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Time of India
37 minutes ago
- Politics
- Time of India
2 Hoshiarpur villages ‘ban' AAP leaders' entry over land pooling policy
Jalandhar: Two villages in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district on Tuesday put up six hoardings announcing a 'ban' on the entry of AAP functionaries over the land pooling policy. "Till the time the land pooling policy is withdrawn, no AAP leader would be allowed to enter the villages," read the hoardings placed on the main roads by Purheeran and Shergarh farmers, whose land on the outskirts of Hoshiarpur town is coming under the scheme. Bearing pictures of AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann, the hoardings give a call to chase them out to save the land. Farmers of both villages formed the Lok Ujara Roku Sangharash Committee (Committee to Stop Uprooting of People) in the second week of June, soon after the state govt issued advertisements notifying the areas being brought under the scheme. They sent memorandums to the Punjab chief minister and the governor, arguing that their land was fertile and produced three crops a year. They also pointed out that the govt had earlier acquired 410 acres of their land for the construction of the bypass, leaving them dependent on the remaining land. BKU (Doaba) president Manjit Singh Rai, whose land in Purheeran is coming under the scheme, said that both villages would lose around 550 acres to the land pooling. Box CM Mann's old video goes viral An old video of Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann, recorded during the farm movement, is now circulating widely, used by critics to mock his current stance on the land pooling policy. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Egypt: Unsold Sofas at Bargain Prices (Prices May Surprise You) Sofas | Search Ads Search Now Undo In the clip, Mann advised farmers to use gram sabha (village council) resolutions to oppose the Narendra Modi govt's three farm laws, while asserting their unchallengeable legal weight, even in the Supreme Court. The video has become a viral sensation on Punjabi social media, reposted by pro-farm accounts, opposition parties, and scores of netizens urging farmers to follow Mann's past advice against the new land policy. "We should come to the ground level," Mann could be heard saying in the video. "I appeal to people across Punjab that they should rise above party lines, call gram sabha meetings, and pass resolutions against the three farm laws and send these to us, and we would send them to the Prime Minister and others," Mann told the Punjab farmers. MSID:: 122977402 413 |
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Will clear all hurdles to revive, boost Punjab's rural sports: CM
Ludhiana: Announcing the revival of traditional rural sports in Punjab that were dying due to legal restrictions, chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann Tuesday promised and assured that his govt will remove all legal hurdles to promote and preserve the state's glorious sports heritage. Addressing a gathering at a function organised by sports lovers to thank Mann for paving the way for the revival of bullcok cart races in the state, the CM said, "Bullock cart races are not just a source of entertainment, but represent the rich cultural heritage of rural Punjab. Such races were held in the state since ancient times and served as a living connection to our traditions and cultural identity. Guru Nanak Dev, the first Sikh Guru, also practised farming with bullocks during his time in Kartarpur Sahib. " Mann said the ban on bullock cart races had not only disheartened lovers of traditional sports, but had also dealt a blow to the state's heritage. There was a growing clamour from Punjabis to bring a new law so that these traditional games could be brought back to life. So, on July 11, the historic 'Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Punjab Amendment) Bill, 2025' was passed unanimously in the Punjab assembly, he told the gathering. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The CM said this law will not only help preserve indigenous animal breeds of Punjab, but will also eventually lead to the revival of bullock cart races. He said the law now awaits the consent of the President of India, after which the races can be officially conducted again. Speaking about the new legislation, Mann explained that its primary objective is to ensure safety measures for animals participating in sports, including veterinary supervision, safety standards, registration and documentation, and penalties for violations — so that no cruelty is inflicted upon voiceless animals. The CM also announced that the govt will explore possibilities of reviving pigeon flying competitions as well. Referring to the sports festival held at Kila Raipur village, he said the games which began in 1933 are popularly known as "Mini Olympics" or "Rural Olympics". Mann said these games have received international recognition, having been covered by BBC, Discovery Channel, and others, adding that even past presidents of the country have attended these games in the past. Thanking the public for their overwhelming support to the govt's war against drugs, the CM emphasised that drug abuse is not limited to one house or district but affects the entire state. He said many young people in Punjab have fallen prey to drugs, adding those who laid the pyres of youth are the real enemies of society and they will not be spared at any cost. Mann claimed that those "affluent leaders" who were behind the "genocide of youth" have already been put behind bars, and the drive to demolish the houses of drug smugglers with bulldozers will continue in the coming days too. Mann questioned former CM Capt Amarinder Singh for "showing concern" for the human rights of the "kingpin" of the entire drug trade currently lodged in Nabha jail, and asked why such concern was never shown for the people of Punjab. On irrigation, the CM said when he assumed office, only 21% of agricultural land across the state was irrigated using canal water, but today it has risen to 63%. Uninterrupted electricity is also being provided for paddy cultivation. For the first time, farmers are switching off their tube wells due to surplus water availability, he added.
