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HC notice to Haryana over implementation of school bus safety policy
The plea alleged that the authorities don’t carry out effective inspection of school buses, due to which various accidents have occurred across the state in the recent past.
Retired HC judge to head 3-member panel to probe HUDA multiple allotments
The committee was further directed to verify whether any FIR has been registered against the allottees who filed wrong affidavit and were given second or more allotments in the name of their spouses or dependent children.
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Race to Rugby World Cup: Duo cycle from London to Tokyo, say Chandigarh best city in Asia for cycling
Ron Rutland and James Owens have been cycling from London to Tokyo as part of Race to Rugby World Cup. They've completed 10,000 kms out of the 20,000-kms journey and found Chandigarh to be one of the best cities in Asia for cycling.
US woman rape case: Victim gets emotional, deposes in court via video conferencing
The case has now been scheduled for hearing on July 3 for further trial proceedings.
Congress workers guard Chandigarh's counting centre; party insecure, allege political rivals
Congress candidate Pawan Kumar Bansal also visited the counting centre Wednesday with his workers.
‘Chandigarh acknowledges presence of group of top-ranked Indian golfers, it is a good sign’
Chandigarh Golf Course is one of the toughest to manage in India. With members here needing the course almost throughout the year, it becomes difficult for officials before any national tournament.
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‘Chandigarh’s trees: Greatest art forms and living sculptures’
Chandigarh is not an aesthetically pleasing city only due to its tree-scape, but also due to its beautiful roads which are configured in a great manner.
Chandigarh rural voters demand change, most favour Congress
A few villagers also told Chandigarh Newsline that they were “traditionally affiliated” with Congress. These villages include Kaimbwala, Khuda Jassu, Khuda Lahora, Maloya EWS colony and Dadumajra.
Chandigarh: NSS volunteers lend helping hand, win hearts of voters
Most polling stations with two booths had been given a small team of 10-12 students, who were stationed strategically to keep an eye out for any help that either the voters or the polling staff could need.
Chandigarh: Sweet boxes for first-time voters, mementos for elderly, disabled
As per Gurjeet Singh, Block Level Officer in Sector 47, around 75 sweet boxes were distributed to the first-time voters, and around 60 mementos were given to the senior citizens and disabled voters.
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High-velocity dust storm, rain kills over 108 in North India
A severe intensity dust storm followed by thunder showers hit Bikaner, Delhi and parts of Chandigarh on Wednesday evening which threw normal life out of gear as visibility dropped to very low levels.
Chandigarh: Heavy rains lash city causing flood-like situation
Chandigarh: Unprecedented rain on Monday in many parts of the city and surrounding areas caused a flood-like situation. The Mohali airport has not been able to escape waterlogging as well. Panchkula has also been affected and daily life has been disrupted.
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Parents carry children to school as water levels of Ghaggar river rise
Parents in Panchkula's Koti village had to carry their children to school as water levels of the Ghaggar river rose after incessant rains in the past few days.
Protest At Chandigarh Press Club For Violence Against Journalists
A protest was held at the Chandigarh Press Club for violence against journalists on 2nd October 2017.
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Dera Followers Waiting For Ram Rahim Rape Case Verdict In Panchkula
Ram Rahim rape case verdict: The effort is to prevent Dera followers from gathering at the district court complex, where the special CBI court is due to pronounce the verdict. Ram Rahim’s followers have already collected in various parts of Panchkula. To know more about the story watch out the video.
Google Says It Has No Record Of Hiring Chandigarh Student On Rs 1.44 cr salary
Chandigarh Administration on Tuesday ordered a probe into the official statement released by its Education Department announcing Harshit Sharma’s “selection by Google” at a trainee stipend of Rs 4 lakh per month. To know more about the story watch out the video
Chandigarh Could Face Complete Liquor Ban From April 1 Following 2016 Supreme Court Judgment
Come April 1, Chandigarh could face a complete liquor ban, including the ones in hotels, restaurants and shops. The reason behind this lies in the December 2016 Supreme Court judgment which ordered for closure of liquor shops on state highways and national highways. Chandigarh, officially, falls within the ambit of the judgment since all the major […]
Rohtak traders demand compensation for their loss
Rohtak, Feb 23 (ANI): The traders, whose shops were either burnt down or looted during the quota stir by the Jat community in Rohtak, Haryana, took to the streets and urged the government to compensate them for their losses at the earliest. A shopkeeper, Gulshan Dang, said, "I want to urge the Narendra Modi-led government to compensate our losses 100 percent without any delay." Another shopkeeper, Anil Kumar said that he is left with no source of income after his two showrooms were burnt down by the protestors. He asked PM Modi and Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar that why are common people suffering who don't relate to Jat demands.
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NH-1 blocked by Jat protestors reopens
Sonipat (Haryana), Feb 23 (ANI): The National Highway-1, which connects Delhi and Chandigarh, was reopened for traffic on Tuesday. The 456 kilometre-long highway had been blockaded by Jat agitators demanding reservation in government jobs and institutions.
Jat row: Railways to run special trains for stranded passengers
New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Chief public relation officer of Northern Railways Neeraj Sharma on Monday said in view of the ongoing Jat agitation, special trains would run covering the outer regions connected with Haryana. Sharma added that a special train from Chandigarh to Anand Vihar, New Delhi, would be on the tracks by the evening, which will have a total of 17 coaches.He further informed that Northern Railways is planning to start more trains from the Jammu region.
Khattar appeals to maintain peace in Haryana
Chandigarh, Feb 19 (ANI): Addressing the mediapersons after all-party meet on the Jat quota at Chandigarh on Friday, Haryana Chief Minister ML Khattar said a committee has been constituted to look into the matter and the report will come by March 31. He also appealed people to maintain peace and harmony in the state and to stop their agitation. Meanwhile, the protestors disrupted road and rail traffic with the worst hit being the Rohtak-Jhajjar region.
Khattar appeals to maintain peace in Haryana
Chandigarh, Feb 19 (ANI): Addressing the mediapersons after all-party meet on the Jat quota at Chandigarh on Friday, Haryana Chief Minister ML Khattar said a committee has been constituted to look into the matter and the report will come by March 31. He also appealed people to maintain peace and harmony in the state and to stop their agitation. Meanwhile, the protestors disrupted road and rail traffic with the worst hit being the Rohtak-Jhajjar region.
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