A significant breakthrough has emerged in the Chandigarh cashier murder case, with investigators claiming that the shooters were allegedly instructed to target a man wearing spectacles at the cash counter and not Janaki Das, who was ultimately killed in the attack. The development has introduced a possible mistaken-identity angle to the ongoing investigation. The incident...
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NCR Liquor Trade Seeks Chandigarh-Style Reforms, Pushes for L-10B Licence in Gurugram and Faridabad
Liquor traders in the National Capital Region (NCR), particularly in Gurugram and Faridabad, are urging the Haryana government to introduce Chandigarh-style excise reforms by allowing the issuance of L-10B licences. The demand comes after Chandigarh recently reintroduced the L-10B licence, which permits organized departmental stores to sell imported foreign liquor, wine, beer, and ready-to-drink alcoholic...
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Contract Workers’ Strike Hits Punjab Power Supply as Three Lehra Thermal Units Shut Down
Bathinda: The ongoing strike by outsourced contract workers at government thermal power plants has started affecting electricity production across Punjab. The impact has deepened as three out of four units at the Lehra Mohabbat Thermal Power Plant stopped generating power due to the shortage of technical staff. According to reports, one unit at Ropar and...
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5,435 Chandigarh Employees to Get ₹3.26 Crore Under Central Scheme
A total of 5,435 first-time employees in Chandigarh are set to receive financial benefits amounting to ₹3.26 crore under a Central Government employment-linked incentive scheme, marking a significant step toward encouraging formal employment and supporting young workers entering the organised workforce. The initiative is designed to promote workforce formalisation by providing financial assistance to eligible...
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Protest Erupts in Moga Village Demanding Arrest of Jaskaran Singh’s Killers
Moga, Punjab: A protest was held in Cheeda village by residents and various farmer, labour, and social organisations demanding the immediate arrest of the accused involved in the murder of young man Jaskaran Singh alias Gaggu. Jaskaran Singh was allegedly shot dead in Sukh Anand village, after which anger spread among his family members and...
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Chandigarh Periphery Land Use Dispute Comes Under NGT Scrutiny
The Central Government has informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that de-listed forest land on the periphery of Chandigarh cannot be put to commercial use without obtaining statutory approvals and that any non-forestry activity undertaken without the required clearances would amount to a violation of forest laws. The submission was made during proceedings before the...
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to Lay Foundation Stone of Dhussi Bandh Road in Jalandhar
Jalandhar: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is set to arrive in Jalandhar on Thursday, June 19, to lay the foundation stone of the Dhussi Bandh Road project. The administration has completed all preparations ahead of the event. The area near the Sutlej River has been turned into a high-security zone as police teams have been...
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Mohali Aero City Tragedy: Worker Dies Due to Electric Shock, Residents Protest Against Negligence
Mohali, Punjab: A tragic incident in Mohali’s Aero City area has raised concerns over public safety after a migrant worker died due to an electric shock. The incident took place in C Block, where the worker lost his life after coming in contact with exposed electrical wires connected to a streetlight. According to initial information,...
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Heatwave Conditions to Continue in Chandigarh, Rain Expected on Sunday
Chandigarh is expected to continue experiencing heatwave-like conditions over the next two days, with high temperatures, elevated humidity levels, and uncomfortable pre-monsoon weather persisting across the city. Weather officials have also indicated the possibility of rainfall and thundershower activity on Sunday, which may provide temporary relief from the prevailing heat. According to the latest forecast...
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Punjab Weather Alert: Rain, Thunderstorms and Strong Winds to Hit 8 Districts
Weather Update: Punjab faces changing weather conditions as the weather department issues a yellow alert for eight districts on Thursday, June 19. The alert warns residents about possible rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds across several parts of the state. The forecast predicts strong winds reaching speeds of up to 50 km per hour along...