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McDonald`s North and East partners with GreenCell Mobility to offer meals on NueGo electric bus routes McDonald's North and East has consistently demonstrated a commitment to advancing sustainable practices within the green economy. From implementing renewable energy solutions at the restaurants to utilising eco-friendly paper-based packaging and responsible sourcing, the company has made conscious efforts to contribute positively to the environment. In line with this dedication, McDonald's North and East has entered into a strategic partnership with NueGo, the prominent electric...
McDonald`s North and East partners with GreenCell Mobility to offer meals on NueGo electric bus routes
McDonald`s North and East partners with GreenCell Mobility to offer meals on NueGo electric bus routes
Source: IANS
29/08/2023 2:10:30 PM
Chandigarh witnessing surge in startup culture: Advisor As a startup policy is ready, Chandigarh is witnessing an extraordinary surge in startup culture, positioning it as a startup hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, said Dharam Pal, Advisor to the UT Administrator, at a CII event here on Tuesday. The theme for the session was ‘Be innovative, Be entrepreneurial, Be here’, which was organised as part of the CII initiative ICONN 2023.   Speakers at the session shared government strategies and policies being undertaken to...
Chandigarh witnessing surge in startup culture: Advisor
Chandigarh witnessing surge in startup culture: Advisor
Source: IANS
23/08/2023 9:46:29 AM
Jr men's national hockey: Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh win in pool matches Hockey Madhya Pradesh and Hockey Chandigarh registered contrasting wins in their respective pool matches on Day 7 of the 13th Hockey India Junior Men's National Championship 2023 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here on Sunday. In the first match of the day, Hockey Madhya Pradesh prevailed over Uttar Pradesh Hockey 2-1 in Pool A. Mohit Karma (47') scored for Hockey Madhya Pradesh to break the deadlock. Uttar Pradesh Hockey quickly equalised after Shahrukh Ali (52') converted a...
Jr men's national hockey: Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh win in pool matches
Jr men's national hockey: Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh win in pool matches
Source: IANS
18/06/2023 6:15:59 PM
Sky's the limit and it's still a long way to go, says Sandesh Jhingan after 50 caps On March 12, 2015, 21-year-old Sandesh Jhingan stepped onto the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium pitch in Guwahati wearing the blue of India for the first time. A momentous occasion for the Chandigarh-born lad, and on a significant stage too - the first round of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Nepal. The young but brave Jhingan partnered Arnab Mondal in central defence for a well-earned clean sheet in a 2-0 victory during what were difficult times for the Blue Tigers, who were place...
Sky's the limit and it's still a long way to go, says Sandesh Jhingan after 50 caps
Sky's the limit and it's still a long way to go, says Sandesh Jhingan after 50 caps
Source: IANS
14/06/2023 4:13:07 PM
Need practitioners to `think like city`, CEOs from Smart Cities told There is a need for urban leaders and practitioners to 'think like a city' and understand the larger picture through the use of data and technology to be able to cater to the 'expanding' urban population of the future. This was stated by Kunal Kumar, Joint Secretary and Mission Director of the Smart Cities Mission, here on Thursday. Kumar was addressing the Smart Cities' CEOs' conference on data and technology organised by the Chandigarh Smart City Ltd (CSCL) in ...
Need practitioners to `think like city`, CEOs from Smart Cities told
Need practitioners to `think like city`, CEOs from Smart Cities told
Source: IANS
28/04/2023 9:25:07 AM
Ayushmann Khurrana to perform live in Chandigarh, Dubai  Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who is known for films such as 'Vicky Donor', 'Article 15', 'Bareilly Ki Barfi' and 'Andhadhun', is also known for his singing prowess. Who could forget 'Paani Da Rang'? The actor is set to perform live in concert in his hometown Chandigarh, and Dubai. The actor took to his Twitter handle on Thursday and shared two pictures from his jamroom session in which he can be seen rehearsing and having fun working alo...
