Chandigarh

Branded attire preferred over kurta-pyjama as leaders try to match vibes with young voters

Recommendation to be sent to UT Administration after BJP’s Saurabh Joshi raises demand in House

Says move has set dangerous precedent

Civic body survey found 60 stretches in ‘very poor’ condition

Eight candidates, including three females, are contesting for PUCSC president. A 'rebel' alliance led by Sumit Kumar faces competition from various groups. The final candidate list was delayed. Classes will be held August 30 and a holiday observed on September 4, following the election on September 3. The results are expected to be mixed.

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.

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

Something as simple as retinal imaging in patients with high blood pressure can provide life-saving solutions

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.