IOC signs pact for supply of sustainable aviation fuel to Air India
IOC plans to begin production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from used cooking oil starting December this year at its Panipat refinery
Heavy Rain Lashes Delhi-NCR, IMD Forecasts Thunderstorms Over Next Few Hours
Noida is witnessing intense rain in several areas, disrupting traffic. IMD, on Tuesday, forecasted rain and storms in Delhi, NCR, Kaithal, Panipat, and Muzaffarnagar.
Indian Oil to start SAF production in December
Indian Oil Corporation will commence sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in December at its Panipat refinery, with a 35,000-tonne annual capacity. This output aims to meet India's international airline SAF blending requirements by 2027, utilizing used cooking oil as feedstock. The company has secured ISCC CORSIA certification, positioning it as the sole certified SAF producer in India using UCO.
Widened NH 66 to sport advance obstruction warning system
KOCHI: What if signboards along roads could warn motorists of accidents, obstructions, animal intrusions, etc., ahead and facilitate detours to help them save on time, rather than getting caught in gridlocks. This is exactly what the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has in store, as part of its ambitious plan to install an advanced traffic management system (ATMS), for NH 66s 644km six-lane stretch from Thalappady, in Kasaragod, to Mukkola, in Thiruvananthapuram, where widening work is expected to be completed next year. Due to high traffic density on most stretches, ATMS will be first installed on the 26km Moothakunnam-Edappally section and extended to other reaches in a phased manner. The system has provisions for various electronic enforcement devices that help in speedy identification of incidents and effectively monitor highways. Once the impediment is identified, a warning message will be issued to oncoming motorists using fixed variable message signs (VMS). For instance, in the case of heavy mist, messages warning drivers to reduce speed will be displayed, a senior NHAI official told TNIE. VMS boards can display dynamic messages to inform drivers about road conditions, traffic flow, and relay other important information. They can be either fixed or portable (trailer-mounted). Toll plazas with satellite system to come up Besides VMS, ATMS also involves video surveillance/traffic monitoring camera systems, video incident detection and enforcement systems, vehicle actuated speed display systems, a communication network with OFC backbone, emergency call boxes, mobile radio communication systems, besides a command & control centre. These devices help improve the response time of on-site assistance. The command centre acts as the digital brain of the corridor where personnel will be deployed round the clock for continuous monitoring. This data-driven management ensures shorter response times, fewer delays and safer commutes, the official added. The NHAI will also introduce the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-based user fee collection system in the state, that would facilitate easy passage of vehicles at toll collection points. Currently, all the toll plazas in the state have toll-collection booths and building structures. The same wont be there in the new toll plazas at places like Eramalloor (elevated highway) that will be set up upon completion of the ongoing NH-66 widening, the official said. The NHAI completed a pilot study of the GNSS-based user fee collection system on two highway stretches in Indiathe Bengaluru-Mysore section of NH-275 in Karnataka and the Panipat-Hisar section of NH-709 in Haryana. It has been decided to initially implement the GNSS-based Electronic Toll Collection system at selected NH sections on a pilot basis. Sign of things to come! NHAI to install advanced traffic management system (ATMS) on six-lane NH 66 stretches The system has provisions for various electronic enforcement devices that help in speedy identification of incidents and effectively monitor highways
Supreme Court orders first-ever EVM recount, flips Haryana poll result
For the first time, the Supreme Court has set aside the 2022 sarpanch election victory in Haryanas Panipat district village of Buana Lakhu following a direction to recount Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) votes at its headquarters. The recount, overseen by the Supreme Court Registrar, overturned the announced result and declared Mohit Kumar the winner with Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Top Court Orders EVM Recount, Overturns Sarpanch Elections In Haryana
The Supreme Court has overturned the election of the Sarpanch of Gram Panchayat Buana Lakhu in Haryana's Panipat district after a court-monitored recount found the appellant securing the highest number of votes.
