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25 Jan

Road accident deaths in Punjab have dropped by 48% after formation of Sadak Surakhya Force; other states are keen to adopt this model: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab, Sadak Surakhya Force

CHANDIGARH, 25th January 2026: Punjab has recorded a decisive improvement in road safety outcomes after the constitution of the Sadak Surakhya Force (SSF), with road accident deaths in the state declining by 48 percent through a system focused on swift emergency response, immediate first aid and better trauma care. Once counted among the top three states in the country for road accident fatalities, Punjab has significantly reversed this trend, with lives now being saved due to faster hospitalisation and improved treatment protocols. Highlighting the impact of this intervention, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the Sadak Surakhya Force has…

25 Jan

By developing Punjab’s tourism destinations, AAP Govt is providing employment, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann says after inaugurating Saleran Dam eco-tourism project in Hoshiarpur

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

HOSHIARPUR (Gurpreet Singh): Inaugurating eco-friendly huts at Saleran Dam to give a major push to eco-tourism and job creation in the state, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government is increasing employment by developing Punjab’s tourism destinations. He said that film shoots and destination weddings at Amritsar, Patiala and Chimraud Lake have also led to a rise in employment opportunities, adding that the Saleran Dam project will compete with tourism destinations of Himachal Pradesh. The Chief Minister said the AAP government has revived 52 rest houses that had turned into ruins and that…

25 Jan

Deep freeze grips Canada, straining power grids and grounding flights nationwide

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingCanada

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): A sweeping blast of Arctic air has tightened its grip across much of Canada, putting immense pressure on power utilities and disrupting air travel, as temperatures plunged to dangerous lows on Saturday. From the eastern seaboard to the Prairie provinces, communities braced for brutal wind chills and extreme cold, with meteorologists warning that some Prairie regions could experience conditions equivalent to –55°C. The prolonged cold spell has forced residents indoors and triggered emergency responses in several cities. In Ontario, frigid winds pushed “feels-like” temperatures in Toronto and Ottawa beyond –30°C, prompting municipalities to expand operations at warming…

25 Jan

Mark Carney urges Canadians to back homegrown industry after Donald Trump’s tariff warning

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingDonald Trump, Mark Carney

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called on citizens to rally behind domestic producers and workers, unveiling a sweeping “Buy Canadian” drive just hours after US President Donald Trump threatened steep trade penalties over Ottawa’s growing engagement with China. In a video message shared online, Carney said the new policy reflects a strategic shift aimed at insulating Canada’s economy from mounting external pressures. He encouraged consumers, businesses and public institutions to prioritise Canadian-made goods and services, presenting the move as both an economic and national resilience measure. “With rising uncertainty in global markets, Canadians are choosing to…

25 Jan

Rescue teams brave subzero cold to save stranded family in British Columbia

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingBritish Columbia

Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): A family of four was brought to safety after becoming stranded overnight in freezing conditions along a remote forest road in British Columbia’s Central Okanagan region, officials confirmed. Volunteers from Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (COSAR) were mobilised in the early hours of January 24 following a distress call from the group, whose vehicle became immobilised on Bear Main Forest Service Road near Islaht Lake. The area, known for rugged terrain and limited connectivity, posed significant challenges for rescuers. According to COSAR, active logging operations had left the roadway coated in ice, making it treacherous to navigate.…

25 Jan

Winter storm disrupts air travel across Canada, leaving thousands stranded

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, Trending

Vancouver (Rajeev Sharma): Severe winter weather sweeping across large parts of Canada has thrown air travel into disarray, forcing airlines to cancel or delay hundreds of flights and leaving thousands of passengers stranded at major airports. Operations were heavily affected at key hubs in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Vancouver and Halifax as bitter cold, strong winds and heavy snowfall created hazardous conditions for aircraft movements and ground handling. According to airport authorities and flight tracking data, more than 225 flights were cancelled while over 300 departures and arrivals faced delays through the day. Toronto Pearson International Airport recorded the highest number…

25 Jan

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann bows in reverence at Nanded Sahib; says his govt will raise demand for granting holy city status to Nanded with Maharashtra Govt

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingBhagwant Singh Mann

NANDED (Gurpreet Singh): Bowing in reverence at Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib in Nanded, Maharashtra, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday said his government would raise the demand for granting holy city status to Nanded Sahib with the Maharashtra Government, underscoring that the sacred town holds immense spiritual significance for Sikhs and humanity at large. Recalling that the Punjab Government has already declared Sri Amritsar Sahib, Sri Anandpur Sahib and Talwandi Sabo as holy cities, the Punjab CM asserted that his government remains fully committed to the Guru Sahiban. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann also paid obeisance at the…

25 Jan

India emerges as key partner as British Columbia seeks deeper trade ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingBritish Columbia

British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): British Columbia Premier David Eby has said that major Indian corporations are showing strong interest in investing in Canada’s energy and mineral sectors, signaling a significant shift in bilateral economic engagement as relations between the two countries begin to stabilize. Speaking after a trade mission to India, Eby said he held discussions with senior executives from companies including Tata Steel, Reliance Industries, Indian Oil Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum, focusing on opportunities in liquefied natural gas (LNG), clean energy and critical minerals. The delegation also met India’s energy minister and representatives from leading industrial groups such as…

25 Jan

Alberta premier rejects claims that separatists seek U.S. statehood, stresses renewed ties with Ottawa

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Saturday dismissed suggestions that supporters of separatism in the province aim to join the United States, pushing back against recent remarks made by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bessent, speaking during an interview on a conservative American television network, claimed that Alberta residents were increasingly discussing sovereignty and hinted at the possibility of a referendum on whether the province should remain part of Canada. He also suggested that closer alignment with the U.S. could benefit Alberta, citing energy resources and trade potential. Addressing the comments during her weekly radio programme, Your Province,…

25 Jan

Private companies are investing in Punjab instead of other states, Mahindra Company has made a private investment of Rs 400 crore

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingMahindra Compan, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora informed that Mahindra & Mahindra is one of India’s leading multinational groups with a strong presence across automotive, farm equipment, financial services, manufacturing, and technology. The Group has a long-standing reputation for building globally competitive industrial platforms and is among India’s largest manufacturers of mobility solutions, with operations spanning domestic and international markets. He further said that Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. has acquired a 58.96% stake in SML Isuzu Ltd. for approximately ₹555 crore through the purchase of shares from Japan-based Sumitomo Corporation and Isuzu Motors. Following completion of the transaction in…