Mohali: The Punjab vigilance bureau (VB) has arrested a subdivisional officer (SDO) of the mining department posted in Derabassi for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 8 lakh in a case linked to illegal soil excavation.The arrest follows a complaint received through the Chief Minister’s Anti-Corruption Action Line portal and is part of the state…
Mohali: The Punjab mines and geology department has detected over 12.79 lakh cubic feet of suspected illegally excavated material at six sites in Mohali during a month-long crackdown against illegal mining.Officials said the unauthorised excavation may have caused substantial loss to the govt exchequer. The revenue department has been asked to demarcate the sites and…
Mohali: In a setback to Gmada, the Permanent Lok Adalat, Mohali, has ordered the attachment of assets in the office of its Estate Officer (EO) for allegedly failing to comply with a compensation award passed in a consumer dispute over the lack of basic civic amenities in Aero City.The case pertains to a residential plot…
Panjab University scholar Jyoti Yadav electrocuted on campus A PhD scholar from the Department of Microbiology at Panjab University died after suffering an electric shock near Girls’ Hostel No. 10 on Tuesday. The deceased, identified as Jyoti, a resident of District Mahindergarh, Haryana, was reportedly on her way to the department via an unpaved pathway…
A PhD scholar from the Department of Microbiology at Panjab University died after suffering an electric shock near Girls’ Hostel No. 10 on Tuesday. The deceased, identified as Jyoti, a resident of District Mahindergarh, Haryana, was reportedly on her way to the department via an unpaved pathway adjoining the road connecting Girls’ Hostel No. 8…
Times News NetworkChandigarh: With the Tricity reeling under intense humidity for the past few days, the rain on Tuesday came as a breath of fresh air. Maximum temperature in Chandigarh dropped by 5.2 degrees from the previous day to settle at 29.6 degrees Celsius, four degrees below normal.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Chandigarh recorded…
A PhD scholar from the Department of Microbiology at Panjab University died after suffering an electric shock near Girls’ Hostel No. 10 on Tuesday. The deceased, identified as Jyoti, a resident of District Mahindergarh, Haryana, was reportedly on her way to the department via an unpaved pathway adjoining the road connecting Girls’ Hostel No. 8…
Heavy rain lashed Chandigarh, Mohali and adjoining areas on Tuesday, bringing much-needed relief from the prevailing heat and humidity but causing widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions. Several major roads, intersections and low-lying residential areas remained submerged for hours, slowing vehicular movement and inconveniencing commuters during the morning rush. Water accumulation in Chandigarh, Mohali, Zirakpur, Kharar…
Chandigarh: Panjab University dean of instruction Dr Meenakshi Goyal was on Tuesday asked to taken on the vice-chancellor’s responsibilities as well from July 29 following the completion of incumbent V-C Prof Renu Vig’s tenure.An order issued by the Vice-President’s office said Dr Goyal will hold additional charge until alternative arrangements are made. The interim arrangement…
Heavy rain lashed Chandigarh, Mohali and adjoining areas on Tuesday, bringing much-needed relief from the prevailing heat and humidity but causing widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions. Several major roads, intersections and low-lying residential areas remained submerged for hours, slowing vehicular movement and inconveniencing commuters during the morning rush. Water accumulation in Chandigarh, Mohali, Zirakpur, Kharar…