Ayushmann Khurrana to perform live in Chandigarh, Dubai
Ayushmann Khurrana to perform live in Chandigarh, Dubai
Source: IANS
14/04/2023 11:21:02 AM
HG Infra Engineering surges as it declared L-1 bidder by Rail Vikas Nigam HG Infra Engineering is currently trading at Rs. 734.35, up by 14.85 points or 2.06% from its previous closing of Rs. 719.50 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 742.95 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 743.00 and Rs. 729.35 respectively. So far 5289 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 10 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 783.50 on 17-Feb-2023 and a 52 week low of Rs. 508.55 on 11-May-2022. Last one week high and low of the scrip st...
HG Infra Engineering surges as it declared L-1 bidder by Rail Vikas Nigam
HG Infra Engineering surges as it declared L-1 bidder by Rail Vikas Nigam
Source: Accord Fintech
23/02/2023 10:40:52 AM
Bhaweeka finds her role in `Maitree` similar to Kareena`s in `Jab We Met` 'Baalveer Returns' actress Bhaweeka Chaudhary, who will be seen playing the role of a strong and glamorous girl in the new show 'Maitree', spoke about getting a role similar to Geet in 'Jab We Met,' and how the lead actress Shrenu Parikh made her comfortable on the sets. Bhaweeka said: "Shrenu is a down-to-earth person, she made me feel comfortable from day one. Moreover, I am so glad to get this role because it is very similar to Jab We Met's Geet and I al...
Bhaweeka finds her role in `Maitree` similar to Kareena`s in `Jab We Met`
Bhaweeka finds her role in `Maitree` similar to Kareena`s in `Jab We Met`
Source: IANS
29/12/2022 4:48:02 PM
Reliance Jio launches True 5G services in 11 cities Reliance Jio on Wednesday announced the largest multi-state launch of its True 5G services across 11 cities. The cities include Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram, Mysuru, Nashik, Aurangabad, Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, Zirakpur, Kharar and Dera Bassi. "We are proud to roll out Jio True 5G in these 11 cities and make it one of our largest launches since we started rolling out True 5G services," a Jio spokesperson said in a statement. "These cities are important tourism des...
Reliance Jio launches True 5G services in 11 cities
Reliance Jio launches True 5G services in 11 cities
Source: IANS
29/12/2022 9:21:09 AM
KIYG 2022 (Men`s U18), Qualifiers: Uttar Pradesh Hockey beat Hockey Punjab 3-2 Uttar Pradesh Hockey, Manipur Hockey, Hockey Haryana and the Hockey Association Of Odisha were on top form as they won their respective matches on day five of the Qualifiers -- Khelo India Youth Games 2022 (Men's Under 18) here. Hockey Haryana, Uttar Pradesh Hockey, Hockey Punjab and Hockey Chandigarh have qualified for the Quarter-Finals from Pool A, while Hockey Madhya Pradesh, Hockey Association of Odisha, Hockey Jharkhand and Hockey Bihar have qualified for the last eight from Pool...
KIYG 2022 (Men`s U18), Qualifiers: Uttar Pradesh Hockey beat Hockey Punjab 3-2
KIYG 2022 (Men`s U18), Qualifiers: Uttar Pradesh Hockey beat Hockey Punjab 3-2
Source: IANS
27/12/2022 3:11:32 PM
Indians spent 11 bn minutes travelling in Uber cabs in 2022 Ride-hailing platform Uber in its annual analysis has said that Indians have spent 11 billion minutes travelling in its cabs in 2022. While most Uber trips were booked between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., the most popular day of the week for booking was Saturday, according to the company. "The year 2022 saw Indians start travelling big again, and cities swinging back open for business after the pandemic. Uber trips during the year covered as many as 4.5 billion kilometres, which is the dista...
Indians spent 11 bn minutes travelling in Uber cabs in 2022
Indians spent 11 bn minutes travelling in Uber cabs in 2022
Source: IANS
26/12/2022 2:01:25 PM
KIYG 2022 Women`s Under 18, qualifiers: Hockey Haryana, Uttar Pradesh Hockey, Hockey Punjab register win Hockey Haryana, Uttar Pradesh Hockey and Hockey Punjab registered crucial wins on the penultimate day of the Group Stage of the qualifiers of Khelo India Youth Games 2022 (Womens Under 18), here on Saturday. The first match in Pool A saw Hockey Haryana beat Hockey Maharashtra 7-2. Pinki (14', 15', 31', 45') starred for Hockey Haryana, scoring four goals in the match. Manisha (30'), Bhateri (41'), and Gurmail Kaur (46') also scored a goal each to help their team ...
