The Chandigarh Administration has reached an agreement with the Punjab and Haryana High Court regarding the retirement age of UT government teachers. In a hearing on May 2nd, the Administration pledged to allow these teachers to continue working until they reach 65 years old. This decision comes after the administration filed a plea concerning the […]
Chandigarh, renowned for its urban planning and cultural heritage, is all set to revolutionize the voting experience in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. In a groundbreaking initiative, the Chandigarh election department is gearing up to establish five theme-based polling booths across the city, aiming to showcase the region’s rich architectural and cultural heritage. These innovative […]
With just over three weeks left until Delhi heads to the polls, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has taken a significant step by establishing a coordination committee in the capital to work closely with the Congress party on the ground. The move comes after the AAP’s earlier announcement of its campaign, ‘Jail Ka Jawab Vote […]
Mumbai mourns the loss of a young mother and her newborn baby after a C-section delivery performed under extraordinary circumstances, 26-year-old Saheedunnissa Ansari reportedly underwent emergency surgery at Sion Hospital due to a power outage. News reports allege that Ms. Ansari was initially taken to a maternity home, but concerns arose regarding the availability of […]
As the Chandigarh Lok Sabha constituency gears up for the upcoming election on June 1, 2024, details regarding the anticipated expenditure have been revealed, indicating a substantial increase compared to the previous polls. According to reports, approximately Rs 7 crore is projected to be spent to ensure the smooth conduct of the electoral process, marking […]
The Rajiv Gandhi Stadium was electric last night! Every ball in the final over felt like an eternity as the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against the Rajasthan Royals (RR). Opting to bat first, SRH posted a competitive 201 runs on the board and built solid contributions from their openers […]
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) delving into allegations of sexual abuse involving JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna has intensified its efforts, issuing a lookout circular against him after he fails to appear before officials. Prajwal, the grandson of former Prime Minister H D Gowda, requested a seven-day extension to appear before the SIT, which was declined. […]
In a bizarre turn of events, the Punjab and Haryana High Court recently encountered a situation more befitting a ghost story than a courtroom. A lawyer, unnamed in reports, filed a pre-arrest bail petition for a client who, unfortunately, was deceased for a month at the time of filing. Justice Manjari Nehru Kaul, presiding over […]
The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) is in the midst of a major upheaval following an order from Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena for the immediate removal of 223 employees. The move, citing irregularities in the appointment process, has sparked controversy and raised questions about the functioning of the women’s rights body. The LG’s office […]
The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) has taken a step towards modernizing parking management in the city introducing digital payments at 71 parking lots. This initiative, which rolled out on Wednesday, aims to streamline the parking experience for visitors and improve revenue collection for the MC. Gone are the days of searching for exact change or […]