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Time of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Samana parents protest and block bridge demanding further action fatal accident case; Samana witnesses shutdown again
Patiala: The grieving families of six schoolchildren killed in a horrific road crash earlier this month reignited protests on Friday, blocking a key road and demanding the arrest of all those alleged to be responsible for the tragedy. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Joined by political leaders, farmer unions, and social organisations, the families staged a sit-in outside the tehsil complex in Samana before moving to the Bhakhra Bridge on the Samana-Patiala Road, bringing the town to a standstill for the second time since the May 7 accident. The crash involved a Toyota Innova ferrying schoolchildren that collided head-on with a tanker-loaded tipper truck. Five children aged between six and 12, along with the 45-year-old driver, died on the spot. A sixth child died the next day, while six others remain in hospital. Police have arrested two main accused — tipper driver Bhupinder Singh and truck owner Davinder Singh — and six others for allegedly sheltering the suspects. However, four additional accused — Aniket Singh, Randhir Singh (alleged operator of the truck), Nirmal Singh (Randhir's father), and Gurjeet Singh, a relative — remain on the run. On May 24, families submitted a memorandum to subdivisional magistrate (SDM) Richa Goel, warning of a complete city shutdown if no action was taken by May 28. Goel forwarded the memorandum to senior superintendent of police (SSP) Varun Sharma, who met with the families and pledged arrests by May 30. That deadline has now passed without further arrests. Outraged by the delay, the families resumed their protest with heightened momentum. Local leaders across party lines criticised the administration for its inaction and pledged continued support for the victims' families. The tragedy has sparked wider concerns over unsafe school transportation, poor road regulation, and the unmonitored movement of heavy mining vehicles on public roads. On May 8, the town observed a total shutdown as hundreds gathered to mourn the children at the cremation ground. With emotions still raw and public outrage mounting, the families vowed to continue their protest until all accused are brought to justice and meaningful reforms are enacted to prevent similar tragedies. MSID:: 121519013 413 |
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Time of India
4 arrested with pistols, cops suspect involvement in major crime
Mohali: Mohali police on Tuesday arrested four suspects with arms and ammunition. Police also suspected that they might have committed a major crime and came to Mohali for hiding. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While official details remain limited, police sources said one of the suspects has been identified as Harminder Singh, a resident of Madanpur. He was arrested along with three of his accomplices during a swift operation. The police seized one .315 bore country-made pistol along with a live cartridge and one .32 bore country-made pistol from the suspects. It is believed the group was attempting to go into hiding when they were intercepted by a police party led by ASI Davinder Singh. ASI Davinder, when approached for details, declined to comment and referred inquiries to senior officers. An FIR has been registered at Phase 1 police station under Sections 25, 54, and 59 of the Arms Act. The suspects have been remanded to police custody for further interrogation. Investigators are working to determine their motive and whether they are linked to any larger criminal network. Police officials said further information will be released as the investigation progresses.
Winnipeg Free Press
14-05-2025
- Health
- Winnipeg Free Press
Measles vaccine eligibility expanded in high-risk areas of Manitoba
As the number of measles cases in Manitoba doubled over the last week, the province is lowering the age of vaccine eligibility for infants in high-risk areas, it announced Wednesday. In its weekly update, the province announced 44 confirmed and four probable cases of measles in Manitoba, which includes data up to May 10. Last Wednesday's case count, which included data up to May 3, listed 20 confirmed and four possible cases. Manitoba is now expanding eligibility for the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine to include infants at least six months old who are living in the Southern Health and Interlake-Eastern health regions, or live elsewhere but travel regularly to or are in close contact with people living there. Typically, the first dose of the MMR vaccine is given to children when they turn one, Southern Health medical officer of health Dr. Davinder Singh said Wednesday. Singh said infants who are immunized early would receive the same shot at 12 months. The change comes 'in response to what we're seeing' in those regions and follows similar changes in other provinces like Ontario, Singh said. 'One of the groups of people that, if they got infected, would be at a significantly higher risk of a severe outcome is infants,' he said. The most recent measles exposure sites reported to the province are in Boissevain, a small community in the Prairie Mountain Health region near the North Dakota border. In a population of about 1,500 people, word travels fast, said Robert Dyck, one of the partners at building company Goodon Industries Ltd. When they found out Tuesday the facility was one of four locations in Boissevain to have an exposure, they moved quickly. 'We did have a meeting with a public health nurse, she was in our in our office here all (Tuesday) afternoon, she met with everyone that was potentially exposed to the person in question,' he said. Dyck said the nurse brought immunizations with her, and some staff were vaccinated on site. The company will keep an eye on exposure sites and go from there. 'I think it's important that people be informed, I think I'll leave it at that,' he said. 