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CM Dhami Orders Special Drive to Repair Rain-Damaged Roads, Reviews Law and Order

CM Dhami Orders Special Drive to Repair Rain-Damaged Roads, Reviews Law and Order

Dehradun— Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed officials to launch a special campaign to make the state’s rain-damaged roads pothole-free once the monsoon ends. Chairing a review meeting at the Secretariat on Wednesday, he also emphasized strict measures against those disturbing law and order and directed tighter surveillance in sensitive areas. Dhami instructed that the tendering process for road repairs should be completed immediately, with detailed district-wise plans prepared and implemented within a fixed timeline. He said he would personally tour districts by road to inspect the condition of highways and local roads. On law and order, the…
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PHDCCI & Chandigarh Administration Host RAMP Program

PHDCCI & Chandigarh Administration Host RAMP Program

RAMP Scheme to Power MSMEs Towards Innovation and Growth: Nishant Kumar Yadav National Times Bureau :- PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in collaboration with the Chandigarh Administration, organised a program on Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) at Chandigarh. Nishant Kumar Yadav, IAS, Secretary Industries and Deputy Commissioner, Chandigarh, graced the event as Chief Guest. In his address, he lauded the RAMP scheme as a commendable initiative of the Government of India, enabling MSMEs to innovate and scale to the next level. He emphasized that in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, technology adoption is the key to survival and…
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Panchkula: Six Children Injured as Tree Falls on School Van Amid Heavy Rain

Panchkula: Six Children Injured as Tree Falls on School Van Amid Heavy Rain

National Times Bureau :- A major accident occurred in Panchkula during heavy rainfall when a large tree fell on a moving school van, injuring six children on board. The incident took place on Wednesday afternoon while the van was transporting students back home after school hours. Eyewitnesses reported that the sudden downpour, accompanied by strong winds, caused the tree to collapse directly onto the vehicle. Local residents and passersby rushed to the spot and immediately informed the authorities. The injured children were swiftly rescued and taken to a nearby hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment. Doctors have confirmed that…
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Punjab Flood Crisis: Arvind Kejriwal to Visit Affected Areas

Punjab Flood Crisis: Arvind Kejriwal to Visit Affected Areas

National Times Bureau :- Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal is set to visit flood-affected regions of Punjab to assess the ground situation and oversee relief measures. The visit aims to review ongoing rescue and rehabilitation efforts being carried out by the Punjab government under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s leadership. Kejriwal is expected to meet affected families, interact with local authorities, and ensure that essential aid reaches the victims without delay. Officials have been directed to provide a detailed report on damages caused by the floods, including losses to agriculture, infrastructure, and housing. Additional…
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Punjab Flood Relief: Raghav Chadha Allocates ₹3.25 Crore from MPLADS Fund

Punjab Flood Relief: Raghav Chadha Allocates ₹3.25 Crore from MPLADS Fund

National Times Bureau :- Punjab is currently grappling with severe floods, prompting swift action from Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha. In a significant move to support relief and rehabilitation efforts, Chadha has approved ₹3.25 crore from his Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) fund. The allocated amount will be utilized to provide immediate relief, restore essential services, and support those displaced due to the flood situation. Chadha emphasized that the primary focus is to ensure timely aid reaches the affected people and that necessary measures are taken to rebuild the damaged infrastructure. Expressing solidarity with the flood-affected residents,…
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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Visit Flood-Hit Punjab Tomorrow

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Visit Flood-Hit Punjab Tomorrow

Chandigarh: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is scheduled to arrive in Punjab on Thursday to assess the situation in flood-affected regions. Taking to social media, Chouhan said he had held detailed discussions with the state’s Governor, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, and Punjab’s Agriculture Minister regarding the large-scale damage caused by continuous heavy rains. The Minister stated that he will personally visit the flood-affected villages to meet local residents and review relief operations. “In this difficult time, the Central Government stands shoulder to shoulder with the people of Punjab and will extend every possible support,” his post read. Punjab…
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Flood Crisis Intensifies in Vrindavan as Yamuna Exceeds Danger Mark

Flood Crisis Intensifies in Vrindavan as Yamuna Exceeds Danger Mark

Varindavan (National Times Bureau): The Yamuna River has exceeded the danger mark, triggering a severe flood crisis in Mathura, Vrindavan, and adjacent villages. Water levels have risen to 166.38 meters, with over 3.29 lakh cusecs of water released from the Hathnikund barrage expected to enter the district between September 4th and 6th. Authorities have evacuated approximately 1,000 residents to relief shelters, while schools remain closed and rescue boats transport stranded villagers. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered immediate rescue operations and established a 24x7 flood control room. Despite rising waters in Vrindavan and Mathura, spiritual leader Premanand Jee continued his…
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Punjab, Himachal Pradesh on High Alert as IMD Warns of More Heavy Rainfall

Punjab, Himachal Pradesh on High Alert as IMD Warns of More Heavy Rainfall

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Continuous downpours have thrown several northern states into crisis, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for multiple districts. The agency has forecast moderate to intense rain spells over the next three hours, warning of flash floods, landslides, and waterlogging in vulnerable areas. Torrential Rains in Jammu & Kashmir Jammu & Kashmir has been the worst affected so far. The districts of Reasi, Poonch, Rajouri, Jammu, Ramban, Udhampur, Samba, Kathua, Doda, and Kishtwar remain under red alert. Reasi received over 230 mm of rain by early Wednesday, while Katra (193 mm) and Batote…
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Trump Accuses India of Imposing “World’s Highest Tariffs,” Defends U.S. Trade Policy

Trump Accuses India of Imposing “World’s Highest Tariffs,” Defends U.S. Trade Policy

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has criticized India’s past trade approach, arguing that American businesses faced some of the harshest tariff barriers in the world while Indian goods entered the U.S. market with relative ease. Trump claimed that the U.S.–India economic relationship had long been tilted against American producers. “India was charging us tremendous tariffs, some of the highest anywhere. Meanwhile, our market was wide open for them,” he said during his remarks. He pointed to the example of Harley-Davidson, an American motorcycle manufacturer, which faced import duties of up to 200 percent in India. According to Trump,…
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Trump Damaged US-India Ties Over Pakistan Business Links : Former US National Security Advisor

Trump Damaged US-India Ties Over Pakistan Business Links : Former US National Security Advisor

Washington, September 2, 2025 – Former US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has accused President Donald Trump of sacrificing America’s relationship with India for personal business interests linked to Pakistan, calling it a “huge strategic harm” to US foreign policy.Speaking on the MeidasTouch network, Sullivan said the US-India partnership had been nurtured for decades across party lines, with progress in technology, economics, and security cooperation, especially against the backdrop of China’s growing influence. However, he claimed that progress had been undermined under Trump’s leadership.“In no small part, because of Pakistan’s willingness to do business deals with the Trump family, Trump…
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