Shimla: Nearly 8.42 lakh beneficiaries across Himachal Pradesh are currently receiving social security pensions, said a statement from the state govt on Sunday.These beneficiaries include senior citizens, widows, single women and Divyaangjans under various categories. Chandigarh Headlines Today — Key Stories You Shouldn’t Miss. The statement read that 1,04,740 beneficiaries were receiving the Indira Gandhi…
Chandigarh: Panjab University has directed all its teaching departments, centres, institutes, constituent colleges and regional centres to implement a structured mentor-mentee programme, with every faculty member mentoring a group of students and holding regular interactions as part of the academic timetable.In a communication issued by the office, dean of University Instruction, the varsity asked chairpersons,…
Chandigarh: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Saturday claimed that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was using the “shield of religion” to target party president Sukhbir Singh Badal.Highlighting the opening of an investigation against Badal, the SAD leaders alleged that the AAP govt was trying to frame him in a false case. They termed it…
CHANDIGARH: With the arrest of 4 persons, including an employee of a local jeweller, the Karnal police of Haryana was able to crack the sensational robbery of gold worth over Rs 2 crore and cash from the bullion agents dealing with yellow metal in Karnal.Notably, the incident occurred on January 3, when 2 agents of…
Jalandhar: The Vigilance Bureau arrested assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Sarabjit Singh, posted at Phagwara City police station, red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 in lieu of helping to grant bail to the complainant’s parents.A VB spokesperson said the accused ASI called the complainant to the court complex, Phagwara, in connection with joining the investigation…
This five-year roadmap submitted by PGI marks a pivotal shift in India’s healthcare strategy. By leveraging the National Medical College Network (NMCN), the plan moves beyond simple video calls towards a fully integrated, tech-driven ecosystem.PGI, acting as a premier regional resource centre (RRC) for the National Medical College Network (NMCN), submitted its 5-year plan to…
Chandigarh: The Chandigarh Police identified key priority areas and future plans for 2026 aimed at strengthening policing, enhancing public safety, and aligning with the vision of the Chandigarh administration and Govt of India.Sharing the UT Police’s roadmap, Kanwardeep Kaur, SSP, Chandigarh, said the police would focus on achieving a high conviction rate under the new…
Chandigarh: Relief may finally be on the horizon for Sector 17’s chronic parking crunch. The Chandigarh administration is revisiting plans to revive decades-old underground parking near the DC office and considering three new multi-level facilities under the city’s rejuvenation project. Officials say the move aims to ease congestion in the commercial hub, where demand far…
Panchkula: It may seems shocking, but it is true that the Panchkula traffic police issued a whopping 27,939 challans last year for pollution under control (PUC) violations as compared to only 207 in 2024. Similarly, challans for vehicles without valid or expired third-party insurance saw a massive jump from 215 in 2024 to 24,324 last…
CHANDIGARH Three generations. One sporting family. And now, 15-year-old Harjai Milkha Singh has stepped into a legacy shaped by Flying Sikh Milkha Singh, and then strengthened by golfer Jeev Milkha Singh.Harjai, India’s current No. 1 in the under-18 category, has grown up around discipline, routine and an understanding that success will follow if the process…
