BNS provides for up to 10-year imprisonment, up from two years under IPC
Chandigarh
Applicants working on contract were replace with deputation staff
Ex-DIG Inder Jit Singh Sidhu earns praise from Anand Mahindra
Yellow alert for downpour on Wednesday
Dr. Sagar Preet Hooda, a Panjab University alumnus and 1997-batch IPS officer, will become the Director General of Chandigarh Police on Wednesday. Hooda previously served as ASP in Chandigarh after joining the police force in August 1997 and was appointed to the top post on July 15.
Advertisement
After tech upgrade, most offices struggle to resume normal working
The direction comes after Justice Sandeep Moudgil raised questions on the state’s explanation regarding a stopover at a hotel during Bajwa’s medical transit
A Nagla resident, Ramandeep Singh, was injured in Zirakpur after an altercation with Kanwariyas. Singh's elbow accidentally touched a 'kanwar,' leading to an argument and assault. He sustained head injuries requiring five stitches, but no police complaint was filed as the matter was resolved.
Two men, Sudagar Singh and Inderjit Singh, were arrested for the murder of a migrant laborer. The victim, Shanky, was found injured and later died after stating he was attacked by two Nihangs near a Samadh. Both suspects had prior criminal records.
A man was arrested in Assam for raping a 15-year-old girl. He lured her from home and sexually assaulted her in multiple cities and Nepal. The girl was rescued, and the accused was apprehended on July 18th. He is in police custody and the victim is receiving counseling.
Sardar Patel University and Panjab University signed an MoU to boost academic collaboration. The agreement covers student and faculty exchanges, joint events, and research projects across physical/biological sciences, management, and IT. Both institutions aim to enhance education, research, and knowledge sharing.
The drug authorities should ensure due process and transparent communication regarding licensing restrictions, say associations from Panchkula, Chandigarh and Mohali
Notice sent to her residence in Sector 8-A
Dr. Balbir Singh, the Health Minister, inspected Ropar Civil Hospital and found doctors allegedly prescribing expensive, branded medicines despite free alternatives being available. He will issue show-cause notices and take strict action. The minister also addressed patient complaints about doctor shortages and announced plans to recruit 1,000 doctors.
Residents continue to get bimonthly electricity bills
100 defaulters get notices for recovery of over Rs 10 crore
Already commissioned north India’s largest floating solar plant
The meet to be organised under the theme ‘Fit India’
Roads posing serious risk to commuters and pedestrians
Chandigarh Police arrested two juveniles for the attempted murder of a 16-year-old boy. The attack, occurring near Sector 49 on July 17, was a result of a school altercation. Police used CCTV footage and local intelligence to apprehend the suspects and seize weapons.
Devika Sihag, a BBA student from Chitkara University, won a bronze medal in the mixed team event at the World University Games. Her team lost to Chinese Taipei in the semifinals, with Devika securing one win. She will compete in singles against Nigeria on July 23.
SDM (East) banned using/selling single-use plastic items
Protest police action against one of their colleagues
SP Singh Oberoi, founder of the Sarbat Da Bhala Charitable Trust, met with Punjab University's Vice-Chancellor to discuss university development. Oberoi's trust, known for educational support, will soon identify deserving students for financial aid through the university.
Deputy Commissioner Preeti Yadav received the Shan-e-Punjab award from the National Theatre Arts Society (NTAS) for supporting 17 theater festivals. The award was presented at the District Administrative Complex.
St Stephen's Cricket Academy won the Hot Weather Tournament final, beating Dashmesh Cricket Academy by 98 runs. Arjunveer Singh's 136 runs led St Stephen's to 280. Dashmesh was all out for 182, despite contributions from Aakrasht, Karan, Tanveer, and K Lamba.
Three judokas, Navroop, Karan Pratap Singh, and Himanshu, along with coach Vivek Thakur, will represent India at the Junior Asian Cup 2025 in Macau. Navroop, a 2024 Junior National Champion, Himanshu, a three-time national champion, and Karan Pratap Singh will compete.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court says remarks aimed at browbeating judges, shaking faith in system
MeT issues yellow alert for heavy rain coupled with thunderstorm and lightning on Wednesday
As many as 165 post offices across Chandigarh, Jalandhar and Ludhiana divisions grapple to resume normal operations after Monday's technological upgradation
Advertisement
Copyright © The Tribune Trust, 2024
Designed and developed by : 
