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PT News Jalandhar, May 25

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Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders including Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, attacked the BJP-led Central Government over the repeated hike in petrol and diesel prices over the last 10 days. They said petrol and diesel have become nearly Rs.8 per litre costlier after four consecutive hikes, pushing farmers, transporters, traders and middle-class families into deeper financial distress. They revealed that while inflation continues to rise, the Modi Government is burdening ordinary people to benefit big corporate houses. The leaders said the diesel price hike during the paddy sowing season will directly hit farmers and further increase the cost of transportation and essential commodities across the country.

On this, addressing a press conference, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema stated, “The Centre’s continuous increase in petrol and diesel prices over the past few days has exposed the BJP Government’s inability to control inflation and protect people from economic hardship.” He continued, “The repeated hikes in fuel prices between May 15 and May 25 have created an alarming situation across the country. Petrol prices were increased by Rs.3.29 per litre on May 15, followed by another increase of Rs.Rs.0.96 on May 19, Rs.0.94 on May 23 and a further steep hike of Rs.2.87 per litre on May 25. In just ten days, petrol prices have been increased by ?8.06 per litre. This clearly shows the anti-people mindset of the BJP Government, which is continuously squeezing the common man instead of providing relief.” Harpal Singh Cheema said, “Diesel prices were increased by Rs.3.11 per litre on May 15, followed by hikes of Rs.0.94 on May 19, Rs.0.95 on May 23 and another increase of Rs.2.80 per litre on May 25. Diesel prices have also risen by nearly Rs.8 per litre within ten days. Farmers, transporters, labourers and traders are being crushed under this manufactured fuel price burden.”

PT News New Delhi, May 25

PT News New Delhi, May 25

As the mercury slipped back to near normal in the past two days in north-west India, the weather office has predicted a five-day wet spell over parts of Punjab and Haryana from May 27, which could bring further relief in many parts of the region.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted the possibility of isolated rain in Haryana on May 27, 28 and 31 and in Punjab on May 28 and 31. Fairly widespread rain is expected in both the states on May 29 and 30. Hailstorm is also expected at a few places in these states on May 28 and 29, along with thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds with speeds up to 60 kmph. Eastern parts of Punjab and southern and north-eastern parts of Haryana are likely to receive more rain thnt other areas. Despite the forecast of rain, heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are possible at isolated places in Punjab and Haryana on May 26 and 27, particularly the southern parts of Punjab and western and southern parts of Haryana.

IMD has not reported any heatwave over Punjab during the past two days, whereas a heatwave occurred over Sirsa and Rohtak in Haryana, with the mercury touching 46.2 degrees Celsius. Day temperatures were normal in Punjab over the past 24 hours, but above normal in parts of Haryana, while night temperatures in both states, which witnessed heatwaves and warm nights on several days earlier this month, were normal. Light rain occurred at isolated places in Punjab during this period, whereas the weather remained dry in Haryana. Gusty winds were experienced at isolated places in both the states. Rainfall for the month of May so far has been deficient by 32 per cent in Punjab and by 3 per cent in Haryana. According to IMD, a western disturbance as a cyclonic circulation over Jammu and its neighbourhood at 3.1 km above mean sea level persists, and a fresh western disturbance is likely to affect north-west India from May 28.

PT News New Delhi, May 25

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The annual five-day Haj pilgrimage began on Monday amid regional tensions in West Asia, as more than 1.6 million Muslims from around the world commenced their journey from the holy city of Mecca to the tent city of Mina in Saudi Arabia. Pilgrims will spend the night there before moving to the plains of Arafat at dawn on Tuesday for the main ritual of Haj prayers. Around 1.75 lakh pilgrims from India are participating in this year’s pilgrimage. The faithful have been arriving in Saudi Arabia for the Haj against the backdrop of a fragile ceasefire in the Iran war and broader regional tensions and uncertainty. On the first day, many pilgrims in Mecca converge at a vast tent camp in the nearby desert.