Associated Press
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
The Soul of a House, the Heart of a Mountain: The Forever House Opens at Customs House Museum
Artist Arline Mann debuts her solo museum show, inspired by the magical old Elder House estate, August 7th. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn., July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Artist Arline Mann will debut her first solo museum exhibition, The Forever House, at the Customs House Museum on August 7. This evocative collection of watercolor paintings is inspired by the Elder House, a historic 1920s estate atop Elder Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Through vibrant washes and intricate layering, Mann captures the essence of a Tennessee mountain home suspended in time, inviting viewers to share its mystique and joy. The Elder House was built by George Saffarrans Elder, a prosperous businessman who acquired over 3,000 acres to create a family home. Over a century later, the house remains largely unchanged. When Mann and her husband, Bob Katz, became its stewards, the house's quiet grandeur and historical charm became Mann's muse. 'The Elder House isn't just a home; it's a storybook of craftsmanship and the spirit of those who lived there,' said Arline Mann. 'The reasons we chose the house – the wonder of it – are the same feelings I wanted to project in the paintings.' Mann blends realism with reverie. Her focus on architectural details—arched windows, worn stone and timeless woodwork—becomes softened by translucent layers that evoke nostalgia and atmosphere. The Forever House is both a tribute to the past, and a personal reflection on the spaces we inhabit and the human history and beauty they hold. Mann's artistic journey began after a distinguished career as a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs. Driven by the same traits that fueled her career, she quickly transitioned into the art world, with her work exhibited at the National Arts Club and The Salmagundi Club in New York, as well as regionally at Chattanooga's River Gallery. The Forever House marks a significant moment in Mann's artistic journey: a museum debut rooted in personal discovery, creative reinvention, and a deep reverence for place. Exhibition Details: For more information, visit About the artist: Arline Mann has a pinwheel-shaped career history – all her paths lead from the center, not anything that came before! Her first work years were in the New York theatre world, as an assistant to a Broadway/London producer and directing aspirant. Then came decades of corporate lawyering, most as a Managing Director founding and running the Global Employment Law Group at Goldman Sachs. And now as a serious watercolorist, looking forward to her first solo museum show this year. Media Contact: Ashley Marcos (480) 335-0506 | [email protected] Melissa Bill (786) 285-0426 | [email protected] View original content: SOURCE Arline Mann
Hindustan Times
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Bullock cart races represent glorious cultural heritage of rural Punjab: CM Mann
Ludhiana, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said the bullock cart races are not just a source of entertainment but represent the glorious cultural heritage of rural Punjab. Bullock cart races represent glorious cultural heritage of rural Punjab: CM Mann He said that such races have been held in Punjab since ancient times and served as a living connection to our traditions and cultural identity. Mann, according to an official statement, said that Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev also practiced farming with bullocks during his time in Kartarpur Sahib. The chief minister said that the ban earlier on bullock cart races had not only disheartened lovers of traditional sports but also dealt a blow to our heritage. Addressing a gathering in Mehma Singh Wala village in this district, Mann said that there had been growing demand from Punjabis to bring a new law so that these traditional games can be revived. Mann said the Punjab Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Bill, 2025 was unanimously passed in the state assembly on July 11. The chief minister said this law will not only help in preserving indigenous animal breeds in Punjab but also pave the way for resuming bullock cart races. He said this law now awaits the consent of the President of India. Speaking about the new legislation, Mann explained its primary objective is to ensure safety measures for animals participating in sports, including veterinary supervision, safety standards, registration and documentation, and penalties for violations, so that no cruelty is inflicted upon voiceless animals. The chief minister also announced that his government will explore possibilities of reviving