NEWS HEADLINES PUNJAB
Demand CNG Cars: Comparison Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Hyundai With the gradual phasing out of smaller diesel engines, the demand for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles has skyrocketed in India. Leading this shift are the country’s top three automakers—Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Hyundai—who are heavily investing in their CNG lineup. A recent update … Read more
BFUHS in Legal Crossfire: High Court Stay Halts NRI Quota Results Chandigarh — The Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) announced on Thursday that the provisional results for the allotment of seats and colleges under the NRI category for NEET UG-2024 have been temporarily withheld. This decision comes in response to the Punjab and … Read more
NH Punjab – Lifeline Connecting Culture, Commerce, Communities The National Highways of Punjab, often referred to as the lifeblood of the state, play a crucial role in connecting its diverse regions, facilitating commerce, and preserving its rich cultural heritage. Stretching across lush green fields, bustling cities, and historical landmarks, these highways serve as the arteries … Read more
45 BSF Troopers to Attend Boot Camp on Drone Technology The Border Security Force (BSF) in Punjab has launched a five-day boot camp in collaboration with Dr. BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT), Jalandhar, with support from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The boot camp, titled “Drone Technology: Ethics and Application … Read more
Provident Fund Dept worked secure Rs 100cr for 15,000 ex-employees JCT The Provident Fund (PF) Department recently conducted JCTs at Phagwara and Hoshiarpur. It has initiated significant proceedings to secure an amount of Rs 100 crore belonging to around 15,000 ex-employees of the mills. The move comes in response to numerous complaints from these ex-employees, … Read more
Semi-Conductor Laboratory in EOS-08 Launch: A Milestone in Space Tech Residents of the Tricity area, comprising Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula, have a new reason to celebrate and take pride in their region’s achievements. The recent successful launch of the Earth Observation Satellite (EOS-08) aboard the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) featured indigenously designed and fabricated … Read more
1.25 Million Trees in Peril, Malwa Canal Project environmental Impact In the northwest region of India, where the lifelines of agriculture and water management often intersect, the announcement of the Malwa Canal Project by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has stirred significant debate. The proposed 150-kilometer canal is set to revolutionize water distribution in the … Read more
In an impressive feat, six educational institutions from Punjab have secured places among the top 100 in the overall category of the National Institutional Rankings Framework (NIRF) 2024. The rankings, released by the Union Ministry of Education, spotlight both government and private universities from the region. Notably, Chandigarh University in Mohali, a private institution, has … Read more
The Adani Group’s Stand Against Hindenburg: Transparency or Tactics? The Adani Group, one of India’s largest conglomerates, has found itself at the center of a storm of allegations made by US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research. On a Sunday, Adani Group fiercely rebutted Hindenburg’s latest claims, labeling them as manipulative and malicious, crafted to drive personal profit … Read more
US Stocks sell off Nasdaq correction recession fears The U.S. stock market experienced a significant sell-off for the second consecutive session on Friday, with the Nasdaq Composite officially entering correction territory. This downturn comes in the wake of a disappointing jobs report that has heightened fears of an impending recession. The Labor Department’s latest report … Read more