Milkha Singh stable, wife under observation

Chandigarh: Iconic former Indian sprinter and resident of the city Milkha Singh continues to be stable. However, his wife Nirmal Milkha Singh, former Indian volleyball team skipper, is under strict observation at the hospital, said doctors. “Milkha Singh continues to be stable. However Nirmal Milkha Singh’s oxygen requirement has gone up marginally. Both continue to be monitored closely,” mentioned the media bulletin. TNS

Counselling for MBA admission

Chandigarh: The University Business School (UBS), Panjab University, will conduct counselling-cum-admission session through online mode on Google Meet for MBA programme (s) for the 2021-22 academic session. The counselling will be held as per the provisional merit list displayed on the UBS website on June 2 for general category and on June 3 for all reserved categories (except sports). TNS

Covid helpline launched

Chandigarh: Bhavans Old Students’ Society (BOSS), the alumni arm of Bhavan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh, under the supervision of school Senior Principal Vineeta Arora has launched a Covid helpline to enable people of the tricity find essential coronavirus-specific medical supplies. The service helps callers procure medicines, food, injection, oxygen cylinders and other essential supplies. TNS

Man held with illicit liquor

Chandigarh: Hallo Majra resident Paryanshu was allegedly arrested with 240 bottles of illicit liquor near the Zirakpur barrier, Raipur Khurd, on Friday. The police said a case under Section of 61-1-14 of the Excise Act had been registered. TNS

Honour for late SSGI Chairman

Mohali: Prof Avtar Singh, founder-chairman of the SSGI, was awarded with ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ (posthumously) for his contributions to the field of higher education by the Joint Association of Colleges (JAC). TNS

Curbs imposed in 10 more UT areas

Chandigarh: The UT on Saturday declared 10 more micro-containment zones in the city. The affected areas are parts of Sector 21, 28, 41, 46 and 49, Pipliwala Town and Modern Housing Complex in Mani Majra, Raipur Khurd and Mauli Complex. TNS

Two POs land in police net

Mohali: The Mataur police nabbed two proclaimed offenders, Raju, absconding since August 2011, and Ram Chander, wanted since December 2014, in theft cases. The police said Raju was nabbed from Phase 6 while Ram Chander was arrested from near Phase 3A on Saturday. TNS

Tandon attends bcci meeting

Chandigarh: The BCCI on Saturday announced to hold the remaining matches of the 2021 IPL season in the UAE. The matches will be held during September-October this year. During an online special general meeting (SGM) convened by the BCCI, UT Cricket Association chief Sanjay Tandon, along with the members of other state boards, agreed to streamline the IPL 2021. TNS