The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced a re-examination for a select group of NEET UG 2024 applicants. This ruling follows the Supreme Court’s clearance to resolve complaints about “grace marks” provided to certain students who had technological difficulties during the main test. Re-Examination Details: Date: 23 June, 2024. Number of candidates: 1,563. Reason for […]
In a significant setback to the AAP-Congress alliance, UT Administrator Banwarilal Purohit today rejected the Municipal Corporation (MC) House resolution on providing free water supply and parking to Chandigarh residents. However, he decided that no extra parking fee would be levied on vehicles registered outside the tricity, opposing the MC’s earlier stance. In March, the […]
Nestle India finds itself in hot water again over its popular baby food Cerelac. Public Eye and IBFAN have filed an official complaint to the Swiss government urging them to sue Nestle for “unethical and unfair business practices” in developing countries. The crux of the issue lies in Nestle’s alleged “double standards” regarding sugar content […]
A thrilling day of cricket unfolded in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Thursday, June 13th, with both Group D and Group B witnessing nail-biting encounters. Bangladesh was pushed on by their progress closer to the Supper 8 after defeating the Netherlands by 25 runs in a crucial match at Arnos Vale Stadium, in […]
In an effort to execute tobacco control regulations to safeguard the health of the public, Chandigarh authorities executed an effective search on Wednesday, seizing illegal cigarettes and fining business owners. The combined raid, conducted by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, demonstrated excellent interdepartmental coordination. The operation involved officials from four law enforcement authorities […]
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) detained two Punjab Police officers for allegedly scamming 102 candidates of ₹26 lakh by offering them grade 4 police posts. The suspects, Tarlochan Pal, a cleaner in the 3rd IRB, and Surinderpal, a barber at the Punjab Police Academy in Phillaur, were involved in a fraudulent recruitment scheme. They deceived […]
On Wednesday, June 12th, 2024, a residential building was caught in a violent inferno in the southern Ahmadi Governorate of Kuwait, causing widespread sorrow and raising concerns over the safety of labour migrants in the country. 49 people were killed by this fire, and even greater numbers were wounded. Reportedly, a fire began in the […]
India advanced to the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup following a hard-fought 7-wicket win against the United States yesterday, June 12th, 2024. The match, which took place at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York, was a nail-biting finish. India, despite being favourites, experienced an early struggle with […]
World Picnic Day is soon, providing you the best chance to engage in Chandigarh’s natural treasures while creating good memories with family or friends. Picnics create a perfect combination of rest time, tasty foods and exposure to the outdoors. The following is a list of some extremely beautiful picnic locations in Chandigarh which guarantee you […]
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has clamped down on market manipulation by former CNBC Awaaz presenters Pradeep Pandya and Alpesh Vasanji Furiya. The couple and six other partners were fined a total of Rs. 3.6 crore for indulging in fraudulent trade activities. According to SEBI’s inquiry, Pandya and Furiya, who regularly appeared […]