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Tribunal’s Bench observes that pensioners form a common category and personnel who opted for premature retirement and qualify for grant of pension are also included in this general category

Both the day and night temperatures dip considerably

Consumer panel also directs firm to replace defective parts of car, imposes Rs 35K litigation cost

Both Hisar residents died on the spot near Lalru

Accused is a resident of Majitha Road, Amritsar

The warning signs of the disease are blood in urine (hematuria), abdominal pain and swelling, lump in the abdomen, constant tiredness, unexplained weight loss, fever not caused by cold or flu

Prof Umesh V Waghmare, president, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bengaluru, was chief guest

Panchkula Police will use AI and open-source tools for crime-fighting. Officers trained on 20 AI tools for facial recognition, digital surveillance, and social media activity tracking. The upgrades aim for smarter, faster, and more transparent policing. DCP Dahiya cautioned the public against cyber scams involving remote access apps and suspicious online messages. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Residents decry lack of sanitation, drinking water & toilets

The Chandigarh EPFO settled 14,158 pension cases after a Supreme Court ruling on higher wages. They received 24,250 applications and sent demand letters by March 31. Pension payment orders are being finalized, with arrear payments due by June 30. The Regional Provident Fund Commissioner asks EPS members to wait until the first week of July for inquiries. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Police arrested Suraj in the death of a 28-year-old woman. She was found dead in a forest after being seen with Suraj. The complainant alleges they were at Sukhna Lake, where a snake bit the woman. Suraj drove her towards a hospital, found her unresponsive, and allegedly dumped her body. Charges include culpable homicide and concealing evidence. Investigations continue, probing for accomplices. (This summary is generated via AI.)

The Municipal Corporation (MC) is launching a bi-weekly deep-cleaning drive to prevent waterlogging, curb diseases, and improve sanitation. Dedicated teams will clean streets, drains, and public spaces. The initiative includes source-segregated waste disposal and aims for monsoon preparedness. Additionally, 18 flood control teams and seven 24/7 control rooms are established to address rain-related emergencies from June 20 to September 30. (This summary is generated via AI.)

PGIMER is launching a patient-centric mobile app for navigation and streamlined processes by year-end. It's digitizing its systems and expanding with a Rs 987-crore project including a medical college and emergency block. Hiring and initiatives like Project Sarathi aim to improve patient care and access, with a focus on affordable medicine and expanded surgical capacity. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Chandigarh will celebrate International Yoga Day on June 21 at Sector 17 and Rock Garden. Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria will be the chief guest in Sector 17. Around 1,800 citizens are expected to participate, with events also planned at 140 other locations. Preparations were finalized by UT Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Tushar Pannu leads the PGTI NEXGEN event at the Imperial Golf Estate after round one, shooting 5-under 31. Kushal Singh is second at 4-under 32. Vasu Sehgal, Rohit Narwal, and Abhishek Kumar are tied for third at 3-under 33. The tournament is played on a par-36 nine-hole course, played twice for a round. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Yuvika Gorshi advanced in the girls' U-16 quarterfinals, defeating Ditti Prajapat. Priyanshi Katial, Avni Uttam, Japleen Kaur, Avika Sheoran, Tanya Bhatnagar, Ekam Shergill, and Jiana Chawla also won. In boys' U-12, Adhyyan Soni and Aarav Sabarwal won, among others. In the boys' U-16 pre-quarterfinals, Yatharth Wadhera, Harman Singh, and Sangram Bhadury secured victories. (This summary is generated via AI.)

According to passersby, the accident occurred while the drivers attempted to avoid a collision with a pickup truck

A yellow alert has been issued for thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds at isolated places in Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana till June 22

The app will feature real-time indoor navigation, QR code-based patient identification, and intelligent crowd management tools to streamline hospital movement and minimise wait times

She was honoured with the state award for social service in 2023

Regional Provident Fund Commissioner has requested EPS members to wait until the first week of July for updates, given the high volume of inquiries

Special Lok Adalats for traffic challan cases will be held in District Courts from July 1st to 11th (working days only). Judicial Magistrates will conduct these. This is separate from the National Lok Adalat scheduled for July 12th, which will also address traffic cases. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Prof. Rattan Singh is the new Vice-Chancellor of Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University. Appointed by Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, he aims to strengthen open and distance learning, making education accessible to all. He previously headed the Law Department at Guru Nanak Dev University. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Third such death of uniformed personnel in 18 days in city

Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal ordered immediate action to remove road black spots and improve traffic flow. She instructed relevant agencies to fix accident-prone areas and submit reports. She emphasized using the E-DAR portal for accident reporting and swift compensation. Enforcement of traffic laws and school bus safety were also prioritized. (This summary is generated via AI.)