In a case involving the misappropriation of funds of ₹40,85,175 connected to the Amloh block and other Gramme panchayats, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has made notable arrests. Due to their alleged participation in financial misconduct, a private individual named Hanspal and Kulwinder Singh Randhawa, the District Development and Panchayat Officer (DDPO) of Fatehgarh Sahib, […]
In response to the challenges posed by the strike held on August 8 by outsourced contract workers and labour, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered the Central Government and other relevant authorities to ensure uninterrupted provision of patient care services at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI) in Chandigarh. The […]
The Omaxe Group has been fined ₹1.71 crore by the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) for persistently breaking environmental restrictions at their housing project in Jharmari village, Dera Bassi. This action follows a previous halt issued by the PPCB in April due to similar infractions. The Omaxe Greens housing project, which consists of 650 flats—approximately […]
In a significant push for national pride and environmental responsibility, Haryana and Chandigarh are gearing up for the “Har Ghar Tiranga” campaign, which will run from August 11 to August 15. The campaign aims to encourage residents to display the national flag at their homes and engage in various patriotic activities. Haryana Chief Secretary TVSN […]
Residents of Panchkula are increasingly frustrated with the disarray caused by weekly vegetable mandis in various sectors, which have become a source of inconvenience rather than a community benefit. The chaotic parking of vendor vehicles along main roads consistently leads to traffic congestion, while litter left behind after the markets creates unsightly and unsanitary conditions. […]
In a crucial move towards assisting businesses affected by the COVID-19 shutdown, Haryana state has endorsed a rent exemption plan for contractors as well as shopowners functioning within the Haryana Roadways bus terminuses. The measure is expected to benefit almost 261 contractors and shopkeepers; this will mean an overall rent write-off of about Rs 3 […]
The arrest and turn-in of Naib Tehsildar Jaskaran Singh Brar by the Vigilance Bureau (VB) represents a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the suspected guava orchard compensation fraud in Mohali. At its core, the fraud has garnered significant attention and might have revealed vulnerabilities in the local administrative structure. It involves allegations of […]
It will be a long waiting period for commuters travelling along the Chandigarh-Ambala highway due to the incomplete flyover which was highly anticipated. The project was started over two years ago but is far from concluding despite its 18-month expectations. A land case is the basic reason for all this delay, making construction stop on […]
A constable was killed in a road accident late Saturday evening along the Bathinda-Muktsar highway close to Deon village in the Bathinda district. The deceased, identified as Navjot Singh of Muktsar, was returning to Muktsar when his car crashed into a tree. Navjot Singh was a deputy superintendent of police’s (DSP) chauffeur in Muktsar. The […]
Another farmer uprising is looming over Punjab’s head. Once again, the district noted as “the granary of India” finds itself in the throes of agricultural chaos. This precariousness is mainly attributed to accusations against the government concerning its lack of regard for Minimum Support Prices (MSP)- a vital fallback option for farmers. Punjab is still […]