The Latest Breaking News from CHANDIGARH

Haryana withdraws Rule 134A on 10% economic weaker section quota in private schools

CHANDIGARH: In a sudden development, the Haryana government has deleted Rule 134A that mandated the reservation of 10% seats for meritorious students belonging to the economic weaker section (EWS) in recognised private schools. A notification in this regard was issued by the Haryana government on March 28.

The Times of India · Mar 30, 2022

70 new Covid cases in Haryana, Punjab & Himachal Pradesh

CHANDIGARH: Haryana accounted for 41 of the region’s 70 new cases of Covid-19 reported on Wednesday, while Punjab added 11 cases and Himachal Pradesh 18. There was no death due to the virus.

The Times of India · Mar 30, 2022

Punjab private schools can’t hike fee this year, says CM Bhagwant Mann

CHANDIGARH: In a step towards regulating school fees, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday announced that no private school in the state will hike fees during the current semester of academic session 2022-23.

The Times of India · Mar 30, 2022

HAFED donates Rs 2 crore to CM's relief fund

CHANDIGARH: The Haryana State Cooperative Supply and Marketing Federation Limited (HAFED) on Wednesday donated Rs 2 crore to the Haryana Chief Minister's Relief Fund set up by the state government to assist various sections of society.

The Times of India · Mar 30, 2022

Punjab govt bars private schools from increasing fee

CHANDIGARH: Days before the next academic session begins, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday directed all private schools against increasing fee or compelling children to buy books, uniform or stationery items from select shops.

The Times of India · Mar 30, 2022

U.N. report reference to Moradabad as among world’s noisiest cities may be flawed

A perusal of the UNEP research paper suggests no reference to Moradabad but mentions noise levels in Aurangabad, Chandigarh and Kolkata.

The Hindu · Mar 30, 2022

Doorstep delivery: Whatever innovation we’re doing in Delhi is being followed countrywide, says CM Arvind Kejriwal

NEW DELHI/CHANDIGARH: AAP’s national convener and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said, “The whole country will watch the (doorstep delivery of ration) scheme run successfully in Punjab and demand that it be implemented in every state,” he added.

The Times of India · Mar 28, 2022

Punjab: First litmus test for Rajya Sabha members, says Sukhpal Singh Khaira

JALANDHAR: Urging Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to take up the issue of Union government implementing central service rules in Chandigarh, Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira said the issue is the first litmus test for the newly elected Rajya Sabha members of AAP.

The Times of India · Mar 28, 2022

Will fight for Punjab’s claim on Chandigarh: CM Bhagwant Mann, Harpal Singh Cheema

CHANDIGARH: A day after Union home minister Amit Shah announced to apply central civil service rules to the employees of the Chandigarh administration, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday said his government will fight strongly for its “rightful claim over Chandigarh”. Meanwhile, the SAD has requested Mann to call…

The Times of India · Mar 28, 2022

Punjab’s 7.5% area to be under forests by 2030: Minister

CHANDIGARH: Punjab aims to increase the area under forests and trees to 7.5% of the total area of the state by the year 2030 from 6.1% from present. Punjab forests and wildlife protection minister Lal Chand Kataruchak set the target on Monday, while chairing a meeting of the senior officers…

The Times of India · Mar 28, 2022