Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, 57, has announced that he will be stepping down as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the e-commerce giant later this year, handing over the reins of the company to Andy Jassy, who currently heads Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company’s cloud computing platform. Jassy, who has been with Amazon since […]
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Chitkara International School launches ‘Chitkara Infobyte’ Multilingual Communication System, calls it a NEP Takeaway’
Chandigarh, 4th February 2021: Chitkara International School has introduced multilingual audio circulars, called ‘Chitkara Infobyte’, last week here in Chandigarh. The inclusion of Hindi and Punjabi narrations within the school’s communication system is expected to overcome language barriers and allow easy flow of information among school’s stakeholders. With this initiative, the school aims to bring freshness […]
Chandigarh ranks first among UTs in Covid vaccination campaign
Chandigarh has ranked first among the union territories of the country BY administering vaccine to the highest number of health workers so far in the Covid vaccination campaign. Chandigarh has administered around 4,000 vaccinations and Puducherry, which has secured second rank, vaccinated around 3,000 health workers. This data was released by the Ministry of Health […]
Shimla receives this year’s first spell of snowfall, temperature to rise from Feb 5
A spell of fresh snowfall was experienced in Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla, Narkanda, Kufri, Jakhu and Charabra on Thursday. “Due to western disturbance, slight snowfall was received. This weather condition will persist for two days and temperature will rise from February 5,” according to a local India Meteorological Department (IMD) official. The weather department has predicted, […]
Indian govt warns Twitter of consequences, issues notice
The Central government has sent a notice to Twitter for reinstating the accounts that were supporting the farmers’ protests despite the IT Ministry’s directive to block them. It also warned Twitter of consequences “of non-compliance of directions issued under section 69A of the Act”. Twitter had reinstated the accounts on Monday night after blocking dozens […]
‘Symbolical’ Rose Festival to be held from Feb 26 to 28
The Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC) has decided not to organise Rose Festival this year in the wake of Covid pandemic. Instead, MC decided to “symbolically” organise the event from February 26 to 28 and honour Covid-19 frontline workers, including doctors and MC staff, who worked to bring the infection under control in the city. For […]
Farmers’ agitation against the 3 farm bills receives International support from Rihanna, British Columbia Premier, Amanda Cerny
The farmers’ protest against the three farm bills is gaining momentum and has recently gained support from international celebrities such as popstar Rihanna, Amanda Cerny, Greta Thunberg and British Columbia Premier. Soon after American pop singer Rihanna tweeted about the ongoing farmers’ protest in India, several other prominent international celebrities and activists also extended their […]
Chandigarh: Get high security registration plate (HSRP) or pay a fine of ₹5,000
Now, failure to get a high security registration plate (HSRP) and colour-coded sticker affixed on old or new vehicle will invite a penalty in the UT. From March, the Registering and Licensing Authority (RLA) will ask police to impose a fine of ₹3,000 and ₹5,000 on two- and four-wheelers, respectively, found in violation. As per […]
Delhi Police announces cash reward for information on Deep Sidhu
Delhi Police has announced cash rewards for providing information on several suspects, including Punjabi artist Deep Sidhu, who have been accused of violence on January 26 in Delhi. Sidhu has been accused of inciting and leading protesting farmers on tractors to the Red Fort, where a religious flag was unfurled on Republic Day. The police […]
Ayesha Aziz becomes India’s youngest female pilot at 25
At 25, Ayesha Aziz from Kashmir has become the youngest female pilot in the country and is the source of inspiration and beacon of empowerment for numerous Kashmiri women. In 2011, Ayesha Aziz became the youngest student pilot to get a license at the age of 15 and underwent training to fly a MIG-29 jet […]










