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HC summons Punjab chief secy over state's 'failure' to upgrade jail infra

Chandigarh, March 29 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court on Friday summoned Punjab chief secretary, and additional chief secretaries of finance and jails departments over 'failure' of the state gover... Read More


Punjab: Cheema announces directives to improve doorstep delivery of services

Chandigarh, March 29 -- Punjab finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Friday announced new directives aimed at reinforcing effective governance and addressing the concerns of citizens through the 'Aa... Read More


HC summons all Punjab DCs, SSPs over delay in handing over land to NHAI

Chandigarh, March 29 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court has summoned deputy commissioners (DCs) and senior superintendent of police (SSPs) of all districts of Punjab over failure to provide security... Read More


Assault on Colonel: Why accused cops not arrested yet, HC asks Punjab

Chandigarh, March 29 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court on Friday questioned Punjab Police over the delay in arresting the policemen accused of assaulting Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath on the interv... Read More


Four students stabbed during concert at Panjab University

Chandigarh, March 29 -- After chaos during two back-to-back concerts at Panjab University (PU) last week, another concert on Friday night was marred by violence. Outsiders, who managed to enter the c... Read More


Chandigarh admn can't reject sales deed applications without valid reason: High court

Chandigarh, March 29 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court has directed the sub-registrar, Chandigarh administration, to accept the conveyance deed of a city resident and take a final decision on it. ... Read More


Haryana assembly passes Bill to take over Aparna Ashram

Chandigarh, March 29 -- Amid Opposition's concerns of over its legal tenability, the Haryana assembly on Friday passed the Aparna Institution (taking over of management and control) Bill, 2025 to take... Read More


Punjab assembly: Bill allowing prisoners' transfer to jails in other states passed

Chandigarh, March 29 -- The Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Friday passed three bills including amendments in Transfer of Prisoners Act 1950. With the passing of the 'Transfer of Prisoners (Punjab Amendment) B... Read More


Liquor vends' auction: Chandigarh admn to move Supreme Court against HC stay

Chandigarh, March 28 -- A day after the Punjab and Haryana high court stayed the operation of all liquor vends in Chandigarh from April 1 over liquor contractors' claims of "a single family" securing ... Read More


Day temperature breaches 35degC mark in Chandigarh

Chandigarh, March 28 -- For the first time this year, temperature crossed the 35degC mark in the city on Thursday, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). While this is in line with its for... Read More