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01 Jan

Books to Boots: Academic Excellence Meets Endurance in Vivek Dhande’s 176-km Ultra Run

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCalgary, Vivek Dhande

Calgary ( Rajeev Sharma): Vivek Dhande’s mother, Priya Dhande, who resides in Calgary, has shared details of her son’s ultra distance run across Maharashtra, highlighting a journey that combined endurance with history and geography. Mumbai-born endurance runner Vivek Dhande, 23, completed a 176 kilometre run from Pune’s historic Shaniwar Wada to the Gateway of India in Mumbai over three days, transforming the athletic effort into a passage through Maharashtra’s landscape and his own personal narrative. Dhande said the choice of start and finish points was intentional. Shaniwar Wada, he noted, represents Pune’s historical and cultural legacy, while the Gateway of…

01 Jan

Punjab Police Thwart Gangster-Driven Attack, Four Arrested in Tarn Taran

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab, Tarn Taran

Punjab (Gurpreet Singh): In a major success, the Punjab Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), in close coordination with the Tarn Taran Police, has disrupted a planned shooting and arrested four individuals allegedly linked to a gang operating from abroad. The joint operation, which unfolded in the border district of Tarn Taran, led to the discovery of two illegal .32 bore pistols and four live rounds of ammunition. These firearms were reportedly intended to be used in a targeted shooting plot aimed at specific individuals in the area. Initial investigations indicate that the accused were acting on the orders of criminals based…

31 Dec

Punjab Schools Holidays Extended, Classes to Resume on January 8

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Punjab government has announced an extension of school holidays across the state due to the ongoing cold wave and dense fog affecting the region. The decision was communicated by Education Minister Harjot Bains. In a tweet, Bains stated, "As per the directions of Honorable Chief Minister Punjab S. Bhagwant Singh Mann ji, in view of the continuously increasing cold and fog in the state, keeping in mind the health and safety of children and staff, holidays are being observed in all government, aided, recognized and private schools of the state till January 7." He further added,…

31 Dec

Bangladesh Pays Final Tribute to Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsKhaleda Zia

Dhaka (Rajeev Sharma): Dhaka witnessed an outpouring of grief on Wednesday as thousands gathered to bid farewell to former Prime Minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80 after battling a long-term illness. The government declared a three-day state mourning and observed a public holiday to honour the late leader. Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first woman prime minister, will be laid to rest beside her husband, former President Ziaur Rahman, at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar. Her funeral has drawn international attention, with India sending External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to represent the government at the…

31 Dec

Major Water Main Failure Causes Flooding and Road Closures in Bowness Calgary

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingCalgary

Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A significant water infrastructure failure has caused localized flooding and major service disruptions in the Bowness community, prompting road closures and an urgent request from authorities for the public to avoid non-essential travel in the area. The incident is centered around 16th Avenue NW and Sarcee Trail NW, where water has flooded roadways and affected nearby properties. Emergency crews and first responders remain on scene as they work to manage the situation and assess the extent of the damage. City officials report that approximately 2,000 homes and 100 businesses have been impacted by water service disruptions. Several…

31 Dec

Faridabad Police Nab Two Men in Connection with Gang Rape Case

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, TrendingFaridabad

Faridabad (Balwinder Singh): Faridabad authorities have arrested two men accused of gang-raping a 25-year-old woman and abandoning her on the road, resulting in serious head injuries. The victim is currently undergoing treatment at Badshah Khan Hospital. Police said the woman, who had been staying at her parents’ home following a marital dispute, visited a friend’s residence in Sector 23 on Monday evening. While returning late at night, she traveled by auto-rickshaw to NIT 2 Chowk and walked to Metro Chowk to catch transport to Kalyanpuri. According to officials, around midnight, two men in a van offered her a ride. Instead…

31 Dec

Low Visibility Causes Major Flight Disruptions at Delhi Airport

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDelhi Airport

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) faced severe operational challenges on Wednesday as dense fog and reduced visibility led to widespread flight disruptions. A total of 148 flights were cancelled, while more than 150 flights experienced delays, authorities said. The cancellations included 78 arriving and 70 departing flights. Additionally, two flights had to be diverted to other airports due to the poor visibility. IGIA, operated by Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), manages roughly 1,300 flight movements daily, making the disruption significant for travelers. In a morning update on X, DIAL confirmed that visibility was slowly improving,…

31 Dec

60 Injured in Loco Train Collision at Chamoli Hydroelectric Project Tunnel

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingChamoli

Chamoli (Rajeev Sharma): Around 60 people were injured when a loco train carrying workers collided with a goods train inside the Pipalkoti tunnel of the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, officials confirmed. Chamoli District Magistrate Gaurav Kumar said the accident occurred late Tuesday evening, involving 109 people, most of whom were project workers. “The train has been evacuated, and the condition of all injured is currently stable,” he added. Authorities explained that one train was transporting personnel while the other was carrying construction materials inside the tunnel, which is part of the hydroelectric project being developed by THDC…

31 Dec

Chandigarh Police Gear Up for New Year Eve, Implements Vehicle Restrictions and Heightened Security

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingChandigarh

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Chandigarh Police has announced robust security and traffic measures ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations, aiming to ensure safety and smooth management of crowds across the city. SSP Kanwardeep Kaur conducted a review of the preparedness and directed officers to remain vigilant throughout the night. Under the new plan, ten key roads will be declared ‘No Vehicle Zones’ from 9:30 pm to 2:00 am. These include the front road of Leisure Valley in Sector 10, Sector 11 Inner Market Road, internal roads of Sectors 17 and 22, the road from Aroma Light Point to Sector 22 Dispensary…

31 Dec

Gujarat CM Bhupendrabhai Patel, Cabinet Ministers, Kanubhai Desai, Jitubhai Vaghani, and Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, Grace Namotsav at Sanskardham

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The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, visited Namotsav at Sanskardham, the musical multimedia production that portrays the life and journey of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The Hon’ble CM was accompanied by several distinguished dignitaries, including Cabinet Ministers Shri Kanubhai Desai, Shri Jitubhai Vaghani, award-winning filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker and Shri Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Information and Broadcasting. Gujarat CM, Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, Cabinet Ministers, Shri Kanubhai Desai, Shri Jitubhai Vaghani, and Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, Grace Namotsav at Sanskardham Well-known personalities from Gujarat and the Indian film industry were also present, including actress and model Namitha…