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AQI drops in parts of city

Chandigarh, Oct. 3 -- Parts of the city saw a slight drop in the air quality index (AQI) on Thursday after Dussehra festivities. At the Sector 53 Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station (CAA... Read More


3,500 acres for Aerotropolis Blocks E to J to be acquired under 2013 Act

Chandigarh, Oct. 3 -- Nearly two months after the Punjab government withdrew its land pooling policy, the state has notified a Social Impact Assessment (SIA) for the acquisition of 3,553 acres in Bloc... Read More


Panel formed to audit unsafe buildings in UT

Chandigarh, Oct. 3 -- All old and dilapidated buildings in Chandigarh will soon undergo a structural audit with deputy commissioner (DC) Nishant Yadav constituting a special committee for the purpose.... Read More


Food adulteration: In 6 years, only 11 cases have landed in court

Panchkula, Oct. 3 -- Despite a growing population of nearly 6.5 lakh and thousands of daily transactions involving sweets, bakery items, and other food products, Panchkula district's food safety depar... Read More


No safe pedestrian crossing: Patients put life on line to reach PGI

Chandigarh, Oct. 3 -- For most people, anxiety before visiting a hospital is common. But for patients visiting the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education (PGIMER), this comes with the added worr... Read More


Man attacked with sticks after spat with auto drivers in Zirakpur

Mohali, Oct. 3 -- Zirakpur police have registered a case after a man was attacked with sticks following an altercation with auto-rickshaw drivers on Wednesday night. The victim has been identified as ... Read More


UT police raise natural death compensation to Rs.3 lakh

Chandigarh, Oct. 3 -- Chandigarh Police have enhanced financial assistance for families of police staff, raising the natural death compensation from Rs.1 lakh to Rs.3 lakh. The aid in case of accident... Read More


By yr end, UT to have a dedicated MSME policy

Chandigarh, Oct. 3 -- The Chandigarh Administration is preparing to roll out a dedicated policy for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by the end of this year, as part of the Centre's initiat... Read More


One held in Dhanas firing case, old rivalry surfaces: Police

Chandigarh, Oct. 3 -- The Chandigarh Police have arrested one accused in connection with the recent firing incident inside a house at Dhanas EWS Colony, which left a man injured. The accused has been ... Read More


In a first, P'kula MC to get trainers for aggressive strays

Panchkula, Oct. 3 -- Responding to a sharp increase in dog bite cases-with 8,925 incidents recorded in the first ten months of 2024 alone-the Panchkula municipal corporation (MC) is launching a ground... Read More