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30 Aug

17-Hour SpiceJet Delay at Amritsar Airport Leaves Passengers Fuming, Families Wait in Heat

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritsar

Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): A prolonged wait at Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport turned into a frustrating ordeal for passengers after a SpiceJet flight was reportedly delayed by nearly 17 hours. The flight was scheduled to take off at 8:40 am, but passengers said the departure time was initially revised to 11 am. They were later allegedly informed at the airport counter that the flight would not operate until much later, leaving travellers facing an extended wait. The delay has sparked anger among passengers, who have accused the airline of failing to communicate properly and provide adequate assistance. No…

30 Aug

Punjab Weather Update: Isolated Rain Likely in 5 Districts, Heat Intensifies Across State

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh: Relief from the heat could be limited on Sunday as only isolated parts of Punjab are expected to receive rain, while most areas are likely to remain warm and humid amid a prolonged rainfall shortfall. The Meteorological Centre, Chandigarh has forecast light to moderate showers at isolated places in Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar and Mohali on August 30. In Chandigarh, the sky is expected to remain partly cloudy. Residents may also witness one or two spells of rain or thundershowers during the day. Bathinda touches 37.9°C Rainfall remained scarce across Punjab over the last few days, contributing to a…

30 Aug

Ludhiana Espionage Case: Jailed Relative May Hold Key to Pakistan Link, Police Seek Production Warrant

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingLudhiana

Ludhiana (Gurpreet Singh): The alleged Pakistan-linked espionage case in Ludhiana has taken a new turn, with investigators looking to question a relative of the arrested accused who is already behind bars in a separate drug-smuggling case. The Ludhiana Commissionerate Police and Counter Intelligence Ludhiana are working to obtain a production warrant for the jailed man. Investigators believe his questioning could help establish the route through which Rachhpal Singh, a Fatehgarh Churian resident from Gurdaspur, allegedly got connected with Pakistan-based intelligence handlers. The police are also trying to establish whether the jailed relative played any role in facilitating communication or introducing…

30 Aug

Ferozepur Firing: AAP Leader Killed in Mamdot, Police Probe Election Rivalry Angle

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingFerozepur

Ferozepur (Gurpreet Singh): An Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader was killed and another man critically injured after unidentified masked men allegedly opened fire in Mamdot town of Ferozepur district on Sunday morning. The deceased has been identified as 45-year-old Gurpreet Singh. Harpreet Singh, who was also caught in the firing, sustained serious injuries and was initially taken to the Civil Hospital before being referred to another hospital for further treatment. According to preliminary information, the attackers arrived on a motorcycle and targeted a group that included people travelling in a car as well as individuals on another motorcycle. The assailants…

30 Aug

Himachal Pradesh Rain Alert: Several Districts Likely to Receive Heavy Showers, Travel Advisory Issued

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingHimachal Pradesh

Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Himachal Pradesh is likely to remain under the influence of an active monsoon spell, with rain forecast across several districts and the possibility of intense showers at isolated locations. The Meteorological Department has advised residents and travellers to remain cautious as wet conditions could affect roads and trigger landslides in vulnerable areas. Rain is expected in Kangra, Chamba, Mandi, Kullu, Shimla, Solan and Sirmaur. While most places may receive light to moderate showers, some pockets could witness heavier rainfall. The change in weather may also result in a slight fall in temperatures in parts of the state.…

30 Aug

Dashmesh Culture Centre Hosts Ward -5, a Day of Action and Community Clean-Up

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingDashmesh Culture Centre

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Dashmesh Culture Centre (DCC) Gurdwara Sahib Calgary hosted the Ward 5 Day of Action and Community Clean-Up on Saturday, August 29, bringing together residents, community organizations, seniors and volunteers from different backgrounds to promote cleaner neighbourhoods and stronger community connections. The initiative, led by Ward 5 Councillor Raj Dhaliwal, was held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at DCC, located at 135 Martindale Blvd. N.E. Bags, gloves, water and clean-up routes were provided to volunteers, while residents who had not registered or been assigned to a team were also welcomed and connected with available clean-up zones.…

30 Aug

Five Courier Vehicles Burned in Northeast Calgary; Police Investigating

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingNortheast Calgary

CALGARY ( Rajeev Sharma): Five vehicles belonging to a courier company were extensively damaged by fire in northeast Calgary early Friday morning, prompting an investigation by the Calgary Police Service (CPS) arson unit. Police responded to the 0–100 block of Cityline Common N.E. at approximately 2 a.m. on August 28 after receiving reports of multiple vehicles on fire. Five courier vehicles were found extensively damaged in the incident. According to reports, the vehicles belonged to a courier company that had recently relocated from Regina to Calgary, reportedly about two weeks before the incident. The company’s owner described the loss as…

30 Aug

Nepal Floods: Toll Climbs to 675 as Rescue Teams Race to Find Nearly 2,400 Missing

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsNepal

Kathmandu (Rajeev Sharma): Nepal’s flood emergency continued to worsen as the death toll from the devastating flash floods rose to 675, with nearly 2,400 people still missing and authorities warning of renewed flooding along the Bhote Koshi River. Nepal Police said the bodies of 675 victims had been recovered from eight districts. Chitwan, Nawalparasi East and Nawalparasi West have reported some of the largest numbers of fatalities as rescue teams continue to work across areas affected by the disaster. More than 4,400 people have so far been rescued or moved to safer locations. The figure includes 261 foreign tourists who…

29 Aug

Raksha Bandhan Brings Families Together at De-Addiction centres Across Punjab, Strengthens Message of Recovery & Hope

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingRaksha Bandhan

CHANDIGARH (Gurpreet Singh): Raksha Bandhan was celebrated at various government de-addiction and rehabilitation centres across Punjab on Friday, with families joining their loved ones undergoing treatment and recovery from drug abuse. As part of the Bhagwant Mann government's ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’, the celebrations reinforced the message of love and support between siblings while encouraging those undergoing treatment to remain committed to their recovery and return to their loved ones and lead fulfilling lives. Along with families, various NGOs and Punjab’s Soormas, peer ambassadors who have overcome addiction themselves and now inspire others on the same journey, also participated to motivate…

29 Aug

Galgotias University's Students Take on the World's Biggest Problems at the Galgotias G20 Summit

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Galgotias University hosted the Galgotias G20 Summit, a two-day Model G20 diplomacy simulation run by the University's Centre for Diplomacy, Dialogue and Debates. Around 72 student delegates from across the country took part, role-playing representatives of G20 member nations under the theme “One World, Shared Future.” Galgotias University Stages Galgotias G20 Summit, Putting Students in the Chair of World Leaders The Summit ran five committees over two days. The G20 Leaders’ Summit addressed strengthening global economic resilience amid geopolitical fragmentation. The IMF Board of Governors Committee examined global debt distress and financial stability, drawing on Special Drawing Rights, discounted…