Chandigarh

Police launched a campaign against crime and drug networks following a meeting with the Chief Minister. DCP Shrishti Gupta instructed intensified night patrols, vigilance against specific crimes, and accountability based on crime data analysis.

The Sadak Suraksha Force (SSF) has saved at least 300 lives by providing immediate aid to accident victims on major district routes. The SSP reported a 48.1% decrease in road accident deaths due to the SSF's effective response and modern equipment.

Unidentified bike-borne youth snatched her purse in the presence of several passers-by

The development assumes significance in the backdrop of flood and overflowing drains having wreaked havoc with the life and property in Fatehgarh Sahib last year.

Cooking staff were not adhering to hygiene and dress code norms — head caps, aprons, and gloves were not being used, and cleanliness standards were being ignored

Education monitoring system supports data management across all education levels

An ESI Dispensary in Sector 29 established a Panchavati grove as part of a plantation drive. Chandigarh Power simplified electricity connection applications for domestic users under 10kW. A residents association launched a tree plantation drive for Van Mahotsav. A Punjab Police officer won two rowing bronze medals.

Court had earlier directed authorities to allot alternative sites to dairy owners displaced from their homes in Panchkula

A State-Level Steering Committee discussed implementing the State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC) 2.0, which includes a climate change center, renewable energy initiatives, and climate resilience measures. The plan aligns with national priorities and addresses rising temperatures and rainfall risks. The UT Administration will raise awareness about RERA.

Mayor Babla urged the Punjab Governor to implement a land pooling policy in Chandigarh, mirroring successful models in Haryana and Delhi. This aims to address urban pressure, facilitate planned development in specific areas, and ensure fair land acquisition.

Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria praised the Chandigarh Spinal Rehab Centre for its patient care and staff dedication. He highlighted the dignity provided to patients and lauded Founder Nicky P Kaur's initiative as noble and rare.

Krish Patel won in the boys' U-13 category. Other U-13 winners included Adrit Nakra, Kriday Jindal, Sehaj Thakur, Nandeesh Kapoor, Hriday, Aarav Dhiman, and Viraj Singh. In the U-17 category, Abhijay Anand, Zorawar Singh, Atharv Sharma, Anubhav Tyagi, and Gurnoor Singh advanced. Madhav Jagga and Pahulvir Singh won in the U-11 category.

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The UT Administration formed 10 advisory committees, with BJP leaders chairing seven. Key appointments include Jatinder Pal Malhotra (Education), Gian Chand Gupta (Environment), Dr. Raj Bahadur (Health), Manish Tewari (Art/Culture), Satnam Singh Sandhu (Law/Order), Vijay Pal Singh (Transportation), Sanjay Tandon (Sports), Anup Gupta (Urban Infrastructure), Satya Pal Jain (Social Welfare), and Subhash Chawla (Peripheral Area Development).

Two men, Vinod and Hardev Singh, were arrested in Hallomajra for firing shots outside a house. Police recovered a pistol and a firearm. Amit Jaiswal reported seeing a masked shooter. Vinod, a repeat offender, has a history of assault and arms charges, while Hardev Singh has no prior criminal record.

Pyare Lal, a Sector 19 resident, stated he sent a representation on June 28, 2022, highlighting the issue, but no action was taken

The police recovered one pistol and one country-made firearm (desi katta) from the duo

The centre will coordinate interdepartmental actions, manage climate data

To conclude the day on a fun note, students hosted a light-hearted session for teachers on Gen Z communication trends

Governor Kataria interacted with patients and also shared words of encouragement with them

Panchkula police are deploying 400 officers from July 11-23 for the Kanwar Yatra. Security includes patrols, QRTs, and disguised officers. Measures focus on traffic, crowd control, and safety, with ambulances and fire engines available. Pilgrims are urged to avoid loud music, alcohol, unsafe vehicles, and road blockages, and to register their vehicles with police.

The All-India Administrator’s Challenge Football Cup will return in September after a cancellation due to an age verification issue. The UT Sports Department plans 16 events, including badminton, swimming, table tennis, and a first-ever Chandigarh Marathon. Other events include archery, judo, weightlifting, and various youth tournaments.

The assertion came during the hearing of a bunch of petitions

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PGI has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the bereaved family for their noble gesture