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Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
‘Village for sale' poster over drug abuse: SHO transferred for threatening whistleblower
Bathinda: The Kotfatta police Station SHO, Manish Kumar, was transferred after Lakhbir Singh, a resident of Bhai Bakhtaur village in Bathinda, in a video accused him of threatening him. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On Sunday, Lakhbir Singh had pasted a poster reading "village for sale" following complaints of rampant drug abuse in the village, especially after ex-serviceman Ranbir Singh was mercilessly beaten by two individuals, including Kuldeep Singh Kala, who faces two cases under the NDPS Act and two under the Excise Act. Amneet Kondal, senior superintendent of police, Bathinda, said the Kotfatta SHO had been transferred to the police lines and a departmental enquiry was initiated against him. The action was taken against Manish Kumar following the complaints made by Bhai Bakhtaur village resident Lakhbir Singh, said the SSP. Ex-serviceman Ranbir Singh, who opposed drug abuse and encouraged youths to engage in sports, was brutally beaten by Bhai Bakhtaur residents Kuldeep Singh Kala, Gurpreet Singh, and another person late Saturday. In response, village resident Lakhbir Singh uploaded a video on social media, expressing concern that after the attack on Ranbir Singh, many in the village, including women, did not feel safe. In anger, he also put up the "village on sale" poster. Although Kala and Gurpreet were arrested, Lakhbir uploaded another video Monday night, claiming that SHO Manish Kumar was angry about the video and threatened him with dire consequences, in addition to mentioning that a dope test should be conducted on him. Meanwhile, various political leaders visited Ranbir Singh in hospital and appreciated his stand against drug abuse and his challenge to the state govt. Congress MLA Pargat Singh visited Bhai Bakhtaur village to show solidarity with the family of the ex-serviceman and assured them of every possible support in their fight for justice. MSID:: 121595563 413 |
News18
29-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Why Shashi Tharoor Could Be Right: Army Had Said First Surgical Strike Was Carried Out In 2016
Last Updated: The Army's Northern Command Chief in 2016, Lt Gen Ranbir Singh had said after the surgical strikes in September 2016 that this was a first. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor could have been right in saying that India breached the Line of Control (LoC) for the first time in 2016 to carry out surgical strikes. Both the Indian Army in a press conference in 2016 and through an RTI reply had said the same. The Army's Northern Command Chief in 2016, Lt Gen Ranbir Singh had said after the surgical strikes in September 2016 that this was a first. He had quoted an RTI reply given by the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) which clarified that the first such surgical strike was carried out in 2016. 'Army does not have any data pertaining to surgical strikes if carried out before September 29, 2016," the RTI reply said, upon a query if surgical strikes happened between 2004 and 2014 under the tenure of the UPA government as well. A political future has been raised by the Congress over Tharoor's remarks, saying they are factually wrong. Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera has cited a media report to claim that S Jaishankar, as the foreign secretary had told a parliamentary committee in October 2016 that 'target-specific, limited-calibre, counter-terrorist operations" had been carried out by the Army across the LoC in the past too. Such parliamentary committee briefings, however, are secret and do not have any records. The Congress wants Tharoor, an MP from the party, hence, to correct the remarks he has made abroad as part of an all-party delegation. 'Pawan Khera is speaking a lie…the Army has already laid out the facts in a RTI reply. It is also a fact that UPA under Manmohan Singh did nothing after the Mumbai 26/11 attacks," BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said. 'For the first time, India breached the Line of Control (LoC) between India and Pakistan to conduct a surgical strike on a terror base, a launch pad… (after) the Uri strike in September 2016. That was something we had not done before. Even during the Kargil War, we had not crossed the LoC," Tharoor said earlier this week. Congress leader Udit Raj took another swipe at Tharoor on Thursday saying the BJP should make Tharoor the External Affairs Minister since he was doing a better job than even the BJP spokesperson in defending the government. Tharoor, however, seems unruffled. 'We should go after the perpetrators, the killers, ourselves, and we will do so. But those who give them safe haven, those who protect, finance, train, arm, dispatch, and guide them should also be held accountable," Tharoor said in Panama on Wednesday. First Published: May 29, 2025, 09:17 IST
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Time of India
Canines pull out buried child and mutilate body in Faridabad
