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New Paper
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- New Paper
Expect traffic delays with road closures, bus diversions for NDP 2025 NE shows
Motorists are advised to avoid parts of the city on July 5, 12 and 19, as road closures will be in place for the National Day Parade 2025 National Education (NE) shows. The closures will affect key routes leading to and around the Padang, where the shows will be held, said the police in a media release on July 3. Traffic delays are expected along Beach Road, Bras Basah Road, Collyer Quay, Guillemard Road, Hill Street, Mountbatten Road, North Bridge Road, Raffles Avenue, Raffles Boulevard, Republic Boulevard, Temasek Avenue, Temasek Boulevard and Victoria Street. Alternative routes via Bayfront Avenue or Rochor Road leading to Temasek Boulevard are recommended for those heading to Suntec City and Marina Square from Bras Basah Road. Parking restrictions along affected roads will also be strictly enforced, with illegally parked vehicles to be towed away. Members of the public travelling to these areas are strongly encouraged to use public transport. The annual NE shows are a National Day Parade preview specially organised for Primary 5 pupils to foster national pride and understanding of Singapore's history. They are typically held on the three Saturdays leading up to National Day. In conjunction with the road closures, several SMRT bus services will be temporarily diverted on all three Saturdays. Service 502 will skip stops along Bayfront Avenue, Bras Basah Road, Temasek Avenue and Temasek Boulevard between 8am and 11.59pm. Services 960 and 960e will skip several stops along Raffles Avenue and Beach Road during the same period, while Service 961 will skip stops along Beach Road, North Bridge Road and Parliament Place from the first bus to last bus. Service 61 will also be affected near The Treasury on North Bridge Road between 1pm and 3pm, and again from 6.30pm to 8pm. The police said only authorised vehicles and emergency services will be allowed access during road closures. Officers from the police, Singapore Armed Forces, auxiliary police and security firms will be deployed at affected junctions to assist motorists. For more information, members of the public can contact the parade organisers on 1800-637-2025 or visit
Straits Times
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- Straits Times
Traffic delays expected, road closures and bus diversions in place for upcoming NDP 2025 NE Shows
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox The closures will affect key routes leading to and around the Padang, where the shows will be held. SINGAPORE – Motorists are advised to avoid parts of the city on July 5, 12 and 19 , as road closures will be in place for the National Day Parade 2025 National Education (NE) Shows. The closures will affect key routes leading to and around the Padang, where the shows will be held, said the police in a media release on J uly 3. Traffic delays are expected along Beach Road , Bras Basah Road, Collyer Quay, Guillemard Road, Hill Street, Mountbatten Road, North Bridge Road, Raffles Avenue, Raffles Boulevard, Republic Boulevard, Temasek Avenue, Temasek Boulevard and Victoria Street. Alternative routes via Bayfront Aven ue or Rochor Road leading to Temasek Boulevard are recommended for those heading to Suntec City and Marina Square from Bras Basah Road. Parking restrictions along affected roads will also be strictly enforced, with illegally parked vehicles to be towed away. Members of the public travelling to these areas are strongly encouraged to use public transport. The annual NE Show is a National Day Parade preview specially organised for Primary 5 pupils to foster national pride and understanding of Singapore's history. It is typically held on the three Saturdays leading up to National Day. In conjunction with the road closures, several SMRT bus services will be temporarily diverted on all three Saturdays. Service 502 will skip stops along Bayfront Avenue, Bras Basah Road, Temasek Avenue and Temasek Boulevard between 8am and 11.59pm. Services 960 and 960e will skip several stops along Raffles Avenue and Beach Road during the same period, while Service 961 will skip stops along Beach Road, North Bridge Road and Parliament Place from first bus to last bus. Service 61 will also be affected near The Treasury on North Bridge Road between 1pm and 3pm, and again from 6.30pm to 8pm . The police said only authorised vehicles and emergency services will be allowed access during road closures. Officers from the police, Singapore Armed Forces, auxiliary police, and security firms will be deployed at affected junctions to assist motorists.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Karnataka reports 87 new COVID-19 cases, active cases rise to 311
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Karnataka reported 87 new Covid-19 cases on Monday, raising the state's active case count to 311, according to the health department state recorded a positivity rate of 17.2% over the past 24 hours, with 504 tests conducted—464 RT-PCR and 40 rapid Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao assured there is no cause for panic, noting that current infections are mild. He emphasized that the state is fully prepared, with updated infrastructure including oxygen supplies, beds, and January 1, four Covid-related deaths have been reported, all involving patients with of Monday, June 2, 2025, India has reported 3,961 active COVID-19 cases, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. This marks a significant increase from 257 active cases on May 22, reflecting a more than tenfold rise in under two Maharashtra, and Delhi are among the worst-affected regions, with Delhi experiencing the sharpest increase in infections.[With PTI inputs]
The 961
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The 961
Saint Levant Is Officially Headlining AUB Outdoors 2025!
It's happening. Saint Levant is set to headline AUB Outdoors 2025, and we're already counting down. Taking place on May 24–25 at AUB's Upper Campus, this year's edition is themed 'Lebanese Summer' – think beach vibes, nostalgic tunes, and all the feels of a summer in Lebanon. 961 is happy to be AUB Outdoors' exclusive digital media partner! With Saint Levant leading the lineup, along with Aziz Maraka and Carla Chamoun, the stage is set for one of the most unforgettable student-run festivals in the region. AUB Outdoors isn't just any campus event, it's the largest student-led festival in the MENA region, fully organized by AUB students and now marking its 41st edition. More than just a music festival, it's a philanthropic powerhouse – with 100% of proceeds going to AUB's Financial Aid Program, helping students in need access higher education. In recent years alone, it's raised over $50,000 in scholarships. Expect: Live music from top regional artists Food & drink stalls serving Lebanese summer classics A showcase of student talent, local brands, and small businesses A crowd of 10,000–15,000 people vibing under the Beirut sky The last time Saint Levant performed in Lebanon, the event completely sold out. So make sure to grab your tickets on Tick'it and at the door. Whether you're an AUB student, alum, or just down for a killer weekend, it's the place to be this May.
Ya Biladi
29-01-2025
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
Moroccan climber Mohamed Liouaeddine conquers the highest mountain in the Americas
DR Estimated read time: 1' Moroccan climber Mohamed Liouaeddine has made a significant achievement by raising the Moroccan flag atop Aconcagua in Argentina. At 6,961 meters, Aconcagua stands as the highest peak in the world outside of Asia, marking a notable milestone in Liouaeddine's climbing career, reads a press release sent Wednesday to Yabiladi. Liouaeddine is no stranger to high altitudes. His impressive climbing portfolio includes successful ascents of Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak at 5,895 meters. In Argentina, he has also conquered Mounts Bonete and Manso, both soaring over 5,000 meters. Back home in Morocco, he has summited Toubkal, the highest peak in North Africa, along with the country's other ten peaks exceeding 4,000 meters.
