Now, horticulture experts just a phone call away in Punjab

Chandni S. Chandel December 3, 2022

In a bid to ensure close and continuance contact of farmers with officials, Punjab Horticulture and Food Processing Minister Fauja Singh Sarari has directed District Officers of the Horticulture Department to publish the list of contact numbers of all Block Officers so that farmers can consult them. Chairing a meeting to review the ongoing projects […]

Lawrence Bishnoi gang member arrested from Dhakoli in Zirakpur

Chandni S. Chandel December 3, 2022

As a part of the ongoing drive against anti-social elements, Punjab Police’s Anti Gangster Task Force (AGTF) on Friday arrested a member of Lawrence Bishnoi gang from old Ambala road Dhakoli. The accused has been identified as Bunty of Jain Chowk, Taliwada, District Bhiwani in Haryana, who is an inter-state weapon smuggler. Divulging details about […]

Former Cong spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill is new BJP spokesman

Chandni S. Chandel December 2, 2022

Former Congress spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill was appointed spokesperson by the BJP on Friday after he had left the Congress party three months ago. Also, Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh and former Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar have been made members of the BJP’s National Executive. In his acrimonious exit from the Congress, Jaiveer […]

Moosewala murder accused Goldy Brar held in California

Chandni S. Chandel December 2, 2022

Mastermind in the killing of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, gangster Goldy Brar has been detained in California. News reports say Brar was detained on Friday morning. He was hiding in Fresno City in California in September, according to reports. Since then, he has been changing his location from one city to another in the US. […]

Shah Rukh Khan performs Umrah in Mecca after schedule wrap of Dunki

Chandni S. Chandel December 2, 2022

Megastar Shah Rukh Khan was spotted in the holy city of Mecca. Several pictures of the superstar are going viral on the Internet that shows him in a white ensemble and a mask performing Umrah (an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca). He can be seen surrounded by people. He was in Saudi Arabia for the wrap […]

Japan, Spain Both Enter Last 16; Germany Out

Chandni S. Chandel December 2, 2022

Spain staggered through to the World Cup last 16 on Thursday despite a 2-1 defeat by Japan, who remarkably won Group E on a rollercoaster night which saw four-time champions Germany eliminated. Japan secured an incredible triumph after beating Germany in their opening game. As a result, Germany crashed out of the World Cup at […]

Ravindra Jadeja’s wife, Rivaba: No difficulty in contrasting ideologies within family

Chandni S. Chandel December 1, 2022

Gujarat BJP candidate Rivaba Jadeja, wife of cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, said today she saw “no difficulty” in contrasting ideologies within her family after her husband’s family campaigned for her Congress rival. Rivaba Jadeja is the BJP’s candidate from the North Jamnagar seat. “There is no difficulty. There can be people of different

Facial recognition technology begins in few Indian airports

Chandni S. Chandel December 1, 2022

For a seamless and hassle-free air travel experience, India is set to launch a mechanism called Digi Yatra today. Digi Yatra is conceived to achieve contactless and seamless processing of passengers at airports based on Facial Recognition Technology (FRT). With the help of this technology, travellers will be able to pass through various checkpoints at the […]

Brain Stroke patients to get free treatment in Punjab:Health minister

Chandni S. Chandel December 1, 2022

 Health and Family Welfare Minister, Chetan Singh Jauramajra announced that brain stroke patients will be provided timely and free treatment in dedicated ‘stroke ready units’. While participating as Chief Guest in a one-day Capacity Building–Cum–Training Workshop organized at the Director’s Office of the Health Department, the Health Minister said that

Corruption case filed against retired SMO in Punjab based on online complaint

Chandni S. Chandel December 1, 2022

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has registered a corruption case against a senior medical officer (SMO), Dr Satnam Singh, who was posted at civil hospital Majitha for demanding a bribe of Rs 1,15,000. Disclosing this here today, a spokesperson of the VB said the accused SMO, resident of Friends Avenue, Amritsar, has been arrested after […]

Argentina, Poland enter last 16; Mexico out despite 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia

Chandni S. Chandel December 1, 2022

Argentina advanced to the knockout stages of the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Poland in their final Group C match on Wednesday. However, Mexico fell agonisingly short of reaching the last 16 on goal difference even after beating Saudi Arabia 2-1 in World Cup Group C on Wednesday. Mexico finished with four points, […]

Gujarat polls: First Phase Voting on Today; Key Seats, Players To Watch Out For

Neha Shukla December 1, 2022

Poll-bound Gujarat — the first phase of the assembly elections begins today — is likely to remain at the centre of the nation’s political eye till the declaration of results on December 8. This is not surprising. Two of the tallest leaders of New India — the prime minister and the Union home minister — […]

PM Modi invites students, parents to take part in ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ activities

Neha Shukla December 1, 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited students, their parents and teachers to take part in interesting activities relating to ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ 2023. The PM emphasised the need to work collectively towards creating a stress-free environment for students. Pariksha Pe Charcha, an event wherein PM Modi interacts with students and teachers alike with regards to […]

Prannoy Roy, wife Radhika quit NDTV after Adani takes over

Chandni S. Chandel November 30, 2022

NDTV founders Prannoy Roy and his wife Radhika Roy have resigned as the directors of promoter group vehicle RRPR Holding Private Limited as the Adani Group neared takeover of the television channel. RRPR, which has been acquired by Adani Group, held 29.18 per cent stake in the news channel. The Roys, however, still hold a 32.26 […]

Punjab canal rest/ circuit houses to be renovated and made fully functional

Chandni S. Chandel November 30, 2022

Under the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to give priority to stay in government circuit houses/rest houses in the state and to make them fully functional, the state government has identified seven closed canal rest houses which have been renovated and will be restarted. This decision was taken here today by Punjab Chief […]