KIYG 2022 Women`s Under 18, qualifiers: Hockey Haryana, Uttar Pradesh Hockey, Hockey Punjab register win
KIYG 2022 Women`s Under 18, qualifiers: Hockey Haryana, Uttar Pradesh Hockey, Hockey Punjab register win
Source: IANS
25/12/2022 12:42:30 PM
Indian-American lawyer named Immigrant Rights Commissioner Chandigarh-born lawyer Kudrat Dutta Chaudhary has become the first immigrant of Indian-origin to take oath as Commissioner to the Immigrant Rights Commission for the city and county of San Francisco. The Immigrant Rights Commission guides the Mayor and Board of Supervisors on issues and policies that impact immigrants who live or work in San Francisco. "I am very excited to be taking this role and am really looking forward to working for my community in San Francisco," Chaudha...
Indian-American lawyer named Immigrant Rights Commissioner
Indian-American lawyer named Immigrant Rights Commissioner
Source: IANS
25/12/2022 9:54:29 AM
Himachal Congress to hold legislative party meet in Chandigarh on Friday The newly-elected Congress MLAs of Himachal Pradesh will meet in Chandigarh on Friday in the presence of state in-charge Rajeev Shukla and special observer and Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel. At the meeting, a decision may be taken to empower Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge to nominate the legislative party leader. After an early scare, the Congress won 40 seats in the 68-member Himachal Assembly, 15 more than BJP's tally of 25. State Congress President Pratibha Singh, along w...
Himachal Congress to hold legislative party meet in Chandigarh on Friday
Himachal Congress to hold legislative party meet in Chandigarh on Friday
Source: IANS
9/12/2022 3:18:15 PM
Punjab, Hry hold potential for strengthening ties: S.Korean envoy South Korean Ambassador to India Chang Jae-bok on Thursday said Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh hold enormous potential for strengthening the South Korea-India partnership. Speaking at the South Korea-India Economic Cooperation Forum 2022 at the CII Northern Region Headquarters here, he said: "I am happy to say that the year 2023 will mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and India. This region has excellent human resources, capacity of scale and is at the cen...
Punjab, Hry hold potential for strengthening ties: S.Korean envoy
Punjab, Hry hold potential for strengthening ties: S.Korean envoy
Source: IANS
24/11/2022 5:20:22 PM
RBI report flags large-scale variation in property tax collection across civic bodies It may look surprising but it is a fact that the property tax revenue of the municipal bodies in Delhi is much more than that of bigger states including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and many other states. There is a large-scale variation in property tax revenue of municipal bodies of different states. For instance, municipal bodies in Delhi and Gujarat recorded the property tax revenue receipts of Rs 2,940 crore and Rs 1,548.69 crore respectively during 2019-20. On the other ha...
RBI report flags large-scale variation in property tax collection across civic bodies
RBI report flags large-scale variation in property tax collection across civic bodies
Source: IANS
20/11/2022 10:19:54 AM
CII Agro Tech India concludes with over 7.5K biz queries of Rs 117cr The 15th edition of CII Agro Tech India concluded on Monday that saw the participation of over 20,000 farmers with over 7,500 business queries of Rs 117 crore were received. The key message from the valedictory session of the four-day agri and food technology fair was that farming was a tradition, and passion for people in Punjab and Haryana. The power of research also needs to be given imputes. In his welcome address, Amit Thapar, Chairman, CII Punjab State and President, Ganga Acrowoo...
CII Agro Tech India concludes with over 7.5K biz queries of Rs 117cr
CII Agro Tech India concludes with over 7.5K biz queries of Rs 117cr
Source: IANS
8/11/2022 11:36:37 AM
IndiGo launches direct flights between Indore and Chandigarh In its bid to strengthen domestic connectivity and offer consumers the ease of taking direct flights to maximum destinations, IndiGo has launched direct flights between Indore-Chandigarh. The ceremony on Tuesday was graced by Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and other eminent dignitaries from Indore. Both Indore and Chandigarh are smart cities and hold historical importance and have many tourist attractions that are must-visit. Indore is the heart of India as it is in the...
