Representatives of Chandigarh’s trading community met Director General of Police (DGP) Sagar Preet Hooda to discuss security-related concerns and seek enhanced measures for the protection of businesses and commercial establishments across the city. The meeting comes amid growing emphasis on strengthening coordination between law enforcement agencies and local stakeholders to maintain public safety. During the...
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Audit Exposes Lapses in Haryana College Book Purchase, 8 Publishers Barred
The Haryana government has barred eight publishers from supplying books to government higher education institutions after an audit found major irregularities in the procurement process for college libraries. The action was taken following concerns over transparency, verification, and compliance with official purchasing guidelines. The issue relates to the “Strengthening of Library Services in Government Colleges”...
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Spy Camera Found in Bathinda Military Zone; Two Arrested in Security Breach Case
A major security breach has come to light in Punjab after authorities discovered a spy camera allegedly installed in a military-sensitive zone in Bathinda. The case has raised serious concerns among security agencies, with investigators examining claims that footage captured by the device was transmitted to recipients in Pakistan and Canada. According to preliminary findings,...
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Chandigarh to Clean Sukhna Lake and Seasonal Streams by Month-End
The Chandigarh administration has launched a major clean-up initiative aimed at improving the condition of Sukhna Lake and several seasonal choes (streams) across the city. The project, which is expected to be completed by the end of the month, will focus on removing aquatic weeds, accumulated garbage, and other waste materials from key water bodies....
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Gurugram Sector 51-52 Service Road Set for Major Upgrade as GMDA Awards Repair Contract
The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has awarded a contract for the special repair and upgradation of the Sector 51–52 service road, bringing relief to thousands of daily commuters using this busy corridor. The project aims to improve road quality, reduce traffic congestion, enhance pedestrian safety, and strengthen drainage facilities before the monsoon season. The...
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Sonipat Civil Hospital to Become 300-Bed Facility: Major Healthcare Upgrade in Haryana
The Sonipat Civil Hospital is set for a major expansion and will soon be upgraded into a 300-bed modern healthcare facility, marking an important step in strengthening public healthcare services in Haryana. As part of the expansion plan, a new 100-bed Maternal and Child Health (MCH) unit will be added to the existing hospital. This...
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Chandigarh Police Teams in Jammu Amid Hunt for Sector 11 Cashier’s Killers
Chandigarh Police have expanded their investigation into the killing of a cashier in Sector 11, dispatching multiple teams to Jammu and other locations as part of an intensive search operation to trace the suspects. The move comes as investigators continue to gather evidence and follow leads in a case that has attracted significant public attention....
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Punjab’s Job Crisis, Haryana’s Participation Gap: What PLFS Reveals About Young Women
Recent findings from the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) have highlighted contrasting labour market challenges facing young women in Punjab and Haryana, pointing to both employment shortages and participation gaps that continue to shape the region’s workforce landscape. The PLFS data indicates that Punjab continues to face a broader job crisis, reflected in lower employment...
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Consumer Commission Orders PSPCL to Pay ₹23,000 Compensation for Delay in Replacing Defective Meter in Jalandhar
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Jalandhar has directed the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) to pay ₹23,000 as compensation to a consumer for failing to replace a defective electricity meter within a reasonable time. The commission held that the delay caused undue hardship and inconvenience to the complainant. According to the complaint...
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Minor Boy Apprehended in Hoshiarpur in Alleged Sexual Assault and Blackmail Case
A minor boy has been apprehended in Hoshiarpur district of Punjab in connection with an alleged case of sexual assault and blackmail involving a teenage girl, police officials said on Sunday. The case has triggered concern in the local area, with authorities launching a detailed investigation into the matter. According to preliminary information shared by...