Even after the unlock, Chandigarh’s economy has not been able to get back fully on track. The gross Goods and Services Tax (GST collection) collection in December has decreased by 6% compared to the previous year. This year, Chandigarh Administration has collected GST of ₹158 crore in December. Last year, it was ₹168 crore. The matter […]
Protesting farmers on Saturday said that they will hold marches towards governors’ houses in different states on January 23 and take out a tractor parade on January 26 against the Centre’s three farm laws. “On January 23, we will hold marches towards Governors’ Houses in different states and a ‘Kisan Tractor Parade’ will be held […]
Former India cricket captain and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly was admitted to Woodlands Hospital in Kolkata on Saturday, after he complained of chest pain. West Bengal chief minister (CM) Mamata Banerjee tweeted to say that Sourav Ganguly suffered a “mild cardiac arrest” and wished him a speedy recovery. “Sad to hear that @SGanguly99 suffered a […]
Some great news for the gamers! Sony on Friday announced that the company will launch the much-awaited PlayStation 5 in India on February 2. The Japanese firm also informed that the pre-orders for PS5 will begin on January 12. “We are happy to announce that PS5 shall be launched in India on the 2nd of […]
With the objective to gear up for the roll-out of dry run for Covid-19 vaccine across the country, the dry run will be conducted by all the states and UT governments from Saturday. According to Union Health Ministry, the objective of the dry run is to “assess operational feasibility in the use of Covid Vaccine […]
Former Union Home Minister and dalit stalwart of the Congress party Buta Singh passed away on Saturday morning after a prolonged illness. He was 86 and is survived by two sons and a daughter. The senior leader Buta Singh was in a coma since October last year when he was admitted to the All India […]
Former Eastern Railway general manager Suneet Sharma was on Thursday appointed the new Railway Board Chairman and CEO upon the completion of the term of incumbent V K Yadav. Yadav was given an extension in January this year. Suneet Sharma joined the Indian Railways in 1979 as a Special Class Apprentice while he was studying […]
New Year is marked with the approval of the coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University. The expert panel at the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has given authorisation for the emergency use of the vaccine. More than 5 crore doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine have already been stockpiled by its local manufacturer, […]
Property registration in Haryana is set to become convenient for the citizens from April 1. Chief minister (CM) Manohar Lal Khattar said the state government was working towards facilitating one-stop property registration within a district. This means that citizens will have the liberty to get the property registered at any tehsil in the district. He […]
Several borders of the national capital continue to remain closed due to the ongoing farmers’ protest against the Centre’s farm laws, including the Tikri, Dhansa, and Singhu borders, said Delhi Traffic Police. “Traffic Alert: Tikri Border, Dhansa Border are closed for any Traffic Movement. Jhatikara Border is open only for cars, light motor vehicles, two […]