In-briefs

In-briefs

Monday, 16 December 2024 | PNS

18-day Gita paath, havan yagna conclude at Int’l Gita Mahotsav Chandigarh: Kurukshetra Development Board (KDB) honorary secretary Upendra Singhal on Sunday said that for the first time in International Gita Mahotsav, Gita paath and havan yagna were organized on the ghats in Kurukshetra for 18 days continuously from November 28 to December 15. These havan yagnas were concluded with complete ‘aahuti'. The echo...

Ajnala Seizure: Punjab Police dismantles terror module, Arrests two

Saturday, 14 December 2024 | PNS | Chandigarh/Amritsar

    Punjab Police on Friday said it has dismantled a Pakistan-ISI backed terror module operated by Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) associates. The action resulted in the arrest of two individuals, including a juvenile, linked to the planting of an improvised explosive device (IED) at Ajnala Police Station last month.    Director General of...

Punjab uncovers bogus billing scam involving fraudulent transactions of Rs 163-cr

Saturday, 14 December 2024 | PNS | Chandigarh

  /   Punjab GST Department has unearthed a big  bogus billing scam in Ludhiana, involving fraudulent transactions worth Rs 163 crores over the past two years.   “The investigation revealed that M/s Monga Brothers (Unit-II), Buddewal road, Ludhiana, was operating a complex web of fictitious firms, creating fake Input Tax Credit (ITC) and defrauding...

Punjab CM urges Finland-trained teachers to revolutionize state's education system

Saturday, 14 December 2024 | PNS | Chandigarh

  /   Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday called upon recently returned teachers from Finland to spearhead an educational revolution in the state, transforming government schools into vibrant hubs of quality learning. Addressing the teachers at his official residence, Mann lauded their successful training in Finland and emphasized the critical role...

Brief

Saturday, 14 December 2024 | PNS

Chrysanthemum show begins at Terraced Garden in Chandigarh Chandigarh: The three-day flower show began at Terraced Garden, Sector 33 in Chandigarh on Friday with Mayor Kuldeep Kumar inaugurating it in the presence of Amit Kumar, Commissioner, MCC. According to officials, the Municipal Corporation made it a ‘Zero Waste’ event, besides showcasing...

Himachal CM Sukhu stays overnight in interior most region as part of grassroots connection

Saturday, 14 December 2024 | PNS | Shimla

As part of the ambitious 'Sarkar Gaon Ke Dwar' initiative of the state government,  Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday visited the picturesque Tikkar village in Kupvi tehsil of Chopal subdivision in Shimla district. Despite the chill of the evening, the enthusiasm and hospitality of the villagers radiated their...

Like Haryana, Punjab Govt should procure all crops of farmers at MSP, says CM Saini

Saturday, 14 December 2024 | PNS | Chandigarh

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday said that all crops of farmers in Haryana are being procured at Minimum Support Price and the Punjab government should also come forward and announce that the produce of farmers in the AAP-ruled state will be purchased at MSP. Talking to reporters after...

BJP candidate Rekha Sharma elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Haryana

Saturday, 14 December 2024 | PNS | Chandigarh

Former National Commission for Women chairperson and senior BJP leader Rekha Sharma was declared elected unopposed in the Rajya Sabha bypoll from Haryana after the deadline for withdrawal of nomination ended at 3 pm on Friday.  She was the lone candidate in the fray. The BJP had on Monday announced...

Sunday Edition

Lighting up the Holiday Spirit

22 December 2024 | Abhi Singhal | Agenda

Unwrapping Festive Flavours

22 December 2024 | Team Agenda | Agenda

Plates that teleport to Iran

22 December 2024 | Team Agenda | Agenda

Winter Wonderland

22 December 2024 | Team Agenda | Agenda

Savour the Spirit of Christmas!

22 December 2024 | Divya Bhatia | Agenda

A Paw-some Celebration of Pet Love

22 December 2024 | SAKSHI PRIYA | Agenda