The Latest Breaking News from CHANDIGARH

Punjab look to derail Mohammedan Sporting's I-League title charge

CHANDIGARH: Infused with new energy and fresh ideas from their new coach Ed Engelkes, RoundGlass Punjab FC are on a roll after two back-to-back victories that got their falling I-League campaign back on track.

The Times of India · Apr 10, 2022

Dera chief’s furlough: Not for court to correct ambiguity in law, says HC

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana high court has made it clear that in case of any ambiguity in the words used by the legislature in enactment of a statute, the court would not go to its aide to correct the same.

The Times of India · Apr 9, 2022

Air quality sinks in 40% cities in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh & Haryana

CHANDIGARH: Air quality levels in 40% of the cities in the region, which figure on country’s list of non-attainment cities, worsened between 2019-20 and 2020-21.

The Times of India · Apr 8, 2022

No seat queries for students back from Ukraine at GMCH-32 so far

CHANDIGARH: Till now, GMCH-32 has not received any query for MBBS intake for students who have returned from Ukraine. Also, with lecture halls filled to capacity, no place for hostellers and only one teacher for 150 students, there is not enough infrastructure to accommodate more than 50 students.

The Times of India · Apr 8, 2022

Just 50% kids in 15-17 group jabbed in 3 months

CHANDIGARH: Covid shots among children have not picked up pace in the city. Since January, when the vaccination was started for 15-17 years old, only 50% have been fully jabbed, while in 12-14 years category, 20% have been jabbed with the first dose in a month.

The Times of India · Apr 8, 2022

HC: Don’t look for proof, but for lack of mala fide in case withdrawal plea

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana high court has made it clear that while hearing an application filed by a public prosecutor for withdrawal of prosecution in a criminal case, the trial court judge should see if the application for withdrawal is free from any taint of mala fides. The HC…

The Times of India · Apr 8, 2022

Covid: Haryana logs 96 cases, Himachal Pradesh 11 & Punjab 6

CHANDIGARH/SHIMLA: Haryana reported 96 new cases of Covid-19 on Thursday. The state’s Covid count has reached 9,85,634 and the death toll is at 10,617. Meanwhile Himachal Pradesh reported 11 cases and Punjab six.

The Times of India · Apr 7, 2022

Centre gave Rs 3,828 crore to Punjab in 4 years

CHANDIGARH: The central government has released over Rs 3,828 crore to the Punjab government under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) between 2018-19 and 2021-22. The state government received Rs 598 crore in 2018-19, Rs 776 crore in 2019-20, Rs 1,287 crore in 2020-21 and Rs 1,167 crore…

The Times of India · Apr 7, 2022

Allow Gurbani broadcast on other platforms, says Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

CHANDIGARH: Urging the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) to allow the state government to install advanced broadcast and communication technologies at the Golden Temple, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said they (government) can provide all possible help in disseminating the ‘Sarb Sanji Gurbani’ across the globe.

The Times of India · Apr 7, 2022

Punjab: CPCB finds 86% of sewage treatment plants in Satluj catchment area non-compliant

CHANDIGARH: Inspection undertaken by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has found 86% of the sewage treatment plants (STPs) in catchment of the Satluj to be non-compliant with the laid down norms, pointing to the lax attitude of the Punjab government towards discharge of pollutants in rivers.

The Times of India · Apr 7, 2022