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Time of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
PAC Mattewara commends students for their brave stand
Ludhiana: The public action committee (Mattewara) lauded the students of Govt Girls College for their resolute stand against a blatant attempt to encroach upon a significant portion of their college land. Condemning the alleged gross misuse of political power, PAC Mattewara said it stands firmly with the students and faculty in their efforts to safeguard their institution and its property. "We are deeply grateful to the students for defending this esteemed institution from unlawful encroachment. Our appreciation also goes to all who stood by them and helped remove the illegal poles installed by the encroachers. It is heartening to see the youth so aware of their rights and responsibilities," Amandeep Bains, Jaskirat Singh, Kapil Arora, and Kuldeep Khaira of PAC Mattewara stated. "By confronting and resisting the encroachment from Day 1, these young women have not only protected their college grounds but also set a powerful precedent. They have created history by uprooting the corrupt intentions at their very onset, sending a clear message to all such offenders," they said. Saying that students have upheld the Latin adage nemo est supra leges (No one is above the law, no matter how powerful they may be), PAC Mattewara members said, "Playgrounds and open spaces are essential for physical and mental development of students. This was not just an attack on land, but on the future of our youth. We urge the college management to diligently pursue the matter with the police and ensure a proper FIR is registered against both the encroachers and their political backers. While we understand the challenges of seeking justice against those with political influence, we firmly believe the law must prevail."
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
At public hearing, residents of 50 Punjab villages oppose paper mill at eco-sensitive zone
Bathinda: A public hearing at Chamkaur Sahib on April 30, 2025, regarding the establishment of a paper mill on 200 acres turned out to be historic, as residents of the area crossed the first hurdle in stopping the establishment of the industry in an ecologically and water-sensitive area, as indicated by the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report sent by the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) to the Union environment, forest, and climate change ministry. PPCB had sent the proceedings of the public hearing to the central ministry on May 22. Earlier, the paper mill had filed an application for obtaining environmental clearance for the production of 1.65 lakh TPA writing and printing paper, along with 1.26 TPA wood pulp, on May 22. The environmentalists and residents of the area, comprising nearly 50 villages, claim they do not want a polluting industry to come up in the area, which is rich in heritage and ecologically sensitive. PPCB has duly mentioned the views expressed by most of those present at the public hearing. The report has been made public. Environmentalists claim that some similar public hearings have been organised in Punjab in recent years for setting up such industries, but this hearing turned out to be historic as the residents from various villages en masse opposed the establishment of the industry. Many questions were asked, which became increasingly difficult for the PPCB and the industry to answer during the hearing, which lasted for about four hours. During the voting, most of the hands were against the establishment of the industry, said members of the pro-environment organisation Public Action Committee (PAC). PAC members stated that the proceedings, as reported, do not support the establishment of the industry. According to the report, out of a total of 873 citizens present, only 20 or so voted in favour, and the rest were against it. Another legal hurdle that has beset the industry was a notification produced by the activists under the Environment Act, which states that no red-category industry will be set up within 500 metres of a water source. "The land purchased for this mill has the Buddha Dariya flowing only 10 metres on one side and the Neelon Canal flowing 200 metres on the other. If such a red-category mill is set up, the risk of pollution to the surrounding water sources increases significantly. The Neelon Canal is used to supply drinking water to Ludhiana city in the summer, and the Buddha Dariya has already earned a reputation for spreading cancer to South Punjab and Rajasthan," said a source. Jaskirat Singh of PAC said that the history created by the team of Chamkaur Sahib Morcha has saved the future of Punjab's drinking water from a very big threat to some extent. However, now this battle has reached the Union environment ministry, and it is very important for the people of Punjab to send their views at that level so that the industry does not get the environmental clearance. MSID:: 121394506 413 |
Straits Times
08-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
KLIA passengers in limbo as flights scrapped over India-Pakistan conflict
Friends (from left) Jaskirat Singh, Tushar Thamman, Pushkar Thaman, Mohit Bagga discussing after their flight to Amritsar was cancelled at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Malaysia Airlines and Batik Air announce flight suspensions due to India-Pakistan conflict, May 7, 2025. PHOTO: THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK PETALING JAYA - About a dozen Indian travellers were stranded at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) after flights were scrapped over the tensions between India and Pakistan. The passengers, bound for Amritsar in India, claimed their flights were cancelled at the last minute, and they were forced to pay out of pocket to change their tickets and head to New Delhi. They also claimed that their airline did not provide proper accommodation arrangements. Tushar Thaman, 18, a student visiting Malaysia for the first time, said the group only found out about the cancellation when they arrived at the airport and were asked to switch flights. 'I am a student and I was here for a week-long trip. I don't have extra money to pay for a change in flights. I had to borrow money from a friend. 'There are 12 of us, and we feel helpless. We had to spend around RM1,000 (S$304) each to change our tickets,' he said yesterday. He added that other affected passengers were given accommodation, but their group was not. Another student, Mohit Bagga, 24, said they had run out of money and had no place to stay after changing their tickets. 