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As Class 10 boards near, two-phase exam system evokes mixed response

Chandigarh, Feb. 4 -- With less than a fortnight left for the Class 10 CBSE board examinations beginning February 17, students in tricity are in the final stretch of preparation, this time under a new... Read More


In 4 months, 98 senior citizens received medical assistance at home

Chandigarh, Feb. 4 -- The health department's "Geriatric Care at Doorstep" initiative has recorded an encouraging response with 98 senior citizens using the helpline to receive medical aid at home in ... Read More


2 cochlear surgeries conducted in UT in 2 yrs

Chandigarh, Feb. 4 -- The Union government on Tuesday informed that 330 hearing aids have been distributed and two cochlear implant surgeries have been conducted in the Union Territory over the last t... Read More


'67% spine surgery patients at PGI reaped benefit of PM-JAY'

Chandigarh, Feb. 4 -- In two years, 67% of the total patients having undergone spine surgeries at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) were benefited by Pradhan Mantr... Read More


UT finalises transfer of power wing assets, staff to private firm

Chandigarh, Feb. 4 -- The UT administration has formally finalised the transfer of employees and assets of the erstwhile Electricity Wing of the Engineering Department of Chandigarh (EWEDC) to Chandig... Read More


MC launches Swachh Rankings for ut schools

Chandigarh, Feb. 4 -- The municipal corporation (MC) on Tuesday launched the Swachh School Ranking Initiative. The city-wide programme, to be held from February 3 to 15, will aim at promoting cleanlin... Read More


Punjabi Devils gang founder pleads guilty to illegal arms dealing in US

Chandigarh, Feb. 4 -- Jashanpreet Singh, the 27-year-old founder of the Stockton-based Punjabi Devils outlaw motorcycle gang, has pleaded guilty to federal charges of unlawfully dealing firearms and p... Read More


Art of getting lost bestway to find yourself

India, Feb. 4 -- In an age increasingly ruled by clocks and calendars, the idea of travelling without a plan can feel almost rebellious. Yet, it is often in these unscripted wanderings-far from the ty... Read More


3 killed after HP Roadways bus plunges into gorge in doon

Mussoorie, Feb. 4 -- At least three people were killed and more than 12 others injured after a Himachal Roadways bus lost control and plunged into a nearly 100-metre-deep gorge near Kuanu village on M... Read More


BJP MLAs create ruckus in J&K House, press for NLU in Jammu

Jammu, Feb. 4 -- The Jammu and Kashmir assembly witnessed a stormy session on Tuesday as BJP MLAs vociferously demanded that the National Law University (NLU) be established in Jammu. As soon as the Q... Read More