Chandigarh
The state on Wednesday granted extension to Dr Suraj Bhan Kamboj, Director General, Health Services (DGHS), for six months in view of Covid. Health (Secretary) Rajeev Arora confirmed it. Besides, the NHM staff will continue to work at their present place of posting for another three months. Those on temporary deputation in other health institutions will also have to stay at their current place of posting. TNS
Ambala
1 held in investment scam
The police arrested Randhir Singh of Ambala in connection with a multi-crore investment scam, in which at least 300 investors were duped of over Rs 50 crore on the pretext of handsome returns. With this, the arrests in the case reached three. A local court remanded him in five-day police custody. TNS
Woman nabbed for assault
The police arrested a woman on the charge of assaulting and threatening a minor boy. She was later released on bail. TNS
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