The Latest Breaking News from CHANDIGARH

Haryana: Of 10 sedition cases in 2 years, 3 during farm stir

CHANDIGARH: In Haryana, 10 FIRs related to sedition charges were registered in the past two years till December 2021. While three FIRs were registered in relation to the farmers protest,two are related to Sikh For Justice (SFJ)’s leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannu.

The Times of India · May 15, 2022

Over 300 Covid cases reported in region

CHANDIGARH: The region on Sunday reported 333 fresh cases of Covid, with Haryana leading the tally with 302 cases, followed by Punjab and Himachal Pradesh with 23 and 8 fresh cases respectively. No fatalities were reported from any of the three states, while 456 patients were declared recovered in Haryana.

The Times of India · May 15, 2022

Chandigarh logs 8 new Covid cases, weekly positivity rate goes above 1%

CHANDIGARH: The weekly positivity rate has risen above 1% in the city since the start of the month. Doctors in the city hospitals have started instructing senior citizens and other patients with high risk to wear triple layered masks in hospitals/crowded places. Though eight new cases of Covid-19 were reported…

The Times of India · May 15, 2022

Haryana reports 343 new Covid cases, no death

CHANDIGARH: Haryana on Saturday reported 343 new cases and 326 recoveries during the day. While Jind and Nuh re-emerged as Covid free districts taking the tally to three.

The Times of India · May 14, 2022

Punjab dairy farmers to launch agitation from May 21

CHANDIGARH: Dairy farmers of Punjab have announced to open a front against the Bhagwant Mann government of the state by announcing launch of an agitation from May 21 for non-redressal of their demands, including that for financial assistance.

The Times of India · May 14, 2022

Digital snooping on sanitation workers

The smartwatches, called Human Efficiency Tracking Systems, raise questions about privacy and data protection

Salon · May 12, 2022

Four CBI officers arrested for conducting fake raid in Chandigarh

They reportedly tried to extort money from an IT firm.

The Hindu · May 12, 2022

Haryana reports 401 new Covid-19 cases

CHANDIGARH: Mahendergarh turned out to be the only exception as the Covid free district of the state as Haryana on Wednesday reported 401 new cases and 532 recoveries during the day. No fatality was reported while 40,527 were given the vaccine dose.

The Times of India · May 10, 2022

Those who tried to spoil Punjab’s atmosphere will get ‘strictest’ punishment: CM Mann on Mohali attack

A rocket-propelled grenade hit the Intelligence Wing headquarters of Punjab Police in Mohali on May 9, 2022

The Hindu · May 10, 2022

Punjab: Covid warrior driver’s family to get Rs 50 lakh compensation

CHANDIGARH: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday ordered immediate release of Rs 50 lakh compensation to the family of a bus driver, who had died of a heart attack on his way to bring back devotees from Hazur Sahib in Maharashtra in 2020.

The Times of India · May 9, 2022