Hits out at critics for 'Peddling Pessimism'

PT News New Delhi, May 25

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s austerity call, stressing the need to focus on the “3Fs” – fuel, fertiliser and forex – amid the West Asia crisis. Speaking at the 37th foundation day event of the Small Industries Development Bank of India (Sidbi) here, she also hit out against naysayers who have built a cynical and pessimistic narrative after the Prime Minister’s appeal and underlined that India cannot afford fearmongering at this stage. The crisis is borne by external events, and the domestic economy continues to be positive and resilient, the finance minister said.

Naysayers have created a “cynical and pessimistic narrative” after the Prime Minister’s appeal for austerity, she said, stressing that such observations are factually incorrect. “It (the narrative) is wrong because it is fear-mongering. India cannot afford fear-mongering. We need to give confidence to the people with our words and with our actions,” she said. Fuel prices are high, gold prices have climbed to elevated levels, creating concerns on the external front, and there is an “unimaginable increase” in the fertiliser prices, she said, contextualising the call made by the Prime Minister. Therefore, there is a need to look at conserving the forex, she said, adding that there is a need to focus on the 3Fs of fuel, fertilisers and forex in the current context. Stating that India’s policy response has been calibrated to preserve domestic growth, Sitharaman said the cut in diesel and petrol excise duties will lead to a revenue impact of Rs 1 lakh crore.

Some “naysayers” have jumped into the debate following the Prime Minister’s appeal, claiming that everything is “crumbling”, which is factually incorrect, she said, listing out a slew of indicators showing buoyancy in the economy, including GST collections and automobile sales. “All the good that is being done by the common people themselves is forgotten. And a pessimistic, cynical narrative is generated, which is just not right,” she said. “We should appreciate that the challenges are more externally driven. We must also recognise that India’s domestic economic situation remains positive and resilient even today,” the finance minister said. She also highlighted that the issue of Rs 8.1 lakh crore locked in delayed payments for MSMEs is impacting their working capital and growth, and urged public sector undertakings not to exceed the 45-day window to make payments to them.

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ਮਲੋਟ, 25 ਮਈ- ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੇ ਵਿੱਤ ਮੰਤਰੀ ਹਰਪਾਲ ਸਿੰਘ ਚੀਮਾ ਸਮੇਤ ਆਮ ਆਦਮੀ ਪਾਰਟੀ (ਆਪ) ਦੇ ਸੀਨੀਅਰ ਆਗੂਆਂ ਨੇ ਪਿਛਲੇ 10 ਦਿਨਾਂ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਪੈਟਰੋਲ ਅਤੇ ਡੀਜ਼ਲ ਦੀਆਂ ਕੀਮਤਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੋਏ ਲਗਾਤਾਰ ਵਾਧੇ ਨੂੰ ਲੈ ਕੇ ਭਾਜਪਾ ਦੀ ਅਗਵਾਈ ਵਾਲੀ ਕੇਂਦਰ ਸਰਕਾਰ ‘ਤੇ ਤਿੱਖਾ ਹਮਲਾ ਬੋਲਿਆ ਹੈ। ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਕਿਹਾ ਕਿ ਲਗਾਤਾਰ ਵਾਰ ਵਾਰ ਕੀਤੇ ਵਾਧੇ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਪੈਟਰੋਲ ਅਤੇ ਡੀਜ਼ਲ ਕਰੀਬ 8 ਰੁਪਏ ਪ੍ਰਤੀ ਲੀਟਰ ਮਹਿੰਗਾ ਹੋ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ, ਜਿਸ ਨਾਲ ਕਿਸਾਨ, ਟਰਾਂਸਪੋਰਟਰ, ਵਪਾਰੀ ਅਤੇ ਮੱਧ ਵਰਗੀ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਹੋਰ ਵੀ ਡੂੰਘੇ ਆਰਥਿਕ ਸੰਕਟ ਵਿੱਚ ਫਸ ਗਏ ਹਨ। ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਮੰਤਰੀ ਕਿ ਜਿੱਥ

100% Results. Heartiest Congratulations on Excellent Results 2025-26 of 12th, 10th, 8th from Mrs. Rama Mahajan Director/Principal. Students Brought Laurels to us in all streams Arts, Commerce & Science. All Students Pass in 1st Division. Admission Open For IX, +1 Classes.

Mrs. Rama Mahajan, Director/Principal of Ajit Vidialay Senior Secondary School, extends heartiest congratulations on the excellent results for the academic year 2025-26. All students have passed in the 1st Division, bringing laurels to the school in all streams: Arts, Commerce & Science.

