The NEET medical entrance exam and the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) will be held as per schedule, the Supreme Court said on Monday, dismissing pleas for postponement of the exams. The plea was heard by Justice Arun Mishra, who headed a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court. The two exams are scheduled to be conducted […]
India’s Covid-19 death toll breached the 50,000 mark on Monday as 941 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday. As many as 57,982 cases were reported in the last 24 hours across the nation, taking the total count to 26, 47,664 and 50,921 […]
In light of rising coronavirus cases, Chandigarh Administration announced on Friday that its odd even policy for closing shops will extend to some other markets such as Palika Bazar and Shastri market. Manoj Parida, advisor to UT administrator, in an order named 12 congested markets in the city that will follow the odd-even policy from […]
As many as 926 police personnel have been awarded medals on the occasion of 74th Independence Day 2020, according to a release by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). “Police Medals for Gallantry (PMG) have been awarded to 215 police personnel for their conspicuous gallant action. President’s Police Medals for Distinguished Service have been awarded […]
Home Minister Amit Shah tested negative for Covid-19 on Friday. He had been staying at a private hospital in Gurgaon, near Delhi. “Today my coronavirus test report has come negative. I thank God and at the moment and I express my heartfelt gratitude to all those who have blessed me and my family by wishing […]
In view of Independence Day celebrations, three road stretches will remain close from 6.30am onwards on Saturday. This includes the following: road from roundabout of 16/17/22/23 to Gurdial Singh petrol pump, Sector 22; road from Old District Courts, Sector 17, up to Shivalik Hotel; and the road from Lyon’s restaurant light point, Sector 17, to […]
Supreme Court on Friday held senior lawyer Prashant Bhushan guilty of contempt of court for his tweets on Chief Justice of India (CJI) SA Bobde and the Supreme Court. “These charges are serious,” a three-judge bench of Justices Arun Mishra, BR Gavai and Krishna Murari said while delivering the verdict through video conferencing. The Supreme […]
During a video conference on Tuesday, Punjab chief minister (CM) Captain Amarinder Singh asked Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi to review UGC’s decision to conduct exams for exit classes in September. Citing the state’s rising Covid cases, which is at 24,891 with 604 deaths, the CM said, “Punjab may not be in a position to […]
Two containment zones were declared in Chandigarh on Tuesday to curb the spread of coronavirus. On the recommendation of a committee, UT Adviser Manoj Parida has announced a block with 24 houses, from house number 2,778 to 2,801, in Sector 40, and a block with 23 flats with one garage, from house number 1,185 to […]
After Vivo’s exit, Ramdev’s Patanjali Ayurved is considering to bid for the title sponsorship of upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL), said a company official. This move would help the Haridwar-based firm access a global marketing platform, as Patanjali is focusing on exports for its Ayurveda-based fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). Patanjali spokesperson S K Tijarawala said, […]