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Odd-even rule extended in city markets by 10 days

In view of surging Covid-19 cases, Chandigarh Administration on Monday extended the odd-even system for 12 congested markets up to September 3. The odd-even system was reintroduced on August 8 in 10 congested markets, which was later extended to Sector 18. The administration has given a list of 12 markets that will have to follow […]

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SSR death case: CBI reconstructs crime scene at actor’s house

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) began its second day of investigation in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case in Mumbai on Saturday. A team of CBI officials along with forensic experts reached the actor’s house in Bandra along with his cook Neeraj Singh and roommate Siddharth Pithani at 2.30pm to reconstruct the crime scene. […]

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BSF shoots 5 infiltrators along India-Pak border in Tarn Taran

The Border Security Force (BSF) shot down five intruders in an encounter on Saturday morning along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district. The infiltrators were trying to enter the Indian territory through the Khemkaran border area when they were spotted by the BSF patrol team at around 5am, officials said. “Upon being challenged […]

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Punjab teacher among 47 selected for National Teachers Award

One teacher from Punjab is among the 47 teachers selected for National Awards to Teachers, 2020. List of the selected teachers was released by Ministry of Education, Government of India, on Friday night. Rajinder Kumar is a teacher at the Government Primary School, Wara Bhaika village, in Faridkot district. He has been working since 2008 […]

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Lockdown in Chandigarh on Weekends

All shops and establishments except for essential services will remain closed in Chandigarh on Saturdays and Sundays until further orders. This was revealed in a tweet sometime ago by the Adviser to the Administrator, Manoj Parida. He has also confirmed while replying to comments on his tweet that government offices and shops will remain closed […]

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Bus tracking app launched in Chandigarh

Punjab governor and UT Administrator VPS Badnore launched Intelligent Transport System (ITS) on Friday which will help the commuters to track the local Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) buses on their mobiles. Residents can download “trycityBUS” application to get all the information about timings, fare, routes and location of nearby bus stops. They can get information […]

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Vineet Kumar takes charge as SSP Chandigarh

Punjab cadre IPS Nilambari Jagdale was relieved from the post of SSP (Law and Order) Chandigarh on the completion of her deputation term on Friday. The charge of SSP has been given to Vineet Kumar, IPS. Also, Chetan Mittal, senior advocate and assistant solicitor general of India, on Friday was appointed as the chief legal […]

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SC issues notice in plea seeking 8-hour shift for cops

Supreme Court  on Friday issued notice to UT Administration, State of Haryana and Punjab moved by a city-based cop seeking introduction of eight-hour shift pattern system in all police stations and police posts of Chandigarh. The case In August last year, UT head constable Jagjeet Singh had filed a PIL through counsel Sumati Jund in […]

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CBI begins probe in SSR case

Two days after the Supreme Court (SC) asked Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take over Sushant Singh Rajput’s case, the agency began its probe on Friday by questioning a former staff of the actor and collected relevant documents from Mumbai Police. A special investigation team (SIT) of the CBI, which is being lead by […]

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UGC NET, IGNOU and other exam dates announced

National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the revised dates of various examinations including UGC- NET, IGNOU OPENMAT and PhD, Delhi University entrance test and ICAR AIEEA exams. According to the revised schedule, UGC NET June will be conducted between September 16 and 25. Delhi University entrance test will be held from September 6 to 11. IGNOU OPENMAT MBA exam […]