Chandigarh

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

The Panjab University Campus Students’ Council election will be held on September 3

Manish Tewari condemned the manhandling of AAP and Congress councillors in Chandigarh's MC House. He stated they were demanding funds transfer for city upkeep and questioned why the administration prioritizes V-3 roads over V-6 roads for repair. He called the actions authoritarian and a threat to democracy.

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The Chandigarh Administrator now approves all Group A, B, and C service/recruitment rule changes. Administrator approval is also required for deputation appointments and relieving of employees in the UT. This modifies a May 2020 notification.

Police increased security at an RSS office in Sector 18 after a bomb threat. Roads were barricaded, the area searched, and entrants frisked. Senior police officers met with RSS leaders, who stated the security increase might be routine.

PSPCL helpline of no use, claim residents

Vehicles not bearing stickers undergo strict checking, students allege harassment

The Naura-Mritunjay group's PUTA election manifesto includes promises of pensions for all faculty, professor promotions, dental faculty pay fixes, PhD increment grants (UGC 2018), and support for raising the retirement age to 65.

Harjinder Singh, also known as Ravinder Singh, was arrested at Delhi airport while attempting to flee abroad. He is accused of making threat calls, including voice and WhatsApp messages, to Punjabi singer Mankirat Singh Aulakh and his family. A case was registered on August 21.

'Bench Hunting' case

Rs 500 for cars, Rs 250 for two-wheelers

Marshals remove Opposition councillors after demand for riders on shifting of roads

ASAP nominated Mankirat Singh Mann (UIET) for president and Komalpreet Kaur (UILS) for General Secretary. PUSU announced Sidharth Boora (UIET) as a candidate. AISA is campaigning on issues like high fees. PSU Lalkaar's manifesto focuses on student welfare. The Ambedkar Students Forum nominated Navneet Kaur for president.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court rejected BJP leader Ranjit Singh Gill's petitions. He sought advance notice before arrest in corruption and NDPS cases and the quashing of investigation notices. The court cited his association with Bikram Singh Majithia and potential investment of illicit funds, denying his requests for pre-arrest safeguards.

Another spell of heavy downpour has been predicted in the region on August 31, for which a yellow alert has also been issued

The initiative offers a unique ‘earn while you learn’ model that blends hands-on technology training with access to higher education

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A tool that can detect the disease before symptoms appear means earlier treatment, improved quality of life and lower long-term healthcare costs

Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla appealed to both councilors to be quiet and maintain the dignity of the house, but they continued to shout at each other

While such high-flow fistulae costs around Rs 50,000, the new method costs approximately Rs 5,000