Pallavi Singhal is a Correspondent with The Indian Express, Chandigarh Bureau. She tweets @singhalpallavii

May 13, 2020 13:12 IST
The cow shed is spread over an area of 4.25 acre and can accommodate upto 1000 stray cattle.
Wed, May 13, 2020
May 13, 2020 12:43 IST
Kaalu had become an enigma for the health department, when even though he showed no symptoms for the virus, he consistently tested positive.
Wed, May 13, 2020
May 12, 2020 13:54 IST
The sealing of only partial lanes in sectors and even slums has created wide outrage among city residents, especially those from Sector 15, who have been under strict seal for almost four weeks now.
Tue, May 12, 2020
May 12, 2020 13:12 IST
Private hospitals of Panchkula, including Paras, Ojas, Alchemist and Mullana Medical College with a total of 132 beds have been declared as DCH.
Tue, May 12, 2020
May 11, 2020 03:05 IST
A GBP group spokesperson says “Not just now, but even post Covid-19, the sector will face problem of labour shortage. The shortage will mar the sector even if the labourers are given facilities. It is a grave situation for real estate.” says a GBP group spokesperson.
Mon, May 11, 2020
May 10, 2020 02:13 IST
The Panchkula health department, taking a lead in containing cases, has tested more than 1,000 samples picked at random. The sampling is being conducted in slum clusters adjoining the border areas and among police officers.
Sun, May 10, 2020
May 06, 2020 11:33 IST
In the evening as traffic piled up at the housing board light point, Panchkula officials at borders were asked to allow vehicles bearing Panchkula and Chandigarh registration number and those with residence proof or official ID cards pertaining to UT.
Wed, May 06, 2020
May 06, 2020 11:22 IST
Although the number of cases ratcheted up from 27 to 115 in the past two weeks, aggressive door-to-door screening and testing is limited to traced contacts of positive patients and the containment zones of Bapu Dham Colony and Sector 30-B in the UT.
Wed, May 06, 2020
May 06, 2020 00:31 IST
Major Anuj Sood’s wife Akriti recalls their love story, how he never forgot her birthday, and his dedication to his service.
Wed, May 06, 2020
May 05, 2020 12:59 IST
Authorities said, the sealed area was narrowed but cannot be eliminated as only recently nine members of a family had tested positive in the area.
Tue, May 05, 2020
May 04, 2020 05:34 IST
Major Sood’s family got the news of his death the same day as he was scheduled to return home after a gap of six months.
Mon, May 04, 2020
May 03, 2020 15:03 IST
This comes in the wake of an order by the Haryana education board, directing that schools can only ask for the tuition fee on a monthly basis. However, many parents have been unwilling to submit even that amount.
Sun, May 03, 2020
May 03, 2020 06:09 IST
No check was kept to ensure the compulsory download of the Aarogya Setu app on the first day. While thermal screening has been mandated at all entries, it was not found at several entry gates and no record of the government vehicles’ movement was kept.
Sun, May 03, 2020
May 01, 2020 18:27 IST
The entry and exits will be sealed from Saturday morning, and essential services will be permitted movement only subject to several conditions, including downloading of Aarogya Setu app.
Fri, May 01, 2020
May 01, 2020 14:43 IST
“Last year I paid a total fee of Rs 9,540 for a quarter which included a basic tuition fee of Rs 1,900 and other added charges. This year, they have asked for a quarterly tuition fee of Rs 10,290,” said the father of a student who graduated to class fifth, while requesting anonymity.
Fri, May 01, 2020
May 01, 2020 07:46 IST
IT HAS been 12 days since the last COVID-19 positive case was reported in Panchkula district. Meanwhile, three COVID-19 patients were discharged on Thursday, bringing down the number of active cases in the district to only one. The district has reported 18 cases COVID-19 positive cases till now. As the district heads towards becoming COVID-19 […]
Fri, May 01, 2020
May 01, 2020 07:34 IST
According to several parents and fee receipts seen by the Indian Express, the previous total fee paid including a per month tuition fee, examination fee, computer fee, and pupil fund is lower than the amount that is now being charged by the school.
Fri, May 01, 2020
April 30, 2020 17:41 IST
Comparing his current accommodation to the previous one, Naushad said, “We were given good beds with blankets, towels, plates, bottles, glasses and even clothes at Panchkula. There are no arrangements here. Some who do not have bottles, drink water with their bare hands.
Thu, Apr 30, 2020
April 29, 2020 15:22 IST
In the heartwarming video released by the Panchkula police on Twitter, that soon went viral, a team of the district’s women police station can be seen wishing him and singing ‘Happy Birthday’ for him as he bursts into tears.
Wed, Apr 29, 2020
April 29, 2020 15:07 IST
Back in UP where his four brothers still live with their family, he said, “Things are better than here, at least they have each other.
Wed, Apr 29, 2020
April 29, 2020 12:20 IST
In a letter to their department head, members of the department of anaesthesia and intensive care at GMCH Chandigarh spoke about the administration’s apathy towards resident doctors posted in OTs and ICUs.
Wed, Apr 29, 2020
April 28, 2020 21:25 IST
Karan Puri owns a book shop at Panjab University in Chandigarh. When cops turned up at his doorstep with a cake, he burst into tears.
Tue, Apr 28, 2020
April 27, 2020 01:06 IST
According to letter issued Friday by the office of Additional Chief Secretary, Haryana, who is also the custodian of HSFSL, the step is being taken “in view of the pandemic COVID-19 challenge and to fight financial distress situation posed by the coronavirus.”
Mon, Apr 27, 2020
April 26, 2020 10:09 IST
Surviving on the charity of villagers and buying whatever meagre groceries they can afford, a group of 30 such migrants, who joined work after spending Holi at their hometowns, now reap the harvests to keep their stoves running.
Sun, Apr 26, 2020
April 26, 2020 04:47 IST
While economically weaker families in possession of ration cards can easily avail rations using their cards from their local ration depot, those without the card are being surveyed under an initiative by the Centre.
Sun, Apr 26, 2020



