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38 convicted in 2018 Bulandshahr riots case

LUCKNOW/BULANDSHAHR, July 31 -- A court in Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday convicted 38 people, including five for murder, over their involvement in the December 2018 communal viole... Read More


DGCA: 263 safety issues reported in a year across 8 airlines

New Delhi, July 31 -- As many as 263 safety-related issues were reported across eight airlines in the last one year, audit findings by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) revealed. The fi... Read More


32.8-mm rain drowns city, chokes traffic

Chandigarh, July 31 -- A moderate downpour of 32.8 mm rainfall lashed the city on Sunday, bringing the maximum temperature down to 33degC, a 3.9-degree drop within 24 hours. While the showers brought ... Read More


Retd Colonel walking his dog robbed at gunpoint

Mohali, July 31 -- A retired army officer was robbed at gunpoint in Aerocity Block-C while walking his dog, with the robbers making off with his gold bracelet and Apple iPhone. While the incident occu... Read More


Court orders FIR against inspector for assaulting staffer

Mohali, July 31 -- In a significant judicial development, a Mohali court has ordered the registration of an FIR against an inspector for allegedly assaulting a court employee during the production of ... Read More


City's street lights to go smart, monitored centrally for faster repairs

Chandigarh, July 31 -- In a move aimed at improving public safety and energy efficiency, the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation is set to overhaul the city's street lighting system by linking over 55,00... Read More


Caught on camera: Traffic cop suspended for taking bribe of Rs.500

Chandigarh, July 31 -- A constable with the Chandigarh Traffic Police was suspended for taking Rs.500 bribe from a car driver at the Sector 45/46/49/50 intersection on Tuesday. A departmental inquiry ... Read More


Two held for duping 83-year-old of Rs.59 lakh

Panchkula, July 31 -- The district cybercrime police have arrested two individuals allegedly involved in a digital arrest scam that defrauded an 83-year-old city resident of Rs.59.90 lakh. The arreste... Read More


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