Chandigarh Diary | Khattars heart still beats for Haryana
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar may be handling a national portfolio, but Haryana remains close to his heart. The former chief minister was recently seen inspecting Gurugram and Nuhs jungle safari site alongside Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav. In Rohtak, he is scheduled for a university event. Earlier visits to Karnal and Panipat they fall under his Karnal LS constituency had him reviewing CET exam arrangements and village development projects. In Chandigarh, he chaired meetings to track progress on key works. Bajwas tour, Punjab still on his mind Even on foreign shores, Punjab Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa kept an eye on political developments at home. Touring Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand for two weeks, he met ministers, MPs, mayors, and NRIs, listening to ideas for Punjabs future. Yet, his attention never left Chandigarhfiring salvos at CM Bhagwant Mann over the land pooling scheme, Jalandhars oxygen deaths, threat to son of Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, and PPP-mode medical colleges. His PR team churned out daily statements, ensuring his presence in Punjabs political conversation never faded. The tour blended diaspora outreach with Bajwas knack for staying relevant from afar. Pink brigade runs Hoshiarpur In Hoshiarpur, women arent just part of the systemthey are the system. Deputy Commissioner Aashika Jain, Assistant Commissioner Oishee Mandal, ADC Amarbir Kaur, SDM Gursimranjit Kaur, and RTA Amandeep Kaur anchor the administration. Harleen Kaur oversees food and civil supplies, Harpreet Kaur protects childrens rights, while SP Navneet Kaur Gill and DSP Manpreet keep the law in check. Add political appointee Karamjit Kaur heading the district planning committee, and the lineup is formidable. Recently, the brigade came together to celebrate Teej in style at a Punjab Tourism Department event, presided over by Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur. Harpreet Bajwa Our correspondent in Chandigarh hsbajwa73@gmail.com
NIIFT celebrates National Handloom Day
Excelsior Correspondent CHANDIGARH, Aug 8: Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology (NIIFT), Mohali, a premier Institute in the field of Fashion, Textile and Management today celebrated National Handloom Day. The day was celebrated in collaboration with Government Museum & Art Gallery, Chandigarh, the Weaver Service Centre Panipat, KVIC, Kharar and Phulkari Emporium, Sector 17 Chandigarh at Government Museum & Art Gallery, Chandigarh. The occasion was graced by Dr Kanu Thind, Director NIIFT, Isha Kamboj, Director Government Museum & Art Gallery, [] The post NIIFT celebrates National Handloom Day appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Delhi to see heavy traffic on Raksha Bandhan weekend. Police says avoid these routes
With Raksha Bandhan falling close to the weekend, Delhi Traffic Police has issued a travel advisory anticipating heavy congestion on highways leading out of the capital, especially towards Karnal, Panipat, Sonipat, and Chandigarh via NH-44 and Singhu border. Commuters are advised to use alternate routes and plan ahead.
First for India: IOC Panipat refinery certified to produce sustainable aviation fuel
In a significant step towards sustainable aviation, Indian Oil's Panipat refinery has become the first in India to be certified for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from used cooking oil. Cotecna Inspection India certified the refinery, paving the way for blending SAF with conventional aviation turbine fuel (ATF).
Over the past two decades Panipat, a city in Haryana known in Indian history for three major battles, has emerged as one of Asias largest processors of textile waste. Ashok Kumar finds that the city has a large number of illegal bleaching and dyeing units, essential in the conversion of scrap cloth into low-quality thread. These units discharge contaminated water into drains that merge with the Yamuna river
L&T to set up Indias largest green hydrogen plant at IOCL Panipat Refinery
NEW DELHI, July 21: Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Monday said its arm will set up the nations largest green hydrogen plant at Indian Oil Corporations Panipat Refinery in Haryana. The project aligns with the National Green Hydrogen Mission, which aims to position India as a global hub for green hydrogen production and technology. The plant, to be set up by Larsen & Toubros wholly-owned arm L&T Energy GreenTech Ltd, will supply 10,000 tonnes of green hydrogen [] The post L&T to set up Indias largest green hydrogen plant at IOCL Panipat Refinery appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
L&T Erases Losses As Energy Arm To Set Up India's Largest Green Hydrogen Plant
L&T Energy GreenTech Ltd. will establish the plant at Indian Oil Corp's Panipat Refinery in Haryana. The company will become a pioneer in green hydrogen ecosystem.
