In a bid to ensure sustainable protection and management of environment, Punjab Biotechnology Incubator (PBTI) and Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) will jointly establish Environment Resource Centre (ERC) in Knowledge City at Mohali. An agreement to set up Environment Resource Centre (ERC) at the cost of Rs 7.5 crore was signed by Dr Ajit Dua, […]
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3-day closure of bars, club for defying hookah ban
With at least 13 clubs and bars found flouting the hookah ban in the past two months, the Chandigarh administration on Wednesday issued an order that will invoke strict penal provisions against the violators. The orders issued by the chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority, UT, said that if the violation of the prohibition […]
Punjabi Singer Jazzy B joins farmers at Singhu border today
Punjabi Singer Jazzy B on Wednesday reached Singhu border to express solidarity with the farmers, who have been protesting for over a month against the new agriculture laws, and to celebrate New Year with them. “I am going to celebrate New Year here with the farmers. This is a great place to be here. I […]
Income tax filing date extended till Jan 10
The government on Wednesday extended the deadline to file income tax return (ITR) for individuals by 10 days to January 10, 2021. The deadline for filing tax returns by businesses too has been extended till February 15, the finance ministry said in a statement. The extension of the deadline till January 10 is for filing […]
IBPS result (IBPS Clerk Prelims 2020) to be released today, check steps to see result
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection, IBPS is expected to release the IBPS Clerk Prelims 2020 results today. As per the official notification, the results are scheduled to be released on December 31, 2020. Once declared, the ibps result would be available on the official website ibps.in. Candidates who have appeared for the examination are advised […]
Senior BJP leader Shanta Kumar, son admitted to Mohali hospital
Former Himachal Pradesh chief minister and senior BJP leader Shanta Kumar and his son Vikram Sharma have been admitted to the Fortis Hospital, Mohali, on Wednesday as a precautionary measure, a day after Kumar’s wife Santosh Shailaja succumbed to Covid-19, an official said. Santosh Shailaja breathed her last on Tuesday at the age of 83 […]
Get digital access to Punjab govt directory with ‘DigiNest’ mobile app now
To bring in more efficacy in the functioning of the state Public Relations department, Punjab chief minister (CM) Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday virtually launched a mobile application ‘DigiNest’. The app will give people digital access to the state government’s directory, which can be synced with the smart phone with the click of a button. […]
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle release 1st podcast special on Spotify
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have released the first podcast through their multi-year deal with Spotify. The holiday special reflects on 2020 and offers hopes for the New Year. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a number of guests are joining the couple on the podcast, which they are producing via their Archewell Audio […]
Panjab University (PU) extends date to deposit Sem 2 fee for newly admitted students
Panjab University (PU) has extended the date to deposit the second instalment of fees for the newly admitted students. In an order, it was mentioned that students of Masters first semester can pay the fees till February 27 and students of graduation first semester till January 31. Four months ago, PU had assured the newly […]










