PATIALA: Another hike in power charges is on the cards in Punjab as the state electricity regulatory commission is all set to give a verdict on a petition filed by the state discom to seek a revision in tariffs. The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), in its petition before the Punjab State Electricity Regulartory […]
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Centre ”Minted False Claims To Hide Corruption” In Fire Tragedy: Delhi
New Delhi: The AAP-led Delhi government on Sunday said that the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) through its recent statement “minted false claims” about the Delhi fire tragedy to hide the “corruption and inefficiency of the municipal corporation”. “A shocking and false statement has been released by the MoHUA on the Anaj Mandi […]
Local doctor booked for sexually harassing women doctors
Chandigarh Police booked a Senior Resident (SR) doctor posted at a government hospital in Chandigarh on Sunday for allegedly sexually harassing some women doctors. The Station House Officer (SHO, said that a case was registered under sections 354-A (making sexually coloured remarks) and 354-B (assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe) of […]
Chandigarh gear up for Ranji debut
Chandigarh It is a momentous occasion for the Chandigarh team, making its debut in the Ranji Trophy as the 38th team this year. Chandigarh will face Arunachal Pradesh in their first tie of the season at the Sector 16 here. City players walking into the field to represent the Union Territory in the premier national […]
Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi Crowned 2019 Miss Universe
Miss South Africa was crowned Miss Universe 2019 on Sunday in Atlanta, US in a glitzy ceremony hosted by popular TV personality Steve Harvey. 26-year-old Zozibini Tunzi, dressed in a silver and blue gown, won beating Puerto Rican and Mexican finalists. Television personalities Vanessa Lachey and Olivia Culpo were backstage commentators, and a panel of […]
Techie orders pizza, loses ₹95,000 in online scam
Bengaluru A city techie was left poorer by ₹95,000 as he fell victim to online fraudsters after ordering a pizza, leaving a bad aftertaste in his mouth. N.V. Sheikh of Bengaluru’s Koramangala used a food delivery app on his smartphone to order a pizza on December 1 afternoon, The News Minute reported. After the meal was not […]
ICSE Board class 10th, 12th exam 2020 date sheet released, check here
New Delhi The Council of Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) has released the date sheet for class 10 and 12 board exams 2020. The ISC class 12 board exam will commence from February 3 and end on March 31. ICSE class 10th board exam will commence from February 27 and end on March 30. According to the official circular, “The […]
Schools directed to display new map of India
CHANDIGARH: Following the formation of two new Union territories – Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh – the heads of government schools in Chandigarh have been asked to display the new map of India on the premises and teach the same to students. The directions came from the Union ministry of human resource and development (MHRD), […]
Chandigarh Sector 1 to 6, 17 is now officially vendor free
Chandigarh The Sector 17 Plaza and Sector 1 to 6, including Rock Garden and Sukhna Lake, became free of street vendors today. Other Sectors, including 19 and 22, now have a limited number of street vendors. All this was made possible with the eviction drive carried out by the Municipal Corporation, along with a police […]









