The state government on Wednesday cleared a new scheme, the Punjab Divyangjan Shaktikaran Yojna (PDSY), in a virtual cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister (CM) Captain Amarinder Singh in Chandigarh. It will be implemented in a phased manner with its first phase aimed at strengthening the existing programmes to ensure their benefits reach people with […]
The eighth edition of Chandigarh Lit Fest “Literati 2020” opens on Friday in its virtual avatar with noted author, and former CEO of Procter & Gamble, Gurcharan Das, featured in the opening plenary session. Dr Sumita Misra, chairperson of Chandigarh Literary Society (CLS), said that this time also, the three-day fest shall feature some of […]
As the third phase of clinical trials for Bharat Biotech’s Covid-19 vaccine, Covaxin, is about to begin in Haryana on November 20, state Health Minister Anil Vij on Wednesday offered to become the “first volunteer” for the vaccine trial. “Trial for third phase of Covaxin a coronavirus vaccine product of Bharat Biotech to start in […]
As different parts of Himachal Pradesh have started receiving snow, the number of passengers travelling in the Himalayan Queen running on the Kalka-Shimla Heritage track has started increasing. On Monday, 91 passengers were booked to travel from Kalka to Shimla, out of which 79 enjoyed the journey. Railways estimate that there will be an increase […]
Former Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Speaker Tulsi Ram passed away after a brief illness on Monday night. He was 76. The cremation will take place at his native village in Bharmour. He was undergoing treatment for a kidney-related ailment at a private hospital in Kangra. He was first elected to the state assembly in 1990 […]
Haryana governor Satyadev Narayan Arya, 83, was admitted to Fortis Hospital, Mohali, on Monday after testing positive for Covid-19. A senior doctor at Fortis said the governor was admitted on Monday after he tested positive for Covid-19. He is suffering from a lung infection and is in the intensive care unit. Another official said samples […]
The Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) will conduct the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) on January 2 and 3, 2021, as per the instructions of the Directorate Secondary Education. The candidates who will appear for the exam have to apply online, the application process will commence from November 16. The candidates can apply online […]
Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has been closed due to snowfall at Jawahar Tunnel area, while higher reaches of Pirpanjal mountain range received heavy snowfall, resulting in the closure of Mughal road, said officials. After snowfall affected the movement of vehicles, snow was being cleared from the Mughal Road to clear the way. The maximum temperature in […]
Chandigarh / Ludhiana November 12, 2020: Diwali fervour is almost upon us and it’s time to get together with loved ones and prepare for a joyous celebration. What better way to make family and friends feel truly special than by surprising them with gifts that show you care! Trident Group’s festive digital campaign captures this beautiful […]
With Diwali around the corner, preparations and celebrations are in full swing. From choosing the right gift to preparing mouth-watering delicacies, the festive cheer brings in a lot of things. It also brings in a lot of waste, especially plastic waste. The plastic wrapping sheets used for packing gifts and sweets is hazardous for us […]