Mohali: The suspense over Mohali municipal corporation’s mayoral post is set to end Tuesday, with the ruling AAP witnessing an internal contest between Sarabjit Singh Samana and Sunny Ahluwalia.The election for mayor, senior deputy mayor and deputy mayor will follow the oath-taking of newly elected councillors at 3pm. With 27 councillors, AAP holds a clear…
Mohali: Employees and representatives of various organisations Monday staged a protest outside the Powercom XEN office in Zirakpur, condemning the alleged lathi charge on unemployed apprentice workers in Patiala.Protesters burned an effigy of the Punjab govt and raised slogans, expressing anger over the use of force against youth seeking permanent jobs after completing ITI apprenticeship…
Chandigarh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to virtually inaugurate three major medical facilities at PGI — the Advanced Neuroscience Centre, the Mother and Child Care Centre, and a new Critical Care Block. Institutional sources said the administration is preparing for a digital event, as a physical visit by the PM appears unlikely at this…
Tarn Taran: A 23-year-old nursing student at a private college allegedly died by suicide at her home in Sheron village, Tarn Taran district, after her friend refused to marry her despite assurances, police said.Police have registered a case against Rajinder Singh, a resident of Bal Kalan village in Majitha, on a complaint by the mother…
Shimla: Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday inaugurated a multipurpose sports stadium, built at a cost of Rs 3.18 crore, at Sanjauli in Shimla.The facility includes an open sports ground, a hall, an open hall, a kitchen and other essential amenities aimed at promoting sports activities in the region. Chitta Awareness Volleyball TourneySukhu also…
Hisar: Haryana social justice and empowerment minister Krishan Bedi, who recently took charge as chairman of the district grievances committee in Fatehabad, on Sunday ordered the registration of an FIR against a complainant in a case and directed a fresh SIT probe in another while hearing 13 grievances, eight of which were disposed of on…
Chandigarh: Safe and sustainable disposal of menstrual waste remains a major challenge in rural Punjab despite the widespread use of sanitary pads, according to a study that highlights significant gaps in menstrual waste management infrastructure and awareness.Proper menstrual waste management is essential for protecting public health, ensuring occupational safety for sanitation workers and mitigating environmental…
Mohali: A 27-year-old Mohali man allegedly died by suicide after jumping into a canal, with his family accusing his wife and in-laws of mental harassment. Police have registered a case against the wife and her parents and launched an investigation.The deceased, Rohit of TDI City, had married Payal, a resident of Nabha, in Feb. According…
Participants cycle through key city junctions during the 5km ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ rally, starting and concluding at Sector 42 Sports Complex Chandigarh: Around 700 students and sportspersons participated in the ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ event organised by the Chandigarh administration’s sports department at the Sector 42 Sports Complex Sunday, promoting fitness, inclusivity…
Panchkula: With the monsoon approaching, gaps in preparedness have come to the fore in Panchkula, as the municipal corporation (MC) has set a June 15 deadline for cleaning road gullies and drains, but the Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority (PMDA) and Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) are yet to announce their plans for areas under their…
