Regional

Ban on Internet services extended in Karnal

The Haryana government has extended the ban on mobile Internet services in Karnal, till Thursday midnight. Many farmers have been protesting outside the mini secretariat in Karnal. Meanwhile, the talks between farmers’ leaders and administration, which remained inconclusive, are likely to resume on Thursday. The leaders are adamant on the suspension of IAS officer Ayush […]

National Sports

Dhoni joins India team as mentor for T20 WC, Ashwin returns to squad

Former India skipper MS Dhoni, who led India to three International Cricket Council (ICC) titles, has been appointed Indian cricket team mentor for the T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman in October-November. He will work closely with India team head coach Ravi Shastri during the competition, said […]

National Regional

Another round of talks fails, farmers continue to stay outside Karnal secretariat

The second round of talks between district officials and farmers protesting over a police lathi-charge last month failed Wednesday and the protesters said they will continue their sit-in “indefinitely”  at the district headquarters in Karnal today. The leaders said they will stay put at the gate of the complex but will not stop officials and […]

Sports

21-year-old Punjab’s striker Dilpreet Singh eyes glory in upcoming championships

Star striker Dilpreet Singh has had a dream run so far with the Indian Men’s Hockey Team. Ever since his grand outing in the Sultan of Johor Cup in 2017 where the India Colts won the Bronze Medal, Dilpreet’s career has soared to new heights. He was called-up for the Senior Camp and soon became […]

Tricity

Navya Verma and Riya Kaushik clinch the titles of CLTA-AITA CS3 meet

Top seed Navya Verma and Riya Kaushik won boys and girls singles titles, respectively, on the concluding day of the CLTA-AITA Championship Series (CS-3) Tennis Tournament. Verma defeated 2nd seed Aditya Chauhan in straight sets 6-2 6-2. Navya played high quality tennis. Verma won the first set without getting much pressure 6-2. In the second […]

Regional

Sarkaria starts online allocation of Letters of Intent under Aerotropolis scheme of GMADA

Housing & Urban Development Minister Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria today kickstarted issuance of online Letters of Intent to the land owners whose land has been acquired for the Aerotropolis project under Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA).  The Digital issuance of Letters of Intent (LoIs) has replaced the traditional practice of manual issuance of these. Starting […]

Regional

NO PAUCITY OF FUNDS TO RUN GAUSHALAS: JANJUA

Taking serious cognizance of the news published in a newspaper, the Punjab Government clarified that there is no paucity of funds for the upkeep of Gaushalas (Cattle Pounds). A total amount of Rs. 43.85 crore has been spent by the Government of Punjab for the construction of sheds and for the up keep of the […]

Sports Tricity

JP Atray Memorial for Trident Trophy: DDCA defeated MPCA by 145 runs

DDCA defeated MPCA by 145 runs in the ongoing JP Atray Memorial Cricket Tournament for Trident Trophy, at the Sector 16 Cricket Stadium. Winning the toss DDCA opted to bat and DDCA scored 332 for 7 in 50 overs. They made a dismal start as their opener Sarthak Ranjan was caught by wicket keeper Harsh […]

Tricity

Important Decisions taken by Chandigarh Housing Board

The Board in its 424th meeting, held under the Chairmanship of Dharam Pal, IAS, Adviser to Administrator and Chairman of Chandigarh Housing Board, after detailed deliberations has taken decisions including, the allotment of all those allottees who’s residential units were cancelled due to Building Violations and their appeals are pending before the Board to be […]

Tricity

4th Rashtriya Poshan Maah celebrated in Chandigarh

A special event “Poshan Mela” was organised in Palsora, Sector 56,  by the Department of Social Welfare, Women and Child Development . Nikita Pawar, IAS, Secretary, Social Welfare, Navjot Kaur, PCS, Director, Social Welfare, and Parminder Kaur, Deputy Director, Social Welfare, graced the event with their presence. So far, the Department of Social Welfare, Women […]