Chandigarh: Dismissing a plea filed by Sikh preacher and Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh against his third consecutive detention order under the National Security Act (NSA), the Punjab and Haryana high court has made it clear that there is a likelihood of public order and the security of the state being prejudiced if he were…
Chandigarh: Registration of diesel vehicles in Chandigarh witnessed a sharp decline in the first three months of 2026, with petrol vehicles continuing to dominate new registrations, official data shows.Records of the Registration and Licensing Authority (RLA) indicate that of the 12,581 vehicles registered in Jan, Feb and March, only 1,386 were diesel-powered. Monthly diesel registrations…
Mohali: Probe into the alleged kidney transplant racket has taken a significant turn, with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) now suspecting that the transplant may not have been conducted at the Kharar-based hospital at all.The SIT, headed by superintendent of police (SP) Manpreet Singh, indicated that the investigators were exploring the possibility that another hospital…
Mohali: A 24-year-old woman died after falling from the fifth floor of City Centre-2 on Airport Road in Mohali on Wednesday morning, with police initiating an investigation to determine whether the incident was a case of suicide or an accidental fall.The deceased has been identified as Tanya, a resident of Durga Nagar in Ambala, Haryana….
An assistant sub-inspector in Faridkot was suspended after allegedly tying her five-year-old granddaughter to a gate. BATHINDA: An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of Faridkot police was suspended on Wednesday for allegedly tying up her five-year-old granddaughter to the iron gate of their home when her parents were in Portugal.Neighbours came to check when they heard the…
Chandigarh bomb threat hits schools, Air India flights, Secretariat (File Photo) CHANDIGARH: Bomb threat emails targeting multiple schools, two Air India flights and the Secretariat in Chandigarh on Thursday morning triggered panic and prompted a swift response from police authorities. The schools that reported threats include St Soldier International School (Sector 45), Ryan International School…
Chandigarh: Sukhna Lake, one of the most iconic destinations that lends Chandigarh its distinct identity, continues to draw residents and visitors alike. Whether it is relatives visiting from other states, friends arriving from abroad, or locals seeking an evening breather or morning walk, the lake remains a top choice on every itinerary.However, frequent visitors say…
Mohali: A police team that went to arrest a suspected drug trafficker was attacked by a group of youths in Harlalpur village on Wednesday afternoon in Kharar subdivision, leaving a sub-inspector injured. The incident also triggering tension in the village, prompting police to deploy force to maintain law and order.Kharar DSP Karan Singh Sandhu said,…
Chandigarh: Sukhna Lake, one of the most iconic destinations that lends Chandigarh its distinct identity, continues to draw residents and visitors alike. Whether it is relatives visiting from other states, friends arriving from abroad, or locals seeking an evening breather or morning walk, the lake remains a top choice on every itinerary.However, frequent visitors say…
Chandigarh: Reinforcing its academic prowess, the Tricity has produced multiple national toppers in the CBSE Class X examinations, results of which were declared on Wednesday, with several students securing a perfect 100% score.Rather than a single standout, this year’s results reveal a cluster of perfect scorers from the region, highlighting how closely packed the top…
