Power bill due date deferred

Chandigarh: Electricity consumers in the city can now pay their bills a week after the e-Sampark centres will reopen. The date has been extended in cases where the due date fell between May 4 and reopening of e-Sampark centres. TNS

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Pedestrian hit by bike, dies

Chandigarh: An unidentified pedestrian died after being hit by a motorcyclist at the iron market chowk on Friday. The victim sustained injuries and was rushed to GMCH-32 where he was declared brought dead by the doctor on duty. The police have booked Mauli Jagran resident Shivam under Sections 279 and 304-A of the IPC at Sector 31 police station. TNS

Car catches fire

Chandigarh: Two occupants of a car had a close shave after it caught fire and was damaged completely near Kishangarh on Friday night. Fire personnel reached the spot and doused the fire in 30 minutes. The car belonged to Neetu, a cop posted at the IT Park police station, who was coming back from duty with driver Arvind when the incident took place. TNS

Hospital allowed to admit patients

Chandigarh: The UT on Saturday allowed City/Apollo Hospital to admit new patients after it submitted the details sought by the authorities. The private hospitals were asked to provide information within three days on the number of beds occupied and the number of cylinders procured from April 1 to May 10. All other private hospitals submitted the required details, but City/Apollo Hospital did not despite reminders. However, they have now provided the required info, said the authorities. TNS