Deputy commissioner Surabhi Malik directed officials to make arrangements for Republic Day celebrations in Ludhiana. Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann will be the chief guest and unfurl the national flag at Punjab Agricultural University. The full dress rehearsal will be held on January 24. The function will include march pasts by the Punjab Police and NCC. A committee will decide on the cultural performances of students. Requisite arrangements for traffic diversion, security, and medical teams will be made.
A Canadian cab company, Richmond Cabs Ltd, has been ordered to pay over 400,000 Canadian dollars in compensation to a wheelchair-bound passenger, Jane Stillwell, who was injured due to the negligence of their Indian-origin driver, Gurdeep Singh Sohi. The incident occurred in 2018 when Sohi made an abrupt brake to avoid a collision. Stillwell, who relies on a power wheelchair, was forcefully ejected and sustained severe injuries. The judgment, issued by the British Columbia Supreme Court, states that... Читать дальше...
Union Minister Parshottam Rupala and BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra were stranded in Odisha's Chilika Lake for two hours. The boat carrying them lost its way in the blue lagoon, prompting the administration to dispatch another vessel for rescue. The incident occurred during the minister's visit to Odisha as part of the 'Sagar Parikrama' program. Rupala eventually reached his destination in Puri, but his scheduled appearance in Krushnaprasad area was cancelled. On Monday, Rupala and Minister Sarbananda... Читать дальше...