The duo interacts with residents, RWAs and village representatives, taking stock of local issues and seeking early resolution Mohali: In a bid to improve civic services and address pending grievances, mayor Sarabjit Singh Samana and MLA Kulwant Singh have launched ward-wise public feedback meetings across the city.The drive aims to identify gaps in development works,…
Mohali: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026 of electoral rolls will be held from June 25 to July 24, deputy commissioner-cum-district election officer Komal Mittal said while chairing a meeting of booth level agents (BLAs) of recognised political parties Tuesday.The meeting, convened as per Election Commission directives, reviewed preparedness and coordination for the exercise.Mittal said booth…
The session aimed to educate PwDs, caregivers and staff on the importance of accurate and updated electoral records Chandigarh: An awareness programme on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was organised at the Vocational Training Centre, Aasha Kiran, Sector 46, with a special focus on persons with disabilities (PwDs).The session aimed to educate…
Chandigarh: The RTI findings into the private grant scam at the PGI has revealed how the local chemist inflated price of a medical item by 978% using fake MRP stickers.The vendor routinely flouted mandatory tender requirements to provide a 15% discount on branded drugs and 30% on generic medicines. The RTI revealed that the chemist…
The warning was issued during a surprise inspection at the Krishna Foundation de-addiction centre in Dhatogda village, Kalka, on Tuesday Panchkula: Deputy commissioner Satpal Sharma has warned of strict action against those filing baseless or malicious complaints against de-addiction centres or other institutions.The warning came during a surprise inspection of the Krishna Foundation De-addiction Counselling…
Mohali: A pickup driver has alleged he was robbed of Rs 1.54 lakh by unidentified assailants near Trivedi Camp in the early hours of June 18, but police have expressed doubts over his version and launched a detailed probe.Abhishek, a Sangrur resident, told the Mubarakpur police post that he was returning in his Mahindra pickup…
Chandigarh: Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday accused the BJP of systemic discrimination, claiming its scheduled caste (SC) figures were humiliated publicly during a high-profile political visit to the state, a charge the BJP has denied.Cheema alleged that during a tour by BJP national president, Nitin Nabin, former Union ministers Vijay Sampla and…
Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh govt on Tuesday imposed the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) for six months on the state-run Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) after employees warned of a strike over timely payment of salaries, pension and financial arrears.The decision was taken to ensure uninterrupted public transport services, which are considered vital for passenger…
Chandigarh: Haryana Congress president Rao Narendra Singh on Tuesday launched the party’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ campaign in Narnaul, targeting the BJP governments at the Centre and in the state over unemployment, recurring paper leaks and the rising cost of education.Addressing a gathering, Rao alleged that students spend years preparing for competitive examinations only to face…
Protests led to police using tear gas and lathicharge (AI-generated image used for representation purposes) HISAR: Fresh tension erupted in Channot village of Hansi late Monday night after the district administration removed an allegedly illegal T-point connection from a drinking water pipeline passing through the village, triggering protests that led police to use tear gas…
