The Shooting Range located in Sector-25 will soon be opened for the residents and sportspersons. On the directions of UT Administrator VP Singh Badnore, it is being converted into an international shooting range. Badnore visited the range to review the ongoing work. He directed the officers to complete the work of the range as soon […]
The Union Public Service Commission will be conducting the recruitment test for Enforcement Officer, Accounts Officer in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) on May 9, 2021, all over India. Keeping in view the large number of candidates and requests received from candidates to change their centres and to open centres in Kolkata and Jaipur, […]
Wicket-keeper-batsman Parthiv Patel, 35, on Wednesday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. “Today, I announce my retirement from all forms of cricket, and as I bring down the curtains on my 18-year-long career, I feel heavier with gratitude towards many. The BCCI showed a generous amount of confidence and faith in a 17-year-old […]
In the backdrop of a long-running conflict over Mount Everest‘s height, Nepal and China jointly announced the revised height of the world’s highest peak as 8,848.86 metres— 86 cm higher than what was recognised since 1954. The decision to re-measure the peak was taken by the government of Nepal, as prominent geologists were of the […]
Mahendra Chaudhary Zoological Park, also known as Chhatbir Zoo, which remained closed since March 17 due to the Covid lockdown, is all set to reopen for public from December 10. Link for booking online tickets is available: chhatbirzoo.gov.in Officials said the Chhatbir Zoo would reopen with strict guidelines and only online booking and cashless payments […]
Odia short film ‘Mask’ directed by senior officer of the Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) Sweta Kumar Dash won the International People’s Choice Award at the Quarantine Image Film Festival-2020 in Argentina. Among 3,000 entries, the jury members adjudged ‘Mask’ as the best awareness film on COVID-19. The 7-minute film revolves around the struggle of a […]
Researchers of University of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering claim to have developed an ultrasensitive test using a paper-based electrochemical sensor which is capable of detecting presence of Covid-19 in five minutes. The Researchers team was led by professor Dipanjan Pan. The new study shows the possibility of detecting Covid-19 through a rapid method with […]
To spread the cheer and warmth of the festive season, Hotel Park Plaza, Zirakpur, organised a traditional cake mixing ceremony. The event took place by the poolside on the second floor. Anmol Luthra, general manager of the hotel Park Plaza, said, “Our hotel is ready to welcome the Christmas season and associated festivities. All Standard […]
Naujawan Kisan Ekta Chandigarh-Mohali-Panchkula conducted a protest rally against the three Farm Bills from Gurdwara Sri Guru Teg Bahadur, Sector 34. Many people participated in the protest and were carrying banners with them. They appealed to the people to come forward and support the farmers who are the backbone of this country. The peaceful rally […]
· Official Twenty20 Tournament of Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) starts 18th Dec -27th Dec 2020 Ludhiana 8th Dec 2020: Cricket players in Punjab have good news to hear. The Ludhiana District Cricket Association (LDCA) has decided to organise a prize money league-cum-knock out Invitational Twenty20 tournament, being organised jointly by Ludhiana District Cricket Association (LDCA), an affiliate of Punjab Cricket […]