A NASA spacecraft OSIRIS-REx touched down on the rugged surface of the Bennu asteroid on Tuesday, grabbing a sample of rocks dating back to the birth of our solar system to bring home. The minivan-sized OSIRIS-REx spacecraft, built by Lockheed Martin, unfurled its 11-foot (3.35 m) robotic arm toward a flat patch of gravel near […]
This year, to contain the spread of Covid and to maintain social distancing, number of firecrackers’ sites will be increased. According to sources, people will be able to apply for a temporary license of fireworks from October 26. Officials of the administration said that this time too, licenses will be given at the same time […]
As Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) turned 25 on Tuesday, Twitter India launched a special emoji to honour the silver jubilee of the Bollywood film. The emoji is of a cowbell, which became a token of the protagonists’ romance in the storyline of the film. Twitter also announced that as a special surprise for fans, […]
In a set back to the ruling party Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the run-up to November 3 Baroda assembly bypoll, Parminder Dhull—a two time MLA from Julana assembly seat quit BJP against farm bills. Addressing a press conference at Jind, Parminder Dhull said he had resigned from the primary membership of the saffron party. “I […]
Punjab on Tuesday became the 1st state in the country to formally reject the Centre’s Farm Laws. The state Assembly unanimously passed a resolution rejecting the legislations and the proposed Electricity Amendment Bill, seeking their immediate annulment along with a new Ordinance to protect minimum support price (MSP) and ensure continuance of procurement. Also, Captain […]
Actor Deepti Naval, who suffered a heart attack in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, underwent angioplasty at Fortis hospital in Mohali early Tuesday and her condition was stable, doctors said. She suffered the first heart attack on Sunday and was brought to the hospital in a cardiac care ambulance late Monday. Her condition was stable and will […]
The education department has left the decision regarding the remaining students of Class 9 and 11 compartment exams with the respective schools. A week and a half ago, compartment examination was conducted in government schools. Many students could not reach the school for the exam due to some reason. UT District Education Officer (DEO) Ravinder […]
To reduce traffic on Madhya Marg, Chandigarh administration has started widening the industrial area road. The effort of the administration is that people going to Panchkula should also use the industrial area roadway to avoid traffic jam on Madhya Marg. As soon as the work of this road gets completed, it will become easier for […]
A French delegation visited Panjab University (PU) with aim of joint future collaborative programmes with the varsity. India and France will run joint degree courses and work together in the field of research. The French delegation included Emmanuel Lebrun-Damins, counsel for common education, science and culture at the French Embassy, and Ophelie Belin, directrice of […]
Punjab chief minister (CM) Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday presented in Vidhan Sabha a draft resolution rejecting the Centre’s Farm Laws and the proposed Electricity Amendment Bill. The draft resolution seeks annulment of the Farm Laws and the proposed Electricity Bill, as well as promulgation of “a fresh ordinance making the procurement of food grains […]