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 […]
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Patanjali considering to bid for IPL 2020 sponsorship
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, […]
Centre accepts Punjab CM’s proposal to set up virology institute in Punjab
The Punjab government claimed on Monday that the Government of India has given in-principle approval on Monday for setting up a National Institute of Virology Centre for the north zone in Punjab. Chief minister (CM) Amarinder Singh had proposed the centre some weeks back in light of the Covid pandemic. At present, the National Institute […]
Surge in Covid cases in tricity
On Saturday, one death and 58 Covid cases were reported in Chandigarh, taking the Union Territory’s death toll to 24 and case tally to 1,426. Now, the city has 529 active cases. So far, 872 patients have recovered from the disease. In Mohali, the biggest spike was observed with 95 fresh cases. The developments took […]
The aircraft’s captain saved our lives, say survivors
Captain Dipak Vasant Sathe, pilot of the ill-fated Air India Express flight who had died when the aircraft skidded off the runway in Kerala on Friday night was an alumnus of the National Defence Academy (NDA), Pune. Survivors said the aircraft’s captain helped save their lives as he used his presence of mind and averted […]
Renowned educationists elected as office bearers of JAC
For better liaisoning between the students, unaided colleges, management and government; Joint Association of Colleges (JAC) comprising 13 different associations of Punjab had held elections for the first time. Educationists have been appointed as its office bearers. Chandigarh University chancellor S Satnam Singh Sandhu has been appointed as the chief patron, and Nursing Colleges Association […]
Punjab announces additional restrictions in Jalandhar, Ludhiana and Patiala
The Punjab government has announced additional restrictions on Saturday in cities of Jalandhar, Ludhiana and Patiala to contain the spread of coronavirus during the unlock 3.0. As per the new advisory, the night curfew will continue from 9pm to 5am within municipal limits of these three cities for all non-essential activities. However, essential activities […]
What you need to know about coronavirus?
Covid cases have breached the 2 million mark in India and is close to touching the 20 million mark globally. This infection has gripped the world and put everything to a halt. Since it’s a novel disease, researchers are still studying it. A study by King’s College, London, has found that though there is one […]
Punjab CM meets kin of hooch tragedy victims in Tarn Taran
Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday morning met the family members of the hooch tragedy victims in Tarn Taran. He also announced an increase in the ex gratia relief from ₹2 lakh to ₹5 lakh. He was accompanied by Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar, director general of police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta, chief principal […]
Twitter to now label official govt accounts for transparency
Twitter Inc on Thursday announced that it will start labelling accounts of key government officials, institutions and state-backed media accounts. “Election labels contain additional information about Twitter accounts for specified political candidates. The label appears on the profile page of the candidate’s Twitter account and on the Tweets sent and Retweeted by the candidate’s account. […]










