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Powers given to DCs to modify reservation roster stayed by HC

Shimla, April 7 -- In a significant setback to the government, the Himachal Pradesh high court (HC) has stayed the state government's decision to grant deputy commissioners (DCs) discretionary powers ... Read More


Since Feb 28, 17K Indians left Iran via Armenia, Azerbaijan

New Delhi, April 7 -- Over 1,700 Indian nationals have left Iran via Armenia and Azerbaijan since the start of the West Asia conflict, officials said on Monday. Indian nationals wishing to leave Iran ... Read More


iaf chief begins week-long u.s. visit to bolster defence ties

NEW DELHI, April 7 -- The Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, began his week-long visit to the United States on Monday to bolster defence ties between the two countries, officials aware of... Read More


Rs.35 cr transferred into her account, woman surrenders

Panchkula, April 7 -- A 35-year-old woman from Chandigarhsurrendered before the statevigilance and anti-corruption bureau (ACB) headquarters in Panchkula on Monday inconnection with the Rs.158 crore f... Read More


23-year-old Fazilka man caught with 3kg heroin in Panchkula

Panchkula, April 7 -- A 23-year-old man from Punjab's Fazilka district was arrested with around 3 kg heroin and Rs.14 lakh cash near the cremation ground in Sector 20, Panchkula, on Sundayevening. The... Read More


City schools, govt buildings get hoax bomb threats again

Chandigarh, April 7 -- Panic swept through Chandigarh on Monday morning after several schools, the Punjab and Haryana secretariat and the mayor's office received bomb threats via an email purportedly ... Read More


Rain on cards till Thursday, says Met

Chandigarh, April 7 -- After a sunnyrespite on Monday, city residents can expect rain again fromTuesday as a fresh, strong Western Disturbance is active in the region. As per the India Meteorological ... Read More


Hit-&-run victim bleeds to death after 'Good Samaritan' abandons him

Mohali, April 7 -- A 25-year-old car painter from Panchkula died after a hit-and-run incident near Dhakoli bridge late Friday night, with police alleging that a passerby who initially tried to help la... Read More


Marketing board official caught taking Rs.23K bribe in Panchkula

Panchkula, April 7 -- The state vigilance and anti-corruption bureau (ACB) has arrested a divisional accountant posted with the marketing board in Sector 20, Panchkula, for allegedly accepting a bribe... Read More


PU invites applications for VC's post, last date May 5

Chandigarh, April 7 -- Panjab University (PU) has advertised the post of vice-chancellor, with a fixed pay of Rs.2,10,000 per month plus applicable allowances, as the search for a successor to incumbe... Read More