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31 Aug

Rain Returns to Himachal After Weak Monsoon Spell; IMD Issues Yellow Alert in 3 Districts

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal

Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Himachal Pradesh is seeing a renewed spell of monsoon activity after a week of relatively limited rainfall. Heavy showers were reported in Kangra overnight, while several other parts of the state received rain on Monday. Shimla and surrounding areas also remained under cloudy and unsettled weather conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed Kangra, Mandi and Sirmaur under a yellow alert for heavy rainfall on Monday. According to the weather department, rain is likely to continue at several places across Himachal Pradesh over the next five days, with isolated pockets potentially receiving heavier showers. Rain had…

31 Aug

PU Elections Today: Nearly 39,000 Students to Vote; Four Candidates in Presidential Race

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPolitics, TrendingPU Elections Today

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Panjab University campus is set for a day of intense student political activity as elections to the Panjab University Campus Students Council (PUCSC) are being held today, August 31. Voting will also take place at eight affiliated colleges in Chandigarh, with thousands of students expected to participate. At Panjab University, nearly 39,000 students are eligible to vote. The eight affiliated colleges together have around 39,000 students, with 76 candidates in the fray. Elections for the principal student union posts are being conducted at six colleges, while Dev Samaj College in Sector 45 and PG Government College…

31 Aug

Punjab to See Scattered Showers as Monsoon Weakens; Chandigarh Remains Hot and Humid

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is likely to experience another day of high humidity and warm temperatures, with rainfall expected only in select areas as monsoon activity over the state remains subdued. The weather office has forecast light to moderate showers at isolated places across 12 districts. The areas that could receive rain include Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Fatehgarh Sahib, Rupnagar, Patiala and Mohali. Despite the possibility of showers, the overall rainfall pattern is expected to remain weak. Chandigarh is likely to remain partly cloudy, with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers possible. The maximum…

31 Aug

CENTCOM Says 83 Ships Redirected During US Blockade Operations Against Iran

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsIran, US

Arabian Sea (Rajeev Sharma): The United States has redirected 83 commercial vessels as part of its ongoing efforts to enforce a blockade against Iran, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM). In an update issued on August 30, CENTCOM said its forces had taken action against commercial shipping operating in the region. Besides the 83 vessels that were redirected, three ships were reportedly disabled and two others were boarded as part of the enforcement operation. The US military command also released an image showing a sailor guiding an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter onto the flight deck of the USS Delbert…

31 Aug

Mohan Bhagwat Highlights India’s Message of Diversity and Global Friendship in Toronto

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Ontario, TrendingMohan Bhagwat, Toronto

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, addressing the Hindu Vishwa Bandhu – Embrace the World in Friendship gathering in Toronto, spoke about India’s civilisational outlook and its long-standing traditions of coexistence, compassion and service. Bhagwat said the idea of being a Hindu cannot be restricted to a particular language, religious practice or lifestyle. He described these differences as natural expressions of human diversity and said the Hindu tradition accepts and respects them. Referring to India’s history, Bhagwat said the country has provided refuge to people facing persecution in different parts of the world. He also pointed out that communities…

31 Aug

Calgary Police Investigate Two Shootings in Cornerstone

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCalgary, Cornerstone

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Calgary Police Service is investigating two separate shootings in the northeast Calgary community of Cornerstone, including a fatal shooting early Sunday morning and another shooting Saturday night that left one man injured. The first incident occurred shortly after 9 p.m. Saturday in the 100 block of Cornerstone Road N.E. Police said a man inside a vehicle was shot by a person in a second vehicle. The victim was transported to hospital in serious condition, which was later upgraded to stable. Police said three individuals who were in one of the vehicles fled the scene. A red sports…

31 Aug

Ankit Baliyan Murder Case: Two Alleged Shooters Killed in Encounter With UP STF

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAnkit Baliyan

Uttar Pradesh (Rajeev Sharma): The investigation into the murder of Haryanvi singer Ankit Baliyan took a major turn after two men suspected of being involved in the shooting were killed in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Police Special Task Force (STF), officials said. The two men have been identified as Sumit and Mohit. Police believe they were among the four shooters allegedly involved in the attack on Baliyan. The encounter is being viewed as a key development in the case as investigators continue to piece together the events surrounding the singer’s killing and track down the remaining people allegedly…

30 Aug

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann inaugurates Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cricket League; Says League to give wings to Punjab’s cricketing talent

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Sports, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab, Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cricket League

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday inaugurated the first-ever franchise-based Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cricket League, describing the tournament as a major platform to provide budding cricketers of the state with greater opportunities to showcase their talent, gain exposure and advance in the sport. The inaugural edition, being organised by the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA), will feature six teams and run till September 13 at the PCA Cricket Stadium, Mohali. Interacting with the players and organisers, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated that the league would give talented cricketers from Punjab an opportunity to compete on a major…

30 Aug

CM Bhagwant Singh Mann meets Sri Sri Ravi Shankar with Arvind Kejriwal & Manish Sisodia

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingArvind Kejriwal, Bhagwant Singh Mann, Manish Sisodia, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Chandigarh/Bengaluru (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday, accompanied by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Prabhari Manish Sisodia, visited the Art of Living Ashram in Bengaluru to seek the divine blessings of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ji. Immersed in the Ashram’s serene and spiritual ambience, the leaders offered prayers for the progress, prosperity and peace of Punjab and the entire country, while Bhagwant Singh Mann also meditated and experienced a deep sense of spiritual peace and inner tranquillity. Taking to X, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated: “At the ‘Art of Living’…

30 Aug

Haryana Strengthens Jail Security, Expands Focus on Skill Development and Rehabilitation

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, TrendingHaryana

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Jails Minister, Dr Arvind Sharma, said that the Haryana Government’s objective is not to limit jails merely to a system of punishment, but also to reform inmates and reintegrate them into the mainstream of society. Dr Arvind Sharma said that along with strengthening security arrangements in all jails across the state, several initiatives have been undertaken for the reform, skill development and rehabilitation of inmates. The Cabinet Minister said that under the guidance of the Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, the government is making sustained efforts to ensure that inmates receive training, become self-reliant, and…