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11 Mar

Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann interacts with students at School of Eminence in Adampur

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingAdampur, Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab

JALANDHAR (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday said that the Punjab Government’s Schools of Eminence (SoE) are emerging as powerful catalysts that are transforming the destiny of students and giving wings to the dreams of Punjab’s youth. Interacting with students at the School of Eminence in Adampur, the Chief Minister described education as the only real instrument capable of eliminating poverty and deep-rooted social inequalities, asserting that the Punjab Government is building world-class institutions to ensure that talent from every corner of Punjab gets the opportunity to rise and succeed. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann…

11 Mar

Rajpura-Akkar Link Road To Be Renamed After Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji: Gurmeet Singh Khudian

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingGurmeet Singh, Gurmeet Singh Khuddian

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant move to honour rich spiritual legacy, the Punjab Government would name a key 13.15-kilometer link road stretch in Patiala district after the Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji. This was announced by Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, today at Punjab Vidhan Sabha in a reply to MLA Gurlal Singh Ghanaur. S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian explained that the thoroughfare in question connects Rajpura to Sehra and further extends from Sehra to Akkar village, where historic Gurudwara Nimm Sahib is situated. He emphasised that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led…

11 Mar

US Targets Iranian Boats Amid Fears of Mining Operation in Strait of Hormuz

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsStrait of Hormuz

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The United States military has reported destroying several Iranian vessels believed to be involved in preparing naval mines, as tensions between Washington and Tehran intensify and concerns grow over potential disruptions to global oil supply routes. According to officials, American forces eliminated 16 boats linked to operations by Iran that were suspected of being used for mine-laying activities. The strikes were carried out amid warnings that Tehran could attempt to obstruct shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Nearly 20 per cent of the world’s oil shipments pass through this narrow waterway, making any threat to…

10 Mar

Gunfire Strikes U.S. Consulate in Toronto, No Casualties Reported

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBritish Columbia, Canada, TrendingToronto

Toronto (Rajeev Sharma): Toronto police confirmed early Tuesday that the U.S. consulate in downtown Toronto was targeted in a shooting incident, though no injuries have been reported. Authorities said they received alerts around 5:30 a.m. about shots fired at the consulate, situated near Queen Street West and University Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered clear evidence that a firearm had been discharged at the building. By 7 a.m., police stated that they had no leads on a suspect. Investigations are ongoing, with officers maintaining a strong presence at the scene. A portion of University Avenue remains closed to traffic near the…

10 Mar

Government Confirms Steady LPG and LNG Stocks, Prioritises Households Amid Global Supply Disruptions

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, TrendingLPG

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Union government on Tuesday assured the public that India has sufficient LPG and LNG supplies, even as tensions in West Asia disrupted key energy shipping routes. Officials emphasised that there is no need for panic, and domestic consumers will continue to receive priority. A senior government source said, “Crude oil supplies are being rerouted through alternative channels, with about 70 per cent now coming from routes other than the Strait of Hormuz. The domestic LPG and LNG stockpiles are healthy, and additional imports are being arranged from multiple countries.” India’s dependence on the Strait of…

10 Mar

Haryana Employees and Pensioners to Get Treatment in Four Major Hospitals in Punjab: Health Minister Arti Singh Rao

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, TrendingArti Singh Rao, Haryana

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Taking an important step towards further strengthening healthcare facilities for Haryana Government employees, pensioners and their dependents, Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao has facilitated access to treatment in four major hospitals in Punjab. The Health Minister informed that the Haryana Government has empanelled four reputed hospitals in Punjab to provide medical treatment to government employees, pensioners and their family members. These include Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Mullanpur, Punjab (a unit of Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai), Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, Sangrur, Punjab (also a unit of Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai), Regional Spinal Injuries Centre,…

10 Mar

Haryana Government to Provide Free Pilgrimage for Senior Citizens Via Train

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, TrendingHaryana

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Under the Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana, the Haryana Government will now facilitate free train travel for eligible elderly devotees to visit various pilgrimage sites. For this purpose, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Haryana Government and IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation). On behalf of the Haryana Government, Director General of Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Sh. K. Makarand Pandurang, and on behalf of IRCTC, Circle Regional Manager (CRM) Harjot Singh Sandhu signed the MoU. Director General K. Makarand Pandurang stated that the Haryana Government launched the Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana…

10 Mar

Centre Reviews LPG Supply Strategy as West Asia Conflict Disrupts Key Energy Route

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, TrendingIndia, LPG, Narendra Modi

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Union government has stepped up efforts to manage cooking gas supplies after tensions in West Asia disrupted shipments passing through a crucial maritime corridor. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a high-level meeting with Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to assess the situation and discuss contingency measures. The review comes amid rising concerns over a potential shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) following escalating hostilities involving Iran, Israel and the United States. The conflict has affected maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for…

10 Mar

Chandigarh Nears Universal Literacy, Records 99.93% Rate Under Adult Education Initiative

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chandigarh has achieved an impressive milestone in education, recording a literacy rate of 99.93 percent and effectively reaching the status of a fully literate Union Territory. The achievement was marked with a special felicitation programme organised by the local administration to honour individuals who recently gained literacy through government initiatives. The event, organised under the ULLAS campaign, celebrated newly literate citizens in a ceremony titled Nav Saksharon Ka Alankaran Samaroh. Participants who successfully completed the literacy programme were recognised for their efforts in overcoming educational barriers and acquiring reading and writing skills. The ceremony was attended by…

10 Mar

BCCI announces Rs 131 crore reward for India after Historic T20 World Cup victory

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, Sports, TrendingBCCI, T20 World Cup

Rajeev Sharma :- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of Rs 131 crore for the Indian cricket team after their remarkable triumph in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The announcement was made on Tuesday, recognising the team’s outstanding performance and historic achievement. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India secured the title with a commanding victory over New Zealand national cricket team in the final played at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With the win, India became the first team in history to claim the ICC Men's T20 World Cup title…