To strengthen the screening for timely detection of corona positive patients, Punjab government has decided to allow private hospitals/clinics/labs to conduct Rapid Antigen Testing (RAT) for Covid-19 after empanelment with District Health Authorities. Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu said that guidelines have been issued to all the deputy commissioners (DCs) and civil surgeons of state […]
As many as 377 new Covid cases and one death were reported in Chandigarh on Tuesday, crossing the 6,000 mark with the tally at 6,372. Also, 226 patients have been discharged, with 2,334 active cases. In Mohali, three deaths and 168 fresh Covid-19 cases were reported on Tuesday, taking the district’s tally to 5,274 and […]
The case filed on the complaint of actor Rhea Chakraborty was transferred to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as per the order by Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday. “As per the complaint of Rhea Chakraborty, a case had been registered at Bandra police station under sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Narcotic Drugs and […]
Wildfires in California have torched a record more than two million acres, said the state fire department, as an uncontrolled blaze forced many residents to flee their homes. “In the past 33 years we have not seen a single year go over two million acres until this year,” said California Department of Forestry and Fire […]
Haryana Minister Anil Vij held a meeting regarding Ambala airbase security and cleanliness with officials from Air Force, municipal corporation (MC) and other departments. The meeting comes soon after Air Marshal Manavendra Singh wrote a letter regarding birds in the airfield of Ambala Air force station, which pose a serious risk to the aircrafts. Singh, […]
On Monday night, bullets were fired across the Line of Actual Control (LAC), for which India and China blame each other. The Chinese government owned Global Times claimed that, “Indian troops crossed the LAC at the west section of the China-India border, into the Shenpao mountain region near the south bank of Pangong Tso Lake,” […]
In Chandigarh, 232 new Covid-19 cases were reported on Monday, taking the tally to 5,995. Three deaths were reported, with the death toll standing at 74, and 295 patients were discharged. The Union Territory has 2,184 active cases. In Mohali, 224 fresh cases were reported taking the count to 5,106 (crossing the 5,000-mark) while 6 […]
India on Monday successfully flight tested the indigenously-developed Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) for the first time from the Dr Abdul Kalam Island testing range (Wheeler Island) in Balasore, Odisha. The technology has been developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). India became the fourth country after the United States, Russia and China to […]
Tightening the noose around those that spread false information about Covid, Punjab chief minister (CM) Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday directed director general of police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta to crack down on all rumour mongers and web channels spreading misinformation among the people. The CM also asked the DGP to monitor the statements being issued […]
A Chandigarh-based businessman, Kunal Malik, has launched a unique driver-friendly cab service for Covid-19 patients, taking a cue from PM Narendra Modi’s call for Atmanirbhar Bharat. “The family members of the patients can call Dash centres for special cabs for them. Our company provides cabs to Covid-19 patients, with the driver wearing PPE and the […]