The Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction has submitted to the Election Commission its three options of a trident, rising sun or mashaal (burning torch) for its poll symbol, sources said on Sunday.The Election Commission had on Saturday barred the Shiv Sena factions led by former chief minister Thackeray and present Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde from […]
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, graced the 52nd convocation and closing ceremony of centenary year celebrations of Punjab Engineering College (PEC) in Chandigarh today. Banwarilal Purohit Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and Administrator UT Chandigarh along with Bandaru Dattatraya, Governor of Haryana,and Dharam Pal (IAS), Advisor to Administrator, UT Chandigarh, were also present on this […]
In connection with the Delhi Excise Policy scam, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized Rs 1 crore from the house of a businessman in the national capital, sources said on Saturday.Following the seizure of the cash, the ED will now call him to join the investigation, sources said without providing further details. The businessman’s house […]
The Coast Guard and Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad have seized heroin worth Rs 360 crore from a Pakistani boat off the state coast, an official said on Saturday.The CG and ATS personnel seized the boat Al Sakar which had 50kg heroin on board, in the Arabian Sea, the official said. The boat had six crew members […]
The central government has approved the creation of a weapon system branch for the officers of the Indian Air Force, which would save it Rs 3,400 crore in flying training, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said here on Saturday.This is the first time since Independence that a new operational branch is being created, Chaudhari said […]
In a hard-fought match, Dr Nidhi of Delhi defeated Binny Bansal of Chandigarh by 2-1 in the women’s single final of 35+ age category to win the All India Sudama Cup Masters Badminton Championship.In the match played at Sports Complex Mohali, Binny was the first to take lead as she managed to win the first […]
Chitkara School of Planning and Architecture celebrated the 135th birth anniversary of the master architect Le Corbusier by organising an event “Commemorating Le Corbusier ” at the university’s Exploretorium. Senior Architect Shiv Datt Sharma, founder & principal Architect, SD Sharma & Associates; and Ms Ophelie Belin, Director – Alliance Francaise, Chandigarh; were the chief guests […]
With hurricane wreaking havoc in Florida and affecting thousands of people, help has started to pour in from different quarters. Teams of volunteers from United Sikhs have also moved in to take charge of the badly impacted lives of the people in Florida with relief. Hurrican Ian has left a trail of unprecedented horror and […]