At least five people were killed in Kabul airport as hundreds of people tried to forcibly enter planes leaving Afghanistan’s capital, witnesses told Reuters. One witness said he had seen the bodies of five people being taken to a vehicle. Another witness said it was not clear whether the victims were killed by gunshots or […]
To attract quality national and foreign educational institutions to the state, the Punjab Cabinet on Monday approved the establishment of Plaksha University, a private institution, at IT City in Mohali. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh through video-conferencing. The university will become functional from this academic […]
Dr Sapna Nanda, Principal, Government College of Yoga Education and Health under Chandigarh Administration, was felicitated by VP Singh Badnore, Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh on Independence Day celebrations for her meritorious services & initiatives. Dr Nanda has many recognitions under her belt. To encourage students, staff and yoga enthusiasts to contribute to the field of Yoga […]
Clothing brand H&M revealed its new “Wanderlust” collection with Indian celebrity designer Sabyasachi, leaving some fans disappointed with the range. According to a statement, the new collection dropped in selected stores on Thursday (12 August) which includes a sari in a first for the Swedish fast-fashion chain. The brand also revealed that the clothes and […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday declared August 14 will be observed as ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’ to acknowledge the pain undergone by Indians due to the partition of India in 1947. In a notification, the Home Ministry said the people of India, while celebrating “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav”, will salute those sons and daughters […]
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday ordered mandatory full Covid-19 vaccination or negative RTPCR report for all those entering the state from Monday, with strict monitoring particularly of those coming from Himachal Pradesh and Jammu, which are showing increased positivity. The rule on full vaccination or negative RTPCR report will apply to all […]
Kapurthala district winners of T-20 inter district tournament were pitted against Rest of Punjab at IS Bindra PCA stadium Mohali. Winning the toss Kapurthala put Rest of Punjab in and their decision boom ranged as wicket keeper Prabhsimran Singh who played for Kings XI Punjab in the IPL and southpaw Abhishek Sharma rattled up 97 […]
Issuing an order (STC – P (P-2) 20502-602 dt 12/08/2021), the Punjab State Transport Commissioner has clearly said that any vehicle which will be without a high security registration plate (HSRP) will be challaned. According to Section 41 of the Central Motor Vehicle Act 1988 and Section 50 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rule 1989, […]
Chitkara University announced a new international collaboration with University of Windsor to support transnational education and student mobility. The agreement was virtually signed by the President & Vice- Chancellor Dr. Robert Gordon -University of Windsor and Pro-Chancellor of Chitkara University Dr. Madhu Chitkara today. The event was attended by senior leadership of both Universities, including representation […]
To provide wider recognition and exposure to the Winner of the Inter District Tournaments of the state, PCA will be organising Rest of Punjab vs Winner of the Inter District Tournament, on the lines of the Irani Trophy for the cricket season 2021-2022. The Kapurthala District Senior Team, being Winners of Inter District Senior T-20 […]