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14 Jul

Chandigarh-Manali Highway Closed Again After Fresh Landslide Near Mandi

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingChandigarh, Manali

Mandi (National Times): The Chandigarh-Manali National Highway (NH-3) has been closed once again following a fresh landslide near Char Meel in Mandi district, causing major disruptions for travelers and residents alike. The highway had only reopened yesterday after remaining blocked for 28 hours due to a previous landslide in the region. However, a fresh landslide early this morning forced authorities to shut the road down once again, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded on both sides of the blockage. Officials from the Mandi district administration confirmed that the landslide occurred due to continuous rainfall and loosened soil in the hilly terrain.…

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13 Jul

SGPC Convenes Special Session on August 5 to Discuss Takht Sahibans Protocol

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Amritsar (National Times): The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has announced a special meeting of its members on August 5, 2025, to discuss matters related to etiquette and protocol at the Takht Sahibans, the five temporal seats of Sikh authority. SGPC Chief Secretary Kulwant Singh Mannan confirmed that the session will be chaired by SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami, and formal invitations to all committee members were issued on July 11. The meeting is scheduled for 1:00 PM at the SGPC headquarters located in Teja Singh Samundri Hall, Amritsar. According to Mannan, the core focus will be to review…

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13 Jul

Railways to Install CCTV Cameras in Coaches to Enhance Passenger Safety

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New Delhi (National Times): Following the successful installation of CCTV cameras in passenger coaches, the Railways has decided to install CCTV cameras in all coaches. This move will significantly improve passenger safety. Miscreants and organised gangs take advantage of gullible passengers. With cameras, such incidents will significantly reduce. To preserve the privacy of passengers, CCTV cameras will be installed in the common movement area near the doors. The Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and the Union Minister of State for Railways, Ravneet Singh Bittu reviewed the progress of CCTV Cameras’ installation in locomotives and coaches. The meeting held on…

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13 Jul

Dr. Sharath K. Rao Conferred Honorary FRCP by Royal College of Physicians, London for Exemplary Leadership in Health and Medical Management

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Dr. Sharath Kumar Rao K, noted orthopaedic surgeon and academic leader, has been conferred with the honorary Doctorate (FRCP) by the Royal College in recognition of his pioneering contributions to Medical Leadership and Health Management. The prestigious honour was formally conferred during a ceremony held on July 8 at the Royal College in London. Dr. Sharath K. Rao Conferred Honorary FRCP by Royal College of Physicians, London for Exemplary Leadership in Health and Medical Management Dr. Rao currently serves as the Pro Vice Chancellor (Health Sciences) at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), a position he has held since 2023.…

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13 Jul

India Poised to Become Global Air Cargo Hub – ACFI & ASCELA Insights Chart Roadmap for 2030 in its Knowledge Paper

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Air Cargo Forum India (ACFI) and ASCELA Insights today released the knowledge paper titled 'India's Air Cargo Horizon - Seizing Global Reroutes, Regional Dominance and Resilience', which unveils a transformative vision to position India as a global air cargo hub. The knowledge paper was released today at the 4th ACFI Annual Conclave in New Delhi. With India's air cargo volumes projected to triple to 10 million metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) by 2030, the paper highlights the sectors rapid evolution, driven by the e-commerce boom, policy momentum, greenfield infrastructure and rising demand for high-value cargo, such as pharmaceuticals and perishables.…

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13 Jul

Amarjit Singh Mehta Re-elected as Punjab Cricket Association President

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, Sports, TrendingAmarjit Singh Mehta, PCA

Chandigarh (National Times): Amarjit Singh Mehta has been re-elected as the President of the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) following the association's Annual General Body Meeting held on Saturday at the New Chandigarh Stadium. All office-bearers for the upcoming three-year term were elected unopposed, as confirmed by Electoral Officer Rajeev Sharma (IAS Retd). New PCA Office-Bearers: President: Amarjit Singh Mehta Vice-President: Deepak Bali Secretary: Kulwant Singh Joint Secretary: Siddhant Sharma Treasurer: Sunil Gupta Among the key office-bearers, Kulwant Singh, an AAP MLA from Mohali, and Deepak Bali, adviser to the Punjab Heritage and Tourism Board, bring political and administrative experience to…

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13 Jul

Wildfires Near Keremeos, B.C. Trigger Evacuation Alerts as Blazes Spread Rapidly

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingBritish Columbia

Keremeos, B.C. (Richa Walia): A rapidly growing wildfire near Cathedral Provincial Park in southwestern British Columbia has prompted evacuation alerts as officials race to contain multiple out-of-control blazes in the region. The Young Creek wildfire, discovered Friday southwest of Keremeos, has expanded to approximately 50 hectares and remains uncontained, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service. The agency reports that 34 firefighters and two helicopters are currently on-site battling the flames. The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) issued an evacuation alert late Friday for areas surrounding Cathedral Provincial Park, including two nearby campgrounds. Authorities believe the fire was human-caused. In a…

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13 Jul

Danielle Smith Defends Alberta’s School Library Policy, Says ‘Pornography is a Problem’ for Youth

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingAlberta, Canada

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Premier Danielle Smith has doubled down on her government’s controversial decision to remove sexually explicit material from Alberta school libraries, saying the move is necessary to protect children from being exposed to inappropriate content. Speaking on her province-wide radio show, Your Province, Your Premier, Smith responded to criticism suggesting education funding and classroom overcrowding should take precedence over library book content. Smith acknowledged the importance of broader education concerns but insisted that shielding young children from pornographic material is also a vital issue. “Pornography is a problem for young adults,” she said. “If I can’t describe some…

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13 Jul

Mark Carney Vows to Defend Canadian Workers as Trump Threatens 35% Tariffs on Imports

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Trending, World NewsCanada, Mark Carney

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday pledged to stand firm in defense of Canadian workers and businesses as the August 1 deadline looms for sweeping new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. The move comes after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a dramatic escalation in duties on a wide range of Canadian imports, hiking tariffs to 35%, intensifying trade tensions between the two allies. In a post shared on the social media platform X, Carney emphasized Canada’s commitment to protecting its economic sovereignty and workforce amid the ongoing dispute. “Throughout the current trade negotiations with the United…

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12 Jul

Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke Urges Social Media Crackdown After Kap’s Café Shooting

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingBrenda Locke, Kapil Sharma

Surrey, BC (Richa Walia): In the wake of a disturbing shooting incident at the popular Kap’s Café in Surrey, Mayor Brenda Locke has issued an urgent public appeal to major social media companies to take decisive action against the spread of violent criminal content online. The shooting, which occurred earlier this week, was not only a physical attack but also a digital spectacle, as the alleged perpetrator filmed and posted the act online. Mayor Locke described the incident as a calculated attempt to instill fear across the community. "That fear is real," she stated, recalling her visit to the café…

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