Puja Khedkar, a probationary IAS officer in Maharashtra, has been transferred from her post in Pune to Washim following allegations of misusing her position. Khedkar, who secured a respectable All India Rank of 821 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination, was initially posted as an assistant collector in Pune. The controversy surrounding Khedkar arose after […]
After several months of delays due to land use-related issues that have plagued the Chandigarh Tricity metro project a ray of hope has emerged at the end of the tunnel with the Punjab government allocating 50 acres at New Chandigarh for an essential depot. The depot will serve as the central hub for the maintenance […]
India edged past Zimbabwe by 23 runs in a nail-biting third T20I at the Harare Sports Club on Wednesday, grabbing a crucial 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Shubman Gill played his part that developed into a 50-run partnership with Ruturaj Gaikwad before falling on his 49. However, Yashasvi Jaiswal was able to put on […]
In a landmark decision, the Indian government has permitted a woman IRS officer, M. Anusuya, to officially change her name to M. Anukathir Surya and her gender from female to male. This marks the first known instance of a sex change within the Indian Civil Services. M. Anukathir Surya, currently serving as a Joint Commissioner […]
At least 18 people were killed in a horrifying tragedy that occurred along the Lucknow-Agra Expressway in the Unnao region of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday morning. A double-decker bus heading from Motihari, Bihar, to Delhi, collided violently and catastrophically with a milk truck. The bus was pulverized in the crash,” according to District Magistrate of […]
Yesterday Chandigarh was stunned when ASI Vijender Singh, a prime suspect in an alleged case of bribery, was found dead in his vehicle. These events came to light when Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials set a sting operation at Sector 26 police station following a possible solicitation allegation. According to a CBI complaint, ASI […]
Rahul Dravid, the recently departed head coach of the Indian cricket team, has once again displayed his strong principles by refusing a larger bonus than his support staff. Following India’s triumph in the T20 World Cup, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) allocated a bonus structure that awarded Dravid ₹5 crore, equivalent […]
The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh marked its 61st Foundation Day on Monday. The event, held at the Bhargava auditorium, saw the participation of prominent figures from the institute’s past and present. Lt. Gen. Daljit Singh, Chief Guest and PGIMER Alumnus Lt. Gen. Daljit Singh, Director General of Armed […]
A fresh approach is being taken by Chandigarh to control the number of stray dogs. The city is going to be among the first in the area to microchip its street canines. The Finance and Contract Committee (F&CC) gave their permission on Monday. What are the benefits of microchipping? Track Dog Bites: Mayor Kuldeep Kumar […]
This morning in Pinjore, Haryana, an over-crowded mini-bus operated by the Haryana Roadways went out of control at a sharp bend located near Naulta village around 7:30 a.m. Consequently, the accident resulted in 50 people getting hurt; of whom 33 were from a government school in Kalka. Overloaded Bus, Rash Driving Blamed According to reports, […]