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UT’s ‘immediate onion relief’ to take more time

Chandigarh The Chandigarh Administration’s claims of making onions available at nominal cost have been belied as the Centre has informed them that it will take 10 more days to supply those onions. The administration had announced around a week ago that they would make onions available at the rate of Rs 60-65 per kg as ‘immediate relief’ […]

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Soon, make digital payments aboard CTU buses

Chandigarh Commuters on the Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) buses, both local and long-route ones, will soon be able to make digital payments for tickets in addition to cash payments. The UT transport department has initiated the process of introducing electronic ticket vending machines compatible with digital payments. Confirming the development, Uma Shankar Gupta, additional secretary, […]

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Controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill passes Lok Sabha; US commission seeks sanctions against Home Minister Amit Shah

New Delhi Describing the Citizenship Amendment Bill as a “dangerous turn in the wrong direction”, a federal US commission on international religious freedom has sought American sanctions against Home Minister Amit Shah and other principal Indian leadership if the bill with the “religious criterion” is passed by both houses of Parliament. The Lok Sabha passed […]

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Nurse wins Nightingale Award, says ‘for me, work is truly worship’

“Nursing is a service, you have to commit your all when you are into this profession. Nothing should interrupt your engagement with your patient at any time,” says Shobhna Pathania, a nursing sister at the Government Multi-Specialty Hospital (GMSH) in Sector 16, Chandigarh, who won the National Florence Nightingale Award on Thursday for her contribution […]

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CBI to file charges in HP scholarship scam

The CBI investigating the Rs 250-crore scholarship scam in Himachal Pradesh’s Education Department is all set to file a chargesheet against 16 persons, including six officers of the department on key posts during 2012-17, by December-end. Owners of 10 private institutions too will be prosecuted. Approval for the same has been given by the state […]

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Punjab power tariff hike likely this month

PATIALA: Another hike in power charges is on the cards in Punjab as the state electricity regulatory commission is all set to give a verdict on a petition filed by the state discom to seek a revision in tariffs. The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), in its petition before the Punjab State Electricity Regulartory […]

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Centre ”Minted False Claims To Hide Corruption” In Fire Tragedy: Delhi

New Delhi: The AAP-led Delhi government on Sunday said that the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) through its recent statement “minted false claims” about the Delhi fire tragedy to hide the “corruption and inefficiency of the municipal corporation”. “A shocking and false statement has been released by the MoHUA on the Anaj Mandi […]

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Local doctor booked for sexually harassing women doctors

Chandigarh Police booked a Senior Resident (SR) doctor posted at a government hospital in Chandigarh on Sunday for allegedly sexually harassing some women doctors. The Station House Officer (SHO, said that a case was registered under sections 354-A (making sexually coloured remarks) and 354-B (assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe) of […]

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SEA Games: Zii Jia bags badminton singles gold

Manila National top men’s singles shuttler Lee Zii Jia (pic) has made it a double joy for Malaysia when he won the men’s singles competition for the second gold of the day in badminton at the SEA Games. Zii Jia was in his element to beat Loh Kean Yew of Singapore 21-18,21-18 to become only […]

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Chandigarh gear up for Ranji debut

Chandigarh It is a momentous occasion for the Chandigarh team, making its debut in the Ranji Trophy as the 38th team this year.  Chandigarh will face Arunachal Pradesh in their first tie of the season at the Sector 16 here. City players walking into the field to represent the Union Territory in the premier national […]