Chandigarh: Eight heritage furniture pieces designed by Swiss architect Pierre Jeanneret and linked to Chandigarh’s iconic modernist legacy are set to be auctioned in the United States on August 13, prompting calls for urgent diplomatic intervention to stop the sale.The items, listed by US-based Wright Auction House, include an office chair, desk chair, dining chair,…
Kullu: Public outrage and demands for an independent inquiry have intensified over a week after 13 people were killed in a rockfall at Kadu Nala on the Sansari–Killar–Thirot–Tandi (SKTT) road in Lahaul and Spiti.Local residents, activists, and public organisations allege that the July 24 tragedy—where massive falling boulders crushed a vehicle carrying passengers from Tindi…
Chandigarh- A 57-year-old woman was critically injured after she was allegedly shot in the forehead during the execution of a court-ordered eviction at a house in Sector 42, Chandigarh, on Saturday. The victim, identified as Manvinder Kaur, had reportedly accompanied court officials and police personnel to take possession of the property after securing an eviction…
Nearly 50 govt schools lack sports infra: Survey Deepak.Yadav@timesofindia.comChandigarh: A survey of around 115 govt schools conducted by the engineering department of the Chandigarh administration has revealed a significant shortage of sports infrastructure across the city.The survey found that nearly 50 govt schools do not have any designated facilities for major sports such as volleyball,…
Chandigarh: In view of continuous heavy rainfall and the risk of landslides in Himachal Pradesh, Indian Railways has suspended four train services on the Kalka-Shimla narrow-gauge railway line till Aug 5.Five trains depart from Kalka and five return daily on the route. Of these, two trains in each direction have been suspended.Officials in the Ambala…
Mohali: Police have busted an illegal firecracker manufacturing and storage unit operating from a residential area in Lalru and arrested two persons, while the alleged kingpin remains absconding.Acting on a tip-off, Lalru police raided a shop and an adjoining residence on Dahar Road. During the operation, police recovered 25 bags containing sulphur, gunpowder and other…
Golden Score Heartbreak for Chandigarh Judoka Ishroop TNNChandigarh: Ishroop Narang, 19, emerged as one of the standout performers in the women’s under 78kg category, displaying grit and composure throughout the competition. She began her campaign with a hard-fought golden score victory over Scotland’s Nicole Wood to book a place in the quarterfinals.Although Narang lost to…
Rs 5L aid announced for kin of boys who died in Haridwar Times News NetworkChandigarh: Punjab governor and UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Sunday announced financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each for the families of four minor boys from Chandigarh who lost their lives after being swept away by the strong current of…
Chandigarh: Army personnel won eight of India’s 13 gold medals at the Commonwealth Games — half of them women.With mind and sinew steeled in the rigours of military training, the Pune-based Army Sports Institute (ASI) shaped them up with a scientific athlete development programme that tracked their performance at world championships for a year, analysed…
Sonipat: A daylight robbery at a jewellery shop in Sonipat district was cracked within hours after the police arrested all four accused persons following a brief encounter on Saturday.During the exchange of fire, the alleged kingpin, Sagar, sustained a bullet injury to his leg, said the police.According to the police, the incident occurred around 10…
