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Family of MC employee killed in road mishap awarded Rs.51L compensation

Panchkula, July 4 -- The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) has awarded a compensation of Rs.51.40 lakh to the family of Kuldeep Singh, a 30-year-old Chandigarh municipal corporation employee, who ... Read More


Mumbai-based property dealer robbed of Mercedes, chain

Panchkula, July 4 -- Three unidentified assailants assaulted and robbed a 42-year-old Mumbai-based property dealer of his Mercedes car, gold chain and mobile phones near Nada Sahib gurdwara on Tuesday... Read More


Former PCA president Mehta files nomination for top post

Mohali, July 4 -- On the first day of filing nominations for the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) elections, former president Amarjeet Mehta once again filed his nomination for the post of president. ... Read More


Rs.88 lakh were diverted without prescriptions, says panel report

Chandigarh, July 4 -- The investigation into the fraudulent diversion of over Rs.1.14 crore from PGIMER's Private Grant Cell, meant for needy patients, has revealed that the bulk of the funds - Rs.88.... Read More


PU may replace affidavit for protests with undertaking

Chandigarh, July 4 -- Panjab University (PU) is looking to tone down the conditions related to protests on campus. In a committee meeting held on Thursday, members recommended several measures includi... Read More


3 of family die as roof collapses after heavy rain in Hoshiarpur

Hoshiarpur, July 4 -- A migrant from Bihar and his two daughters were killed, while three other members of the family were injured when the roof of their rented house collapsed at Ahiyapur village nea... Read More


Heavy rains in HP boost water level in Punjab dams

Patiala, July 4 -- Heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in Himachal Pradesh has led to an increase in the water levels of the Pong and Ranjit Sagar dams. The water... Read More


Decks cleared for med college and hospital, tenders by month end

Sangrur, July 4 -- The long-awaited Sant Attar Singh State Institute of Medical Sciences in Mastuana Sahib is one step closer to reality, with tenders for construction expected to be floated by the en... Read More


Govt to target 'bail bond brokers' in crackdown on drug offenders

Chandigarh, July 4 -- To strengthen legal measures against drug-related crimes, the Punjab government has decided to arrest individuals who repeatedly sign surety bonds for those charged under the Nar... Read More


Arora gets industries, NRI affairs, Dhaliwal dropped from cabinet

Chandigarh, July 4 -- Chief minister Bhagwant Mann reshuffled his cabinet on Thursday by inducting newly elected Ludhiana West MLA Sanjeev Arora as a cabinet minister while Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal was ... Read More