Punjab's Forward Leap
Punjab's Tech Education Minister seeks a skills institute in Ludhiana and plans for five ITIs, indicating a push for technological and vocational training.
Concurrently, Vardhman announced a ₹2,500-crore greenfield steel plant in Ludhiana, demonstrating economic growth in the region.
Crime and Safety Alerts
Multiple incidents involving crime highlight safety concerns. Two men were kidnapped and robbed in Faridabad after a trade deal lure, while Delhi Police arrested four criminals linked to the Bishnoi gang, with arrests in Mohali. In Ferozepur and Fazilka, 7kg of heroin were seized by the BSF.
International Connections
A deal for E10 Shinkansen bullet trains is likely during PM Modi’s Japan visit. The High Court directed Punjab, Haryana, and UT cops to involve the MEA in handling an overseas drug mafia case. Political comments referred to the Ukraine conflict as 'Modi's war'.
Personal and Tragic Events
News included the marriage of British Sikh MP Jeevun Sandher, and a Ghaziabad man survived a freak accident after falling into an open drain. Families from Agra and Muzaffarnagar continue to wait for the mortal remains of their loved ones, clinging to hope for those missing after the Vaishno Devi landslide.
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