Panchkula: More than six months after the Supreme Court issued directions to tackle the growing stray dog menace, the Panchkula municipal corporation continues to lag in implementing key guidelines on the ground.As per apex court directions passed last year, civic bodies were required to remove stray dogs from sensitive institutions such as hospitals, schools, colleges…
Chandigarh: Acting on complaints of drinking water supply issues in Sector 38 (West), MC chief engineer Sanjay Arora Thursday conducted an on-site inspection of the affected area to assess the situation and ensure prompt remedial measures.The inspection was carried out in the presence of the area councillor, local residents, the superintending engineer, and executive and…
Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh state department of prisons and correctional services has launched a reform initiative titled “Akshar Se Atmabodh” (remission by reading), aimed at encouraging positive behavioural change among prisoners through reading. The programme was first introduced at Model Central Jail, Kanda, on April 28 by director general of prisons and correctional services Abhishek…
Bathinda: Even as the Punjab govt has passed the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act proposing stringent punishments for ‘beadbi’ (sacrilege) of the Sikh holy scripture, proceedings in the three 2015 sacrilege cases remain stalled at a local court in Chandigarh.The delay is mainly due to the pending status of a petition…
Amritsar: The crisis within Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) deepened on Thursday as US-based supporter Bhupinder Singh Khalsa, considered instrumental in setting up the party headquarters in Amritsar, accused the leadership of sidelining loyal members amid growing internal divisions.The remarks come days after former ministers Surjit Singh Rakhra was expelled from the party and Manpreet…
Central Board of Secondary Education CHANDIGARH: The Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) decision to make a third language compulsory for students of Classes 9 and 10 from the 2026-27 academic session has triggered concern among sections of parents in Chandigarh, who say the move could increase academic pressure and restrict students’ freedom to pursue…
Rewari: A 28-year-old employee of the Military Engineering Services (MES) allegedly died by suicide at his residence in Nehrugarh village of Rewari district on Wednesday morning.The deceased, Yogesh, was posted in Barmer, Rajasthan, and had returned home on leave around 25 days ago. He is survived by his pregnant wife, one-year-old son, father, grandparents and…
Chandigarh schools received bomb threat emails on Thursday, triggering a security alert and investigation (Image used for representational purpose only) CHANDIGARH: A major security alert was sounded across Chandigarh on Thursday morning after bomb threat emails were sent to several prominent schools in the Union Territory, prompting authorities to activate emergency safety protocols and launch…
Rewari: A massive blaze at a chemical ink factory here has left six workers injured and one missing, triggering an overnight search and rescue operation.The fire started around noon on Tuesday at GLS Company’s plant, sending toxic plumes of smoke over Rewari district’s Bawal industrial township and taking almost 24 hours to contain. Highly flammable…
Fazilka: The crime investigation agency (CIA) wing of Fazilka police arrested three youths and recovered a live hand grenade from them. According to the police, the accused hail from the Jalalabad area of Fazilka district.The accused were produced in court, which sent them to police custody for three days. Giving details, inspector Sunil Kumar, in-charge…
