Does your mind also get curious about the names of the states of our nation and the story behind them? After all, India is a country with rich history and culture, where the process of giving a name to someone or something is an important tradition. So, here is the story behind them all. History, […]
To mark World Kidney Day, the department of nephrology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), today launched a website- www.indiakpd.org -where kidney recipient/donor pairs can register and find a perfect match. As many as 4,238 successful kidney transplants have been carried out at PGI in the last 45 years. Moreover, even during the […]
On the last day of the budget session on Wednesday, the Punjab Vidhan Sabha passed two bills for taxing vehicles and immovable property to generate additional revenue of ₹216.16 crore. Amid discussions, Aam Aadmi party (AAP) members tore copies of the proposed legislations and staged a walkout over the government decision to impose the new […]
Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), which is spearheading the protests against the three farm laws, has given a call for Bharat Bandh on March 26 to mark the four months of the kisan protest. The kisan leaders addressing media persons, said that the Bandh will be for the whole day and all vehicular traffic and trains […]
In view of the increasing levels of pollution in Chandigarh, UT administration is planning to impose a ‘green tax’ on old vehicles. This tax will be collected during the renewal of fitness certificate for 12-year-old transport vehicles and 15-year-old private vehicles. The Transport Department has prepared a proposal for this and sent it to UT […]
Google is celebrating the 89th birthday of renowned Indian professor and scientist Udupi Ramachandra Rao today (March 10), remembered by many as ‘India’s Satellite Man’. Professor Rao, who passed away in 2017, was an Indian space scientist and chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), who propelled India’s space programme to heights. The doodle […]
Women, children and senior citizens in Punjab can now call 181 to report any case of crime, harassment or domestic violence with complete ease. Chief Minister (CM) Captain Amarinder Singh had virtually launched Punjab Police’s SAANJH Shakti Help Desks in all the 382 Police Stations of the state and SAANJH Shakti Helpline 181, exclusively for […]
In view of the rising number of Covid cases, Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, has now stopped general surgery after shutting the outpatient departments (OPDs) and provide only teleconsultation. However, the facility of surgery has been restored in the case of Emergency and Trauma. The number of cases has seen an upward […]
By Dr. Sandeep Kaur: Bibi Sharan Kaur Khalsa College Sri Chamkaur Sahib It fills my heart with immense pride whenever I come across the names and stories of women who have broken the glass ceiling. There is something in their incredible journeys that guides us, inspires us and changes us. But what saddens my heart […]
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is offering a 10-day trip to visit religious places such as Gaya, Baidyanath, Gangasagar and Puri from April 1. On April 1, the AC train will run from Jalandhar at 5am and reach Chandigarh at 8.30am via Ludhiana. For the first time, five coaches of third AC have […]