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Haryana govt officials warned against participating in campaigning

Chandigarh, April 25 -- The Haryana State Election Commission (HSEC) on Friday said that it has been informed of government officials participating in political activities and supporting candidates ah... Read More


HC dismisses bail petition of Kathua rape-murder accused

Chandigarh, April 25 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court has dismissed the bail plea of an accused in the 2018 rape and murder case of a minor nomad girl in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir. The ... Read More


Sopore protest: Week on, six booked under PSA

Srinagar, April 25 -- Almost a week after protests erupted in Sopore, six youths have been booked by the police under the Public Safety Act (PSA). The youths, who hail from Sopore, have been booked fo... Read More


Oppn submits fresh notice to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

New Delhi, April 25 -- Opposition parties on Friday submitted a fresh notice in the Rajya Sabha seeking to move a motion for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, people fami... Read More


Woman among two killed in mohali road accidents

Mohali, April 25 -- Two persons, including a woman, lost their lives in separate road accidents in Mohali, police officials said on Friday. The first mishap took place near Sector-82 on Airport Road w... Read More


Mercury sees new high at 41degC, rain next week

Chandigarh, April 25 -- The city recorded its highest temperature of the season on Friday at 41degC, 5.1 degrees above normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The rising temper... Read More


'Infra, fire safety': MC lists parking overhaul

Chandigarh, April 25 -- Municipal corporation (MC) officials were directed on Friday to take up repair works at the multilevel parking in Sector 17 and ensure cleanliness for an overhaul of the facili... Read More


76 fined for encroachments across city

Chandigarh, April 25 -- Acting on the directions of municipal joint commissioner Himanshu Gupta, the enforcement team carried out an extensive encroachment drive across key city markets and a total of... Read More


Film on ageing women draws packed house at Tagore Theatre

Chandigarh, April 25 -- A documentary about two elderly women confronting mortality drew a multigenerational audience to Tagore Theatre on Friday, sparking a conversation that lingered well beyond the... Read More


Caught with 175kg poppy husk, 2 men get 12-yr RI

Mohali, April 25 -- A special court in Mohali has sentenced two men to 12 years of rigorous imprisonment each and imposed a fine of Rs.1.5 lakh for possessing 175 kg of poppy husk, in a case registere... Read More