Deputy commissioner Komal Mittal led the drive in Kharar Mohali: The Punjab govt Monday launched its statewide ‘Mission Clean Punjab’ across urban areas of Mohali district, aiming to improve cleanliness and civic infrastructure.Deputy commissioner Komal Mittal led the district-level rollout in Kharar, while Derabassi MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa flagged off the drive in Derabassi. The…
Chandigarh: Even as Punjab struggles with a high rate of joblessness, the state is recording one of the highest levels of informal employment and relatively poor job quality, pointing to gaps in formalisation and labour market stability.Punjab’s unemployment rate for the 15 years and above age group stands at 5.3%, much higher than the national…
Barnala students witness first Test, a dream outing for many from humble backgrounds Chandigarh: While India crushed Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in a one-sided contest at Mullanpur’s maiden Test, some of the most memorable moments unfolded in the stands, where 1,000 schoolchildren from Barnala watched their heroes live for the first time.Fifty…
Tenders have been floated for desilting road gullies and manhole inspection chambers Chandigarh: With the monsoon approaching, the UT administration has launched a citywide drive to clean road gullies and stormwater drainage systems to prevent flooding.Tenders have been floated for desilting road gullies and manhole inspection chambers along major roads and junctions, including Madhya Marg,…
Mohali: A jeweller was allegedly abducted and extorted of ₹5 lakh by a gang posing as police and CIA staff in Zirakpur. Three accused have been arrested, while two remain at large.According to the complaint, Gaurav Goyal, proprietor of MG Jewellers and a Panchkula resident, was at his shop on the Chandigarh-Ambala road around 3.50pm…
Mohali: A businessman has alleged he was abducted, assaulted and robbed of cash and valuables worth several lakhs following a road accident in Zirakpur.On his complaint, police have booked the driver of a Baleno car and three unidentified accomplices. Efforts are on to trace and arrest the accused.Rahul Pal (31), a resident of Trishla City…
The protest began in Sector 78, with workers marching towards MLA Kulwant Singh’s office in Sector 79 Mohali: Congress leaders and workers, led by former Punjab health minister Balbir Singh Sidhu, held a protest against the AAP govt in Mohali Monday, alleging intimidation, lawlessness and misuse of power.The protest began in Sector 78, with workers…
Chandigarh: The excise and taxation commissioner department seized 35,000 bottles of liquor being smuggled out of the city. A vehicle was intercepted at around 10:30pm on June 7 near IT Park lights by ETI Shaveen Jain along with staff of CIA Sector 11.During the search of the vehicle, 1,439 bottles of liquor, comprising 75 cases…
Homebuyers say lack of basic services keeps flats unoccupied Mohali: Hundreds of families in the Sushma Valencia project continue to remain without electricity and water despite recent relief from the Punjab and Haryana high court, sparking a protest outside the PSPCL office Monday.Residents who approached the office to apply for connections were told that the…
Some relief may arrive from June 11-13, when thunderstorms and light rain are forecast Chandigarh: Heat made a sharp comeback in the city Monday, with the maximum temperature breaching 40°C after a 10-day respite, signalling the return of harsh summer conditions.The day temperature rose to 41°C — two degrees above normal and the first time…
