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HC asks school to admit Rape survivor, bear all the expenses

Jodhpur, May 3 -- Observing that "right to education is the fundamental right of every child", the Rajasthan high court on Friday granted permission to the superintendent of Government Balika Grah to ... Read More


Distance, fees key factors as parents prefer govt schools for girls' education in Bhadoti: Report

Jaipur, May 3 -- Gambhira government senior secondary school (which is also the only school in the village) where Vinita and Sarita studied from has currently 157 girls and 86 boys. On the other hand,... Read More


300 UT cops to be deployed for NEET exam tomorrow

Chandigarh, May 3 -- As the city gears up for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) - UG on Sunday, the Chandigarh police are undertaking high security measures to ensure a fair and smooth... Read More


GMCH's trauma centre stuck in waiting room

Chandigarh, May 3 -- The much-awaited emergency-cum-trauma centre at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, has missed yet another deadline, adding to the long list of delays plagu... Read More


Youth injured in sword attack over family feud

Mohali, May 3 -- A youth was seriously injured in a sword attack after a long-standing family dispute turned violent in Mauli Baidwan village on Thursday evening. The victim, identified as Parminder S... Read More


2 arrested with 20g heroin after complaint on anti-drug helpline

Mohali, May 3 -- Acting on a complaint received on the anti-drug helpline number, Mohali police on Thursday arrested two accused and recovered 20 gm heroin and two vehicles from their possession. The ... Read More


Chandigarh MC to bring in vigil squad to rein in encroachments after dark

Chandigarh, May 3 -- For the first time, the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) will set up a dedicated night vigil squad to crackdown on illegal vendors and encroachments that mushroom across the ... Read More


Human trafficking racket busted at Lalru hotel, 8 women rescued

Mohali, May 3 -- Police on Thursday rescued eight women pushed into human trafficking andprostitution from a hotel in Lalru on the Ambala-Chandigarh highway. Three key operatives of the racket, which ... Read More


court acquits Juvenile in gang-rape case

Chandigarh, May 3 -- A special fast-track court dealing with POCSO cases on Friday acquitted a juvenile co-accused in a case involving the gang-rape of a Class 12 student. The court had earlier senten... Read More


Governors offer prayers for Pahalgam attack victims

Chandigarh, May 3 -- Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria and Haryana governor Bandaru Dattatraya offered prayers for the victims of the recent Pahalgam attack during a gurbani kirtan held at Gurdwara ... Read More