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 […]
The Centre will launch a drive to identify Severely Acute Malnourished (SAM) children and ensure their adequate nutrition and care during ongoing POSHAN Maah 2020, Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani tweeted on Monday. Irani said that the drive will have a long-term impact on the health of such children and would […]
For the first time ever, the world will join together to mark the UN`s International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies and the theme for 2020 is ‘Clean Air for All’. Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar will chair a webinar on the occasion on Monday. He will also review the progress of the activities […]
On directions of Punjab director general of police (DGP), top-level police officers telephonically contacted over 500 Covid-19 positive cops undergoing treatment to keep them motivated. As per a statement issued by the Government of Punjab, all additional director general of police (ADGP) and inspector-general of police (IGP) rank officers made the calls as part of […]
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic was sensationally disqualified from the US Open on Sunday after he accidentally hit a line judge with a tennis ball in frustration during his round 4 match at Flushing Meadows. The world number one went 5-6 down in the first set to Spain’s Pablo Carreno Busta when he hit a […]
The English Edge, a leading English Training Institute of the tricity, organised a Declamation contest for its students on the occasion of Teachers’ Day. All the students participated with great zeal and enthusiasm and expressed their ideas on the role and importance of teachers in our lives. Ms. Talwinder Kaur, TGT, Bhavan Vidyalaya judged the […]
To encourage testing for Covid, Punjab chief minister (CM) Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday announced distribution of free food packets to poor families who do not want to get themselves tested for fear of isolation, which will impact their earnings. The CM said, “Distributing free food packets will encourage poor families to go for early […]