Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that the government does not need to physically occupy acquired land after taking legal possession of it. The court said that preparing a rapat roznamcha, a revenue record entry, can amount to taking physical possession of the land. Court Explains Possession of Acquired Land A Division...
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9 Firms Bid for Sukhna Choe High-Level Bridge Project in Chandigarh
Chandigarh: The Chandigarh administration has received a strong response to its plan to construct a high-level bridge over the Sukhna Choe near Bapudham Colony in Sector 26. Nine firms have submitted bids for the project. The development is expected to bring competition into the bidding process and help the administration secure a competitive project cost....
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SC Collegium Recommends Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra as Punjab & Haryana HC Chief Justice
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra for appointment as Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant headed the Collegium meeting on August 6, where the recommendation was made. Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra’s Appointment Justice Mishra previously served as a judge of...
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Panchkula Cracks Down on Shopkeepers Encroaching on Market Corridors
Panchkula: The Panchkula district administration has intensified its action against shopkeepers accused of encroaching on public corridors outside market areas. The move follows earlier action against illegal street vendors operating near sector markets. Deputy Commissioner Satpal Sharma has warned traders that strict action will follow if they occupy public passageways. Surprise inspections in Sector 2,...
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Domestic Help Allegedly Beaten on Camera in Gurugram Society, FIR Registered
Gurugram: Gurugram Police have registered an FIR after a video allegedly showing a woman assaulting her domestic help inside a high-end residential society went viral on social media. The video has triggered widespread outrage, with social media users calling for action against the woman seen in the footage. Police Register FIR Gurugram Police said they...
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Parliament Panel Flags Diversion of Subsidised Urea in Punjab, Seeks Tighter Monitoring
Chandigarh: A parliamentary standing committee has raised concerns over the alleged diversion of subsidised neem-coated urea from agricultural use to industrial units in Punjab. The committee has called for stronger monitoring to ensure that subsidised fertiliser reaches farmers and is not misused for commercial purposes. The observations form part of the 2025-26 report of the...
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Punjab Polls: Haryana CM Nayab Saini Rules Out BJP-SAD Alliance, Says Party’s Tie-Up Is With People
BJP-SAD Alliance Punjab Polls: Nayab Saini Rules Out Tie-Up Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has ruled out a BJP-SAD alliance in Punjab ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. Saini said the BJP’s alliance is with the people of Punjab. He also expressed confidence that the party will form the next government in the...
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Chandigarh’s LPG Consumption Remains Above National Average Despite PNG Push
Chandigarh’s LPG Consumption Remains Above National Average Despite PNG Push Chandigarh: Chandigarh continues to rely heavily on LPG for household cooking. This remains the case despite the administration’s efforts to expand piped natural gas (PNG) connections across the city. Recent data shared by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas in Parliament shows a steady...
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75 Km From Faridabad, Four Siblings Walk Kanwar Yatra to Pray for School Fees
Faridabad: Four siblings from Kosikalan, around 75 km from Faridabad, are walking on the Kanwar Yatra. They are praying to Lord Shiva for help with their unpaid school fees. Siblings Begin Kanwar Yatra The four children began their journey from Haridwar on July 30. They collected holy water from the Ganga before starting the pilgrimage....
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Panipat Shocker: Newborn Baby Found Abandoned in Plastic Bag, CCTV Reveals Woman
Panipat Newborn Found Abandoned in Plastic Bag In a shocking incident from Panipat, a newborn baby was found abandoned in a plastic bag in Shiv Nagar on Monday morning. The incident has raised serious concerns among local residents. Police have started an investigation. Baby Found Alive by Locals According to reports, residents of Gali No....