- Panchayati Raj poll: Congress, BJP brace for 'indirect fight'
The political temperature is set soar in Haryana, with two major political parties, the BJP and Congress, bracing up for an “indirect fight” in the forthcoming elections to the Panchayati Raj institutions (PRIs).
- HC stays termination of 'scapegoat' officer
The Punjab and Haryana High Court today stayed the operation of an order terminating the services of “Manager Grade-I” after he contended, among other things, that he was being made a scapegoat.
- Govt approves Rs 147 - cr loan for state varsities
The Finance Department has accorded its consent to the proposal of the administrative department to approve a loan of Rs 147.75 crore as the first instalment for the state universities for the financial year 2022-23.
- HERC allows purchase of 500 MW for 3 yrs
After the Power Department’s review petition, the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC), in an interim order, has allowed the purchase of 500 MW of power from two vendors round the clock for three years.
- Can?t encourage encroachment on panchayat land: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that the courts cannot encourage illegal encroachment upon gram panchayat land by regularising its purchase. The assertion by the Bench of Justice Augustine George Masih and Justice Sandeep Moudgil came on a petition challenging order dated August 11, 2017
- Corbevax jabs halted in Punjab
Chandigarh: Due to shortage of supply, the Health Department on Thursday stopped adminsitering Corbevax. The vaccination is being administered to kids aged between 12 and 14 years. An official said the vaccination has been stopped due to non-availability from the Centre.
- Mewat MLA threatened by 'gau rakshaks'
In yet another addition to the ongoing controversy of “gaurakshak” videos, the Congress MLA from Ferozpur Jhirka in Nuh, Mamman Khan, has been threatened not to enter the Vidhan Sabha in Chandigarh.
- Harjot Bains is AAP poll incharge in J&K
Punjab Minister for Jails, Mining and Tourism Harjot Bains has been appointed as election incharge of the Aam Aadmi Party for Jammu. His appointment was made by the national secretary of the party this evening. Gaurav Sharma and Pradeep Mittal will assist him.
- Karan Johar announces Koffee with Karan Season 7; Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh to be first guests
Karan Johar left ‘Koffee with Karan’ viewers not so happy on Wednesday after his announcement that he is shutting down his famous talk show.
- Clear dues in 5 days, CHB tells allottees
In a stern warning, the Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) has asked allottees to pay their dues within five days failing which their allotment would be cancelled.
- Dumping ground issue: HC calls for action - taken report, summons Chandigarh MC chief
Nearly six years after the alleged dumping of environmental and other health concerns by the authorities in the Dadu Majra area of the city were brought to the notice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, a Division Bench today not only summoned the Municipal Commissioner, but also called for an act
- Covid: Surge in Delhi, but Chandigarh bucks trend
The city, which often follows a surge in Covid cases in the National Capital Region, has not seen a significant rise despite cases showing a rise in Delhi for over two weeks now.
- Chandigarh MC finds firm wanting, terminates agreement
Acting tough against contractors over poor performance, Anindita Mitra, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation (MC), today ordered termination of a contract and forfeiture of a bank guarantee for work of strengthening of the sewer network and storm water drainage network at Khudda Lahora and Raipur Khu
- Beware! Snatchers on the prowl in Chandigarh
There is no let-up in snatching incidents in the city as 53 incidents have been reported so far this year. Last year, a total of 121 snatchings were reported.
- Chandigarh sees 16 fresh cases of Covid
Chandigarh: The city witnessed 16 new cases of Covid on Thursday, taking the active count to 72. The death toll due to the virus stands at 1,165. TNS