Representative photo FARIDABAD : A horrific incident occurred near Patel Chowk in Faridabad at 9.30pm on Tuesday when a six-month-old boy's mutilated remains were discovered being consumed by stray dogs. Police investigations revealed that the canines had extracted the infant's body from a nearby children's graveyard through a gap in the boundary wall, whilst the facility's administration remained unaware of the situation. Local residents became alarmed upon witnessing dogs consuming and transporting the remains near the graveyard. A resident, Mohit, noticed this disturbing scene and promptly alerted the police control room. "I was returning home after having dinner. When I reached Patel Chowk, I saw an ice-cream vendor and a few customers there. When I moved ahead, I saw four or five dogs eating a piece of flesh. When I had a closer look, I shivered after witnessing a horrific scene as I realised that canines were eating the body of a child which only had a foot left and was headless with only half the upper body left. I immediately raised an alarm," Mohit said. Two police control room vehicles and forensic teams arrived within 20 minutes. They secured the area, preventing public access, and covered the remains with white cloth. Officers had to repeatedly drive away persistent dogs attempting to reach the wrapped body. An Assistant Sub-Inspector at the scene noted that upon arrival, they found the body severely damaged, lacking head, face, and hands, with only a foot and partial torso remaining. SGM Nagar police station's SHO Ranbir Singh explained that the Hindu children's graveyard had 5-6 ft walls but contained a breach allowing dogs entry. The management was instructed to repair the wall immediately and ensure proper reburial of the child. A senior officer stated that no post-mortem was necessary, and the child was reburied. The parents weren't informed to prevent distress. No negligence case was registered, police said. Eyewitness Shiv Kumar suggested that despite the dogs' actions, accountability should rest with either the caretaker or security personnel of the graveyard.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Centre clarifies pay, allowance rules for deputationists in UT administration
Chandigarh: Government employees on deputation with the Chandigarh administration, irrespective of the date of joining, may elect to draw either the pay in the level/scale of pay of the deputation post or basic pay in the parent cadre with effect from April 1, 2022. This was stated by the UT personnel department in an order to all administrative secretaries on Tuesday. The deputation (duty) allowance will only be admissible up to the fifth year as calculated from the date of joining or April 1, 2022, whichever is later. Once the officers/officials exercise their option to draw the pay of his/her parent cadre, the grant of deputation (duty) allowance, after reviewing deputation terms, may be regulated in terms of provisions of the order of the Government of India, dated March 28, 2024. However, consultation with the finance department may be sought, if required. Deputationists opting to draw pay of the post against which they have been appointed on deputation shall be entitled to dearness allowance at the rates applicable in the Chandigarh administration. However, in such cases, the pay of the deputationists will be re-fixed as per guidelines of the Government of India order dated March 28, 2024, and dearness allowance as per GoI's orders issued from time to time. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo In the case of a deputationist who opts to draw the pay of his/her parent cadre post, a separate proposal may be furnished to the finance department for consideration as they shall be eligible for dearness allowance at the rates prevailing in their parent organisation (i.e., the lending state or central government). Commenting on the UT personnel department's latest communication on deputationists, Ranbir Singh, Punjab and Haryana Employees Welfare Association (Deputationist), said, "The deputationist from Punjab and Haryana will adopt pay scales of Chandigarh and according to DOPT guidelines of March 28, 2024, then deputation allowance is not permissible." He added that if the administration wishes to change any condition of deputation for the Chandigarh administration, which involves financial implications, then the approval of the department of expenditure, ministry of finance is mandatory. "Also, it is mentioned in a recent circular by MHA in June, 2024, that if the administration wishes to start a new scheme or project from budgetary allocations, then irrespective of the amount, the approval of the department of expenditure, MOF must be sought as necessary. MHA has already given a special status to UT Chandigarh, being a capital of both states, due to which special terms and conditions of deputationists were approved by the ministry of finance, Government of India in 1967 and 1978," said Singh. MSID:: 121442401 413 |
Globe and Mail
07-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Air Canada Renews Agreement with The Landline Company for Luxury Motorcoach Land-Air Connections in Southern Ontario