Admission is now open for IX and +1 Classes.

12th Class State Merit 5th in State:

Jaismeet Kaur 98%

12th Class Result:

Ravneet Kaur 94%

Harmanpreet Kaur 93%

Inderjot Kaur 92.2%

Jasmeet Kaur 92.2%

Kiranjot Kaur 92.6%

Angel Kaher 92.8%

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Damanpreet Kaur 96.6%

10th Class Result:

Goldi 95.07%

Driti Bhatia 94%

Harmanpreet Kaur 94%

Khushi Arora 93.2%

Harsimran Kaur 90.6%

Prabhjot Kaur 90.1%

Sandeep Kaur 90.1%

Prabhsimran Kaur 90%

Shubneet Kaur 90%

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Harshan Padyal 95.5%

Ravneet Kaur 95.5%

Agamjot Kaur 95%

Twinkle Kaur 94%

Harpreet Kaur 94%

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PT News, New Delhi, May 25

The annual five-day Haj pilgrimage began on Monday amid regional tensions in West Asia, as more than 1.6 million Muslims from around the world commenced their journey from the holy city of Mecca to the tent city of Mina in Saudi Arabia. Pilgrims will spend the night there before moving to the plains of Arafat at dawn on Tuesday for the main ritual of Haj prayers. Around 1.75 lakh pilgrims from India are participating in this year’s pilgrimage. The faithful have been arriving in Saudi Arabia for the Haj against the backdrop of a fragile ceasefire in the Iran war and broader regional tensions and uncertainty. On the first day, many pilgrims in Mecca converge at a vast tent camp in the nearby desert.

AJIT VIDIALAY SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL AJIT NAGAR, AMRITSAR

100% Results

Heartiest Congratulations on Excellent Results 2025-26

of 12th, 10th, 8th from Mrs. Rama Mahajan Director/Principal

Students Brought Laurels to us in all streams Arts, Commerce & Science

All Students Pass in 1st Division

12th Class State Merit 5th in State

Jaismeet Kaur 98%

12th Class Result

Ravneet Kaur 94%

Harmanpreet Kaur 93%

Inderjot Kaur 92.2%

Jasmeet Kaur 92.2%

Kiranjot Kaur 92.6%

Angel Kaher 92.8%

Kiranjot Kaur 90.8%

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Actor Dharmendra, Violinist N Rajam honoured

By Baljit Singh Brar

New Delhi, May 25

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred the Padma Vibhushan on Bollywood actor Dharmendra posthumously and classical musician and violinist N Rajam at a Civil Investiture Ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here. Dharmendra’s award for exceptional and distin- guished service in the field of art was received by his wife and MP Hema Malini. Rajam was honoured for her pioneering contribution to Indian classical music, espe- cially for revolutionising vio- lin performance through the ‘Gayaki Ang’ style that repli- cates vocal music on the instrument. Murmu con- ferred the Padma Bhushan on Bhagat Singh Koshyari, former Uttarakhand chief minister; Shatavadhani R Ganesh, acclaimed polymath who revived the challenging classical Indian art form ‘Avadhana’; Uday Suresh Kumar Kotak, founder of Kotak Mahindra Bank; and gastroenterologist Kallipatti Ramasamy Palaniswamy. She also conferred the award posthumously on ad guru Piyush Pandey and former parliamentarian Vijay Kumar Malhotra. Pandey’s wife and Malhotra’s son, respectively, received the awards. India women’s cricket team cap- tain Harmanpreet Kaur, actor Prosenjit Chatterjee, para athlete Praveen Kumar and former Central Reserve Police Force director-general K Vijay Kumar received the Padma Shri. The ceremony, which was held in the Gantantra Mandap of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, began with an instrumental rendi- tion of the national song, ‘Vande Mataram’, followed by the national anthem. It was attended by Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, among others. For 2026, the President has approved con- ferment of 131 Padma Awards – five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri. The awards will be con- ferred at two separate Civil Investiture ceremonies. The Padma Awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year. The coveted civilian honours are given in various fields, including art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and indus- try, medicine, literature and education, sports and civil service.