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Police seize Rs 25 lakh, 19 mobile phones; impound seven cars

Three AGMUT-cadre IAS officers received new assignments. Pardeep Kumar (2013 batch) is now Special Commissioner, Municipal Corporation; Secretary, Agriculture; and Secretary, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries. Swapnil M Naik (2009 batch) becomes Secretary, Hospitality; Chairman CITCO; and OSD Personnel. Mohamed Mansoor L (2017 batch) is the new Secretary for Cooperation, Food and Supplies, and Excise and Taxation. (This summary is generated via AI.)

The Municipal Corporation revoked licenses for four street vendors due to non-payment of their fifth installment of dues. These vendors now face legal action to recover outstanding fees, totaling Rs 85 crore owed by all registered vendors. Previously, 6,909 licenses were cancelled due to fee defaults, and unregistered vendors continue to operate illegally. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Chandigarh's electricity demand hit a record 452 MW due to high temperatures, surpassing last year's peak. Despite the surge, the power company maintained supply. Sector 20-A experienced a power outage due to a fallen tree, which was later restored. Sukhna Lake's water level decreased significantly due to evaporation. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Food safety officials seized nearly 450 kg of suspected counterfeit paneer during a raid in Sector 26. Samples of paneer, ghee, and curd were collected for testing. Challans were issued for selling food without an FSSAI license, a violation of food safety regulations. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Punjab's Governor felicitated top-performing Class 12 students and launched education initiatives: an 'Adopt-a-School' mentorship program and free competitive exam coaching. He also promoted clean energy, advocating for solar, electric mobility, and sustainable practices. Additionally, he attended an environmental workshop focused on medicinal plants. (This summary is generated via AI.)

The Chandigarh Beopar Mandal (CBM) addressed trader concerns at a Central GST Grievance Redressal Committee meeting. Issues included irrelevant questionnaires during GST registration and delayed cancellations. The Chandigarh Traders’ Association also submitted a memorandum highlighting long-standing business concerns. The meeting was chaired by Jagritisen Negi, with other key officials in attendance. (This summary is generated via AI.)

The police said the victim may have fallen onto the second floor roof after losing balance but are probing the death from all angles.

Chandigarh continued to experience intense heat wave conditions for the fourth consecutive day on Wednesday, with the mercury hovering above the 40-degree Celsius mark since Sunday

The newly inducted members include Additional Solicitor General of India, Satya Pal Jain; UT Cricket Association President, Sanjay Tandon; former mayors Devesh Moudgil and Anoop Gupta; former Haryana Assembly Speaker, Gian Chand Gupta; and Dr Ravinder Nath

Police recover Rs 25.30 lakh cash, 13 mobile phones, and 6 car

The suspect reportedly took the victim for a walk and raped her

Aimed to equip the stakeholders with scientific knowledge, climate data tools, and reporting strategies to cover emerging climate challenges

The parade, commanded by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Vikram Nehra, was aimed at assessing the discipline, coordination, and operational readiness of Panchkula’s police personnel

Chief administrator it was GMADA’s responsibility to maintain cleanliness in Mohali's areas developed by it

The fire broke out in the record room on the fourth floor of the DC Office building located in the Mini Secretariat

Multiple injury marks discovered on victim’s body; probe launched

30 trucks operating without valid documents impounded

Recommends additional 10% reservation for Agniveers in govt jobs

65 camps organised, over 1,700 treated, relapse rate just 8%

Chandigarh Admn holds drive in compliance with High Court directives on Sukhna catchment

Municipal Corporation employees hosted a 'chhabeel' and 'langar' promoting unity and service. PGIMER held a training session on the Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Aid Cube. Punjab FC extended Head Coach Panagiotis Dilmperis's contract until 2027. (This summary is generated via AI.)

UT records hottest day of season as mercury touches 44°C mark

A 10-day junior golf summer camp for 35 young golfers aged four to seven, including seven girls, concluded at Chandigarh Golf Club. The camp, led by coaches, focused on golf fundamentals and discipline. A final competition highlighted the children's new skills, and the club plans to host the camp annually. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Neeraj Yashpaul, a local tennis player, will compete in a UTR tournament in Taiwan. He aims to gain international experience, improve his ranking, and transition to the ITF Pro Tour. Yashpaul, with a strong national record, seeks sponsorship to achieve his goals of representing India in the Davis Cup and playing in a Grand Slam. He will attend an Elite Training Camp with Somdev Devvarman to enhance his skills. (This summary is generated via AI.)