Railway employee among two held in gang-rape case in Haryana
CHANDIGARH: Two men, including a railway employee, have been arrested for the alleged gang-rape of a 35-year-old woman from Haryana's Panipat in an empty coach of a stationary train, a GRP officer said on Saturday. The accused have been identified as Bhajan, a railway technician at the Kurukshetra station, and Shivam from Kurukshetra. Three theft cases are lodged against Shivam. The Government Railway Police (GRP) officer said the victim was allegedly raped by the two accused at the Kurukshetra railway station - a fact that came to the fore following an investigation. Earlier, it was stated that the crime was committed at the Panipat railway station. Panipat GRP Station House Officer (SHO) Rajesh Kumar said police have made a breakthrough in the case with the arrest of the two men. He added that the accused will be questioned to find out if more people were involved in the case. The officer said a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to crack the case. He said police arrested the accused after going through CCTV footage collected from highways and cities from Sonipat to Kurukshetra. According to a police complaint submitted by the victim's husband, the woman had gone missing after she left her Panipat home on June 24. The missing complaint was filed on June 26. The victim lost a leg when a train went over her after she was allegedly raped and is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Rohtak. Police had earlier said the woman told them she was sitting at a nearby railway station on the night of June 24 when a man, claiming to have been sent by her husband, approached her. She had said the man took her to an empty coach of a stationary train and raped her. Later, two other men joined him and they too raped her, Shri Niwas, the SHO of the Quilla police station, had said earlier. The Quilla police station filed a Zero FIR in connection with the incident and subsequently, forwarded it to the Panipat GRP for further action.
22-Year-Old Nurse Quits Job To Meet Husband In Panipat, Dies By Suicide After He Doesn't Show Up
Manisha, a 22-year-old nurse from Bengaluru, died by suicide in a Panipat hotel after her husband, who asked her to leave her job and meet him, failed to show up
Language row: BJP MP Dubey's remarks inappropriate, risk creating confusion, says Fadnavis
MUMBAI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's comments on the language issue in the state were inappropriate and risked causing confusion. Dubey's reported patak patak ke marenge remarks have caused a flutter. The Lok Sabha member from Jharkhand had put out a controversial post amid the ongoing language row in Maharashtra and attacks on non-Marathi speaking people. To those beating Hindi speakers in Mumbai, if you have the courage, try beating Urdu speakers in Maharashtra. Even a dog is a tiger in its own home. Decide for yourself who is the dog and who is the tiger, the MP from Godda posted on X. Asked about the controversy, CM Fadnavis said, If you listen to the complete statement of Nishikant Dubey, he particularly spoke about an organisation and not against Marathi people in general. However, in my opinion, it is inappropriate to make such comments. Its interpretation causes confusion among the minds of people. The biggest contribution to the country's GDP comes from Maharashtra, the chief minister told reporters in the state Vidhan Bhavan premises. I feel no one can reject the contribution of Maharashtra and Marathi people in the history and present of the country. If someone is rejecting it, then I feel it is wrong, Fadnavis said. I repeat my comments again, Marathi people have immensely contributed to the state. When invaders tried to attack our culture, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and Marathas fought across the country. During the third battle of Panipat, Abdali was ready to seal a pact but our Marathas did not so it, Fadnavis said. Twenty years on, Thackeray cousins bury the hatchet
Woman claims rape by 4 in empty train coach at Panipat station
A 35-year-old woman alleges a horrific gang rape by four men in a stationary train coach in Panipat after fleeing domestic abuse. Disoriented and traumatized after the assault, she wandered onto the tracks, where a passing train severed her foot.
Haryana Woman Gangraped On Train, Thrown On Tracks To Die, Loses Leg
A 35-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped in an empty train coach in Panipat and later thrown on tracks in Sonipat, losing her leg. Police registered a Zero FIR.
Woman Gangraped in Train Coach in Panipat, Loses Leg After Assault
Victim says three men assaulted her in a stationary train; later thrown on tracks in Sonipat, where a train ran over her
It feels really good to be number one again: Neeraj Chopra
The Olympian, who was at a recent fitness event in Bengaluru, talks about regaining the top spot in mens javelin throw, how he finally breached the 90-metre mark and why growing up in a farming family in Khandra village, Panipat, has made him resilient
Godrej Properties buys 43-acre land in Panipat, aims Rs 1,250 cr revenue from sale of housing plots
MUMBAI, June 30: Godrej Properties has acquired a 43-acre land parcel in Panipat, Haryana and is expecting a revenue of more than Rs 1,250 crore through the sale of residential plots. In a regulatory filing on Monday, Godrej Properties informed that it has acquired 43 acres of land for a plotted development that will have a revenue potential in excess of Rs 1,250 crore. The company did not disclose the deal value. This will be the companys first project [] The post Godrej Properties buys 43-acre land in Panipat, aims Rs 1,250 cr revenue from sale of housing plots appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Godrej Properties To Develop Haryana Township With Revenue Potential Of Rs 1,250 Crore
Godrej Properties acquired 43 acres of land for a plotted development in Sector 40, Panipat.
