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Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) is gearing up to introduce a bus service to Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, with plans for its commencement in the second week of February. The initiative is part of the UT transport department's efforts to improve connectivity between Chandigarh and Ayodhya, offering a daily travel option for passengers. The CTU bus will start its journey from Sector-17 Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) at 1:30 pm, covering the 947-kilometer distance to Ayodhya in approximately 19 hours. For the return trip, the Ayodhya-bound bus will depart at 4:30 pm and reach Sector-17 ISBT at 11:05 am the next day. The…

Hewlett Packard inaugurates the inaugural Space Lab at the Government Senior Secondary School in Ghumarwin, Bilaspur, in a groundbreaking move that signifies a significant stride in acquainting young individuals with emerging technologies. Established under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) space tutor program by Vyomika Space Academy, the lab is financially supported by the Bilaspur district administration. Bringing practical learning to rural students, the space lab is equipped with displays featuring missions such as Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan from ISRO. The objective is to offer hands-on experiences in various areas, including robotics, drone construction, 3D printing, and more. Technical Education Minister…

The Customs Department in Guwahati apprehended three individuals and confiscated 103 gold biscuits weighing 2.60 kg at the Indo-Bhutan border near Darranga LCS, Assam, as per officials on Wednesday. Officials reported that the seized gold biscuits are valued at Rs 1.32 crore. In addition, foreign currency amounting to Rs 2.27 lakh and Rs 1.12 lakh were also confiscated from the individuals apprehended on Tuesday. Earlier this month, the Special Task Force (STF) of the Assam police uncovered a counterfeit gold smuggling gang and arrested three members in the Jorabat area, on the outskirts of Guwahati. Partha Sarathi Mahanta, DIG (STF),…

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a fifth summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the money laundering investigation related to irregularities in the Delhi excise policy 2021-22 case, directing him to participate in the inquiry on February 2. This latest summons comes after Kejriwal skipped the fourth summons on January 18. Kejriwal has consistently avoided the previous four summons, which were issued on January 18, January 3, November 2, and December 22, citing them as `illegal and politically motivated.` The ED aims to record Kejriwal's statement in the case, focusing on aspects such as the formulation of the…

Disorder ensued at Terminal 2 of the Delhi airport on Wednesday when IndiGo, a prominent airline, canceled its flight to Deoghar for the second consecutive day. The disrupted flight, IndiGo 6E2198, was originally scheduled to depart for Deoghar at 11:00 hrs. Passengers expressed their frustration by staging a protest after the airline called off the flight for the second day in a row. They sought explanations from the airline staff, who reportedly struggled to provide satisfactory answers. Officials reported that the airline staff faced intense questioning from the passengers but failed to provide convincing responses. The protest escalated in the…

After securing victory in the Chandigarh Mayoral election on Tuesday, the BJP's Chandigarh unit, led by Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, expressed confidence on Wednesday, stating that the party is poised to win all upcoming elections. Khattar, addressing the media in the aftermath of the BJP's triumph, remarked that in the democratic process, victory and defeat are part of the political landscape. He emphasized that the BJP's ideology has steadily advanced over the past 10-12 years, gaining acceptance from the people and society. Khattar asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party will continue to secure a majority in future elections,…

The Himachal Pradesh Police successfully rescued 300 tourists who were stranded near the South Portal (SP) of the Atal Tunnel in Rohtang following heavy snowfall on Tuesday evening. Kullu SP Sakshi Verma reported that approximately 50 vehicles, including one Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus, became trapped near the South Portal of the Atal Tunnel, with 300 tourists on board. The police, led by SP Kullu along with Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Manali, Tehsildar Manali, Station House Officer (SHO) Manali, and a rescue team, conducted a successful operation to evacuate all the stranded tourists from the Atal Tunnel region. The…

Ambuja Cements, the leading cement and building materials company under the diverse Adani Group, announced an impressive 123 percent surge in consolidated profit after tax (net profits) for the quarter ending in December 2023. The consolidated net profits of the company skyrocketed from Rs 488 crore to Rs 1,090 crore, according to earnings data released on Wednesday. During the quarter, the company's revenue from operations increased by 2.80 percent to Rs 8,129 crore, compared to Rs 7,907 crore in the same quarter the previous year. Ajay Kapur, the Whole Time Director and CEO of Ambuja Cements, attributed the outstanding performance…

Kumari Selja, the General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee and former Union Minister, expressed concern over the recent actions of the BJP-JJP alliance government, stating that the right of individuals to have control over the dead bodies of their loved ones is being infringed upon. Selja criticized the Cabinet's decision regarding penalties for protesting with a corpse, deeming it contrary to public opinion. Describing the law as reminiscent of a dictatorial decree, she objected to the provision that allows for the imprisonment and fines for those protesting with a corpse, considering it absurd. In a media statement, Selja…

Following their defeat in the Mayor polls, Youth Congress members staged a protest outside the Mayor's office in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tensions arose between the protestors and the police present, with Youth Congress workers vocalizing their dissatisfaction by chanting the slogan 'Bhrastachar band karo' (Stop the corruption). However, the police detained the protestors after a while. Simultaneously, a hearing took place on Wednesday in the Punjab Haryana High Court regarding allegations of tampering with the results of the Chandigarh Mayor election. Kuldeep Kumar, the mayoral candidate from the Aam Aadmi Party and Congress, was represented by Advocate General of Punjab…