IndiGo launches direct flights between Indore and Chandigarh
IndiGo launches direct flights between Indore and Chandigarh
Source: IANS
1/11/2022 1:41:20 PM
Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit opens CII Chandigarh Fair 2022 The 25th edition of CII four-day Chandigarh Fair 2022, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)'s event, began on Friday here with inauguration by Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit. He interacted with small business owners who had set up stalls of dry fruits, frozen foods, carpets, etc. He also took a walk around the auto-exhibit which showcased 16 auto brands at the fair. The Governor also visited the special display of medicinal saplings, put up by CII-Indian Women Network Chan...
Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit opens CII Chandigarh Fair 2022
Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit opens CII Chandigarh Fair 2022
Source: IANS
15/10/2022 9:30:13 AM
Vegetable prices soar as rain hits yield in Himachal Continuous monsoon showers for over two-and-a-half months in the kharif season, or summer crops, have severely impacted the crops of tomato, capsicum, peas, French beans, cucumber and cabbage in Himachal Pradesh -- the vegetable bowl of the country -- leading to an overall fall in production of up to 50 per cent. But farmers are not complaining as vegetable prices in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi are touching the sky owing to the shortage and they are getting remunerative prices, s...
Vegetable prices soar as rain hits yield in Himachal
Vegetable prices soar as rain hits yield in Himachal
Source: IANS
8/10/2022 1:40:20 PM
Punjab Chief Ministerseeks more international flights from Chandigarh airport Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday urged Centre to start more international fights from Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport in Chandigarh to facilitate the Punjabi diaspora across the globe. The Chief Minister, while addressing a function to rename the airport here, urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to flag this issue with the Prime Minister and her counterpart in Civil Aviation. He said today is the 115th birth anniversary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh and ...
Punjab Chief Ministerseeks more international flights from Chandigarh airport
Punjab Chief Ministerseeks more international flights from Chandigarh airport
Source: IANS
28/09/2022 3:40:08 PM
Punjab Chief Minister seeks more int'l flights from Chandigarh airport Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday urged Centre to start more international fights from Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport in Chandigarh to facilitate the Punjabi diaspora across the globe. The Chief Minister, while addressing a function to rename the airport here, urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to flag this issue with the Prime Minister and her counterpart in Civil Aviation. He said today is the 115th birth anniversary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh and ...
Punjab Chief Minister seeks more int'l flights from Chandigarh airport
Punjab Chief Minister seeks more int'l flights from Chandigarh airport
Source: IANS
28/09/2022 2:47:13 PM
Chandigarh airport to be named after Bhagat Singh: PM Modi As a tribute to the great freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, the Chandigarh airport will now be named after the iconic martyr, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday during his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat'. "It has been decided that the Chandigarh airport will now be named after Shaheed Bhagat Singh. It had been waiting for a long time. I congratulate the people of Chandigarh, Punjab, and Haryana and the entire country for this decision," he said in his half-hou...
Chandigarh airport to be named after Bhagat Singh: PM Modi
Chandigarh airport to be named after Bhagat Singh: PM Modi
Source: IANS
25/09/2022 12:15:48 PM
Neelu Kohli: `Have vivid memories about 1984 because my family was affected` Neelu Kohli is all set for her next venture and she will be seen next in Diljit Dosanjh-starrer 'Jogi', based on the anti-Sikh riots. She recalls several painful memories associated with the riots and how her family got affected. Going down the memory lane, she shares: "I have very vivid memories about 1984 because my family was really affected." "I was in Chandigarh at that time but my parents in Ranchi were riot victims and my dad lost everything in the riots. A...
