Additional Director Public Relations, Punjab, Senu Duggal has been appointed to the Indian Administrative Services (IAS) cadre, with notification to the effect issued on Monday (March 1). Born on February 9, 1968, and with more than 28 years of service, Senu Duggal has earlier served as Director Public Relations Punjab from February 2016 to March […]
To prove that people have received the Covid-19 jab, Israel is the first country to announce implementation of passports that grants privileges to immunised residents. Israel has already managed to at least partially vaccinate half its population. The Israeli digital vaccination certificate (known as the Green Pass) gives people the ability to visit restaurants and […]
Chandigarh Administration, Department of Engineering has published a recruitment notification to the post of Junior Engineer. According to the notification, the department has invited applications for 42 posts of Junior Engineer. Interested candidates can apply online by visiting the official website: chandigarh.gov.in. Important dates Starting date of online application – March 8, 2021 Last date […]
The eight-day budget session of Punjab Vidhan Sabha was off to a stormy start on Monday morning with copies of governor VP Singh Badnore’s address being torn by opposition Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) members. The budget estimates for the 2021-22 financial year will be presented on March 5. While the SAD planned to gherao the […]
Chandigarh Health Department is geared up to conduct the next phase of Covid-19 vaccination drive that started today (March 1) at government health care facilities and five private hospitals. The vaccination’ programme is now open to all citizens above 60 years of age and those within the age bracket of 45 to 59 years with […]
Mushrooms come in various shapes, sizes, and colours. The ones that aren’t toxic happen to be quite healthy and tasty. While there are specific nutrients in all the vegetables, a new research suggested that adding a mushroom serving to the diet could work wonders for the human body. Although classified into food grouping systems by […]
Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge in Jammu and Kashmir, is almost ready, and will likely open for railway operations soon. Referring to it as an ‘infrastructure marvel in making’, Railways Minister Piyush Goyal also shared a photo of the 476 m-long steel arches of the upcoming railway bridge over the Chenab River in […]
The dream of 24-hour drinking water supply in Chandigarh will soon be realised as the French Embassy has approved a loan of ₹500 crore for this scheme. The lending process will also be completed soon and Chandigarh will be the first union territory with such a large grant coming in. In September last year, a […]
Yusuf Pathan, former India all-rounder, announced his retirement from all formats of cricket on Friday. Yusuf, the older brother of another former India cricketer Irfan Pathan, is a two-time World Cup winner. He has also won the Indian Premier League twice with Kolkata Knight Riders – in 2012, 2014 – and once with Rajasthan Royals […]