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In a vibrant campaign that blends art and community spirit, Kolkata-based restorer Mudar Patherya has already illuminated 125 architectural gems in his city. His latest project brings him to the renowned Khalsa College in Amritsar, Punjab.
A power bank fire on an IndiGo flight after landing at Chandigarh airport caused panic and an emergency evacuation, injuring six passengers. The incident, occurring post-landing, has raised questions about screening protocols for restricted items like power banks. Prompt crew action contained the fire, but passengers reported confusion during evacuation and concerns over medical assistance.
In a startling incident, a powerful explosion erupted near the BSF Punjab Frontiers headquarters in Jalandhar on Tuesday evening, targeting a courier's scooter. The injured, identified as Gurpreet Singh, has expressed concern that the blast was the result of a bomb thrown at him.
Panic erupted on an IndiGo flight from Hyderabad to Chandigarh when a power bank ignited mid-cabin after landing. Six passengers sustained injuries during the subsequent evacuation via emergency slides. Airport officials confirmed no fatalities, but passengers alleged delays in medical aid and inadequate complaint handling by the airline.
An accounts officer with the Haryana government allegedly died by suicide after being summoned by the CBI for questioning in a Rs 593 crore bank fraud case. Balwant Singh, posted with HPGCL, is suspected to have jumped from the Haryana Secretariat. This incident occurred hours after the dismissal of HPGCL's CFO for alleged involvement in the fraud.

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