SC appoints former judge D K Jain as first ombudsman in BCCI
The Supreme Court Thursday appointed its former judge, Justice D K Jain as the first ombudsman for the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). A bench comprising Justices S A Bobde and A M Sapre said: “We are happy that by consent of the parties and the suggestions, the name of retired Justice
Punjab Vidhan Sabha Session: Akali MLAs reach house wearing black attires
Bindu Singh Chandigarh Akali Dal protested against the higher electricity bills of SC / BC householders. Akali MLA came in the house wearing black attires. Akali MLA fixed electricity bills on their black attires. Congress MLA Raja warring pointing out the private bus transporters warned the government must take stern action against rash and negligent
Himachal avalanche: 5 soldiers still missing, rescue operations on
Rescuers on Thursday resumed a search operation despite inclement weather near the Tibet border with Himachal Pradesh where a snow avalanche killed a soldier while five more have gone missing. As the efforts entered the second day, the authorities suspected that the soldiers might be trapped in the snow pile spread over a 200 square
Boman Irani to play Ratan Tata in ‘PM Narendra Modi’
Actor Boman Irani will be essaying role of business tycoon Ratan Tata in upcoming film “PM Narendra Modi”. Boman started has started shooting on Sunday in Ahmedabad for the film being directed by National Award-winner Omung Kumar and produced by Sandip Ssingh and Suresh Oberoi, whose son actor Vivek Anand Oberoi will be playing the
Fresh snowfall, landslides shut Jammu-Srinagar highway
Fresh snowfall in the Bannihal sector and multiple landslides in the Ramsoo-Ramban sector blocked the Jammu-Srinagar highway, prompting halt of all traffic on Thursday on the strategic route. “Over a foot of fresh snow has accumulated on the highway in Bannihal sector. There have been multiple landslides triggered by heavy rain at places in the
Benelli TRK 502 ADV Bike Launched At Rs 5 Lakh
Can be booked for a token amount of Rs 10,000. First ADV offerings from Benelli for India. Both the bikes will be assembled at the new Benelli plant outside Hyderabad. Doesn’t have any direct rivals, sandwiched between Kawasaki Versys X-300 and the Versys 650. Benelli India has commenced its journey in the adventure tourer segment today
Honda Civic 2019 vs Skoda Octavia: In Pics
We compare the latest Honda Civic for India with its Czech rival that has evolved significantly in the time the former was on a hiatus from India. Set to be launched on 7 March 2019, the new tenth-gen (facelift) Civic is making a comeback six years after the eighth-gen model was discontinued in 2013. In those six
Nissan Kicks Diesel Mileage: Claimed Vs Real
With the launch of the stylish and premium Kicks compact SUV, Nissan finally has a worthy rival to take on the Hyundai Creta. Priced between Rs 9.55 lakh and Rs 14.65 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), it is available with the choice of a 1.5-litre petrol or diesel engine. The petrol unit comes mated with a 5-speed manual while the
Skoda Introduces 6 Year Warranty On Rapid, Octavia, Superb, Kodiaq
Skoda is looking to rejuvenate the brand in the Indian market with a strategy they call “India 2.0.” As part of that, it has now introduced Skoda Shield Plus, a new service plan that offers a 6-year warranty on its vehicles. That’s an additional two years warranty than before, or until 1.5 lakh kilometres, whichever
Nissan Kicks: Which Colour Is Best?
The Nissan Kicks is available in 4 variants and 7 monotone colours. 4 dual-tone colour options on offer too; limited to XV Premium Option variant. Choice of black fabric and leatherette upholstery on the inside. No colour-coded interior bits like in the Hyundai Creta. Nissan’s latest compact SUV, the Kicks, is available in a choice of seven
2019 Ford Endeavour Old vs New: Major Differences
The 2019 Ford Endeavour will launch in India on 22 February 2019. Features subtle cosmetic updates. Gets a few new features. Likely to be priced at par with outgoing model. Base-spec Trend variant has been discontinued; will only be offered in Titanium and Titanium+ now. Ford is all set to launch the 2019 Endeavour facelift in India on 22 February
2020 Mahindra XUV500: Is this it?
The Korando will make its public debut at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show in March The second-gen XUV500 is likely to borrow design cues and share its platform with the Korando. The all-new XUV500 could debut at Auto Expo 2020, nearly a year after the Korando’s reveal. Next-gen XUV500 will offer all-new 2.0-litre petrol and
There was no governance in the state prior to congress government – Captain Amarinder
It is illogical on the part of Pak to ask for Visa for Kartarpur Corridor. Former PM Manmohan Singh had initiated the matter of Kartarpur Corridor with Parvez Musharraf in year 2004 : CM Bindu Singh Chandigarh The Chief Minister Punjab, Captain Amarinder Singh claimed in the Vidhan Sabha session that 14014 including A category
Saudi Crown Prince arrives amid Indo-Pak tension
INDIA IS LIKELY TO STRONGLY RAISE THE ISSUE OF PAKISTAN-SPONSORED TERRORISM In a special gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received at the airport here Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, signifying importance India attaches to the visit by the leader of the powerful Gulf nation. The Crown Prince arrived here on a
Daily Post Interview: Strengthening police-people bond is the main goal: DGP
FROM DIGITIZING THE POLICE BEAT SYSTEM IN ORDER TO STRENGTHEN THE POLICE-PUBLIC BOND TO CHECKING THE POTENTIAL THREATENING DRUG MENACE IN THE CITY, THE UT POLICE HAVE WITNESSED MANY INNOVATIVE STEPS THAT WOULD GO A LONG WAY IN STREAMLINING THE POLICY AND MAKE POLICE PEOPLE FRIENDLY. IN AN EXCLUSIVE CONVERSATION, DIRECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE (DGP),
793 films banned in 16 years
A maximum number of 153 films were banned during 2015-16, followed by 152 films in 2014-15, 119 in 2013-14 and 82 films in 2012-13 T he Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) banned a total of 793 films in 16 years, an RTI response has revealed. Nutan Thakur, a city-based activist, has been told that
Punjabi Cinema: High End Yaariyaan Boasts Friendship
KAMINI ARYA Yaariyaan is all about happy and sad moments you share with your friends. Pollywood’s upcoming movie ‘High-End Yaariyan which is going to be released on 22 Feb is all about ‘friendship.’ The story revolves around the three friends living abroad and how their friendship evolves through time. The movie is directed by Pankaj
Facebook accused of revealing sensitive health data
THE ISSUE WAS FIRST NOTICED IN JULY WHEN MEMBERS OF A WOMEN’S GROUP WITH A GENE MUTATION DISCOVERED HOW EASILY THE DETAILS OF MEMBERS COULD HAVE BEEN DOWNLOADED IN BULK Facebook has been accused of failing to protect sensitive health data of users in its groups. “Facebook has marketed this product as a Personal Health
Haryana: Budget session to be acid test for government
THE ISSUES OF FARMERS AND EMPLOYEES MAY INCREASE THE PROBLEMS OF THE RULING BJP RAVINDER SINGH MALIK Chandigarh In the wake of the Budget session beginning on Wednesday, the Opposition has planned to take on the government. Besides, the issues pertaining to the farmers and employees are likely to compound the problems of the ruling
No martyr status for slain CRPF personnel
It is a long-pending demand but not fulfilled CRPF specialised wings: Rapid Action Force (RAF) is a specialised wing of the CRPF. It deals with communal riots and related civil unrest. Parliament Duty Group (PDG) is an elite CRPF unit tasked to provide armed protection to Parliament House. Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) was