Who Was Sheetal Choudhary, Haryana Model Killed By Married Lover
Sheetal Choudhary, also known as Simi on social media, was a 26-year-old model and budding actress from Panipat, Haryana.
Body of Haryana model Sheetal found in a canal near Sonipat
CHANDIGARH: The body of a 23-year-old Haryana-based model Sheetal was found in a canal in Sonipat with throat slit, two days after she was reported missing. Sources said that Sheetal alias Simmy Chaudhry was working as a model in the Haryanvi music industry, and before that, she was employed at a hotel in Karnal. She was living with her sister, Neha, in Panipat. On June 14, the model went for a shoot in the Ahar village. However, when she did not return home, her sister filed a missing persons complaint with the Panipat police. Her body, found in a canal close to Khanda village by the police has been sent for post-mortem. Sheetal had left two days ago in a car with a man identified as Sunil and the vehicle reportedly fell into the canal under suspicious circumstances. Sunil was rescued and is presently admitted in a private hospital in Panipat and is under treatment, said sources. Police received information that the body of a young woman was found in the canal, who was later identified as Sheetal. A police complaint was registered in Panipat regarding her going missing. A postmortem will be done and further investigation is underway, ACP Kharkhoda, Sonipat, Jeet Singh said. Meanwhile, Sheetal's family has alleged foul play, insisting she was murdered and had drowned accidentally. In her statement to the police, Neha said that Sheetal had called her on the night of 14 June, claiming that a former friend, Sunil from Panipat, had turned up at a shooting location and assaulted her.
Missing Haryana Model Found Dead In Canal, Throat Slit
Haryana-based model, Sheetal, was found dead with her throat slit in a canal in Sonipat, days after she was reported missing from Panipat.
ED raids nine locations linked to Bihar contractor Rishu Shree in money laundering case
PATNA: Tightening the noose around a Bihars leading contractor Rishu Ranjan Sinha alias Rishu Shree in connection with a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case, Enforcement Directorate(ED), on Friday conducted fresh search operations at his nine locations across the country. Search operations were conducted across Patna, Muzaffarpur, Surat and Panipat under the provisions of PMLA. During the search operations, several incriminating evidence and documents were seized. Sources said that the search operation started on Thursday evening and concluded on Friday. ED launched the investigation on the basis of FIR registered by Special Vigilance Unit (SVU), Bihar against Rishu Shree and others. Rishu Shrees firms work as contractors/sub-contractors in various state governments departments, such as water resources, health, public health engineering, urban development, Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation (BUIDCO), education, building and construction, and rural works department. Rishu Shree allegedly got government tenders rewarded in his favour with the complicity of various government officials. The raids were connected at thepremises of his associates and travel agents connected to Rishu Shree. In March this year, ED seized Rs 11.64 crore in cash during searches at multiple locations linked to senior officials of the Bihar government on Thursday, officials said on Friday. The raids were conducted following fresh evidence in a money laundering case against 1997-batch IAS officer Sanjeev Hans, who is currently lodged in Beur Central Jail in Patna. Officials said searches were carried out at seven locations in Patna, including the residence of Bihar Building Construction Department chief engineer Tarini Das. Raids were also conducted at the premises of Mumukshu Chaudhary, joint secretary in the finance department, and Umesh Kumar Singh, executive engineer in the urban development and housing department, among others. A case was registered against suspended IAS officer Sanjeev Hans and Rishu Shree, by the Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) on April 30. A copy of the FIR was submitted to the court on Friday. ED's probe revealed that Rishu Shree acted as a middleman in transactions between government officials and contractors, while also facilitating financial dealings between companies on behalf of Sanjeev Hans. Sanjeev Hans is currently lodged in the Beur central jail. Rishu Shree, a government contractor has floated numerous firms, serving as a mediator in deals between officials and contractors in various projects. Later, he took sub-contracting roles in th same projects.
