CHANDIGARH

Pragati Rani from Kurukshetra, Haryana, has secured the 355th rank in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam. This achievement marks a significant improvement from her previous attempt, setting her on the path to becoming an IAS officer. A 31-year-old radiologist, Rani embarked on her UPSC journey when her son Rajvardhan was just six months old. She persevered with the …

In a significant move to finalize the candidature for the lone Chandigarh parliamentary seat, the Congress leadership has announced the selection of Manish Tewari, the current Anandpur Sahib sitting MP and seasoned lawyer, to contest against BJP’s Sanjay Tandon. This decision comes after fervent speculations and internal debates within the party regarding the most suitable candidate for the crucial constituency. …

Anil Masih, the returning officer for the Chandigarh Mayor polls held on January 30, tendered an unconditional apology to the Supreme Court on Friday in response to a show-cause notice issued to him for allegedly making a false statement before the top court. The Supreme Court had summoned Masih to explain why contempt of court proceedings should not be initiated …

On Monday, inside a lavatory connected to her office at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh, a 50-year-old senior staff nurse is said to have committed suicide. The Advanced Paediatric Centre (APC) of PGIMER’s X-ray department was overseen by Narinder Kaur, a resident of Sector 35. Divya, Kaur’s coworker, allegedly tried to enter the …

In an effort to diversify its agricultural base and encourage horticulture in the state with limited water resources, the AAP-led Punjab government plans to offer financial incentives to farmers who use drip irrigation to establish fruit orchards. According to Shailender Kaur, director of horticulture, the department is anticipating funding to be allocated in the state budget 2024–25 for the purpose …

Yuvraj Singh, a former all-rounder for India, dismissed rumours on Friday that he could run for the Lok Sabha seat from Punjab’s Gurdaspur district. “Contrary to media reports, I’m not contesting elections from Gurdaspur,” Yuvraj Singh said in a post on X. The 42-year-old  former cricket player declared that he will continue to use his foundation to serve and assist …

On Monday, the Supreme Court mandated the production of ballot papers and confiscated video footage, currently in the possession of the Registrar General of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, before the apex court on February 20 at 2 pm, in accordance with its previous order. The bench, comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and …

Causing delays in train schedules and disrupting flight operations. At 12.6°C, the city is colder than Shimla | No respite for the next 4-5 days: IMD City residents experienced continuous cold wave conditions as Friday remained predominantly overcast. Adding to the discomfort, the bone-chilling temperatures, combined with dense fog, are expected to persist for the next 4-5 days. This inclement …

Pankaj Rai, a 2014-batch Himachal Pradesh-cadre IAS officer, has been selected as the Deputy Director Administration (DDA) at PGIMER, Chandigarh. The appointment follows the conclusion of Kumar Gaurav Dhawan’s tenure on November 14, leaving the position vacant. Rai’s appointment details The Union Ministry of Family Welfare and Health, in a letter to the Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary, has confirmed Rai’s appointment …

Delegates from seven countries convened in Chandigarh for the 7th International Standing Conference on Le Corbusier’s architectural works. The focus was on UNESCO’s decision to suspend three projects at Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, a World Heritage site. The projects, including an underground parking lot and high court development, were deemed to impact the site’s universal value. In response, the delegation explored alternative …