EFFORTS ON TO IMPROVE OVERALL ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN URBAN LOCAL BODIES TO 35-40%
PEDA organises Technical Workshop on “Energy Efficient Electrical Appliances” under Municipal Demand Side Management program Chandigarh, December 10: In a bid to improve overall energy efficiency in the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) organised a technical workshop on “Energy Efficient Electrical Appliances” here at PEDA auditorium. This workshop was […]
When Rahul Gandhi became a coolie and carried luggage at Delhi railway station
New Delhi, September 21 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday interacted with porters at the Anand Vihar railway station here and sought to know their problems. Gandhi was also seen wearing the porters’ trademark red shirt and lifting luggage over his head. He then sat down with the porters and sought to know their problems. […]
Anantnag operation enters fourth day; drones and helicopters pressed into service
Srinagar, September 16 (Press ki Taquat) The operation to flush out militants from the dense forest area in Anantnag district entered its fourth day as drones and helicopters were pressed into service to track and neutralise the ultras who killed three security forces officers, officials said on Saturday. Security forces deployed drones and helicopters to […]
Punjabis among 16 sentenced for money-laundering, human smuggling in UK
London, September 16 (Press ki Taquat) A group of 16 people, including many of Indian origin, have been given jail sentences totalling more than 70 years for their involvement in international money-laundering and people smuggling in the UK. An investigation by the National Crime Agency (NCA) identified that members of a West London-based organised crime […]
Princess Diana’s sweater fetches Rs 9 crore at auction
New York, September 15 (Press ki Taquat) A red sweater featuring a black sheep among rows of white ones worn by the late Princess Diana has fetched more than 1.1 million dollars (Rs 9.13 crore) at an auction in Sotheby’s, New York. In a tweet on Thursday, the auction house said: “Frenzied bidding pushed Princess […]
10 children missing after boat capsizes in Bagmati river in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur
Muzaffarpur, September 14 At least 10 children went missing after a boat capsized in Bagmati river in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district on Thursday, officials said. The boat was carrying 30 children, and 20 of them have so far been rescued, they said. The incident took place near Madhupur Patti ghat along the Bagmati river. Talking to […]
Second terrorist killed during encounter in J-K’s Rajouri
Rajouri/Jammu, September 13 (Press Ki Taquat) A second terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces on Wednesday, raising the death toll during the ongoing three-day search operation in a remote village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district to three, officials said. A suspected Pakistani terrorist was killed in an encounter in the remote […]
9th annual UK National Gatka Championship concludes in Hayes London after intense contests between girls and boys, men and women of 15 UK Teams
Hayes, London, September 4 (Press Ki Taquat) : In a spectacular showcase of martial art skills, dedication and prowess during the 9th UK National Gatka Championship – 2023, Akali Baba Ajit Singh Gatka Akhara Manchester emerged as overall men’s champion, with Damdami Taksal Gatka Akhara Derby claiming the runner-up position. This annual event unfolded on […]