pigeon flying competitions as well. After the Bill was unanimously passed by the Punjab Assembly earlier this month, Mann had called it a "historic" day and said the bullock cart races will now resume in the entire state. It allows the resumption of bullock cart races in Punjab besides ensuring safety measures for animals taking part in sports. Bullock cart race had not been taking place at Kila Raipur Sports Festival in Ludhiana district, popularly known as 'mini or rural Olympics'. In 2014, the Supreme Court had banned these sports for being violative of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. "Considering the important role played by Bullock Cart Racing towards promoting the spirit of games and sports, and enriching the cultural heritage and tradition in the State of Punjab, which is also a great source to keep the Punjab's youth away from drug addiction and also to improve indigenous cattle breeds of Punjab, the government of Punjab has decided to exempt the conduct of Bullock Cart Racing in Punjab from the provision of the said Central Act 59 of 1960," according to the Bill passed by the Punjab Assembly. Meanwhile, Mann while referring to the sports festival held at Kila Raipur village said the games, which began in 1933, are popularly known as "Mini Olympics" or "Rural Olympics". Thanking the public for their overwhelming support in the government's war against drugs, the chief minister emphasized that drug abuse is not limited to one house or district, but it affects the entire state. Talking about irrigation, Mann said only 21 per cent of agricultural land across the state was irrigated using canal water that when he assumed office, but that figure has today increased to 63 per cent. The canal and river water is reaching the tail end villages of the state for the first time in history due to the government's effective efforts, he added. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
USA Today
9 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Mock trade gives Lakers a high-level 3-and-D guard
The Los Angeles Lakers have somewhat quietly assembled a pretty impressive roster for the 2025-26 season. After finishing this past season with a gaping hole at the center position and a lack of backcourt or wing defenders, they have added center Deandre Ayton, forward Jake LaRavia and former Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart while also retaining backup center Jaxson Hayes. They did, however, lose 3-and-D forward Dorian Finney-Smith to the Houston Rockets, and as of now, they don't have any real 3-and-D players. It is assumed by many that the Lakers are done shaping their roster right now. However, they would likely love to move at least one of their expiring contracts for one more player who can make a consistent impact on both ends of the floor. Eddie Bitar of Fadeaway World suggested a mock trade with the Brooklyn Nets that would give L.A. guard Terance Mann for Gabe Vincent, Maxi Kleber and a 2032 second-round draft pick. "With Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia signed, and Marcus Smart bringing defensive grit to the rotation, the Lakers still needed one final jolt of athletic versatility off the bench," wrote Bitar. "Enter the three-way deal that would bring Terance Mann to L.A. Mann, newly acquired by the Nets in a three-team trade that sent Kristaps Porziņģis to Atlanta, offers just what the Lakers covet: length, perimeter defense, and hard-nosed effort at both ends. "Last season, Mann averaged 7.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game while shooting 36.8% from three. His defensive impact was even more tangible, ranked among the league's top perimeter stoppers in contest rate and on-ball efficiency. Adding him to a rotation featuring LeBron, Luka, Smart, Ayton, and Reaves offers optimal balance: bench scoring, floor-spacing, and reliable wing defense in high-leverage minutes." Lakers fans may remember Mann from the five seasons and change he played for the Los Angeles Clippers. He was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in February and to Brooklyn a few weeks ago. The 28-year-old may not be the outstanding point-of-attack defender he was a few years ago. But at 6-foot-5 and 215 pounds, he can still defend at a high level, and he can effectively guard players at multiple positions both on and off the ball. However, both Vincent and Kleber and a second-round pick seem like too much to give up for a player who would, in all likelihood, come off the bench and has only started in 169 of his 412 career games in the NBA. Perhaps a trade in which the Lakers would acquire a player such as Mann but not overpay would be easier to pull off during the wintertime before the trade deadline, when teams may be willing to trade such players for a lesser return.
