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26 May

Chinmaya Mission Calgary to Host Grand “Samashti Shri Hanuman Chalisa Archana & Havan” on June 13

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCalgary

Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): Devotees in Calgary are set to witness a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual experience as Chinmaya Mission Calgary presents the grand “Samashti Shri Hanuman Chalisa Archana & Havan” on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Crown Banquet Hall in northeast Calgary. Organized as part of the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav 75 celebrations, the spiritual gathering aims to bring the community together in collective prayer, devotion, and chanting for strength, success, peace, and prosperity. While sharing information with National Times, Vidya Rajgopalan stated that the event is being organized to unite the community through devotion and collective spiritual energy. She encouraged families,…

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26 May

CNG Gets Costlier Again in Delhi-NCR as Fuel Prices Continue Upward Trend

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingCNG, Delhi

Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Consumers across Delhi-NCR faced another increase in fuel expenses on Tuesday after compressed natural gas (CNG) prices were raised by ₹2 per kilogram, pushing the retail rate to ₹83.09 per kg. The latest revision adds to the ongoing rise in energy costs that has already impacted petrol and diesel users in recent weeks. This marks yet another upward adjustment in CNG rates within a short span, reflecting sustained pressure on fuel retailers amid instability in international crude markets. Since the middle of May, CNG prices have been revised several times, steadily increasing the financial burden on private…

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26 May

Thunderstorms Likely to End Heatwave Spell Across Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh This Week

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh, Haryana, Heatwave, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): After enduring several days of relentless heat, residents across Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh may finally see some weather relief as forecasts indicate the arrival of rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds later this week. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has continued its orange alert for heatwave conditions across the region until Wednesday, warning that daytime temperatures will remain significantly above normal before a major weather shift begins from Thursday onward. On Monday, Chandigarh recorded a scorching 42.7 degrees Celsius, nearly three degrees above seasonal average, making it one of the hottest locations in Punjab after Bathinda, which touched…

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26 May

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Walks Out on Fresh 30-Day Parole, Marks Another Temporary Release

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, TrendingRam Rahim

Rohtak (Balwinder Singh): Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, serving a 20-year prison sentence in a rape case, was released from Haryana’s Sunaria jail on Tuesday after authorities approved a 30-day parole. The controversial Dera leader exited the Rohtak prison complex early in the morning at around 6:35 am, accompanied by tight security arrangements. He was escorted out in a convoy as police personnel monitored the area to maintain order. This is another temporary release for Ram Rahim since his conviction in 2017 by a special CBI court in Panchkula for sexually assaulting two women followers. Since being…

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26 May

Punjab Civic Polls Underway as Over 35 Lakh Voters Decide Fate of 7,555 Candidates

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab’s urban local body elections began on Tuesday morning, setting the stage for a politically significant contest widely seen as an early indicator ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Polling started at 8 am across the state and will continue till 5 pm, with more than 35 lakh registered voters expected to participate in deciding the fate of 7,555 candidates contesting across municipal corporations, municipal councils and nagar panchayats. The elections are being held for eight municipal corporations, 75 municipal councils and 20 nagar panchayats, making it one of the largest civic exercises in the state in…

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26 May

After NEET, irregularities now surface in CBSE evaluation; Prime Minister must sack the Education Minister: Arvind Kejriwal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingArvind Kejriwal, CBSE, NEET

NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): After the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) paper leak controversy shook the country, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday demanded the immediate dismissal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over massive irregularities in Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) evaluation, saying lakhs of students were being pushed into trauma and uncertainty because of an “incompetent and ineffective” education system. Flagging widespread complaints over blurred scanned copies, non-functional portals, failed payment gateways, and the controversial OSM (On-Screen Marking) process, Arvind Kejriwal said the Centre had pushed the future of lakhs of children…

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26 May

MP Malvinder Kang Appeals to Voters to Ensure Victory for AAP in Municipal Body Elections

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingMalvinder Kang

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Parliament from Sri Anandpur Sahib, Malvinder Singh Kang, on Monday made a heartfelt appeal to the people of Punjab to vote in large numbers in favour of AAP candidates in the municipal corporation, municipal council, and municipal committee elections being held across the state on May 26. Kang said that voting will take place tomorrow (May 26) in several municipal bodies across Punjab, including various municipal committees falling under the Sri Anandpur Sahib parliamentary constituency as well as the Mohali Municipal Corporation. He appealed to all voters of Punjab to strengthen…

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25 May

Punjab Revises Eid-ul-Zuha Holiday, Declares May 28 as Official Public Holiday

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab Government has announced a change in the scheduled public holiday for Eid-ul-Zuha, commonly known as Bakri Eid, shifting the observance from May 27 to May 28, 2026. The revised order was issued by the Department of Personnel on Monday following an updated notification from the Government of India regarding the festival holiday calendar. Under the new schedule, all Punjab government departments, public sector undertakings, boards, corporations and educational institutions will remain closed on Thursday, May 28. Officials stated that the decision was taken to align the state holiday with the revised directions issued at the…

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25 May

Punjab Announces 8-Hour Uninterrupted Power Supply for Paddy Season, PSPCL Prepares Statewide Plan

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPaddy Season, PSPCL, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Reaffirming CM Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government’s commitment to farmers, Power Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond today said that the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has made comprehensive arrangements to ensure 8 hours uninterrupted power supply during the upcoming paddy transplantation season. Power Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond stayed, “The 8 hour power supply will be ensured as per the paddy transplantation schedule released by the CM Bhagwant Mann led Punjab government for various districts. From June 1, the schedule will apply to Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Rupnagar, SAS Nagar, Fatehgarh Sahib and Hoshiarpur. From June…

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25 May

Supreme Court Declines Urgent Hearing Over Punjab CM’s Remarks in Stray Dogs Matter

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Punjab, TrendingBhagwant Mann, Punjab, Stray Dogs

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to urgently hear a plea seeking action over comments allegedly made by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann regarding the court’s recent order on stray dogs. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta declined to entertain the mention of the matter after the petitioner’s counsel claimed that the Chief Minister had interpreted the court’s directions as permitting the killing of stray dogs. The lawyer argued that following the Supreme Court’s May 19 ruling in the stray dogs case, the Punjab Chief Minister had reportedly posted on social media suggesting…

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