Punjab changes school hours for students safety
Chandigarh-In a response to the ongoing severe cold wave and dense fog conditions, the Punjab Government has changed the timings of schools in the state. Now, Primary schools will operate from 10AM to 3PM, while Middle, High and Senior…
Day 320-Punjab police nabs 84 drug smugglers with 40.1Kg Heroin
Chandigarh- Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 320th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 263 locations on Thursday…
Amritsar : 40 Kg Heroin seized, four operatives held
Chandigarh/Amritsar- In an intelligence-led operation amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a drug free state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has busted a narcotic smuggling…
Barinder Goyal expresses gratitude to Kejriwal for medical college at Lehragaga
Chandigarh- Punjab Cabinet Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal on Thursday met Aam Aadmi Party National Convener Sh. Arvind Kejriwal and expressed gratitude for the decision to establish the Medical College at Lehragaga and for resolving the…
Deputy Speaker Rauri lays foundation stone of bridge to be constructed to connect Minar-e-Begampura…
Chandigarh / Khuralgarh Sahib / Hoshiarpur- At the historic religious site Shri Khuralgarh Sahib, associated with Shri Guru Ravidas Sahib, the foundation stone of a new bridge connecting Minar-e-Begampura with Tap Asthan was laid today by…
NBEMS decision to sharply reduce NEET-PG eligibility cut-offs undermines merits and edn. standards
Raising his concern over compromising on Merits and Standards in Medical education, our expert on Community Health *Dr Naresh Purohit (Exec. Member - Fedn. of Hospital Administrators), calls it a Surrender of Standards!
Today’s Motto: ‘The most useful human skill to acquire is the skill of letting-go’
As Every Day makes a new beginning in life, it brings new opportunities, opens new avenues, to perform and make a mark, to write a Page in History Books!
India condoles loss of lives in Thai train accident
New Delhi : India on Thursday expressed its condolences to the people and the government of Thailand on the tragic loss of lives and injuries in the train accident that took place in northeastern part of the country on Wednesday.…
Markers used instead of indelible ink on voters’ fingers which wipes off easily: Raj Thackeray…
Mumbai : A shocking incident surfaced during the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections as several citizens who cast their votes on Thursday morning reported that the marker ink applied to their fingers could be easily wiped…
BJP seeks central forces’ deployment to complete SIR in Bengal following mob attack on Farakka…
Kolkata : The BJP on Thursday condemned the vandalism at Farakka BDO's office in Bengal’s Murshidabad district and demanded deployment of central forces to complete the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in the state.
The reaction…
PM Modi inaugurates largest-ever Commonwealth speakers conference, highlights importance of Global…
New Delhi : At a time when the world is undergoing unprecedented transformation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the importance of the Global South charting new pathways. Inaugurating the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding…
SC refuses relief in Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ release row, tells producers to…
New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain a plea filed by the producer of the Tamil film 'Jana Nayagan', starring actor-politician Vijay, seeking directions to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to grant a…
PM Modi feeds cows at his residence on Makar Sankranti; BJP leaders praise the gesture
New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi fed cows at his residence in the national capital to celebrate the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti. A video that circulated widely on social media showed the Prime Minister standing on a lawn…
Punjab CM to appear today before Akal Takht over derogatory remarks on Sikh tenets
Amritsar : Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will appear before the Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of the Sikhs, here on Thursday for allegedly making derogatory remarks on Sikh tenets.
He is skipping the Golden Jubilee…
President Murmu, PM Modi hail Indian Army’s courage, sacrifice on Army Day
New Delhi : President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday extended warm greetings to the Indian Army on the occasion of Army Day, describing the day as a tribute to the courage, dedication and supreme sacrifice of soldiers who serve the nation with…
Kashi-Tamil Sangamam reflects living unity of India’s traditions, says PM Modi
New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam stands out as a truly unique initiative that celebrates the living unity of India’s diverse traditions while respecting and honouring their distinct…
Pakistan selling off state-owned firms in distress sales
New Delhi : Poor governance and mismanagement due to political interference are leading to huge losses in Pakistan’s state-owned enterprises, after which they are put up for distress sale at throwaway prices, a Pakistani media report said.…
Pakistan: Rights group says 18 Baloch people forcibly disappeared over past two weeks
Quetta : At least 18 Baloch people were forcibly disappeared in raids conducted by Pakistani armed forces over the past two weeks in Balochistan, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee's (BYC) said in a statement.
The BYC stated that 11 people…
Between devil and deep sea: Iran turmoil leaves Pakistan cornered
New Delhi : Panic has struck Pakistan as rapidly evolving developments in Iran unfold. While the protests in Iran do not seem to end, the threat of regime change made by US President Donald Trump has left the entire administration in…
50 pc of Indian startups emerging from Tier 2, 3 cities; women lead inclusive growth
New Delhi : Startups are increasingly bridging India’s rural-urban divide by deploying solutions across agri-tech, telemedicine, microfinance, tourism, and ed-tech, directly addressing developmental gaps and supporting rural livelihoods, an…