Two students were trapped in a Sarojini Hall lift at PU for 30 minutes due to a power failure. They screamed for help, but initial calls went unanswered. Rescue involved hostel staff, police, and resulted in the students being safely freed. Students criticized the lack of emergency systems.
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Haryana's school spending per student is high, second only to Chandigarh. Male students cost more than female students. Private school costs are significantly higher than government schools. Private coaching is less common in Haryana than the national average, though costs vary.
CJI BR Gavai’s nephew Raj Damodar Wakode among new additional judges of the Bombay High Court
The ruling came as the bench pushed for an international crackdown by directing the Punjab Police to send details and phone numbers of a person allegedly operating a drug cartel from the US to the Centre
An internal survey conducted by the MC revealed that at least 60 roads are in ‘very poor’ condition
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SGGSH men's team beat CISF 6-3, with Parambir scoring three penalty corners. AG Punjab defeated 3BRD Air Force 2-1. AG Haryana won against Rock Rovers 3-1. In women's matches, Rock Rovers defeated Panjab University 4-0, and SGGSH beat Chandigarh Hockey Academy 2-0.
In the girls' U-13, Prarthana Khedkar upset top seed S Varadhamani Rajan. Other winners included E Sriyala, T Bhatnagar, and P Katial. Ribhav Saroha won his boys' U-16 match. Doubles results included wins for Malik/Saroha, Bhadury/Sharma, and Balaji/Suresh, among others.
A 40-year-old former shooter and mother of five, Sukhdeep Kaur, died by suicide at her home in Kharar. She shot herself with her husband's licensed pistol after a minor argument. Police are investigating, and a post-mortem will be conducted. The cause of death is currently unknown.
Move aimed at raking in money, preventing encroachment
Authorities warn outsiders against using ‘fake’ stickers to enter campus
Police arrested two more individuals, Nasir Beg and Ansar Khan, in an online fraud case totaling Rs 18.79 lakh, bringing the total arrests to four. The scam involved a fake trading app and promised high returns via Facebook advertisements, leading to the victim being threatened after attempting withdrawal.
Admn yet to prepare eligibility norms for EWS category
The accused, who works as a labourer, has a prior criminal record
Police resorted to lathi-charge to disperse students canvassing outside DAV College
It is a welcome development for local sports associations, which heavily rely on sponsors for holding events.
A 16-year-old boy died from an accidental gunshot wound in Rajpura. The bullet, which pierced his skull, came from his friend's father's pistol. The incident occurred while the boy and three friends may have been filming a social media reel. The father, a security guard, claims his pistol was locked away.
Accused Pankaj is husband of Nabha Municipal Council chief
Harsh Rana died in an accident three years ago
Police arrested three individuals for gambling in separate raids. Parmanand was caught near Kalka bus stand with Rs 1,220. Ashish was arrested near Amartex Chowk with Rs 650. Trilok Singh was apprehended in Budhanpur with Rs 1,470. The public is urged to report gambling anonymously.
A Sirhind resident died and his wife was injured when their motorcycle hit a truck that had suddenly braked. The accident occurred near Khanpur village. The husband died at the hospital. Police are investigating the unidentified truck driver.
The contractors did not deposit the outstanding amount despite several notices.
The police said the truck driver fled the spot, leaving behind the vehicle
Bhivamtej Singla, Assistant Jail Superintendent, was arrested for taking a Rs 10,000 bribe. He allegedly harassed a prisoner's husband and demanded Rs 20,000. Singla received Rs 10,000 via Google Pay before being arrested by the VB after a complaint and inquiry. His bail was denied.
MHA approves UT’s proposal for diversion of fund to civic body
One faction of NSUI announced Parabjot Singh Gill as presidential candidate
Deputy Commissioner Monika Gupta ordered FIRs and encroachment removal near Mata Mansa Devi temple, and directed road repairs and beautification. She sought public help for cleanliness via a WhatsApp number, with cleanup guaranteed within 24 hours.
Panchkula district observed National Deworming Day, administering Albendazole tablets to nearly 1.93 lakh children aged 1-19. The medicine was distributed in schools, anganwadi centers, and health centers. Deworming prevents malnutrition and developmental issues. A mop-up round is scheduled for September 2.
Cultural hub proposed over 25 acres at Sarangpur to host big concerts
The approval letter was handed over to Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla by Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria
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