On July 26, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of Shinkhun La Tunnel in Ladakh- the highest tunnel globally. This historical occasion brings about a significant shift in the BJP government’s approach to the development of border areas even as it faces continued strains with China over the Line of Actual Control […]
Starting from August 1, residents of Chandigarh will have higher electricity bills, as new tariff rates have been approved by the Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) for the financial year 2024-25. These revised tariffs put forward by the UT Electricity Department indicate an average increase of 9.40%. Key Changes in Domestic Tariffs The domestic customer’s […]
With the acquisition of operating rights to a terminal at Bangladesh’s main seaport, Mongla Port, India has accomplished a major strategic win. This construction is a critical component of India’s border strategy to challenge China’s growing presence in the region and is set to increase India’s maritime power, notably in the Indian Ocean. With the […]
The Uttar Pradesh government has defended its guidelines for maintaining public safety and order during the Kanwar Yatra, stressing the importance of openness and giving participants the information they need to make an educated decision. The state government provided a thorough response to the Supreme Court on Thursday, stating that the purpose of requiring stores […]
The state of Jammu and Kashmir has become more volatile now than ever. Within 24 hours, there have been two separate terror encounters, one being in the Kupwara district on Wednesday where security forces were engaged in a fierce gun battle with the terrorists. The continuing clash in Kupwara has left one militant dead, while […]
The arrest of a resident of Ludhiana has taken an unexpected turn in a convoluted case involving allegations of fraud and forgery. The police have charged Sushil Kumar and his companions Rajeev Kumar and Sanveer Singh for filing a fictitious police report against Gurmeet Singh, his neighbour. The event started as a property dispute that […]
In a bid to enhance its operational efficiency and responsiveness, the Chandigarh Police has implemented a substantial reshuffle involving over 2,700 personnel. The transfer orders, affecting ranks from sub-inspectors to constables, were issued on Tuesday following the approval of the Police Establishment Board (PEB). The Chandigarh Police, which now has over 6,000 officers, has undergone […]
Indian Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman read out the Union Budget 2024 – 25 on July 23rd, 2024. This was her seventh time doing a union budget and her first activity since the re-election of the BJP-led NDA government in June. The areas targeted by this budget are employment generation, skills development, MSME support and […]
The discovery of a fraudulent medical certificate scam operating in the centre of Chandigarh has led to a startling revelation. The swindle, which involves a fake medical laboratory and an immigration consultant, has conned many people who want to travel overseas. Jai Karan Joshi, an immigration counsellor and the operation’s leader, was first caught scamming […]
In response to increasing demand from student organizations, Punjab University (PU) has relaxed the requirements for Scheduled Caste (SC) students enrolled in the Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) program regarding fee payments. The Ambedkar Students Association (ASA) and other student organizations repeatedly protested the challenges students experienced in fulfilling the fee requirements, and as a result, […]