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Come July 13, Punjab buses to join online ticket route

Chandigarh, July 11 -- From July 13, passengers travelling on Punjab's state-run buses will be able to book tickets online from the comfort of home, as the state government rolls out a smart electroni... Read More


'No land left if plantation claims true': Kataria flags exaggeration

Chandigarh, July 11 -- Questioning inflated tree plantation claims, Punjab governor and UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday warned that adding up the annual plantation figures would mean th... Read More


25k farmers bring city to grinding halt

Chandigarh, July 11 -- Thousands of commuters, schoolchildren and office-goers bore the brunt of the UT administration and Chandigarh police's decision to allow a 25,000-strong farmers' rally through ... Read More


Gym owner, his driver killed as SUV overturns in Lalru

Mohali, July 11 -- A 23-year-old gym owner from Ludhiana and his driver were killed after their Fortuner SUV overturned while trying to avoid a stray animal near ITI Chowk in Lalru early on Friday. Tw... Read More


UT witnesses 11% rise in underweight children

Chandigarh, July 11 -- Among eight union territories, Chandigarh has recorded the highest increase in the prevalence of underweight children below the age of five years, according to the national fami... Read More


Man held in hit-and-run case

Chandigarh, July 11 -- Police have arrested a resident of Jind, Haryana who had fled after hitting and killing a pedestrian near Poultry Chowk on Zirakpur road. According to police, the accused had hi... Read More


Man sentenced to 10-yr jail for sexually assaulting minor

Panchkula, July 11 -- A local court has awarded ten years' rigorous imprisonment (RI) to a 49 year-old-man accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old minor in the area of the Sector 7 police station... Read More


UT's pick up-drop off order sees resistance from schools, parents

Chandigarh, July 11 -- The UT administration has directed all educational institutions in the city to conduct student pick-up and drop-off entirely within campus premises and restore parking areas tha... Read More


Counsellors warn of sit-in

Chandigarh, July 11 -- Psychologists and counsellors selected after the due examination process by Punjab health department have warned of sitting on indefinite hunger strike if they are not provided ... Read More


3 attacked with sharp weapons in Nayagaon; five booked

Mohali, July 11 -- A previous altercation between two groups escalated into a violent attack in Naya Gaon on Thursday evening, leaving three men injured. According to the FIR, complainant Appu, 24, al... Read More