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11 Jul

CM Nayab Singh Saini Chairs high-level meeting with DCs To Review Statewide Monsoon Preparedness

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, on Friday late evening, chaired a high-level meeting through video conferencing to review the state's preparedness for the monsoon and directed all Deputy Commissioners to ensure effective drainage management so that no area experiences waterlogging. During the meeting, he undertook a detailed review of flood-control measures, drainage arrangements and emergency response systems in all districts, and directed officers to remain on alert and take timely preventive action. Divisional Commissioners and senior officers of the Irrigation, Public Health Engineering, Urban Local Bodies, Development & Panchayats, Revenue, Health and other concerned departments …

11 Jul

Drug abuse is not merely a law and order issue, but a matter concerning society, family and nation-building, Says CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, TrendingNayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that drug abuse is not merely a law and order challenge but a matter intrinsically linked with society, family, culture and nation-building. While the Government can curb the drug trade through legislation and strict police action, a lasting solution to this social evil is possible only when the entire society unites against it and transforms the fight into a mass movement. He said that under the Haryana Uday Campaign, a comprehensive public awareness drive would be launched across the State by strengthening Community Policing and public participation to make…

11 Jul

GMCH Chandigarh Gets NMC Approval to Increase MBBS Seats from 150 to 200

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingGMCH Chandigarh

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): In a major boost to medical education in the region, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has granted approval to Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh, for enhancement of its annual MBBS intake from 150 to 200 seats with effect from the Academic Session 2026–27. The approval marks a significant milestone in GMCH Chandigarh’s ongoing efforts to strengthen undergraduate medical education and expand access to quality medical training. With the addition of 50 MBBS seats, a larger number of aspiring medical students will now have the opportunity to pursue medical education at one of North India’s premier…

11 Jul

Alberta’s New ID Card Rollout Sparks Registry Meltdown, Long Waits Leave Albertans Frustrated

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Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): Alberta’s rollout of a new driver’s licence and identification card system has led to growing frustration among residents and registry operators, with long lineups and extended wait times being reported at registry offices across the province. Since the new cards were introduced on July 2, many Albertans have found routine services taking much longer than expected, prompting calls for the provincial government to improve the system. Registry operators say the new identification system requires additional verification of documents, including proof of legal entitlement to remain in Canada for eligible applicants and, in many cases, confirmation of…

11 Jul

Arvind Kejriwal Visits Petrol Pump & Service Station To Expose Govt’s Blatant Lies On E20-blended Petrol

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, TrendingArvind Kejriwal

NEW DELHI (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday visited a petrol pump and service station in Delhi to interact with ordinary vehicle owners over the impact of E20-blended petrol, asserting that the government's claims about the fuel do not reflect the experiences of consumers. He spoke to owners who had come to refuel and to others who had brought their vehicles for repairs to understand the effects of E20 petrol on their vehicles. Citing these interactions, the AAP Chief revealed that people consistently reported reduced mileage and mechanical problems after using E20 petrol. He…

11 Jul

Baltej Pannu Says, ‘Congress’s Week-Long Political Drama Ends Without Any Change, Exposes Internal Confusion’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingBaltej Pannu

CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): Reacting to the ongoing internal conflict in the Punjab Congress, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media Incharge Baltej Pannu said that the Congress’s week-long political drama has finally ended without any change, exposing the party’s internal confusion and lack of direction. In a vide statement, AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said, “Who the Congress appoints to any position or how it manages its internal affairs is entirely its own matter. The Aam Aadmi Party has no interest in it. However, for the past several days, Punjab has witnessed nothing but political theatre, with meetings and…

11 Jul

Punjab to Become India’s No. 1 State in Public Transport Infrastructure With Addition of 1,279 New Govt Buses: Harpal Singh Cheema

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Finance and Transport Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Saturday announced that Punjab is set to become the number one state in the country in public transport infrastructure through a major fleet expansion, with the addition of 1,279 new government buses. The expansion will increase the state’s fleet strength from 2,267 to 3,546 buses, marking a historic 56% increase, the largest in over two decades. Along with expanding the fleet, the Bhagwant Mann Government will also introduce advanced technologies, including DashCams, internal CCTV cameras, GPS tracking systems and UPI QR code-based electronic ticketing, to improve commuter…

11 Jul

Woman’s Courage and Passengers’ Quick Action Save Husband During Mid-Air Window Failure at 30,000 Feet

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsGreece

Thessaloniki, Greece ( National Times Bureau): A frightening mid-air emergency turned into a remarkable story of courage and teamwork after a passenger aircraft suffered a sudden cabin decompression at an altitude of approximately 30,000 feet. The incident occurred on a Ryanair-operated flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, when a passenger window became dislodged shortly after takeoff, forcing the aircraft to make an emergency landing. According to reports, a 61-year-old passenger seated beside the damaged window was partially pulled toward the opening by the force of the rapid decompression. In a courageous act, his wife immediately grabbed his legs and…

11 Jul

Neka Sulaiman Takes Charge of HiLITE Group's Hospitality Division

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Neka Sulaiman, daughter of HiLITE Group Chairman P. Sulaiman, has taken charge of the Group’s hospitality division as Director, HiLITE Holdings. She will lead HiLITE Group’s hospitality expansion, with a vision to develop 1,000 hotel keys across Kerala by 2030. Neka Sulaiman, Director, HiLITE Holdings Her appointment marks an important step in HiLITE Group’s next phase of growth, as the Group expands its presence beyond retail, residential, commercial and business infrastructure projects into the hospitality sector. As part of the new vision, HiLITE Group plans to build a diversified hospitality portfolio across luxury, upscale and midscale hotel…

11 Jul

Manipal University Jaipur Hosts Madhuri Sahasrabudhe for 'Matru Setu' Women Mentorship Initiative

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Reinforcing its commitment to the holistic development and emotional well-being of students, Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) successfully organised "Matru Setu – Women Mentoring Young Women," a unique orientation and mentorship programme aimed at empowering women educators to become compassionate mentors for young female students. Dignitaries present in the inaugural ceremony of the “Matru Setu” workshop organized by Manipal University Jaipur The programme, organised by the Directorate of Student Welfare, Manipal University Jaipur, in collaboration with the Foundation for Holistic Development (FHD), brought together all female faculty members and spouses of male faculty members to create a nurturing support network…