Himachal BJP president Rajiv Bindal Shimla: Himachal Pradesh BJP president Dr Rajeev Bindal on Tuesday accused the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress govt of weakening education, healthcare and financial sectors under the guise of “system change”.The BJP functionary said several govt schools were functioning with a single teacher, while many other institutions lacked adequate teaching staff,…
A man died after consuming poison following alleged pressure from local leaders. SANGRUR: A 46-year-old man died by suicide after consuming poison on Monday after local ruling-party leaders allegedly pressured him to apologise for questioning Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema over the supply of “chitta”, or synthetic drugs, in his village, his family said.Gulzar…
Punjab Minister Arora meets UAEIIC Secretary General, pitches state as next investment hotspot for UAE capital. (Photo: ANI) CHANDIGARH: In a major outreach to attract global capital and boost industrial development as envisioned by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Punjab Industries and Commerce Minister Aman Arora on Monday met Abdulla Ahmed Al Suwaidi, Secretary General of…
Panchkula: The next food or parcel delivery at your doorstep could be from a rider whose credentials have been verified by the police.To strengthen security and keep track of suspicious activity, Panchkula police has launched a district-wide verification drive for delivery agents working with food delivery, e-commerce and courier companies.Police teams will collect and verify…
More Cameras, AI Traffic Systems Planned; DPR Still Awaited Panchkula: More than a year after Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini cleared the ambitious Rs 209 crore Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) for Panchkula, the project has finally entered the groundwork stage, raising hopes of better traffic management, faster emergency response and round-the-clock surveillance…
Chandigarh: Residents of Manimajra and nearby areas will get a chance to directly raise civic and public grievances with UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria at a Samadhan Shiviron Sept 11 at the community centre near Shivalik Garden. Citizens can submit complaints in advance from Sept 8, when officials from key departments, including the MC, police,…
Chandigarh: As thousands prepare to head home for Dussehra, Diwali and Chhath celebrations, the Railways has announced two special trains from Chandigarh to Patna and Varanasi to accommodate the annual festive rush towards Bihar and eastern UP.The additional services, to run during Oct and Nov, are aimed at easing pressure on regular long-distance trains, where…
Mohali: The district health department has intensified its anti-dengue drive, with house-to-house inspections now being carried out every Monday in addition to the routine Friday campaign.During a special inspection in Phase 9, health teams found dengue mosquito larvae in around 12 houses, including in flower pots, coolers and other containers holding stagnant water.Civil surgeon Dr…
Mohali: Frequent unplanned power cuts and poor communication from Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) are disrupting industrial activity in Mohali, with the Mohali Industries Association (MIA) warning that continued uncertainty could force some units to consider shifting operations to other states.Raising the issue at a press conference at MIA Bhavan Monday, MIA representatives said…
Mohali: A major accident was narrowly averted on the busy PR-7 road in Zirakpur Monday when a truck loaded with stones allegedly went out of control, rammed into four vehicles and overturned by the roadside.The accident occurred near a dhaba while the truck was travelling from Mohali towards Derabassi. Preliminary information suggests the truck’s steering…
