The Saudi Health Ministry validated the harsh toll. This is in line with the harsh desert weather as well as other challenges leading to unauthorised pilgrims costing the lives of over 1300 during the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia due to unbearable temperatures. Unauthorised Pilgrims Bear the Brunt: The Saudi Health Minister Fahd bin […]
As the administration’s deadline to vacate shops approaches, furniture traders in Sector 53 Chandigarh face an uncertain future. A notice dated June 22, 2024, instructs them to demolish their shops and leave government land by June 28. This has sent shockwaves in the market, raising concerns about livelihoods and possibly sparking off some demonstrations. A […]
The scandal surrounding the NEET-UG 2024 test continues to escalate, with the arrest of four people in Maharashtra adding to the intricacy of the alleged question paper leak. This development comes amid countrywide student demonstrations calling for a fair and transparent assessment procedure. Maharashtra Arrests and Suspicious Activity: On June 24th, 2024, Maharashtra Police apprehended […]
Yesterday the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup saw two cricketing giants experience different fortunes- at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown, St Vincent, Afghanistan won over Australia by 21 runs with thrilling cricket while England secured a dominant 10-wicket win over the United States at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados booking their spot for the […]
Are you looking for a fresh way to look at a city you have never seen? If so, you can visit Chandigarh without having to pass through its busy streets. This article talks about rooftop revolution in Chandigarh, places full of impressive views of the city, tasty food and exciting music. Prepare yourself to read […]
The Municipal Corporation (MC) of Chandigarh is taking a tough stance against illegal water connections outside village boundaries, marked by the ‘lal dora’ line. This follows allegations against a junior engineer (JE), Sukhraj Singh, of providing these connections in Daria village in connivance with residents. The MC’s action plan involves: Removal of Existing Illegal Connections: […]
Sanitation workers in Mohali are on the brink of a strike after the closure of the Phase-8 Industrial Area dumping ground, a move mandated by a recent High Court order. The sanitation workers’ union staged a protest today by dumping garbage outside the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) office, highlighting the disruption caused by […]
The Union Government has announced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 as a key move towards redeeming India’s public examination system. The Act, approved by the President last month, comes into force on June 21st, next year, to deal with the serious challenge of paper leaks and cheating in important tests like […]
Yesterday’s action in the T20 World Cup Super Eights stage saw contrasting fortunes for the cricketing giants. South Africa Clinch Thriller Against England: South Africa won the nail-biting match by seven runs against England at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in St. Lucia, putting a brave heart in every spectator who had the opportunity to […]
India’s criminal justice system is going through major changes and come July 1, 2024, there will be three new laws in place. They are Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), as well as Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), all of which will take over from the old Indian Penal Code (IPC), Code of […]