Nawanshahr Man held on rape charge

Chandigarh: A 30-year-old man, who allegedly raped a woman on the pretext of providing her a job, has been arrested by the local police. The suspect, Balwinder Singh Maan, a resident of Nawanshahr, was nabbed from Sector 8, Chandigarh. The 23-year-old woman, a native of Jammu, alleged that she had come to the city in search of a job on July 29. On July 30, she came in contact with the suspect, who posed as a CBI officer and assured her of help in getting a job. The suspect took the victim to a hotel in Sector 22 and raped her. TNS

Answer key out for PULEET

Chandigarh: Panjab University has uploaded the answer key, along with question booklet of PULEET-2021. The test was conducted by Panjab University and is available on the website — exams.puchd.ac.in/show-noticeboard.php. The candidates can file their objections regarding any discrepancy and accuracy of the answers by email at [email protected] by August 5 till 3.30 pm. TNS

Patiala archer for world c’ship

Chandigarh: Patiala archer Sangampreet Singh Bisla has been selected to represent India at the World Archery Championship 2021, scheduled to be held in South Dakota, USA, from September 19-26. Selection trials were held at the SAI centre in Sonipat from August 2-3. Bisla is student of Khalsa College, Patiala, and trains at Punjabi University under coach Jiwanjot Singh Teja and assistant coach Gaurav Sharma. TNS

Three nabbed for attacking man, kin

Chandigarh: The UT police have arrested three persons for attacking a Ram Darbar resident and his family members. Complainant Puran alleged that Sushil, alias Meri, Ajay and other persons attacked him and his family members with sticks and rods at his house on July 31. The police have registered a case at the Sector 31 police station. Later, they arrested Sushil (27), Amit (25) and Amit, alias Sanju (20). TNS

Oral Hygiene Day celebrated

Mohali: National Oral Hygeine Day was celebrated by the department of periodontics, Desh Bhagat Dental College, Desh Bhagat University, on Monday. Patients were educated and motivated to maintain oral hygiene. Dr Zora Singh, Chancellor, shared his words of wisdom with faculty members. Principal Sanjeev Soni presented a vote of thanks. TNS

Residents form welfare body

Mohali: Residents of Block B, Sector 123, New Sunny Enclave, Kharar, formed House Owners’ Welfare Association (HOWA). Lokesh Kumar Saini has been elected as the president of the association and Sevak Singh as the general secretary. Besides, Ranjit Singh Dhillon was elected as the vice-president, Harjinder Singh joint secretary, Thakur Kashmir Singh additional secretary, Harichand Chaudhary treasurer and Vinod Sharma additional treasurer of the house owners’ body. TNS

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