Domestic help found hanging
Chandigarh: An 18-year-old girl, who was working as a domestic help, was found hanging at a plot in the Industrial Area, Phase I. The police are suspecting it to be a case of suicide though no suicide note has been recovered. The victim’s family has, however, alleged that her employers used to harass her. She has been identified as Anju, a resident of Kansal, who was staying in the Industrial Area where her employers reside. She was found hanging on Tuesday morning after which the police were informed. She was taken to a hospital where doctors declared her brought dead. The Industrial Area police are looking into the matter. TNS
Varsity institute holds Webinar
Chandigarh: The University Institute of Applied Management Sciences, Panjab University, organised a webinar, “Nayi Sikhshaniti Ke Sandarb Mein Sikhsha Mein Bhartiyata”.The distinguished speaker of the webinar was Prof Mohan Lal Chhipa, former vice-chancellor of Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hindi University, Bhopal. Prof Upasna Joshi Sethi, Director UIAMS, extended a formal welcome to the speaker and the participants. She highlighted that NEP 2020 was promoting a multidisciplinary approach and was the comprehensive framework for elementary to higher education. TNS
‘Wildlife Week’ observed
Chandigarh: Dev Samaj College of Education, Sector 36, in collaboration with the NSS unit and the Environment Club of the college observed “Wildlife Week”. It was conceptualised in 1952 with the aim of raising awareness to serve the long-term goal of safeguarding the lives of wildlife through critical action. TNS
318 boxes of illegal liquor recovered
Zirakpur: The Dhakoli police on Tuesday recovered 318 boxes of illegal liquor. According to information, the police and Excise Department officials conducted a joint operation on a tip-off. The liquor was to be used during the Bihar elections. The liquor, meant for sale in Chandigarh, was being taken in a truck. Officials arrested the truck driver, Rohit, who hails from Panipat. He told the police that truck owner Anil was from Rewari. Officials were trying to trace the owner. TNS
Man assaulted in sec 31 market
Chandigarh: A Sector 46 resident was assaulted by unknown persons at the Sector 31 market on Monday. Complainant Ramesh Kalyan alleged that unknown persons assaulted him and snatched his mobile phone. A case has been registered at the Sector 31 police station. TNS
