National

People need to pay for good roads: Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said people need to pay if they want a better road infrastructure in the country and mentioned how expressways help in reducing travel time and fuel costs. While reviewing the progress of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway (DME) in Sohna, Road Transport Minister Gadkari said the farmers who have their land near […]

Business National

Prospects brightening for economy: RBI bulletin 

Prospects are brightening for the Indian economy achieving “escape velocity” from the pandemic as the second wave of COVID-19 wanes and preparedness for future remains on war-alert status, according to an RBI bulletin published on Thursday. An article on the state of the economy, published in the September bulletin, said aggregate demand is gaining firmer […]

National Regional

President Kovind arrives in Shimla on four-day visit to HP 

President Ram Nath Kovind arrived in Shimla for a four-day visit to Himachal Pradesh. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur and other dignitaries welcomed him at the Annadale Helipad. Kovind will address a special session of the state assembly on September 16, and on September 17, he will attend the valedictory ceremony […]

Chaupal
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Chaupal releases one-of-its-kind psychology thriller ‘Panchhi’

Panchhi is a 2021 Punjabi language psychology thriller film directed by Maneesh Bhatt, written by Harsh Rana, and produced by Chaupal Studios. The film stars Prince Kanwaljit in the role of Panchhi, a psychologically distressed man who always has a broad smile on his face and falls in love with Shalu played by Aarushi Sharma. […]

Sports

“Hope more youngsters from Manipur take up hockey,” says midfielder Nilakanta Sharma

Indian Men’s Hockey Team’s midfielder Nilakanta Sharma has over the years shown significant performances which has helped him cement his place in the team. At the recently held Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 where India won the historic bronze, Nilakanta was impressive in the midfield as his executed the team’s plans and showed why he is a […]

Sports

I’ve been waiting to come back to the DC family for four months: Delhi Capitals’ Head Coach Ricky Ponting

Delhi Capitals’ Head Coach Ricky Ponting expressed that he’s thrilled to join the Delhi franchise team in Dubai for the second half of the VIVO IPL 2021, which is set to begin later this week. The Australian said that the players have shown great intensity during the pre-season camp. “I have been waiting for four […]

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Regional

COVID-19 Genome Sequencing facility to identify new variants in Punjab: Balbir Sidhu

To identify new variants of coronavirus, Punjab Government has commenced its first state-run COVID-19 genome sequencing facility at VRDL GMC Patiala laboratory. About 150 samples have been tested in lab, so far and no new variant of coronavirus is identified. Giving details in a press statement, the Health Minister said that earlier, the State Government […]

Regional

WHEAT SCAM: PUNJAB STATE FOOD COMMISSION SEEKS DETAILED REPORT FROM FOOD & CIVIL SUPPLIES DEPT WITHIN A FORTNIGHT

Punjab State Food Commission has sought a detailed report from the Food and Civil Supplies department in  wheat scam within a fortnight. Sharing the information, Chairman Punjab State Food Commission, DP Reddy said that it has been coming to the notice of the commission through media reports that Jasdev Singh, Inspector Food Supplies Department, who […]

Sports

10-man Gokulam Kerala pulled off a stunning win over Hyderabad FC

Defending Champions Gokulam Kerala FC (GKFC) displayed an attacking game to defeat Hyderabad FC 1-0 in a 130th Durand Cup Group D encounter at the Kalyani stadium. Ghanian forward Rahim Osumanu scored the only goal for Gokulam. Gokulam started proceedings with very positive intent. They played an attacking game from the word go and created quite […]

British Council
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British Council Delegation Visits Panjab University

A delegation of British Council represented by Rashi Jain, Director, North India, and Vishu Sharma, Head, Higher Education, North India, visited Panjab University (PU) on Thursday to meet Vice Chancellor Professor Raj Kumar and other university officials. Professor Raj Kumar accorded welcomed the delegation and shared his delight at the cordial relations of the British […]