Popular service seamlessly links Waterloo Region, Hamilton and Toronto Airports Contemplated airside-to-airside connections would streamline passenger screening and baggage handling for added customer convenience MONTREAL , May 7, 2025 /CNW/ - Air Canada today said that after a year of successful operation it has extended its agreement with The Landline Company to continue providing seamless, luxury motorcoach land-air connections between Toronto Pearson and the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and the Region of Waterloo International Airport. "Air Canada has been very pleased with the response to this innovative initiative that we launched as a pilot program a year ago. The results show our multimodal strategy is a popular and effective means to increase connectivity within our network while offering customers additional, convenient travel options. With our extended partnership, we are working together with Landline to further develop this program both operationally, with the goal of advancing to a direct airside-to-airside service, subject to government approval, and geographically, by introducing it elsewhere in Canada ," said Ranbir Singh , Director, Regional Airlines and Markets at Air Canada. "We've enjoyed working with the Air Canada team to help unlock a new, premium, stress-free connecting experience for passengers departing Hamilton and Waterloo Region," said Nick Johnson , Vice President, Commercial for The Landline Company. "We are further refining our product, equipping our vehicles with new fast, free Wi-Fi next week, meaning all customers onboard can enjoy streaming video services and gaming on their personal devices. And we are working with Air Canada, airport partners, and regulators to establish airside-to-airside service, building an innovative, cost-effective solution that makes regional travel more efficient and enjoyable." "Congratulations to Air Canada and Landline on the first anniversary of this unique partnership with the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)," said Karen Redman , Chair of the Region of Waterloo . "This innovative service has opened up a world of opportunities for our passengers by providing seamless connectivity to a wide range of Canadian and international destinations. Global connectivity is key, and we are committed to working together to support the evolution of the service in Waterloo Region." "We are delighted to extend our partnership with Air Canada and The Landline Company and continue offering this innovative multimodal travel option to our passengers. This service has enhanced connectivity from Hamilton to exciting destinations worldwide through Air Canada's global network while providing travelers with convenience, stress-free experience, strengthening our airport's position as a key regional gateway," said Ed Ratuski , Executive Managing Director at Hamilton International. "We've witnessed firsthand how this seamless integration between luxury motorcoach service and air travel has improved the passenger journey, and we look forward to building on this collaboration as we continue to elevate the travel experience for our customers here at Hamilton International Airport." Landline's luxury motorcoaches, designed and built in Quebec by Prevost , provide premium features such as spacious leather seating, free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and full accessibility for passengers with reduced mobility. The motorcoaches run multiple non-stop round trips daily from Hamilton and Waterloo Region airports to Toronto Pearson, offering Air Canada customers the same benefits as air-only itineraries, including boarding pass and bag tag printing at their regional airport, as well as, disruption protection, and Aeroplan point earning opportunities. About Air Canada Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, the country's flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance , the world's most comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada provides scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada , the United States and Internationally on six continents. It holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada's Aeroplan program is Canada's premier travel loyalty program, where members can earn or redeem points on the world's largest airline partner network of 45 airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel and car rental partners. Through Air Canada Vacations, it offers more travel choices than any other Canadian tour operator to hundreds of destinations worldwide, with a wide selection of hotels, flights, cruises, day tours, and car rentals. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents using Air Canada's passenger and freighter aircraft. Air Canada's climate-related ambition includes a long-term aspirational goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. For additional information, please see Air Canada's TCFD disclosure . Air Canada shares are publicly traded on the TSX in Canada and the OTCQX in the US. About The Landline Company The biggest airlines in the world trust Landline to power their first and last mile connectivity. Landline's industry-first platform allows airlines to leverage the seamlessness and affordability of ground transportation to add dynamic new routes to their network without sacrificing on quality or customer experience. Landline operates seamless multi-modal networks on behalf of Air Canada, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines. Landline is fundamentally reshaping the way every consumer thinks about the travel day by making air travel multi-modal. Visit for more information. Media Resources: Photos Videos B-Roll Articles
