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Panchkula couple accused of harassing artist Shiv Singh's wife summoned by high court

Chandigarh, July 31 -- Accused of harassing and tormenting the 86-year-old widow of celebrated Indian sculptor Shiv Singh, a Panchkula-based couple has been summoned by the Punjab and Haryana high cou... Read More


Half day at UT schools today

Chandigarh, July 31 -- In commemoration of the death anniversary of Shaheed Udham Singh, the UT education department has declared a half day for all government and aided schools on Thursday. Following... Read More


Woman out for a stroll targeted by chain snatchers in Sector 35

Chandigarh, July 31 -- Two motorcycle-borne men snatched a woman's gold chain in a residential street in Sector 35-D on Tuesday evening. In her complaint to police, the woman, who is in her 40s, told ... Read More


P'kula residents body objects to garbage charges despite not using MC's service

Panchkula, July 31 -- A delegation from the Citizens' Welfare Association (CWA), led by president S K Nayar, met with municipal commissioner R K Singh on Wednesday and submitted two memorandums addres... Read More


Doctors directed to prescribe only generic medicines

Mohali, July 31 -- Three days after conducting a surprise inspection at Dera Bassi civil hospital and finding irregularities in the distribution of free medicines, civil surgeon, Dr Sangeeta Jain, con... Read More


HC seeks response from UT DGP on farm protesters' plea

Chandigarh, July 31 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court (HC) on Wednesday sought response from the Chandigarh director general of police (DGP) on a plea filed by two dozen persons seeking directions ... Read More


HC asks PGI for data on nursing staff eligible for promotion

Chandigarh, July 31 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court (HC) has directed the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) to provide data to ascertain as to how many persons ar... Read More


Business rivalry led to attack on Phase 10 chemist, six held: Police

Mohali, July 31 -- The attack on a pharmacy in Phase 10 on May 1 has been traced back to a deep-rooted rivalry between two chemists, with police now arresting six people in the case, while one unident... Read More


Woman injured in road accident dies after battling for life for 25 days

Mohali, July 31 -- A 67-year-old woman, who was injured after being hit by a car near the Zirakpur-Baltana flyover on July 5, succumbed to her injuries on Wednesday after fighting for life for 25 days... Read More


UT admn eyes cycle tracks in next leg of solar energy push

Chandigarh, July 31 -- In a move to further promote solar energy, the Chandigarh administration is now planning to install solar panels along the city's extensive cycle tracks. With rooftop solar pane... Read More