Chandigarh: A road rage incident allegedly took a violent turn in Burail village, Sector 45, when a group of 10-15 men armed with sticks and sharp-edged weapons attacked a man, leaving him injured.The victim, Muddasim Imran, a resident of Burail, sustained injuries to his head and was admitted to Govt Medical College and Hospital (GMCH),…
To assess the condition of the network, PMDA had earlier engaged a consultant to conduct a comprehensive survey Panchkula: In a major infrastructure upgrade, the Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority (PMDA) has begun rehabilitating the city’s 45-year-old storm water drainage network using Machine Wound Spiral Lining (MWSL) technology, a trenchless method that strengthens underground pipelines without…
Former Punjab Police DSP Jaspal Singh (R) is now missing after his release on bail PATIALA: Former Punjab Police DSP Jaspal Singh – a life convict in the 1995 abduction and murder of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra – who was released on bail in May 2023 is now nowhere to be found.The address…
Chandigarh: A coalition of student organisations under the banner “PU Against Saffronisation” has demanded the cancellation of an event scheduled at Panjab University on July 20, alleging that it promotes a communal and patriarchal ideology.In a joint statement, the groups objected to the university programme, “Shakti and Srishti”, centred on women and sustainability, which is…
Chandigarh: A teachers’ body representing aided colleges in Chandigarh has sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s intervention over the alleged delay in implementing the University Grants Commission (UGC) Regulations, 2018, for promotions under the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS).The Chandigarh Aided Colleges Teachers’ Association (Cacta) said it has sought an appointment with the Prime Minister during his…
Barinderjit. Saluja Wastewater from alleged illegal sewer outlets flows into an NHAI storm water drain in Zirakpur, causing overflows on service roads and aggravating waterlogging during the monsoon Mohali: Commuters using the NH-152 elevated corridor in Zirakpur may soon get relief from chronic waterlogging, with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) launching a drive…
Recent rains have turned roads dug up for sewerage and repair works into slushy stretches, making commuting difficult and hazardous for motorists, pedestrians and schoolchildren in Mohali Mohali: The municipal corporation’s decision to undertake road excavation and sewerage repair works on the eve of the monsoon has left residents across Mohali grappling with muddy roads,…
Chandigarh: The Chandigarh administration has released a grant-in-aid (GiA) of Rs 200 crore to the municipal corporation (MC) for the second quarter (July-Sept) of the 2026-27 financial year.With the latest instalment, the civic body has received a total of Rs 500 crore so far this fiscal, including Rs 300 crore released during the first quarter…
Chandigarh: The municipal corporation (MC) will launch a public awareness campaign, ‘Swachh Chandigarh, Swasth Chandigarh’, to link the Swachhata movement with healthy eating habits through the active involvement of self-help groups (SHGs).The announcement was made by mayor Saurabh Joshi during an awareness programme on ‘Obesity Mukt Bharat’ organised by the MC under the National Urban…
Panchkula: The design of the proposed Hanuman Vatika and Pashupatinath Temple at the Mata Mansa Devi Temple complex has been finalised. Spread over nearly three acres, the Hanuman Vatika will be developed by HSVP at an estimated cost of ₹13 crore and will feature theme-based sections such as Raghunandan Kunj, Janaki Kunj, Hanuman Kunj, Tulsi…
