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Farmers protest in P'kula, seek CBI probe into 'paddy scam'

Panchkula, Feb. 4 -- Demanding CBI probe into the alleged Rs.5,000 paddy scam along with their other demands, nearly 400 farmers from the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Charuni) organised protest and submitte... Read More


'Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana to cover cancer treatment up to Rs.10 L'

Mohali, Feb. 4 -- Punjab health and family welfare minister Balbir Singh on Tuesday announced that cancer treatment up to Rs.10 lakh will be covered under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana. Singh made the ... Read More


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