Neelu Kohli: `Have vivid memories about 1984 because my family was affected`
Neelu Kohli: `Have vivid memories about 1984 because my family was affected`
Source: IANS
15/09/2022 12:48:42 PM
The Olive Cafe & Bar opens in Chandigarh  The Olive Cafe & Bar is a place where wonderful cuisine, laughter, culture, and discussions come together in a delightful melting pot. It has a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere. Chef Jyotika Malik's gourmet cafe menu, along with freshly made coffee, hand-crafted cocktails, bespoke beverages, and a sizable wine selection, are some of its regular features. The restaurant offers Med-meets-European-and-world menu, signature Teq-tonics (move over G&Ts), Sorbet Gin-Tos, and m...
The Olive Cafe & Bar opens in Chandigarh
The Olive Cafe & Bar opens in Chandigarh
Source: IANS
11/08/2022 2:44:38 PM
Curd, Paneer turn costlier by 5%, issues for retailers & manufacturers remain With curd, paneer, unbranded pre-packaged food items like wheat flour and others coming under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) net from Monday onwards, retailers and manufacturers are discussing how to account for the old stock. "The GST falls at the time of sale. The problem now will be with the old stock sporting the Maximum Retail Price (MRP). A retailer cannot sell at a price that is more than MRP nor he can alter the retail price by pasting a sticker," L.S. Karthikeyan, GST ...
Curd, Paneer turn costlier by 5%, issues for retailers & manufacturers remain
Curd, Paneer turn costlier by 5%, issues for retailers & manufacturers remain
Source: IANS
18/07/2022 2:41:55 PM
Jr men's hockey nationals: Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, Haryana advance to semis Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh and Haryana registered their wins in the quarterfinal matches of the 12 th Hockey India Junior Men's National Championship 2022 here on Wednesday. In the first quarterfinal, Uttar Pradesh Hockey defeated Hockey Karnataka 6 - 1 thanks to goals from Captain Sharda Nand Tiwari (30', 55'), Sourabh Anand Khushwaha (38', 59'), Rajan Gupta (24') and Arun Sahani (53'). Vishwas. G (50') registered on the score sheet for Hockey Karnataka. ...
Jr men's hockey nationals: Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, Haryana advance to semis
Jr men's hockey nationals: Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, Haryana advance to semis
Source: IANS
26/05/2022 3:32:50 PM
Lemon Tree Hotels rises on signing new property in Kharar near Chandigarh Lemon Tree Hotels is currently trading at Rs. 65.80, up by 0.75 points or 1.15% from its previous closing of Rs. 65.05 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 66.30 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 66.40 and Rs. 65.45 respectively. So far 120272 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 10 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 71.40 on 13-Apr-2022 and a 52 week low of Rs. 32.00 on 26-Apr-2021. Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at Rs...
Lemon Tree Hotels rises on signing new property in Kharar near Chandigarh
Lemon Tree Hotels rises on signing new property in Kharar near Chandigarh
Source: Accord Fintech
26/04/2022 10:09:51 AM
DHBVN to appoint relationship manager to facilitate entrepreneurs The Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVN) will soon appoint relationship managers for the convenience of the entrepreneur to solve electricity-related problems. "These relationship managers will assist the entrepreneurs and get their electricity-related problems resolved. The entrepreneur will only have to approach the relationship manager," said P.C. Meena, Managing Director, DHBVN. He also informed that work is being done to make the industries generator free so that ai...
DHBVN to appoint relationship manager to facilitate entrepreneurs
DHBVN to appoint relationship manager to facilitate entrepreneurs
Source: IANS
12/11/2021 9:33:02 AM
Harnaaz Sandhu crowned LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu from Chandigarh is the winner of LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2021, Ritika Khatnani from Pune is LIVA Miss Diva Supranational 2021 and Sonal Kukreja from Jaipur was crowned LIVA Miss Diva 2021 -- 1st runner-up at the 9th edition of LIVA Miss Diva 2020. The grand finale featured performances by actress Malaika Arora, and singers Sukriti and Prakriti Kakar. Sachin Kumbhar lightened the mood with his witty one-liners that helped keep the mood light as anxious contestants waited for ...
Harnaaz Sandhu crowned LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2021
Harnaaz Sandhu crowned LIVA Miss Diva Universe 2021
Source: IANS
3/10/2021 2:51:07 PM