Panchkula: The city is likely to get some relief from the blistering heat on May 28 and 29, when the weather department has forecast light rain and thunderstorm. Maximum temperature may dip to around 38 degrees Celsius by May 29.The IMD has forecast mainly clear skies for Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula from May 25 to…
Chandigarh BJP president Jatinder Pal Malhotra, national vice-president Saudan Singh and former city chief Sanjay Tandon were among senior leaders who addressed party workers Panchkula: A two-day district-level training camp organised by the Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar district unit of Chandigarh BJP under the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Prashikshan Mahaabhiyan concluded at Morni Nature Camp Sunday.Chandigarh BJP…
Panchkula: In a move aimed at improving road safety and strengthening accident investigations, a training programme on the iRAD (Integrated Road Accident Database) app was held at the police commissioner’s office in Sector 4 Sunday.Developed by the ministry of road transport and highways in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC), the digital platform seeks…
The incident triggered high drama as Congress workers surrounded the vehicle, claiming to have found multiple liquor crates inside. The incident kept the area on edge till late evening, with the party demanding a fair probe and strict action Mohali: A major political controversy erupted in ward 10 Sunday, the final day of campaigning for…
SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal at a public meeting in Nayagaon Chandigarh: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal Sunday promised Rs 500 crore for the integrated development of Naya Gaon, asserting that the area would be made part of New Chandigarh “in all aspects” if the party forms the govt in Punjab.Addressing a…
MLA Kulwant Singh addressed meetings and corner gatherings across several wards, canvassing support for AAP candidates Mohali: Intensifying campaigning on the final day for the municipal corporation polls, Mohali MLA Kulwant Singh Sunday said the Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab govt was implementing a range of pro-people schemes across the state.The MLA addressed meetings and corner gatherings…
Mohali: District election officer-cum-deputy commissioner Komal Mittal Sunday pulled up 10 booth level officers (BLOs) for poor progress in voter mapping during a review of preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026.At the meeting, Mittal interacted with officials, assessed their work and directed them to speed up voter mapping and ensure wider coverage. He…
Chandigarh: Residents of Boys Hostel-6 at Panjab University staged a late-night protest Saturday over non-functional water coolers, alleging acute drinking water shortage amid rising temperatures.Students claimed that at least seven of the nine installed coolers were not working and that repeated complaints had gone unaddressed for days. Many said they were forced to buy water…
Congress workers stage a protest in Sector 32 on Sunday Chandigarh: Continuing its protest against rising fuel prices, the Chandigarh Congress Sunday held a demonstration in Sector 32 against the Centre. Women workers and youth activists participated in it, raising slogans over inflation.Addressing the gathering, Chandigarh Congress president HS Lucky said soaring prices have burdened…
Amritsar: A police officer was shot dead by bike-borne gunmen near Majitha town in Amritsar district early Sunday morning when he was on his way to begin his shift.ASI Joga Singh is the third policeman to be murdered in Punjab since Feb 22 when an officer and a constable were shot dead inside a police…
