Chandigarh, Over 530 undertrials are languishing in Punjab jails despite having completed their likely maximum sentence or more than half of the likely sentence to be awarded in case of their conviction. Thanks to the Union Government’s intervention, these prisoners can soon be out of jail. The figures made availableRead More

New Delhi/February 25: A large quantity of liquor allegedly brought in by the Sarna Group to influence the voters during DSGMC polls seized from a Bolero jeep parked in front of house number 10/52 house in the West Punjabi Bagh area on Saturday. According to sources, the SAD candidate forRead More

Chandigarh/Patiala: Arrested INLD leaders today said they would not apply for bail on February 27, when the Haryana Assembly Budget session starts. They were arrested on Thursday on the charge of violating Section 144 of the CrPC in an attempt to dig the SYL canal. Party sources said the INLDRead More

Hoshiarpur- Joining issue with the Union Minister Kiren Rijju that freedom of expression does not give right to make college campuses hub of anti-national activity, the Dal Khalsa wants the minister to explain who will decide what’s “national and what’s anti-national”. Party spokesperson Kanwar Pal Singh wondered whether “what’s nationalRead More

Chandigarh, In view of the prevailing low prices of Potato in the state, the Punjab Government has directed the Punjab Agro and Markfed to effectively intervene in the market on ‘no profit no loss’ basis to bail out the potato growers from the current crisis besides realizing better prices toRead More

London, High daily intake of fruits such as apples and pears as well as green leafy vegetables may lower the risk of developing chronic lung disease in smokers, a new study has found. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) includes respiratory conditions that narrow the airways, such as bronchitis and emphysema.Read More

London, Average life expectancy is set to increase in many countries by 2030 – and will exceed 90 years in South Korea, according to a new study published in the Lancet journal on Wednesday. The study, led by scientists from Imperial College London (ICL) in the UK and World Health OrganisationRead More

Washington Scientists, including one of Indian origin, have developed a new type of robotic arm that could perform complex, minimally invasive surgery at a lower cost. FlexDex, a simple, ergonomic and intuitive needle driver for stitching inside the body is an all-mechanical platform that mounts to the surgeon’s arm, mimickingRead More

Mumbai,  Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Wednesday made a strong case for using digital technologies to empower the common man and launched a slew of India-centric initiatives, including a platform to connect semi-skilled workers with employers. The technology giant also launched a ‘lite’ version of its video interaction platform Skype. “IfRead More

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says expert testimony may be admitted in drugged-driving trials without a preliminary examination of the evidence. The high court decision today in the case of an Ottawa motorist could pave the way for speedier justice in cases involving suspected drug impairment at theRead More