Showers on the cards in tricity

Chandigarh: The monsoon will again get active after July 15. “Subdued monsoon activity is likely in the tricity during the next two-three days. However, occasional rain/thundershowers can occur. Rainy conditions are likely to improve around July 15 for subsequent two-three days,” stated Surender Paul, Director, Chandigarh Meteorological Department. TNS

Mason falls in peer muchalla, injured

Zirakpur: A mason, who was working at the house of a Peer Muchalla resident, Raj Kumar, fell off and was seriously injured. The mason was rushed to the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh where his condition is stated to be serious. The police are investigating the matter. The investigating officer, Sub-Inspector Naib Singh, said, “His condition is serious. He has not given his statement yet.” TNS

Three gamblers land in police net

Mohali: The police arrested three persons for gambling in the basement of a booth in the Phase 1 market here on Monday. The police recovered Rs 71,000 from their possession. The suspects have been identified as Sanjay, Manohar and Kamal, all residents of Mohali. Inspector Manphul Singh said: “Following a tip-off, we conducted a raid in the basement and nabbed the trio. We have nabbed 10 gamblers and recovered Rs 1.7 lakh in two cases this month.” A case has been registered. TNS

Admn’s new public prosecutor

Chandigarh: The UT Administration has appointed Ashu Mohan Punchhi as its public prosecutor to conduct criminal cases on its behalf before the Punjab and Haryana High Court. He replaces senior advocate RS Rai. Punchhi is the son of former Chief Justice of India, Madan Mohan Punchhi, and brother-in-law of BJP leader Sanjay Tandon. TNS

141 evacuees back from Sharjah

Mohali: Seventeenth evacuation flight carrying 141 stranded Indian passengers from Sharjah arrived at the Chandigarh international airport here today. The Air India flight arrived at the airport at 3.16 pm. All repatriated persons, who mostly belong to different parts of Punjab, Haryana and nearby states, will reach their districts under the supervision of the respective state government representatives where they will be quarantined as per the government guidelines. TNS