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14 Aug

Alberta Launches 100-Year Plan to Secure Water Supply Amid Population and Economic Growth

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta is beginning work on a long-term strategy aimed at ensuring the province has enough reliable water to meet the needs of communities, agriculture and industry over the next century. The provincial government has issued a request for proposals for a white paper on Alberta’s long-term water security, seeking practical and innovative ways to increase water availability and improve how the resource is managed. The initiative comes as Alberta's population and economy continue to expand, increasing demand for water across municipalities, farms, agri-food operations and industries. Study to examine major water infrastructure The proposed white paper will…

14 Aug

Alberta Invests $1.5 Million to Expand Whitecourt Newsprint Mill, Create New Jobs

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta

Whitecourt (Rajeev Sharma): The Alberta government is putting more than $1.5 million toward the expansion of Alberta Newsprint Company’s Whitecourt facility, backing an almost $50-million modernization project aimed at strengthening the province’s forestry industry and creating new employment opportunities. The funding is being provided through Alberta’s Investment and Growth Fund. The expansion is expected to allow the mill to produce multiple grades of paper and move into higher-value products, helping the company respond to changing market demand. Expansion to create 13 permanent jobs The project is expected to generate 13 permanent full-time positions along with 25 temporary construction jobs during…

14 Aug

Chamoli Tunnel Accident: Seven Dead After Sudden Inrush of Water and Debris, Rescue Efforts Continue

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingChamoli

Chamoli (Rajeev Sharma): A major accident at an under-construction tunnel in Pipalkoti has claimed seven lives after a large quantity of water and debris entered the structure, trapping workers inside. The tunnel is part of a project being executed by the Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited (THDC). Rescue teams have been working to reach the remaining workers, with the operation being carried out by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). 19 rescued workers taken to Gopeshwar hospital A total of 19 workers were brought to the District Hospital in Gopeshwar after being evacuated from…

14 Aug

Dam Levels Climb as Punjab Rains Continue, Bhakra and Pong Remain Below Maximum Mark

Gurpreet Singh0 Commentspublic, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Persistent rainfall in Punjab and the adjoining catchment areas has led to a noticeable increase in water flowing into the Bhakra and Pong reservoirs. Both dams are currently receiving considerably more water than they are releasing, pushing their storage levels upward. Despite the rise, the latest figures show that neither reservoir has reached its maximum operating level. Authorities are, however, keeping a close watch on the situation as the monsoon remains active. Bhakra receives nearly 49,000 cusecs At Bhakra Dam, the water level has risen to 1,617.88 feet. The reservoir is receiving 48,548 cusecs of water, while…

14 Aug

Sukhbir Badal Attack Sparks Fresh Debate Over SAD’s Panthic Base and Possible BJP Return

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, Punjab, TrendingSukhbir Badal

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The assault on Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal at Nanded has opened up a wider political conversation in Punjab, with the incident bringing renewed attention to the strained relationship between the SAD leadership and sections of the Panthic electorate. The attack took place days after Badal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, adding political significance to an incident that has already triggered condemnation across party lines. While investigators will determine the circumstances and motive behind the assault, political observers are examining how the episode could influence the SAD's efforts to rebuild its support base. Badal's past…

14 Aug

Rain Intensifies in Punjab: Pathankot Hit by Heavy Showers, Rail Services Disrupted in Kangra

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A fresh spell of monsoon rain has intensified across Punjab, with Pathankot witnessing heavy showers and several other districts expected to receive rainfall over the next few days. The weather office has forecast wet conditions in Punjab and Chandigarh through August 19, while a yellow alert remains in force for parts of the region. The weather has also disrupted rail movement between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. Four train services on the Pathankot-Baijnath Paprola section have been cancelled after heavy rain and falling debris affected railway tracks in the Kangra Valley. Pathankot sees intense rainfall Pathankot has been…

14 Aug

Separatist Leader Gurpatwant Pannun’s Fresh Anti-India Rhetoric Ahead of August 15 Draws Attention; Offers $1,000 for Disrupting Flag Hoisting

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma): With India preparing to celebrate Independence Day, separatist figure Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has stepped up his anti-India rhetoric, making provocative remarks from Pakistan and calling for disruption of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flag-hoisting ceremony on August 15. Addressing the Lahore Press Club, Pannun reportedly announced a $1,000 reward for anyone who succeeds in preventing the Prime Minister from hoisting the Tricolour. He also used the occasion to push his long-standing demand for a separate Khalistan and made a series of claims about Punjab, the Indian armed forces and the country's political leadership. Separatist pitch extends…

14 Aug

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Became Shravan Kumar Of Modern Era By Taking Punjab’s Elderly On Pilgrimage: Arvind Kejriwal

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PHAGWARA (GURPREET SINGH): The devotional evening in Phagwara turned deeply spiritual on Thursday as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann joined devotees in the ‘Ek Shaam Bhagwan Shiv Ke Naam’ bhajan sandhya in Kapurthala district. The gathering resonated with chants of “Har Har Mahadev”, “Bam Bam Bhole” as thousands of devotees came together in devotion. During this, Arvind Kejriwal said that by taking the elderly parents of Punjab on pilgrimage, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann had proved himself to be the Shravan Kumar of the modern era, serving every elderly person in…

14 Aug

Himachal Pradesh Braces for More Rain as Landslide Shuts NH; Orange Alert in Mandi, Sirmaur

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): The monsoon situation in Himachal Pradesh remained a cause for concern on Friday after a fresh landslide blocked the Shimla-Dharamshala National Highway near Bhararighat, while the weather department warned of more intense rainfall in several districts over the coming days. The landslide struck the highway on Thursday night when an HRTC bus carrying passengers was passing through the area. The bus narrowly escaped being hit by the falling debris. Traffic on the stretch was subsequently stopped for all vehicles as authorities worked to clear the road. The incident has once again highlighted the vulnerability of hill roads…

13 Aug

Sadak Surakhya Force To Make Punjab India’s Road Safety Hub With AI, Drones and Satellite Technology

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingSadak Surakhya Force

MOHALI (Gurpreet Singh): Not only is the Punjab Police ensuring the safety of residents from criminals, but it is also setting new standards with its flagship project of Sadak Surakhya Force (SSF), a dedicated highway patrol for saving the lives of commuters and making Punjab Police the first 3D Police Force in India by integrating drones, satellite imagery, and AI-powered predictive systems. The impact of the dedicated highway patrol is already visible on the roads it mans. From February 2024 to January 2026, the SSF attended 43,983 road accidents, helping a total of 47,386 people. During these interventions, 19,973 persons…