The Punjab government has approved the imposition of a green tax on older vehicles as part of its environmental strategy, expecting to raise Rs 34.4 crore from registration renewals. This tax targets private four-wheelers older than 15 years and commercial vehicles older than eight years, aiming to reduce pollution from ageing engines. The decision, finalized […]
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Mohali has imposed a penalty of Rs 50,000 on the social media platform Facebook and kitchen rack manufacturer FIU Pumpy for not delivering an online order. The fine follows a complaint from Kulwinder Singh, a Mohali resident who ordered a kitchen rack via an ad on Facebook but […]
The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation House meeting, scheduled for 22 August 2024, was abruptly cancelled at the eleventh hour, allegedly due to a tiff between councillors from the INDIA bloc and Mayor Kuldeep Kumar Dhalor over a contentious public utility agenda. The cancellation has left 26 critical development agendas unresolved, further delaying key decisions crucial for […]
In a significant social media milestone, actress Shraddha Kapoor outstripped Prime Minister Narendra Modi in terms of her Instagram followers. As of Wednesday, Shraddha boasts an impressive 91.4 million followers on the platform, edging past Modi, who has 91.3 million followers. This shows that she has gained more fan following than ever before, especially after […]
In answer to mounting demonstrations from junior doctors over the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor, three senior officials of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital (RGKMCH) have been changed by the West Bengal government. This is happening as there are increasing protests at this government-run health facility where junior doctors have been […]
The Supreme Court has mandated that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) should carry out a preliminary inquiry into the suspected abduction of a dentist hailing from Chandigarh by the police. This decision follows reports that the abducted dentist had been unlawfully detained by law enforcement officers to stop him from testifying in court. When […]
Seema Pahuja, a CBI officer with vast experience, has taken up the charge of investigating the recent rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. Pahuja known for her handling of high-profile and complex cases is currently serving as an Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) at the Chandigarh office of CBI. Pahuja, 57, has […]
Paytm shares increased by 5% after its parent firm, One97 Communications Ltd (OCL), agreed to sell its entertainment ticketing business to Zomato for ₹2,048 crore. Paytm’s decision represents a strategic shift as it refocuses on its core activities of payments and financial services distribution. According to a press statement made on August 21, 2024, OCL […]
Chandigarh / Punjab 20 August 2024 Trident Group, a global USD 2 Bn. + enterprise conglomerate, proudly announces the launch of ‘Takshashila’, its flagship recruitment and training program. This groundbreaking initiative aims to recruit and train 2000 entry-level employees from rural and semi-urban India, focusing on employment and skill development. The Takshashila Program offers a […]
In an appalling event, police arrested a 42-year-old teacher from Akola district of Maharashtra for reportedly molesting six class 8 female students and forcing them to watch porn movies for four months. The accused, Pramod Sardar, allegedly committed these crimes at Zilla Parishad School located in Kazikheda village, which is situated approximately 40 kilometres away […]