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Road safety panel proposed project to overcome bottlenecks on stretch
The Tribune partnered event to felicitate business promoters, founders
Organised by the HC Bar Association in collaboration with Rotary and Blood Bank Society Resource Centre, the camp witnessed participation by 126 donors
MP alleges that this is a deliberate attempt to benefit private interests in the academia
Kataria is currently under observation and is expected to resume his routine activities soon
Commutes death to 30 years RI without remission
As 245 matters get listed before a single Bench in a day, judicial functioning enters the realm of the impossible. Stakeholders and experts believe it is time to cap daily listings, prioritise hearings, and protect the constitutional promise of meaningful justice
It is an exclusive, invite-only programme bringing together select promoters, seasoned investors, and industry leaders
The team is in Ropar to familiarise itself with the flood plains of Punjab
Also inspected the newly established Climate Change Learning Lab at the Nature Camp.
44 registries in fortnight in country’s first-of-its-type initiative
A city resident, Abhishek Jain, was defrauded of over Rs 16.45 lakh in a cyber scam. He was lured into investing via WhatsApp and Telegram, initially for small tasks, then with promises of high returns. He received limited returns and was repeatedly asked to invest more to unlock funds, realizing it was a scam. A case has been registered against the cybercriminals.
Kirron Kher disputes a Rs 12.76 lakh housing dues demand. She claims lack of official notice and incorrect calculation of license fees based on House Allotment Committee rules. She also contests interest charges due to the absence of prior intimation. She requests a revised calculation.
The event was attended by top police officials and over 350 personnel from various units of the force
Local residents complain about inconvenience caused due to insanitary conditions
Krishan Kumar Chopra, an UT Estate Office employee, was acquitted of corruption charges. He was arrested in 2019 after accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000, following a complaint about updating house lease installments. The court acquitted him due to lack of support from the complainant's testimony.
Tribune School won a 6-0 football match. DAV, Saupin's, and GMSSS also won football matches. Bhavan Vidyalaya and GMHS won in girls' football. Bhavan, Saupin's, Guru Nanak Public, and Chitkara International schools won in basketball. DPS and Gurukul Global advanced in table tennis.
UT Electricity Department, Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited told them to file reply within two weeks
A 76-year-old cancer patient was robbed of his gold kara near PGIMER while waiting for a bus. A group allegedly distracted him and used a sharp tool to steal the jewelry. Police are investigating, reviewing CCTV footage, and this incident follows a recent attempted gold bangle theft at the same location.
Kamal Kant Sharma was removed as a director of Chandigarh State Co-operative Bank for missing three board meetings without explanation. Managing Director Anuradha S Chagti informed the Registrar, who then ordered Sharma's removal, citing a bylaw violation.
The hospitals, reportedly beneficially owned by Karan Deep Singh, seized under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002
Seventeen-year-old Janvi Jindal set five Guinness World Records in inline skating, including fastest slalom and most spins. This achievement makes her the youngest female record holder and the only female from Chandigarh to reach this milestone. She began skating in 2018 and is a former national champion.
Mounds of dug up earth on the road and open drains near the temple have made the road unsafe and congested
The DCP has instructed that physical inspections of all exam centres be carried out in advance to assess security arrangements
The firm is set to file a recovery suit of approximately Rs 250 crore against GMADA
The victim, Paramjit Singh Chauhan, a retired Defence personnel and a resident of Baltana, was allegedly surrounded by a group of individuals while he was trying to catch a bus from outside PGI’s Nehru Gate
'Appointing someone to a public position of power is not just a political decision, it's a reflection of values and standards,' she said in a post
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Dr. Sagar Preet Hooda, a Panjab University alumnus and 1997-batch IPS officer, will become the Director General of Chandigarh Police on Wednesday. Hooda previously served as ASP in Chandigarh after joining the police force in August 1997 and was appointed to the top post on July 15.