'We all have our personal opinions, right?' Other recent reported areas of exposure, all in Boissevain, are: Canada Post at 558 Broadway St., RBC Royal Bank at 388 South Railway St. and Sunrise Credit Union at 356 South Railyway St. Details on exposure times and how long to monitor symptoms for those at the sites can be found on the province's public health website. Singh said public health continues 'intense case and contact management' to hone in on exposures, which includes bringing in experts to provide information and offer easy access to immunization. One dose of the measles vaccine is about 93 per cent effective in preventing measles, and two doses is 97 per cent effective, the doctor said. Older Manitobans, including seniors, should check to make sure they were immunized as children. If they were immunized or have previously had measles, there is no need to get immunized again, Singh said. People born before 1970 are presumed to be immune, because measles was spreading widely across Canada at that time and the vast majority have antibodies against measles. 'By far the most common thing that we're seeing is disease in unimmunized kids. That's by far the most affected group that we're seeing,' Singh said. 'Really, that's the group where there needs to be a focus on increasing immunization for them.' Last week, chief provincial public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin penned a letter to parents distributed through schools and daycares with information on measles symptoms and vaccinations. 'If you have not received a measles-containing vaccine and have not had measles before, it is very likely you will become infected if exposed,' Roussin said in the letter. Early symptoms of measles can include a fever, cough, runny nose, watery eyes, and a red blotchy rash several days after the original symptoms. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Measles can cause serious health issues, including ear or lung infections. One in 1,000 people who get measles will get encephalitis, which can cause brain damage, deafness and seizures. One in 12 infected children need hospitalization, and one in 10 require intensive care. One to three of every 1,000 people with measles will die. The province encourages anyone who has not been immunized for measles and have never had measles to contact their doctor. Malak AbasReporter Malak Abas is a city reporter at the Free Press. 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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dhol drumming, cookery, and more at Carlisle's Culture Bazaar
Hundreds of people came together over the bank holiday weekend to enjoy dance, music, and food from around the world at Carlisle's Culture Bazaar. The event, now in its eighteenth year, took place on Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4 at Richard Rose Central Academy, with nationalities from Ukrainian to Nepalese represented and the theme being 'A City United.' Visitors enjoyed dhol drumming, cookery demonstrations, storytelling, Afghan calligraphy, and a variety of dance styles, including Bhangra, Bharatanatyam Indian classical, clog, line, ceilidh, and Ukrainian. (Image: Supplied) Saj Ghafoor OBE, director of strategy and partnerships at Multicultural Cumbria and the founder and organiser of Culture Bazaar, said: "It's an event about celebrating our identities without feeling the odd one out, because it does take courage in an environment that's different to your own. "But we definitely encourage it. "I never thought we'd be here 18 years later, and it's bigger and better than ever. (Image: Supplied) "Culture Bazaar is about bringing people of all communities together - the diasporas as well as local British people. "It's about sharing our heritage, our culture, through music, dance, food, art, and craft. "There's no other event that does this. (Image: Supplied) "We can't change the world but we can change Carlisle and Cumbria." Dhol drummer Davinder Singh, from Punjabi Roots Academy, said: "Yes, we are Punjabi but that doesn't mean to say that's all we do. "We have a Beyoncé Bollywood mix, a Rihanna Bhangra mix. "We live in one world and music is a great thing, dance is a great thing, culture is a great thing. (Image: Supplied) "It's about bringing all this culture and these communities together, and this is a way we can connect with everybody." Stallholder Cynthia Waggah, whose home country is Kenya, said: "My favourite part has been the exchange of different cultures and enjoying the diversity and getting to learn more about how different we are and how equal we are. "The different food, the different people." (Image: Supplied) For Lauren Exley, chair of Multicultural Cumbria, Culture Bazaar was a tonic for events in the wider world. She said: "It's really positive. "There's a real sense of community here. "All the communities together, having fun, learning about each other, spending time with each other in one space. "It's really refreshing to see, and I think that everybody feels that the minute that they walk in." Janet Cresswell, CEO of Multicultural Cumbria, added her thanks to Richard Rose Central Academy for hosting the event. She said: "It's the most diverse secondary school in Carlisle, and being able to use such a fabulous space really enabled us to showcase different cultures from around the world." Culture Bazaar's sponsors included The National Lottery Community Fund, Wragg Mark-Bell Solicitors, and Align Property Partners.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Time of India
Debris of unidentified projectiles found in Punjab's Hoshiarpur
Jalandhar: The debris of an unidentified projectile which landed amid the conflict between India and Pakistan, in Jalandhar, Punjab. (For representative purpose) Debris from unidentified projectiles was discovered in two villages in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district on Saturday morning. Authorities reported no casualties or property damage in Sikri and Sandhra villages. Police promptly notified the Indian Air Force, and the objects were taken by armed forces for examination and disposal, amidst ongoing tensions and recent strikes on terror launchpads. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The debris of unidentified projectiles was found from two villages in this Punjab district on Saturday morning, officials said. The wreckage was found in Sikri and Sandhra villages, Hoshiarpur Superintendent of Police (Investigation) Mukesh Kumar loss of lives or damage to property was reported, the officials promptly, police informed Indian Air Force officials for further Deputy Superintendent of Police Davinder Singh said the unidentified objects were taken by the armed forces for examination and on Saturday said Pakistan continues with its execrable and wanton campaign of targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure, especially in Jammu and Kashmir and Indian armed forces on Wednesday carried out precision strikes targeting terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack that had cross-border linkages.