'We have to sleep at the airport tonight and wait for tomorrow's flight,' he said, adding that once they reach New Delhi, they are unsure how they will get home. Malaysian carriers have rerouted flights and even suspended flights due to the closure of Pakistani airspace and escalating regional tensions. Malaysia Airlines has rerouted two of its long-haul flights, with Flights MH2 to London and MH22 to Paris diverted on May 6 for a refuelling stop in Doha, Qatar, before continuing to their destinations. It also confirmed the temporary suspension of flights to and from Amritsar after authorities closed Amritsar Airport from May 7 to 9. Batik Air has also announced the cancellation of several flights to and from Lahore, Pakistan and Amritsar. The airline confirmed that flights on May 7 and 8, 2025, have been affected. The affected services include Flight OD131 from Kuala Lumpur to Lahore, Flight OD132 from Lahore to Kuala Lumpur, Flight OD271 from Kuala Lumpur to Amritsar, and Flight OD272 from Amritsar to Kuala Lumpur. Meanwhile, AirAsia Malaysia has also temporarily suspended flights to and from Amritsar from May 7 to 9. It said it was closely monitoring the situation and has notified all customers affected by the flight suspension. Those travelling to or from Amritsar are encouraged to check their registered email and mobile phones for notifications. The Malaysian High Commission in New Delhi has also issued a travel advisory after India launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan on May 7. Malaysians are urged to avoid visiting Indian states near the Pakistan border. The High Commission also advised people to postpone holidays or other non-urgent trips. Malaysians in India who have not yet registered with the High Commission are encouraged to do so by email at mwdelhi@ Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
07-05-2025
- The Star
Passengers in limbo over flights
Bump in the road: Friends (from left) Jaskirat Singh, Thaman, Pushkar Thaman and Bagga discussing their options after their flight to Amritsar was cancelled at KLIA. — GLENN GUAN/The Star PETALING JAYA: About a dozen Indian travellers were stranded at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) after flights were scrapped over the tensions between India and Pakistan. The passengers, bound for Amritsar in India, claimed their flights were cancelled at the last minute, and they were forced to pay out of pocket to change their tickets and head to New Delhi. They also claimed that their airline did not provide proper accommodation arrangements. Tushar Thaman, 18, a student visiting Malaysia for the first time, said the group only found out about the cancellation when they arrived at the airport and were asked to switch flights. 'I am a student and I was here for a week-long trip. I don't have extra money to pay for a change in flights. I had to borrow money from a friend. 'There are 12 of us, and we feel helpless. We had to spend around RM1,000 each to change our tickets,' he said yesterday. He added that other affected passengers were given accommodation, but their group was not. Another student, Mohit Bagga, 24, said they had run out of money and had no place to stay after changing their tickets. 'We have to sleep at the airport tonight and wait for tomorrow's flight,' he said, adding that once they reach New Delhi, they are unsure how they will get home. Malaysian carriers have rerouted flights and even suspended flights due to the closure of Pakistani airspace and escalating regional tensions. Malaysia Airlines has rerouted two of its long-haul flights, with Flights MH2 to London and MH22 to Paris diverted on May 6 for a refuelling stop in Doha, Qatar, before continuing to their destinations. It also confirmed the temporary suspension of flights to and from Amritsar after authorities closed Amritsar Airport from May 7 to 9. Batik Air has also announced the cancellation of several flights to and from Lahore, Pakistan and Amritsar. The airline confirmed that flights on May 7 and 8, 2025, have been affected. The affected services include Flight OD131 from Kuala Lumpur to Lahore, Flight OD132 from Lahore to Kuala Lumpur, Flight OD271 from Kuala Lumpur to Amritsar, and Flight OD272 from Amritsar to Kuala Lumpur. Meanwhile, AirAsia Malaysia has also temporarily suspended flights to and from Amritsar from May 7 to 9. It said it was closely monitoring the situation and has notified all customers affected by the flight suspension. Those travelling to or from Amritsar are encouraged to check their registered email and mobile phones for notifications. The Malaysian High Commission in New Delhi has also issued a travel advisory after India launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan on May 7. Malaysians are urged to avoid visiting Indian states near the Pakistan border. The High Commission also advised people to postpone holidays or other non-urgent trips. Malaysians in India who have not yet registered with the High Commission are encouraged to do so by email at mwdelhi@
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Marine Corps tightens rules on shaving waivers for medical conditions
The U.S. Marine Corps has ordered Marines diagnosed with pseudofolliculitis barbae — an inflammatory skin condition aggravated by shaving — to undergo medical reevaluation within 90 days to determine if they still require a shaving waiver, according to new Marine Corps guidance issued Thursday. The administrative message outlines a phased treatment plan for Marines affected by pseudofolliculitis barbae, with the ultimate goal of 'returning Service members to grooming standards and ensuring maximum warfighting readiness.' 'Ensuring the health, resilience, and discipline of our Marines and Sailors is essential to sustaining our warfighting capability and maintaining the high standards required to remain ready for any challenge,' the message said. 'These standards ensure we remain the world's premier fighting force, ready to fight and win with unwavering readiness, discipline and lethality.' Also known as razor bumps, the condition disproportionately affects Black men. Air Force would study allowing beards under proposed defense bill The Marine Corps' guidance comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a review of military fitness and grooming standards across all of the service branches, with a focus on beards. Under the interim guidance, military medical officers can grant a medical waiver to Marines diagnosed with the condition. The waiver will then need to be reviewed and signed off on by commanding officers. Marines who need a waiver for over one year might be subjected to administrative separation, according to the message. The new guidance outlines a four-phase regimen, allowing military medical officers to instruct Marines to use clippers and modify grooming standards if needed. In the first phase, Marines will avoid shaving for four weeks until bumps subside. The second phase will see Marines with moderate to severe cases forgo shaving for eight weeks — or another four weeks if they were already working through phase one — including potential hair removal through depilatory treatment. Phase three adds another four weeks of the same treatment if the condition remains unresponsive. In phase 4, Marines whose condition doesn't improve will be referred to a dermatologist for a potential laser treatment funded by the government. In the past, the Marine Corps has made some exceptions to its strict grooming standards. In 2023, Jaskirat Singh was reportedly the first Marine to graduate boot camp with his Sikh articles of faith, including unshorn hair, a turban, a beard and a steel bracelet
