit India in Early March; Major Deals Expected Across Energy, Minerals and Tech

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New Delh/Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is likely to visit India in the first week of March, with several agreements expected to be signed across energy, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation and emerging technologies, India’s High Commissioner to Canada Dinesh Patnaik told news agency Reuters. The proposed visit is being seen as a significant step in Canada’s effort to diversify its trade and strategic partnerships beyond the United States, which remains its largest trading partner. Officials on both sides are working towards finalising a comprehensive package of agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation. According to Patnaik, Prime Minister…