- Ambala City double murder suspect nailed
The CIA-1 unit of the Ambala police has arrested a suspect in a firing incident that took place at Kalka chowk in Ambala City, which left two men dead and another two injured in March last year.
- Bed count at de - addiction centre to go up, says Mohali Deputy Commissioner Amit Talwar
The number of beds in the Drug De-addiction and Rehabilitation Centre in Sector 66 would be increased from 50 to 70. Deputy Commissioner Amit Talwar said this during his visit to this centre to review its working.
- Sampla back as NCSC chairman
BJP leader Vijay Sampla has been reappointed as chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC). The official orders of his appointment were issued by President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday.
- Panjab University win basketball gold at Khelo India
Panjab University cagers won gold in the ongoing Khelo India University Games in Bengaluru today. The side defeated Jamia Millia University, New Delhi, by one point. The side lost the first quarter 14-27 but recovered in the second quarter to log a 23-13 win. In the third quarter, both teams played
- Eco rally organised
The school organised an eco rally. Students of Class VII and IX participated in it with lots of enthusiasm. The rally passed through the OMAXE complex in New Chandigarh. Students made beautiful posters with powerful messages and slogans on the planet Earth.
- Negligence: 2 cops sent to Police Lines
The SHO of Sector 3 police station, Inspector Sher Singh, and SI Amarjit Singh were sent to the Police Lines, Sector 26, reportedly over their negligence while dealing with a case of attempt to murder. The transfer order of the two cops was issued by UT SSP Kuldeep Singh Chahal.
- Gill conferred akademi fellowship
Tejwant Singh Gill, an eminent Punjabi writer and scholar, was conferred the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Fellowship here today. The fellowship was presented to him by Madhav Kaushik, vice-president of the akademi.
- Excise Department briefs marble dealers on bills
The Excise and Taxation Department today held a meeting with the Marble Market Association, Dhanas, for sensitising the public to the issuance of bills.
- Scooter rider booked for vandalising Mercedes car
An unknown Activa rider has been booked for allegedly vandalising a Mercedes car.
- Rotary pact off over poor upkeep
MC Commissioner Anindita Mitra today ordered to cancel the agreement for maintenance of the Sector 19-20-27-30 roundabout over its poor upkeep.
- Tiecon - 2022 in Chandigarh on April 30
The seventh edition of the North India’s biggest start-up and entrepreneurial event, Tiecon 2022, will be held here on April 30. The theme of event is “Adding Flight to Entrepreneurship” against the backdrop of funding and mentoring, given that a majority of the new start-ups face
- Chandigarh takes steps to save exotic birds from scorching heat
The UT Forests and Wildlife Department has taken various measures to protect the exotic birds housed in the Bird Park from the scorching sun.
- Chandigarh BSNL posts highest growth rate
The annual appreciation function of the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Chandigarh business area, was organised here today.
- Visa applications up 34% in Chandigarh
With the opening of international borders, relaxation on travel restrictions and resumption of flights, there has been upsurge in visa seekers. According to VFS Global, a visa application centre, there has been 34 per cent increase in the volume of applications being filed from the Chandigarh office
- Chandigarh to modernise 34 health and wellness centres
To make health and wellness centres (HWCs) a focal point for efficient delivery of all health services, the UT Administration has decided to upgrade the 34 HWCs with a special focus on tele-consultation.
