Under the scheme, taxpayers need to pay only the principal amount for the period 2010-11 to 2024-25 Panchkula: The municipal corporation has announced a one-time scheme offering a 100% waiver on interest on outstanding property tax, with commissioner Vinay Kumar urging owners to clear dues by June 30.Under the scheme, taxpayers need to pay only…
Mohali: Zirakpur police have registered a case against three men after a woman alleged she was sexually assaulted multiple times on the pretext of securing her husband’s release from jail.The FIR has been lodged provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against Aamir and Imran, both from Uttar Pradesh, and Sonu from Karnal. Police said…
The duo interacts with residents, RWAs and village representatives, taking stock of local issues and seeking early resolution Mohali: In a bid to improve civic services and address pending grievances, mayor Sarabjit Singh Samana and MLA Kulwant Singh have launched ward-wise public feedback meetings across the city.The drive aims to identify gaps in development works,…
Mohali: The Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026 of electoral rolls will be held from June 25 to July 24, deputy commissioner-cum-district election officer Komal Mittal said while chairing a meeting of booth level agents (BLAs) of recognised political parties Tuesday.The meeting, convened as per Election Commission directives, reviewed preparedness and coordination for the exercise.Mittal said booth…
The session aimed to educate PwDs, caregivers and staff on the importance of accurate and updated electoral records Chandigarh: An awareness programme on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was organised at the Vocational Training Centre, Aasha Kiran, Sector 46, with a special focus on persons with disabilities (PwDs).The session aimed to educate…
Chandigarh: The RTI findings into the private grant scam at the PGI has revealed how the local chemist inflated price of a medical item by 978% using fake MRP stickers.The vendor routinely flouted mandatory tender requirements to provide a 15% discount on branded drugs and 30% on generic medicines. The RTI revealed that the chemist…
The warning was issued during a surprise inspection at the Krishna Foundation de-addiction centre in Dhatogda village, Kalka, on Tuesday Panchkula: Deputy commissioner Satpal Sharma has warned of strict action against those filing baseless or malicious complaints against de-addiction centres or other institutions.The warning came during a surprise inspection of the Krishna Foundation De-addiction Counselling…
Mohali: A pickup driver has alleged he was robbed of Rs 1.54 lakh by unidentified assailants near Trivedi Camp in the early hours of June 18, but police have expressed doubts over his version and launched a detailed probe.Abhishek, a Sangrur resident, told the Mubarakpur police post that he was returning in his Mahindra pickup…
Chandigarh: Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday accused the BJP of systemic discrimination, claiming its scheduled caste (SC) figures were humiliated publicly during a high-profile political visit to the state, a charge the BJP has denied.Cheema alleged that during a tour by BJP national president, Nitin Nabin, former Union ministers Vijay Sampla and…
Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh govt on Tuesday imposed the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) for six months on the state-run Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) after employees warned of a strike over timely payment of salaries, pension and financial arrears.The decision was taken to ensure uninterrupted public transport services, which are considered vital for passenger…