Besides Delhi, Ghaziabad and Noida in Uttar Pradesh and Panipat in Haryana were searched by the agencys sleuths.
Indian Oil Finalises India's Largest Green Hydrogen Project At Panipat
This marks Indian Oil's entry into the green hydrogen space with India's largest-ever green hydrogen project to date.
NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday said it has busted a cyber crime syndicate by arresting six of its alleged members, who targeted Japanese citizens as their victims. The six accused were apprehended following searches at 19 locations in Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, officials in the agency said. They said the accused have been identified as Ashu Singh (Delhi); Kapil Ghakhar (Panipat, Haryana); Rohit Maurya from Ayodhya; and Shubham Jaiswal, Vivek Raj and Adarsh Kumar from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. As part of its ongoing efforts to combat cyber-enabled financial crimes under Operation Chakra-V, the CBI on May 28 conducted coordinated searches... the operation culminated in the arrest of six key operatives and the dismantling of two illegal call centres engaged in a sophisticated transnational tech support scam targeting Japanese citizens, the agency said in an official statement after conducting Operation Chakra-V. The CBI had earlier registered a case based on credible intelligence indicating the existence of a cyber crime syndicate cheating foreign nationals, particularly those from Japan, by posing as technical support personnel from reputed multinational corporations, including Microsoft. The syndicate operated call centres through which prospective victims were deceived into believing that their electronic devices were compromised. On this pretext, they were coerced into transferring funds into mule accounts for fixing the problem. After registering the case, the CBI worked in close coordination with the National Police Agency of Japan and Microsoft Corporation. This collaborative international engagement proved critical in identifying the perpetrators and tracing the operational structure of the syndicates, ultimately leading to the successful crackdown in India, it said. Initial analysis of the materials gathered so far confirm that the scam leveraged advanced social engineering techniques and technical subterfuge to manipulate victims and extract money under false pretences, said an official.
24-year-old newlywed man killed over skullcap in Haryana
A 24-year-old Muslim man, who recently got married six months ago, was hit on his head after a fight over wearing a skullcap in Haryanas Panipat district. The incident occurred on Saturday, May 24, near Sanoli Chowk. Firdaus Alam, alias Asjad Babu, was returning after meeting friends when the murder accused Narendra alias Shishu Lala, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Panipat School Teacher Fired For Teaching Kalma To Class 8 Students
CHANDIGARH: A widening espionage net has led to 10 arrests across Haryana and Punjab in just over two weeks, with the latest being Hisar-based YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who was held for allegedly spying for Pakistans Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). Sources said Jyoti Malhotra, who runs a YouTube channel called Travel with Jo , was arrested from the New Aggarwal Extension area in Hisar. She has 3.77 lakh subscribers on YouTube and 1.32 lakh followers on Instagram, and has also posted videos about her travel to Pakistan in March this year. The Hisar Police registered an FIR and produced her before a local court, which sent her to a five-day police remand. She has been booked under Sections 3 and 5 of the Official Secrets Act and Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) on the complaint of Sub-Inspector Bijender Singh at the Civil Lines Police Station. According to the FIR, Malhotra came into contact with Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish, a staffer at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi. She visited Pakistan twice in 2023, and Danish allegedly acted as her handler, introducing her to ISI operatives and maintaining regular contact via encrypted platforms. She