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07 Mar

T20 World Cup Final Fever Pushes Ahmedabad Hotel Tariffs to Record Levels

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsSports, TrendingAhmedabad, T20 World Cup

Ahmedabad (Gurpreet Singh): Accommodation costs in Ahmedabad have skyrocketed ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, as cricket enthusiasts rush to the city to witness the much-awaited showdown between the India national cricket team and the New Zealand national cricket team on Sunday. The championship match will be held at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium, drawing thousands of fans from across India and overseas. The surge in visitors has created an unprecedented demand for hotel rooms, pushing nightly rates to unusually high levels across the city. Industry estimates indicate that rooms in budget hotels are being quoted…

07 Mar

High Court Clears Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Ram Rahim in Journalist Chhatrapati Murder Case

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, TrendingRam Rahim

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): In a major turn in a two-decade-old case, the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Saturday acquitted Dera Sacha Sauda leader Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the 2002 killing of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati, overturning his earlier conviction that had resulted in a life sentence. The decision was delivered by a division bench comprising Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Vikram Aggarwal while hearing appeals challenging the 2019 judgment of a trial court. While granting relief to Ram Rahim, the court rejected the appeals filed by two other accused persons, thereby keeping their convictions intact. The High…

07 Mar

LPG Becomes Costlier as Government Raises Domestic and Commercial Cylinder Prices

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, TrendingCylinder Price, LPG Cylinder Price

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The cost of cooking gas has gone up across the country after authorities announced a fresh increase in the prices of domestic and commercial LPG cylinders, citing rising global energy costs linked to the ongoing tensions in West Asia. According to updated data from Indian Oil Corporation, the price of a 14.2-kg household LPG cylinder has been raised by ₹60. In New Delhi, the cost of a non-subsidised cylinder now stands at ₹913, compared with ₹853 earlier. The revised rates came into force from March 7. Prices in other metropolitan cities have also been adjusted following…

07 Mar

Killing of Punjabi Influencer in Ontario Under Investigation Amid Claims Linked to Khalistan Criticism

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingNancy Grewal

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian authorities are investigating the fatal stabbing of a Punjabi-origin social media personality in Ontario, after online posts surfaced claiming the attack was linked to her outspoken criticism of the Khalistan movement. The victim, Nancy Grewal, 45, was attacked late on March 3 near Todd Lane in LaSalle, a community in Essex County close to Windsor. Police said officers responding to an emergency call found Grewal seriously wounded. Despite medical assistance at the scene, she later died from her injuries. The LaSalle Police Service confirmed that detectives are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the killing. Officials…

06 Mar

Punjab Announces Major Cut in Power Tariffs, Domestic, Commercial and Industrial Consumers to Benefit

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingPunjab News

Gurpreet Singh :- The Punjab government has announced a significant reduction in electricity tariffs, bringing major relief to consumers across the state. The decision is expected to benefit domestic, commercial as well as industrial electricity users and is being seen as an important step towards easing the financial burden on households and businesses. According to official information, the revised power rates will lower electricity bills for a large section of consumers. The move is particularly expected to help middle-class families and small businesses that have been struggling with rising expenses in recent months. Industry representatives have also welcomed the decision,…

06 Mar

Moga Village Sarpanch Shot at by Gunmen, Dies During Treatment

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingFiring, Moga, Murder, Sarpanch

Gurpreet Singh :- A shocking incident of violence was reported from Pattó Hira Singh village in Moga district, where unidentified assailants opened fire on the village sarpanch, leaving him critically injured. The attack created panic in the area as multiple gunshots were reportedly fired at the victim. According to preliminary information, the sarpanch was targeted by the attackers who fled the scene immediately after carrying out the shooting. Locals rushed the injured leader to a nearby hospital, where doctors made efforts to save his life. However, he later succumbed to his injuries during treatment. The incident has triggered tension in…

06 Mar

Punjab Budget Session Opens Amid Opposition Walkout Over Governor’s Speech on Health

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingPunjab Budget

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Budget session began on Friday with Governor Gulab Chand Kataria delivering the opening address, highlighting plans to strengthen the state’s health sector. The session, scheduled for 11 days, will feature the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) presenting its fifth and final Budget ahead of the forthcoming Assembly elections. During the Governor’s address, Congress MLAs staged a walkout, signalling their objections to the government’s policies and foreshadowing debates on the state’s rising public debt, which has now surpassed ₹4 lakh crore, as well as concerns over law and order. Finance Minister Harpal Cheema is expected to…

06 Mar

Smile Train India and Birth Defects Research Foundation Launch Birth Anomalies Network of India

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Smile Train India and the Birth Defects Research Foundation announced the launch of BIND – Birth Anomalies Network of India, a first-of-its-kind national forum aimed at closing critical gaps in prevention, early detection, treatment, and long-term care for children born with birth anomalies. Launch of Birth Anomalies Network of India (BIND) In India, birth anomalies affect an estimated 600,000 newborns annually and contribute significantly to infant mortality, lifelong disabilities, and financial and emotional strain on families. As deaths from infectious causes decline in India, congenital anomalies account for a growing proportion of child mortality but often receive insufficient…

06 Mar

Crompton Partners With Celebrated Former Indian Cricketer Dinesh Karthik to Spotlight 'Every Space Bright & Right' During the ICC Men's T20 World Cup

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As the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup unfolds, homes across the country shift into match mode. Living rooms carry the intensity of every over, kitchens stay active between timeouts, and outdoor spaces become extensions of the on ground celebrations. Recognising how closely these moments are tied to the spaces we live in, Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. (CGCEL) is strengthening its ongoing ‘Every Space Bright & Right with Crompton Lights’ campaign through a strategic collaboration with former India cricketer, World Cup champion, IPL batting coach, mentor and one of India’s leading commentators, Dinesh Karthik. Crompton collaborated with Dinesh Karthik…

06 Mar

Fortis Hospital Cunningham Road Marks 35 Years with 35-Hour Mega CPR Marathon and Community Health Initiatives

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Fortis Hospital Cunningham Road, marked 35 years of dedicated healthcare service with a grand milestone celebration held at The Chancery Pavilion Hotel, Bengaluru. The event was attended by nearly 300 guests, including doctors, senior leadership, staff and patients. The occasion was graced by Shri Dinesh Gundu Rao, Hon'ble Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Govt of Karnataka, who commended the hospital’s long-standing contribution to the city’s healthcare ecosystem. Shri Dinesh Gundu Rao, Hon’ble Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Govt of Karnataka, with senior clinicians & Fortis leadership at the 35yr celebration of Fortis Cunningham Road Centered around the…