Rosy future for Punjab’s Dutch partnership: CM | Chandigarh News

Chandigarh: The Netherlands is considering Punjab as a primary rose supplier to replace Ethiopia, a move that could transform the state into a global floriculture hub, chief minister Bhagwant Mann has announced on Tuesday.Following a diplomatic mission to the Netherlands and Finland, Mann said Dutch importers identified Punjab as a cost-effective alternative for floral markets….

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Undetonated grenade found outside BJP leader’s showroom in Gurdaspur | Chandigarh News

Chandigarh: An undetonated grenade with its pin intact was recovered outside the showroom of a local BJP leader in Gurdaspur late Monday, prompting police to requisition a bomb disposal squad from Amritsar.An FIR was registered at Gurdaspur City police station under the Explosive Substances Act. Station House Officer Davinder Parkash said CCTV footage showed two…

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‘Restore parking or face action’, DC issues 1-month ultimatum to private schools in Chandigarh | Chandigarh News

Chandigarh: Chandigarh deputy commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav on Tuesday issued a one-month ultimatum to private schools in Chandigarh, directing them to restore designated parking spaces and strictly enforce the Safe Transportation Policy for Students (STRAPS).“Schools must restore parking spaces as per approved building plans within one month. Non-compliance will invite strict action against the defaulters,”…

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Kidnapped youth stabbed to death | Chandigarh News

Panchkula: A 22-year-old youth was allegedly kidnapped and murdered on Monday, with his body found on the Budhanpur–Indira Colony main road near Rajiv Colony.The deceased has been identified as Mohit, a native of Pratapgarh district in Uttar Pradesh, who had moved to Panchkula around 10 days ago.According to information, Mohit’s brother Deepak said they received…

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Made to run for days for rape FIR, woman sets herself on fire; Mohali DC orders probe | Chandigarh News

Mohali: Allegedly driven to desperation after repeated attempts to get a rape complaint registered failed, a woman set herself on fire outside a police post on Tuesday, raising serious allegations of police inaction. The Mohali district administration later ordered a probe into the incident.According to the woman’s family, she had been visiting the police post…

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Mumbai deaths: Chandigarh food health dept starts random sampling of watermelons | Chandigarh News

Chandigarh: The recent deaths in Mumbai allegedly linked to watermelon consumption has prompted the UT food health dept to initiate random sampling of fruits across the city.However, health experts warn that even if samples reveal contamination from oxytocin hormones or artificial colouring, proving a direct link to gastrointestinal infections remains a significant challenge. Sukhwinder Singh,…

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