revealed that during her visit to Pakistan in 2023, she met Ali Ehwan, who arranged her stay and travel. Ehwan introduced her to Pakistani security and intelligence officials, including Shakir and Rana Shahbaz, the FIR stated. Hisar Police spokesperson Vikas Kumar confirmed her arrest, saying officials are questioning her for further details. Danish was declared persona non grata by the Indian government and expelled on May 13. According to sources, Arman, a resident of Nuh, was arrested by Haryana Police on Thursday based on secret inputs. He allegedly shared information with Danish, a staffer at the Pakistan High Commission. A case has been registered. Earlier, in a separate case, a 24-year-old youth, Nauman Ilahi from Kairana in Uttar Pradesh, who worked as a factory security guard, was arrested in Panipat for allegedly supplying sensitive information to ISI operatives. He was staying with his sister Zeenat and brother-in-law Irfan in Hali Colony, Panipat. On May 12, Devender Singh, 25, from the Guhla area in Haryana's Kaithal district, was arrested for uploading photos with weapons on social media. Singh, pursuing a masters degree in political science from a college in Punjab, had visited Nankana Sahib in Pakistan last year. During that visit, he allegedly came into contact with Pakistani intelligence officials and remained in touch after returning to India. A senior police officer claimed that Singh admitted to taking and sending photographs of the Patiala Cantonment from outside. On May 13, Raqeeb Khan of Roorkee, Uttarakhand, working as a tailor at a shop inside Bathinda Cantonment for two years, was arrested by Punjab Police for alleged espionage. Suspicious activity was reported by cantonment officials, and his phone has been sent for forensic analysis. He is the second civilian from the area to be linked to spying. On April 29, Sunil Kumar, a cobbler from Samastipur, Bihar, was arrested. He had been working in Bathinda Cantonment since 2017 and residing in Dhobiana Basti. His brother and uncle are also cobblers in the same area. Police are analysing his bank and property records, and his phone is under forensic examination. On May 11, Punjab Police arrested two individuals, a 31-year-old woman, Guzala and her associate, Yameen Mohammad from Malerkotla, for allegedly assisting a Pakistani official posted at the High Commission in Delhi. Police believe the two were part of a broader espionage network. Earlier, on May 3, two men, Palak Sher Masih and Suraj Masih, were arrested in Amritsar for allegedly taking photographs and sharing sensitive details of Army cantonments and airbases. They were reportedly in contact with ISI through Harpreet Singh alias Pittu alias Happy, an inmate at Amritsar Central Jail. Police sources say all nine individuals were allegedly in frequent contact with the ISI and actively passed sensitive information to Pakistani handlers.
Suspected spy held in Haryanas Panipat was in touch with Pak-based ISI handler, say police
Chandigarh, May 15: A 24-year-old youth, who has been arrested in Panipat district for allegedly supplying sensitive information to some individuals in Pakistan, was also in touch with a Pak-based ISI handler, Haryana Police sources said on Thursday. The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is Pakistans premier military intelligence agency. The suspect, Nauman Ilahi (24) from Kairana in Uttar Pradesh, worked as a factory security guard and is accused of supplying sensitive information to Pakistan. He was nabbed on Tuesday. Illahis arrest [] The post Suspected spy held in Haryanas Panipat was in touch with Pak-based ISI handler, say police appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Suspected spy held in Haryana's Panipat for sharing information with Pakistan
The suspect, Nauman Ilahi (24), is from Kairana in Uttar Pradesh, who had been working as a private security guard in the district, the police said on Wednesday (May 14, 2025).
Suspected Spy Arrested In Haryana For Sharing Information With Pak: Cops
A suspected spy was arrested in Panipat district on Tuesday for allegedly supplying sensitive information to some individuals in Pakistan, Haryana Police said.
