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Adampur Airport: An Emerging Aviation Hub in Punjab

 Adampur Airport: An Emerging Aviation Hub in Punjab Punjab, famous for its affluent cultural history, fertile ground, and bustling cities, is also progressing rapidly in aviation infrastructure. One of these examples is the Adampur Airport near Jalandhar in the Doaba region. Although relatively lesser known than other airports in India, Adampur Airport is gradually growing as a crucial node in the air connectivity of northern India. Location and Historical Significance Adampur Airport is located in Adampur town of Jalandhar district, around 30 kilometers from the city of Jalandhar and about 70 kilometers from Ludhiana. The airport is placed strategically to serve not just Jalandhar but also the neighboring districts such as Hoshiarpur and Kapurthala, which have a sizeable Non-Resident Indian (NRI) population. Initially, Adampur was an Indian Air Force base, which it remains to this day. Its dual-use as a military base and a civil enclave enhances its strategic value. The civil ter...
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shopian culture and geography

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 Shopian is a quaint district in southern Kashmir, India, which is famous for its rich heritage, natural scenery, and bountiful apple orchards.  Location & Geography Located at an altitude of 2,146 meters above sea level, Shopian is about 51 km south of Srinagar and 20 km from Pulwama. The district is located in the Pir Panjal mountain range, with its hilly topography and dense forests. Its location near the ancient Mughal Road, which connected Srinagar to Poonch, highlights its strategic importance. History & Culture Traditionally referred to as "Shin-Van" (referring to a "snow forest"), Shopian was a significant administrative town under the Mughal regime. It was one of the six Wazarat Headquarters in Kashmir between 1872 and 1892. The town also finds mention for Imam Shahi Hamadan, who came into Kashmir through Shopian to propagate Islam. Culturally, Shopian is the site of the Jamia Masjid, a 1953 rebuild of a Mughal-era mosque, and the sacred Khankah Pin...
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Happy mother's Day wishes

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  Happy Mother's Day to you as well! I wish you a great day full of joy and love. Here are a couple of quotes to honor mothers: "A mother's love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible." - Marion C. Garretty "Motherhood: All love begins and ends there." - Robert Browning "The impact of a mother on the lives of her children is incalculable." - James E. Faust "A mother is she who can replace all others, but whose replacement no one else can make." - Cardinal Mermillod "Life doesn't come with a manual, it comes with a mother." - Unknown Warm wishes on a very Happy Mother's Day once again! Sources and related content newsable.asianetnews.com newsable.asianetnews.com alwaystheholidays.com alwaystheholidays.com happythanksgivingtoall.com happythanksgivingtoall.com
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Virat Kohli test retirement

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The cricketing world is in a state of shock over a revelation that has created ripples across the international fanbase. There have been reports today that Virat Kohli, one of cricket's contemporary greats, has announced to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) his decision to retire from Test cricket. This news, hot on the heels of Rohit Sharma's recent statement to retire from the longest format, has shocked fans and experts alike. Should these reports be true, it would signal the end of an illustrious era in Indian cricket and leave a gigantic hole in the batting lineup and leadership of the Test team. A Bolt from the Blue Ahead of Crucial England Series The timing of the news comes as a surprise, with India preparing to play a deciding five-Test series against England in a month's time. Kohli's seniority and firepower in Test cricket were all set to prove crucial to the team's fortunes in trying English conditions. The BCCI is said to have pressed Koh...
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Imf loan to Pakistan

  Pakistan's Economic Lifeline: Decoding the Latest IMF Loan Trending Search Terms: IMF loan to Pakistan latest news, Pakistan IMF bailout 2025, Effect of IMF on Pakistan economy, India's view on Pakistan IMF loan Pakistan's ailing economy has again received a vital, though controversial, lifeline in the shape of a loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). A recent milestone on May 9, 2025, saw the IMF Executive Board finish the first review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement of Pakistan. The positive review opened the door for an instant release of about $1 billion (SDR 760 million). This takes the total disbursements made under the present 37-month arrangement to around $2.1 billion (SDR 1.52 billion). Complementing this financial assistance, the IMF also sanctioned Pakistan's application for an RSF arrangement, providing access to approximately $1.4 billion (SDR 1 billion). The facility will help support Pakistan's initiatives to develop resil...
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Operation Sindoor: India's Anti-Terror Strike and the Emergence of Women in Defence

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 Operation Sindoor: India's Anti-Terror Strike and the Emergence of Women in Defence The country was holding its breath on the morning of May 7th, 2025, as news came of Operation Sindoor, a resolute military action by the Indian Armed Forces against the gruesome Pahalgam terror attack. This highly scripted operation involved precise strikes executed at nine suspected terror infrastructure locations on the Pakistan border and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). As the strategic import of the action remains an argument for pundits to have, there is one moment of the subsequent press briefing that cut strongly through the land: the compelling figure of Colonel Sofiya Quraishi. After the first announcement by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Colonel Quraishi, an Indian Army Corps of Signals officer, led the way alongside Indian Air Force Wing Commander Vyomika Singh in sharing important operational information. In a moment beyond the current news of the military operation, Colon...
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Singapore Fire Crisis: Active Mobility Gadget and Home Fires Skyrocket

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 Singapore Fire Crisis: Active Mobility Gadget and Home Fires Skyrocket Singapore is also confronted with a startling outbreak of cases of fire incidents, in particular, related to active mobility devices (AMDs) and domestic fires. Singapore's Civil Defence Force (SCDF) saw a 21.8% increase in the cases of AMD in the year 2024, marking the second successive year for an increase in such cases. Residual fires, too, are a key area of concern, the most prevalent being caused by cooking left unattended, and electrical malfunctions.  Active Mobility Devices: A Growing Fire Threat In 2024, SCDF attended to 67 fires of AMDs, a rise from 55 in 2023. The AMDs, comprising PMDs, PABs, and PMAs, have been at the center of focus for fire safety professionals. Particularly, 44 of these were in homes, which presents concerns regarding domestic usage. Main Contributing Factors Unauthorized Modifications: Modification of the device or use of non-standard batteries can compromise safety levels, ...
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