The Yash Dhull-led young Indian side hammered Sri Lanka by 9 wickets in the final of the U-19 Men’s Asia Cup 2021 to seal their eighth title at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday. Riding on a fine unbeaten 56 from Angkrish Raghuvanshi, India gunned down the 102-run target in just 22 overs to […]
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday announced the 18-member India squad for the 3-match ODI series against South Africa, scheduled to be played between January 19 and 23. KL Rahul will be leading the Indian team in the three-match ODI series against South Africa in the absence of regular white-ball […]
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Friday laid the foundation stone for initiation of development works worth Rs. 16 crore related to Dual Carriage Railway under Bridge in Urban Estate, Phase-1, and adjoining roads besides announcing Rs. 2 crore for the construction of Sant Prem Singh Lubana Welfare Society Bhawan. Out of this, the […]
Following the directions of Election Commission of India (ECI), Office of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Punjab on Friday conducted an Evaluation Programme for Returning Officers (ROs) and Assistant Returning Officers (AROs) at Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration (MGSIPA) here. As many as 111 ROs and AROs from across the state participated in this […]
For inspecting health facilities to assess COVID preparedness Dharampal, Adviser to Administrator U, visited Mini COVID Care Centres. The Adviser visited Bal Bhawan in Sector-23B, Chandigarh being operated by Sri Guru Granth Sahib Sewa Society- Tera hi Tera and Indira Holiday Home, Sector-24, Chandigarh, being operated by Competent Foundation and Bharat Vikas Parishad. During the visit, […]
In a New Year bonanza for the Punjab Police personnel, the Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh on Friday announced a slew of incentives for the cops. In a function held here at the PAP complex today, the Chief Minister while striking an emotional chord with the cops said that service in Armed forces and Police […]
The Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, Banwarilal Purohit extended greetings to the people of Punjab and Chandigarh on the New Year Eve. The Governor, in his greetings, said that the dawn of New Year is always welcomed with renewed hope and aspirations, which could only be fulfilled by working together with zeal, determination […]
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Friday announced ex-gratia grant of Rs. 50 lakh and a government job to one member of the bereaved family of Lance Naik Jasbir Singh, who laid down his life in the service of the nation while fiercely fighting against the terrorists at Anant Nag area in district Kulgam […]
Nagaland will continue to be a “disturbed area” for another six months under the AFSPA as the condition of the state remained “dangerous”, a move which comes amid growing clamour for withdrawal of special powers to armed forces especially after the death of 14 civilians earlier this month in a case of mistaken identity. In […]
Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra on Thursday said all political parties in Uttar Pradesh want the Assembly elections to be held according to schedule while ensuring Covid protocol. The CEC also asked the state to step up coronavirus vaccination.The number of polling booths will be increased and the voting time enhanced by an hour, he […]