Olympian Neeraj Chopra Conferred Honorary Rank Of Lt Col In Territorial Army
New Delhi, May 14: Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has been conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army, according to a government notification. The notification was issued on May 13 by the Ministry of Defences Department of Military Affairs. The 27-year-old ace javelin thrower, hailing from Khandra village near Panipat in Haryana, had won the gold medal in 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He bagged a silver medal in 2024 Paris Olympics. Chopra was a Subedar Major in [] The post Olympian Neeraj Chopra Conferred Honorary Rank Of Lt Col In Territorial Army appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Punjab all set for mock drills in 20 towns as nation ramps up defence preparedness
CHANDIGARH: Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, civil defence mock drills will be held at 20 places in Punjab, besides several locations in Haryana and the Union Territory of Chandigarh on Wednesday, as per instructions issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). In Punjab, the mock drills will be held in Amritsar, Bathinda, Ferozepur, Gurdaspur, Batala, Hoshiarpur, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Adampur, Halwara, Patiala, Pathankot, Barnala, Mohali, Faridkot, Kotkapura, Rupnagar, Bhakra Nangal, Sangrur and Abohar. Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said, The civil defence teams and Punjab Police, along with the Home Ministry, will conduct mock drills tomorrow, adding that the state government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, is closely monitoring the exercise to ensure the safety of citizens. Preparations are almost complete for conducting the mock drills. The objective of the drills is to create awareness among the public and take necessary precautions in the event of any attack, he added. Cheema said the directions of the Home Ministry will be followed during the mock drills. Sources said that public announcements will be made before the drills. As per the guidelines issued by MHA, the drills will include activation of air raid warning sirens, training of civilians, students and others in civil defence procedures to protect themselves in the event of a hostile attack, implementation of crash blackout measures, early camouflaging of vital plants and installations, updating and rehearsing of evacuation plans. The ministry had asked several states to conduct mock drills on May 7 for effective civil defence. In the meeting today, the issue of sirens was raised as for many years these have not been tested thus many might be dysfunctional for that we need to first check the working of all the civil and defence siren systems and these will be tested. Thus people should not panic, said a senior functionary who took part in the meeting. MHA conducts key review meeting ahead of massive civil defence mock drill, identifies 19 'top priority' sites Meanwhile, Ferozepur Deputy Commissioner Deepshikha Sharma said as part of the mock drill preparations, six civil defence sirens will be sounded in the city and the Ferozepur Cantonment area from 7 to 7.15 pm on Tuesday. These sirens will be sounded for the preparation of the May 7 mock drill, she said, adding that there was no need to worry. A senior police official in Ferozepur said a blackout rehearsal will be carried out from 9 to 9.30 pm on Wednesday and police patrolling teams will be deployed. In Haryana too, mock drills will be conducted at many places, including Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Hisar, Panchkula, Panipat and Rohtak. In a letter to the chief secretaries of all states and administrators of Union Territories, the MHA stated that the measures to be taken during the mock drills include the operationalisation of air-raid warning sirens, training civilians on civil-defence aspects to protect themselves in the event of a hostile attack and cleaning bunkers and trenches. The other measures are provisions for crash-blackout measures, early camouflaging of vital plants and installations and updating and rehearsing evacuation plans. The mock drills also include the operationalisation of hotline and radio-communication links with the Indian Air Force (IAF), testing the functionality of control rooms and shadow control rooms. It said the active participation of the district controllers, various district authorities, civil-defence wardens, volunteers, home guards (active and reservists volunteers), National Cadet Corps (NCC), National Service Scheme (NSS), Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), college and school students is envisaged in the exercise. Civil defence volunteers rehearse emergency response in Lucknow ahead of nationwide mock drill
Terror attack aftermath: 4,000 tourists take train route to exit J&K
NEW DELHI: The non-availability of flights to their respective cities forced many tourists to opt for the train route in their mad rush to exit Jammu & Kashmir at the earliest following the terror attack at Pahalgam. In just two days, nearly 4,000 tourists chugged out of the state. Chief Public Relations Officer, Northern Railway, Himanshu S Upadhyay told TNIE, Apart from operating two special trains, Northern Railway attached additional bogies to regular trains to accommodate them. We also opened food stalls 24x7 at railway stations in Kashmir to facilitate a smooth route out for the tourists. Passengers managed to reach Shri Vaishnavo Devi Katra or Jammu railway stations by buses and taxis. We operated two specials from Katra via Jammu to New Delhi. Each of these trains carried at least 1,500 passengers, he said, adding, The first special train (Train no. 04612) was operated on April 23 while the second special train (Train no. 04625) was operated on April 24. The trains had stoppages at Udhampur, Jammu, Pathankot, Jalandhar, Ambala, Kurukshetra and Panipat. Pahalgam aftermath: India ramps up diplomatic outreach as world leaders continue to dial PM Modi In addition to that, extra bogies were attached to a few regular trains that left the state including Shalimar Malani (Train no. 14662) and Kolkata Express (Train no. 13152). We also gave priority to the tourists and accommodated them on trains on which people did not board at the last minute, Upadhyay said. The rush had eased by Friday and hence there was no need for any special train to be operated on April 25, he added. Food stalls were opened 24x7 at the stations. A 'mini war room' managed by railway staff was set up at Jammu to co-ordinate between all the departments and to handle the situation efficiently, the CPRO said. Help desks were opened at all the stations in J&K to offer any required support to the visitors.
