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Indian Express
09-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
May 9, 1985, Forty Years Ago: Gurdaspur Curfew
A 24-hour curfew was clamped on the Gurdaspur district headquarters town in Punjab. The curfew in Dhariwal was extended as tension continued following the shootout by extremists in Fajurpura village, which left two dead and one injured. Educational institutions throughout Gurdaspur district were closed, as patrolling by the security forces and the police intensified. PM On Akali Meet There was consensus at the opposition leaders' meeting with Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi that the outcome of the Akalis' May 17 meeting should be awaited before moving towards defusing the Punjab situation. The PM felt that no public pronouncement should be made about the Akalis' internal matters and had conveyed this to his colleagues. New Bonds Scheme A new BONDS scheme by selected public sector undertakings in high-priority areas, particularly telecommunications and power, is proposed to be introduced by the government. Union Finance Minister V P Singh said this measure was proposed to be undertaken as the government 'recognises the crucial role played by the public sector in our economic development and the imperative need to provide additional resources for its growth'. Phantom Coach An air-conditioned coach attached to the Jayanti Janata Express, running between Nizamuddin and Mangalore five days a week, has been leaving Delhi empty ever since its introduction on May 4. The coach, introduced with great fanfare, has been running empty despite repeated requests for reservations. 'We have no information about the introduction of the air-conditioned coach,' is the stock reply given by personnel concerned in Delhi.
BBC News
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Shrewsbury mini murals created to celebrate Shropshire folklore
A trail of mini murals has been created in Shrewsbury to celebrate the area's folklore and encourage people to explore the than 20 artists, co-ordinated by Shrewsbury Business Improvement District (BID), were involved in painting colourful designs on bollards, phone cabinets and street designs were inspired by myths, legends and folk tales in Shropshire and will be followed up with a storytelling series to be launched on the Original Shrewsbury those legends was the ghostly tale of the Phantom Coach of the Lion Hotel, which was brought to life by artist Saffron Russell on the bollards along Wyle Cop. "Painting the story of the Phantom Coach gave me a chance to connect with the folklore that makes Shrewsbury so unique," she said."It's been lovely seeing people stop, smile, and talk about the designs - public art like this helps people feel part of their place and sparks curiosity in our shared history." As well as showcasing local talent, the project, part of the Shrewsbury Moves initiative, is aimed at improving walking and cycling routes through the Mansell-Jones, from Shrewsbury BID, said the trail was proving popular with residents and tourists. "It's been brilliant to see the creativity on show and how it's transformed parts of town that are often overlooked," she said."As well as improving the visual appeal of key walking and cycling routes, the trail is also about building community pride, supporting local artists and helping spread footfall across the town." Follow BBC Shropshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
