PATIALA, Nov 12 (IANS) — Powercom engineers in Patiala have strongly condemned the Punjab government and the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) management over the suspension of the Chief Engineer of Ropar Thermal Plant and the removal of the Director (Generation). They termed the actions as unjust and based on non-technical, baseless grounds. The … Read more
Seoul: South Korea will not seek unification through absorption or take any hostile actions against North Korea, Vice Unification Minister Kim Nam-jung said on Monday, reiterating the Lee Jae Myung government’s commitment to building lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula. Speaking at a meeting with residents of border areas at Camp Greaves — a former … Read more
Male: Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu on Monday expressed deep gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Government of India for their continued and generous support towards the Maldives’ socio-economic development. The remarks came during a meeting with Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu, who called on the President in Male. In an … Read more
Chandigarh: Punjab has emerged as India’s leading litchi-producing and exporting state, surpassing Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s leadership. The state produced 71,490 metric tons of litchi in 2023–24, accounting for 12.39% of India’s total output, with cultivation spread across 3,900 hectares in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Nawanshahr, Hoshiarpur, and Ropar. As part of … Read more
Washington, Nov 10 (IANS) — Air travel chaos intensified across the United States as the federal government shutdown entered its 40th day, with over 2,000 flights cancelled and more than 8,000 delayed nationwide, according to data from flight tracking website FlightAware. The crisis deepened following the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) mandated flight reduction policy, which … Read more
Washington, Nov 10 (IANS) — US President Donald Trump will attend the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, at the White House on Monday, the administration announced. In an official email on Sunday, the White House confirmed that President Trump will take part in the event, marking the formal induction … Read more
Quetta, (IANS) — The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has accused the Pakistani authorities of weaponising the law to silence dissent and undermining the judiciary’s independence, calling it a “rubber stamp” for state actions. In a statement released after a jail trial on Saturday, the rights group alleged that Pakistan’s Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) once again failed … Read more
Amritsar, Nov 9 (IANS) — The ‘Teacher of the Year of Punjab Award-2024’ ceremony was held at Khalsa College of Education, G.T. Road, Amritsar, with the support of the Khalsa Global Reach Foundation (US). The event celebrated the dedication and excellence of educators from across Punjab. Out of around 40 applicants, 10 outstanding teachers were … Read more
Mohali, Nov 9 (IANS) — UFC Power Slap Champion Jujhar ‘Tiger’ Singh visited CGC University, Mohali, where he captivated students with his inspiring life story and motivational insights. Rising from modest beginnings to global recognition, Singh shared how discipline, self-belief, and mental resilience have been the cornerstones of his success. Addressing a packed auditorium, Singh … Read more
New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) — From the bustling streets of Patna to the global stage of diplomacy, Dr Anjani K. Sinha has embarked on a remarkable new chapter, officially assuming charge as the United States Ambassador to Singapore this week. A Delhi University alumnus and renowned orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Sinha described his appointment as … Read more