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15 Jul

Far East Hospitality Strengthens its Presence in Japan with Two New Hotels in Osaka

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Far East Hospitality has announced its continued expansion in Japan with the introduction of the Far East Village brand in Osaka. The openings of Far East Village Hotel Osaka, Namba South, and Far East Village Hotel Osaka, Honmachi, represent a significant milestone in the Groups growth strategy - to double its footprint to 2,000 rooms within the next five years across Japans key gateway cities of Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Fukuoka. "Far East Hospitalitys expansion into Osaka is a pivotal step towards our five-year goal of expanding to 2,000 rooms in Japan. We are focused on strengthening the Far East…

14 Jul

PM Mark Carney Thanks First Responders Amid Intensifying Wildfires Across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Ontario

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): As wildfires continue to ravage parts of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Ontario, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a statement on Monday acknowledging the escalating crisis and expressing deep gratitude to the emergency crews working tirelessly on the front lines. "Wildfires have been worsening, especially across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Ontario," said Prime Minister Carney. "On behalf of Canadians, my ongoing gratitude to all the first responders on the front lines of this crisis." In recent weeks, several regions in central and eastern Canada have witnessed a surge in wildfire activity due to high temperatures, prolonged drought conditions, and…

14 Jul

Colonel Assault Case: Punjab & Haryana High Court Summons SIT Chief Over Plea Seeking CBI Probe Amid Alleged Police Inaction

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Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday summoned the head of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Chandigarh Police over a petition demanding that the investigation into the alleged assault of a Colonel by Punjab Police officials be transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The petition, filed by Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath, alleges inaction and bias by the Chandigarh Police, which was tasked with probing the case. Colonel Bath, who is posted at the Army Headquarters in New Delhi, claimed that he and his son were brutally attacked by four Punjab Police inspectors and…

14 Jul

Big Blow to Punjab: Supreme Court Quashes Appointment of 1,158 Assistant Professors and Librarians

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New Delhi/Chandigarh (National Times): In a significant setback to Punjab’s higher education sector, the Supreme Court of India has quashed the appointments of 1,158 college faculty members, including 1,091 assistant professors and 67 librarians, across government colleges in the state. The apex court’s decision comes in response to writ petitions filed by aggrieved candidates, who raised serious concerns about irregularities and procedural lapses in the recruitment process. The petitioners alleged that merit-based norms were violated, and the recruitment was carried out without involving the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), which is the constitutionally mandated body for such appointments. The Supreme…

14 Jul

Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh Appointed as New Governor of Haryana; Rashtrapati Bhavan Announces Key Changes

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New Delhi (National Times): In a significant reshuffle of gubernatorial appointments, President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignation of Brigadier (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) from the post of Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh and approved several new appointments across states and Union Territories. As per an official statement issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan, Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh has been appointed as the Governor of Haryana. A seasoned academic and former university administrator, Prof. Ghosh's appointment marks a key change in the Raj Bhavan leadership in the northern state. Alongside the Haryana appointment, the President also approved the following:…

14 Jul

Kentucky Church Shooting: Two Women Killed, Suspect Shot Dead by Police

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Lexington, Kentucky (National Times): A tragic shooting incident on Sunday morning at the Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky, left two women dead and two men injured. The suspect responsible was later shot and killed by law enforcement, according to CNN, citing local officials. The series of events began around 11:35 a.m. ET when a Kentucky State Police officer attempted to pull over a vehicle on Terminal Drive near Blue Grass Airport after a license plate reader alert. During the stop, the officer was shot by the suspect, who then fled the scene, carjacked another vehicle, and drove roughly…

14 Jul

Saina Nehwal Announces Separation from Parupalli Kashyap After Nearly Seven Years of Marriage

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New Delhi (National Times): Indian badminton icon and Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal has confirmed her separation from husband and fellow shuttler Parupalli Kashyap, bringing an end to their nearly seven-year-long marriage. The announcement came via Saina’s official Instagram account, where she posted a heartfelt note acknowledging the mutual decision. “Life takes us in different directions sometimes. After much thought and consideration, Kashyap Parupalli and I have decided to part ways. We're choosing peace, growth, and healing—for ourselves and each other. I'm grateful for the memories and wish nothing but the best moving forward. Thank you for understanding and respecting our…

14 Jul

Veteran Actress B. Saroja Devi Passes Away at 87, Leaves Behind a Timeless Legacy

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Chennai (National Times): Indian cinema has lost one of its most iconic stars. Veteran actress B. Saroja Devi, affectionately known as “Abhinaya Saraswathi,” breathed her last on Monday morning at the age of 87. A legendary presence in the South Indian film industry, Saroja Devi’s illustrious career spanned over seven decades, with more than 200 films to her credit across Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi languages. Saroja Devi made her debut at the age of 17 with the Kannada film Mahakavi Kalidasa in 1955. Her rise to fame was meteoric, especially after her role opposite M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) in the…

14 Jul

Chandigarh-Manali Highway Closed Again After Fresh Landslide Near Mandi

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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.…

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…