- Anti - Terrorism Day observed
Amritsar: NCC cadets of BBK DAV College for Women observed National Anti-Terrorism Day by taking a pledge. During the pledge-taking ceremony, 35 cadets of 1 Punjab Girls Battalion NCC, reiterated their commitment to uphold and promote harmony and tolerance. Principal Dr Pushpinder Walia, in her addr
- 3 die of TB in G'gram jail, all inmates to be tested
Taking note of three tuberculosis (TB)-related deaths in the past 18 days, the health authorities have ordered screening of all inmates of Bhondsi jail.
- Supreme Court moves to curb capitation fee in private medical colleges
Terming the capitation fee charged by private medical colleges a “stark reality”, the Supreme Court has issued a series of directions, including establishment of a dedicated portal for reporting such incidents, to check the menace.
- Culture Ministry doesn't invite Didi for West Bengal event
The Union Government has left out West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from an event being organised in Kolkata tomorrow to pay tribute to Raja Ram Mohan Roy.
- Jaipur conclave lifted morale of BJP cadre, says party?s Rajasthan chief
Contending that the BJP in Rajasthan is entirely driven by its workers, state party chief Satish Poonia said no individual or a leader “has the capacity to damage its fortunes in coming Assembly elections”.
- Adhir files plaint over 'hacking' of Twitter account
After a controversial tweet on former PM Rajiv Gandhi from his Twitter account, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury claimed it had been hacked. Calling himself a “victim of a malicious campaign”, Chowdhury also filed a complaint at Delhi’s South Avenue police station on Saturday
- Committed to working with India, Quad: Albanese
Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Labor leader Anthony Albanese who is tipped to be the next Prime Minister of Australia, Australian High Commissioner to India Barry O’Farrell pointed out that during the campaign he had committed to deepen economic, strategic and people-to-peo
- ABVP raises objections over two books, holds protest outside school
Raising objections over alleged distribution of two books among students, members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) staged a protest against the management outside Delhi Public School, South City, here on Saturday.
- Government's response in paper leak case transparent: CM
The state government’s response in the paper leak case is transparent and every possible effort is being made to punish the guilty, said Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur at a public meeting at Balichowki in the Seraj Assembly constituency here today. He inaugurated and laid the foundation stone o
- Held over Gyanvapi post, DU prof granted bail
New Delhi: A court on Saturday granted bail to Delhi University associate professor Ratan Lal who was arrested for "objectionable" social media post on 'Shivling' at the Gyanvapi mosque.
- Wheat yield drops 25 per cent in Ludhiana district, heat wave cited reason
In what appears to be the result of the intense heat wave that damaged the produce immensely, a whopping 25 per cent less wheat yield was recorded in Ludhiana district this procurement season, the administration has confirmed. From 9.21 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) grains purchased last Rabi season, the
- No bar on granting fitness certificate to over 10 - year - old diesel vehicles in Panchkula
In a major relief to owners of diesel vehicles, including commercial vehicles, the State Transport Department has clarified that there is no bar on granting fitness certificate to diesel vehicles more than 10 years old and petrol vehicles more than 15 years old.
- Storm: 11 Delhi flights diverted to Mohali
Eleven flights were diverted from the Delhi airport to the Mohali international airport last evening after heavy rain and thunderstorm lashed the national capital and its adjoining areas.
- 3 workers die in Faridabad factory fire, owner booked
Three workers died in a fire incident at a factory near Anangpur dairy area in sector 37 here today.
- Army Chief assesses security situation in J&K
Army Chief General Manoj Pande, who is on a two-day visit to Kashmir, today undertook a first-hand assessment of formations along the Line of Control in north Kashmir. He was briefed on the security situation and operational preparedness. Commanders also briefed the General on the existing ceasefire
- Ex - CM Chautala convicted in disproportionate assets case
A CBI special court on Saturday convicted former Haryana CM Om Prakash Chautala in connection with a disproportionate assets case. Special Judge Vikas Dhull posted the matter for May 26, when the court will hear arguments on the quantum of sentence.
- Quad discussing Indo - Pacific Economic Framework: Kwatra
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) under the Quad ambit is still under discussion, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said here on Saturday.
- Jeanneret, our neighbour
I WAS a little more than seven years old in 1963 when my family moved into House No. 58 in Sector 5 in the then new town of Chandigarh. The street had 10 houses, five on each side. All were built and owned by the Administration and occupied by government officers like my father. The street was quite
- Government issues guidelines to schools amid heatwave
Government issues guidelines to schools amid heatwave
- Bahrain Para Badminton: Pramod Bhagat, Tarun Dhillon bag golds as India set for rich medal haul
Paralympic champion Pramod Bhagat secured two golds to lead the Indian badminton team’s medal rush at the Bahrain Para Badminton International in Manama on Saturday.
- Royal Challengers Bangalore seal last playoff berth after Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by five wickets
Royal Challengers Bangalore sneaked into the play-offs after Mumbai Indians broke Delhi Capitals' heart with a five-wicket win in their last IPL match here on Saturday.