Trending

Punjab Speeds Up Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Card Distribution; 33 Lakh Cards To Reach Districts Soon

Punjab Speeds Up Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana Card Distribution; 33 Lakh Cards To Reach Districts Soon

CHANDIGARH (GURPREET SINGH): The distribution of Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana cards is set to pick up pace across Punjab, with around 33 lakh cards expected to be available in districts shortly, as the state government works towards covering all eligible beneficiaries. Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh said around 31 lakh Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana cards had already reached the districts, while another 2 lakh cards were expected soon. The government has identified around 2,008 villages and wards where at least 400+ beneficiaries are eligible for the cards. Dedicated distribution camps will be organised at these locations to…
Read More
MSI Launches 'September Promotions 2026' with Exclusive Channel Offers and Extended Financing Benefits

MSI Launches 'September Promotions 2026' with Exclusive Channel Offers and Extended Financing Benefits

1-year extended warranty worth INR 4,999 on Modern series via offline channels Flexible EMI options up to 24 months via Bajaj Finserv & Pine Labs Special pricing across Gaming and Thin & Light laptops on Flipkart   MSI, a global leader in gaming, content creation, and business & productivity laptops, today announced its September Promotion 2026 campaign, offering customers enhanced value through extended warranty coverage, flexible financing, and special pricing across its laptop portfolio. Running from September 4th to September 24th, 2026, the campaign spans offline retail partners, including Croma and Vijay Sales, as well as Flipkart online.   MSI…
Read More
MRG Group Expands MRG Crown Clubhouse to 30,000 Sq. Ft., Launches Club Jewel

MRG Group Expands MRG Crown Clubhouse to 30,000 Sq. Ft., Launches Club Jewel

MRG Group has expanded the clubhouse at its premium residential development, MRG Crown, from the originally planned 22,000 sq. ft. to 30,000 sq. ft., marking an enhancement of 8,000 sq. ft. to the project's lifestyle and community infrastructure. The expanded clubhouse has been named Club Jewel.   MRG Group Expands MRG Crown Clubhouse to 30,000 Sq. Ft., Launches Club Jewel   The expansion reflects MRG Group's focus on strengthening the lifestyle proposition of its residential developments and responding to the evolving expectations of homebuyers, who are increasingly seeking integrated communities with wellness, recreation, leisure and social amenities.   Club Jewel…
Read More
Interdisciplinary Knowledge Essential for Future Engineers, Says IISc Professor Arindam Ghosh

Interdisciplinary Knowledge Essential for Future Engineers, Says IISc Professor Arindam Ghosh

Interdisciplinary knowledge, research and innovation will be critical for engineers to address the complex challenges emerging across sectors, said Professor Arindam Ghosh, Head of the Quantum Material and Devices Group and Professor at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. He was speaking at a seminar on “Circuits, Control, Communication and Computing”, organized by Ramaiah Institute of Technology (RIT) in collaboration with Bradley University.   Prof. Arindam Ghosh is felicitated by M. R. Sampangi Ramaiah, Honorary Director, RIT, M. R. Kodandaram, Director, RIT, and others   The seminar brought together academicians, industry experts and students to discuss the growing convergence…
Read More
Vingroup Rises Nearly 500 Places to Rank Among the World's Top 350 Companies

Vingroup Rises Nearly 500 Places to Rank Among the World's Top 350 Companies

Vingroup has been ranked 340th in TIME’s World’s Best Companies 2026, placing the Group among the world’s Top 400 companies. Compared with 2025, Vingroup has risen nearly 500 places and remains the only Vietnamese company to be recognized on the prestigious ranking.   The World’s Best Companies 2026 ranking is jointly conducted by TIME, a globally recognized magazine, and Statista, a leading global data and market research company.   Vingroup remains the only Vietnamese company to be named among TIME’s World’s Best Companies for two consecutive years   Companies are evaluated across three comprehensive dimensions: revenue growth, employee satisfaction, and…
Read More
Debaditya Chaudhury Honoured with the Exemplary Leader Award at "Asia Leadership Awards 2026"

Debaditya Chaudhury Honoured with the Exemplary Leader Award at "Asia Leadership Awards 2026"

Debaditya Chaudhury, Director, Chowman, Oudh 1590, Chapter 2 & Chaudhury & Co., has been honoured with the prestigious “Exemplary Leader Award at the Asia Leadership Award 2026” held in Bengaluru, recognising his leadership and entrepreneurial vision in shaping one of India’s fastest-growing restaurant chains and contributing to the country’s evolving restaurant and hospitality industry.   Debaditya Chaudhury MD Chowman, Oudh 1590, Chapter 2 and Chaudhury & Company with Exemplary Leader Award Under Debaditya’s leadership, the group of brands, including Chowman, Oudh 1590, Chapter 2 & Chaudhury & Co., have grown to 62+ outlets across India, with Chowman alone operating 41+…
Read More
Himachal Faces Six-Day Dry Spell as Weekly Rainfall Deficit Touches 56%

Himachal Faces Six-Day Dry Spell as Weekly Rainfall Deficit Touches 56%

Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): The southwest monsoon has lost momentum in Himachal Pradesh, with the state recording a 56% shortfall in rainfall over the past week. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast predominantly dry weather for the next six days, with temperatures likely to climb further. Between September 3 and 10, Himachal received only 17.5 mm of rain, against the normal average of 40 mm for the period. The rainfall deficit has also widened the overall gap for the monsoon season. From June 1 to September 10, the state has received 11% less rainfall than normal. Mercury likely to climb…
Read More
Coal Crunch Deepens Punjab Power Woes as Three Thermal Units Remain Shut

Coal Crunch Deepens Punjab Power Woes as Three Thermal Units Remain Shut

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is facing renewed power supply pressure as a shortage of coal has affected generation at thermal plants, forcing the shutdown of three units and leaving the state increasingly dependent on electricity purchased from the central pool. One unit each at the Talwandi Sabo and Rajpura private thermal power plants has remained out of operation, while a unit at a government-run plant has also been affected. With several generating units unavailable and overall demand climbing sharply during the day, consumers in different parts of the state have reported power cuts. The situation has become particularly difficult during…
Read More
Canada Eases Study Rules for Temporary Workers, Major Relief for Indians and Punjabis

Canada Eases Study Rules for Temporary Workers, Major Relief for Indians and Punjabis

Chandigarh (Rajeev Sharma): Thousands of Indians working in Canada could get greater flexibility to upgrade their skills after the Canadian government introduced a temporary measure allowing eligible work permit holders to pursue short-term education and training without obtaining a separate study permit. The policy, announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on September 9, 2026, is aimed at temporary workers who are already in Canada and want to obtain additional qualifications, professional training or licences while remaining employed. The move could have particular significance for Indians, including Punjabis, who form a sizeable section of Canada's temporary foreign workforce. Workers…
Read More
Punjab, Chandigarh Face Rising Heat as Monsoon Weakens; Rain Likely in Four Districts

Punjab, Chandigarh Face Rising Heat as Monsoon Weakens; Rain Likely in Four Districts

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A weakening monsoon has brought warmer and more humid conditions to Punjab and Chandigarh, even as parts of the state are expected to receive rain on Friday. The Meteorological Department has forecast rainfall in Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Rupnagar and Gurdaspur, while Chandigarh is likely to remain dry. The weather situation is expected to change again over the weekend, with heavy rain likely across Punjab and Chandigarh on September 14 and 15. Mercury climbs as humidity increases The state's average maximum temperature rose by 0.3°C on Thursday and remained 2.7°C above normal. The combination of higher temperatures and humidity…
Read More