The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has allotted one group of the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, Men’s U25 State A ODI, Vijay Hazare Trophy and C.K. Nayudu Trophy tournament matches to be staged by Punjab Cricket Association at I.S. Bindra Stadium, PCA Mohali, Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, PCA Mullanpur and Cricket Stadium, Sector-16, […]
In conversation with Nishant Renu, Marketing Manager, TissueTech Inc In the last few decades, medical science has brought about many advancements that were previously incomprehensible. People can now seek treatments for multiple conditions and considerably improve their lives through biotechnology-led innovations. One such breakthrough advancement has been in the field of tissue engineering and regenerative […]
Sanjha-Sunehra Punjab Manch was launched at a well-attended function at Hyatt Regency. Besides the Convenor and Founder Mr. K.C. Singh and Secretary of the Forum Col. L.J.S. Gill, 14 other co-founders were present. They are individuals from diverse fields, in which they have excelled and have extensive experience in social upliftment. Former Ambassador K C Singh (Krishan […]
WhatsApp now allows you to locate your nearest vaccination centre and book a vaccine slot. Users across the country can now use the government’s MyGov Corona Helpdesk chatbot book vaccination slot by simply sending ‘Book Slot’ to WhatsApp number 9013151515. The messaging service has partnered with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) to enable […]
High-jumper Mariyappan Thangavelu was on Tuesday replaced by shot-putter Tek Chand as India’s flag-bearer for the Paralympics opening ceremony in Tokyo this evening after coming in close contact of a COVID positive person during his flight to Tokyo. A total of 54 para-athletes from India across nine sports disciplines will be featuring in the Paralympic […]
The Indian Army on Monday granted time scale Colonel rank to five women officers after completion of 26 years of reckonable service, according to the defence ministry. The five women officers selected for Colonel time scale rank are Lt Col Sangeeta Sardana from the Corps of Signals, Lt Col Sonia Anand and Lt Col Navneet […]
A panel set up by the central government, in its latest report, has warned that a third wave of Covid-19 pandemic could peak around October. A committee of experts under the panel has demanded better medical preparedness especially for children who might be at risk just as much as adults this time. The report of […]
Anindita Mitra, a 2007 batch Punjab cadre IAS officer, joined office as Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) Commissioner on Monday. She joined the office on an inter-cadre deputation from the Punjab cadre to AGMUT cadre (Chandigarh) segment. Mitra is married to Dr SK Raju, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Punjab. Mitra, who will have a three-year tenure, […]
Lionel Messi bid an emotional goodbye to his former club Barcelona. During his farewell speech, when Messi broke down into tears, his wife Antonella had given the football star a tissue to wipe his tears off. According to media reports, the used tissue has been priced at $1 million (Rs 7.5 crore) for an auction […]