Bathinda: The ongoing strike by outsourced contract workers at government thermal power plants has started affecting electricity production across Punjab. The impact has deepened as three out of four units at the Lehra Mohabbat Thermal Power Plant stopped generating power due to the shortage of technical staff. According to reports, one unit at Ropar and...
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China’s Humanoid Robot Shocks World With Epic 100-Km Trek in 3 Days, Enters Guinness World Record
A Chinese-developed humanoid robot has captured global attention after successfully completing a 100-kilometer trek in just three days, earning a Guinness World Record and showcasing the rapid progress being made in robotics and artificial intelligence. The achievement is being hailed by engineers and technology experts as a major milestone in the development of autonomous machines...
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5,435 Chandigarh Employees to Get ₹3.26 Crore Under Central Scheme
A total of 5,435 first-time employees in Chandigarh are set to receive financial benefits amounting to ₹3.26 crore under a Central Government employment-linked incentive scheme, marking a significant step toward encouraging formal employment and supporting young workers entering the organised workforce. The initiative is designed to promote workforce formalisation by providing financial assistance to eligible...
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Protest Erupts in Moga Village Demanding Arrest of Jaskaran Singh’s Killers
Moga, Punjab: A protest was held in Cheeda village by residents and various farmer, labour, and social organisations demanding the immediate arrest of the accused involved in the murder of young man Jaskaran Singh alias Gaggu. Jaskaran Singh was allegedly shot dead in Sukh Anand village, after which anger spread among his family members and...
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Air Force One Retirement Rumors Debunked as White House Clarifies Presidential Jet’s Future
Rumors that the iconic Air Force One aircraft was nearing retirement spread rapidly across social media this week after White House staff shared nostalgic photos and tributes following the G7 Summit. The posts prompted speculation that the blue-and-white presidential jet had completed its final mission. However, U.S. officials and the U.S. Air Force have since...
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Chandigarh Periphery Land Use Dispute Comes Under NGT Scrutiny
The Central Government has informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that de-listed forest land on the periphery of Chandigarh cannot be put to commercial use without obtaining statutory approvals and that any non-forestry activity undertaken without the required clearances would amount to a violation of forest laws. The submission was made during proceedings before the...
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New Report on UK Grooming Gangs Sparks Political and Public Controversy
An independent inquiry into Britain’s long-running “grooming gang” scandal has renewed political and public debate after a report claimed that organised child sexual exploitation networks were disproportionately linked to groups of Pakistani-origin men in several high-profile cases. The findings have reignited discussions about institutional accountability, law enforcement responses, and the challenges of addressing sensitive issues...
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to Lay Foundation Stone of Dhussi Bandh Road in Jalandhar
Jalandhar: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is set to arrive in Jalandhar on Thursday, June 19, to lay the foundation stone of the Dhussi Bandh Road project. The administration has completed all preparations ahead of the event. The area near the Sutlej River has been turned into a high-security zone as police teams have been...
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Mohali Aero City Tragedy: Worker Dies Due to Electric Shock, Residents Protest Against Negligence
Mohali, Punjab: A tragic incident in Mohali’s Aero City area has raised concerns over public safety after a migrant worker died due to an electric shock. The incident took place in C Block, where the worker lost his life after coming in contact with exposed electrical wires connected to a streetlight. According to initial information,...
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Heatwave Conditions to Continue in Chandigarh, Rain Expected on Sunday
Chandigarh is expected to continue experiencing heatwave-like conditions over the next two days, with high temperatures, elevated humidity levels, and uncomfortable pre-monsoon weather persisting across the city. Weather officials have also indicated the possibility of rainfall and thundershower activity on Sunday, which may provide temporary relief from the prevailing heat. According to the latest forecast...