Along with Covid epidemic, we also need to protect ourselves from the risk of dengue. In Chandigarh, 54 dengue patients have been exposed to the disease in just 24 days of October. The Health Department has started preparations for prevention of dengue. Along with campaigning to spread awareness, action is being taken against those who […]
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WhatsApp’s new feature to allow users to join ongoing group call
An upcoming feature will let users join an ongoing group call with the “Join Missed call” feature. It will give users the ability to join a missed group call video midway. Currently, a user cannot join an ongoing group call unless someone calls them again to let them enter a WhatsApp call. The Facebook-owned messaging […]
Poland names city square after Amitabh Bachchan’s father
The City Council of Wroclaw, Poland, has named a square after Amitabh Bachchan’s father Harivansh Rai Bachchan, as a tribute to the late poet. The actor shared the news on his Instagram account, calling it a moment of immense pride for his family and India. He wrote, “The City Council of the City of Wroclaw, […]
Community Health Centre to come up in Mohali
Health and Family Welfare Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu laid the foundation stone of Community Health Centre at Sector 60, SAS Nagar, on Saturday. The 40,000 sqft institution, to be built at a cost of ₹13.40 crore, shall provide facilities to the people of the area with modern services. It will have 24×7 emergency services as […]
All students from Class 9 to 12 to attend school from Nov 2
Chandigarh: The education department has made all the preparations to reopen the schools from November 2. The SOP has been prepared with regard to guidelines for students and teachers which will be sent to the schools by next week. Only children from Class 9 to 12 will be called and they need the written permission […]
Punjab govt launches drive to check food adulteration
On the directives of Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu, Food and Drug Administration Department has launched a special drive to check adulterated food items in view of festival season. The Minister said that the public is already under risk due to the pandemic and assessing the situation, the Government has banned adulterated or spurious sweets […]
Deadline for filing ITR extended till Dec 31
In a major relief to taxpayers, the deadline for filing returns (ITR) by individual taxpayers for the financial year 2019-20 has been extended by a month till December 31. “The due date for furnishing of Income Tax Returns (ITR) for the taxpayers [for whom the due date (i.e. before the extension by the said notification) […]
Army canteens to ban import of finished goods
In a major blow to many companies, India has ordered its 4,000 military shops i.e. army canteens, to stop buying imported goods, a move that could send an unwelcome signal to liquor firms such as Diageo and Pernod Ricard. With annual sales of over $2 billion, India’s defence canteens make up one of the largest […]
Celebr8: An app to celebrate Indian festivals
Star Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan launched the ‘Celebr8’ app on his Instagram handle with a Reel. Celebr8.world announced the launch of the app that will allow users to enjoy this festive season with an innovative and immersive way through visual experiences. “It is a different festive season for all of us this year. But I’m sure […]
Commemorative postage stamp on the 75th anniversary of the United Nations (UN) released
“The 75th anniversary is a significant milestone for the world’s biggest, and by far, the most crucial deliberative organisation. In the last 75 years, the United Nations has served as a platform for the nations of the world to come together under one roof and dream and work together towards a better future for humankind,” […]










