PANCHKULA: The failure of hospitals and dispensaries in Panchkula to mention the number of toothmarks in medico-legal reports of dog bite cases is delaying compensation under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Antyodaya Parivar Suraksha Yojana (DAYALU-II), being awarded in line with Punjab and Haryana high court directions.During the second meeting held to consider compensation claims under…
Amritsar: A Sikh jatha of 1,763 devotees, under the aegis of the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC), will leave for Pakistan on April 10 to celebrate Khalsa Sajna Diwas (Baisakhi).SGPC secretary Balwinder Singh Kahalwan on Tuesday informed that passports of 1,795 devotees were submitted to the Pakistan Embassy in New Delhi and visas were issued…
Often dismissed as an inevitable ache of ageing, arthritis is far more complex than sore joints. The term actually covers over 100 distinct conditions — ranging from autoimmune disorders to infection-triggered inflammation — each requiring a specific line of treatment. A wrong or delayed diagnosis can even lead to permanent organ damage. On World Health…
Amritsar: The BJP has raised serious concerns over the “growing spread of Khalistani extremism” within sections of Sikh organisations in Canada, particularly in Ontario.Punjab BJP spokesperson Sarchand Singh said on Monday that the recent conflicts within the Sikh diaspora were not routine community disputes but reflected a deeper attempt by certain groups to impose ideological…
Chandigarh: A discrepancy in the final answer key of the Punjab State Teacher Eligibility Test (PSTET-1) 2025 released on Sunday has triggered concerns among candidates, with allegations that an error has cost some aspirants crucial marks.PSTET-1, conducted by Guru Nanak Dev University on behalf of the Punjab government, is a mandatory eligibility test for recruitment…
Times News NetworkChandigarh: A PGI doctor was allegedly cheated of Rs 1.1 crore in a cyber fraud involving a fake online trading platform and WhatsApp groups. Complainant Dr Rakesh Prabhugoud Patil, a 33-year-old doctor working in the neurosurgery department and a resident of Sector 38 C, said he was allegedly lured into a fraudulent investment…
Chandigarh: In a ruling with wider ramifications in disputes related to status of ex-Serviceman (ESM) for soldiers discharged from service, Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) has made it clear that individuals discharged at their own request before completing the pensionable service period are still entitled to ESM status.The tribunal issued the order while directing authorities to…
Jalandhar: The justice in the 2015-Bargari sacrilege and Behbal Kalan police firing cases remained one of the main issues during the 2017 and 2022 Assembly elections, and when the progress in those cases is tardy, the goal post has now been changed from justice in these cases to a new and much stringent anti-sacrilege law….
Chandigarh: Nestled in the fragile Shivalik Hills near Chandigarh’s iconic Sukhna Lake, Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary has emerged as a remarkable success story of ecological revival.Spanning approximately 26 square kilometres (2,600 hectares), this protected area was born out of the need to combat the severe siltation threatening the lake, evolving into a vibrant sanctuary rich in…
Chandigarh: The Punjab govt has officially notified the ‘Mukh Mantri Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojana’, introducing a monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,000 for all women aged 18 and above and Rs 1,500 for those from the Scheduled Caste (SC) category. To be eligible, beneficiaries must be registered resident voters in Punjab and possess a valid…
