Pallavi Singhal is a Correspondent with The Indian Express, Chandigarh Bureau. She tweets @singhalpallavii
August 26, 2021 05:55 IST
The sentences for nine accused will run concurrently and time period already undergone while in police custody will be set off.
Thu, Aug 26, 2021August 26, 2021 05:51 IST
The accused was arrested on July 2 and had been in judicial custody ever since. The accused was booked under sections 363 (Kidnapping), 366A (Procuration of minor girl) and 120B (criminal conspiracy) of the IPC along with Section 6 of the POCSO Act
Thu, Aug 26, 2021August 20, 2021 22:07 IST
Holding that the prosecution was not able to prove recovery of contraband from the possession of the accused, in the manner projected by it, beyond the reasonable shadow of a doubt, the court acquitted the accused of the charge.
Fri, Aug 20, 2021August 20, 2021 08:00 IST
The cables, officials say, have also been put up in violation of the Haryana government’s Communication and Connectivity Infrastructure Policy (CCIP).
Fri, Aug 20, 2021August 15, 2021 10:01 IST
It was in January this year that the much-awaited cowshed of Panchkula in Sukhdarshanpur was inaugurated by the then Cabinet minister, Ratanlal Kataria, Haryana Assembly Speaker and local MLA Gian Chand Gupta as well as Mayor to "curb the menace of strays in the district."
Sun, Aug 15, 2021August 15, 2021 04:40 IST
Hundred of youngsters currently reside across India as students under India's aid of human resource development and capacity building to Afghanistan.
Sun, Aug 15, 2021August 13, 2021 07:02 IST
The senate comprises 91 members, 47 of whom are elected from eight constituencies. While 36 members are nominated by the university chancellor, two are nominated from the Punjab assembly and six are ex-officio members. The four-year term of the previous senate had ended on October 31, 2020.
Fri, Aug 13, 2021July 27, 2021 12:03 IST
The arrests came after the suspension of a mining official and the transfer of RTA for inaction in illegal mining cases and overloading of vehicles.
Tue, Jul 27, 2021July 23, 2021 21:16 IST
The minister had taken cognisance of a complaint alleging illegal mining and transportation of sand by way of Badona Kalaan through Dangri river in villages Barona Kalan, Raipurani. He had then directed the mining official to submit a detailed report on illegal mining wherever they are prevalent in the district.
Fri, Jul 23, 2021July 22, 2021 17:49 IST
The law presumes that no person will meet their maker with a lie in their mouth. So Section 32 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 deals with cases in which statement of relevant fact is made by a person who is dead or cannot be found.
Fri, Jul 23, 2021July 21, 2021 07:01 IST
"Post-mortem has confirmed that the girl died due to smothering and strangulation. I have not read the post-mortem report though and thus would not be able to say anything regarding the sexual assault," said Inspector Arvind of Chandimandir PS, under whose jurisdiction the case falls.
Wed, Jul 21, 2021July 20, 2021 05:18 IST
An outbreak report prepared by the health teams highlighted leakage and mixing of dirty water into drinking water supply, open drainages, poor sanitary conditions attached with contaminated open sewage water behind the outbreak.
Tue, Jul 20, 2021July 20, 2021 05:12 IST
Police suspect it to be a case of suicide and said it appeared that the father killed his daughter and then took his life.
Tue, Jul 20, 2021July 17, 2021 10:59 IST
As experts suggest the next wave may strike sooner with states ending lockdowns and people throwing Covid norms to the wind, doctors have tougher times ahead.
Sat, Jul 17, 2021July 16, 2021 22:28 IST
The case pertains to the custodial death of one Bhuvan Dutt, a resident of Kalram village in Karnal. As per details available in the judgement copy, Bhuvan was picked up by Haryana Police as a suspect after two men arrested in a murder case had named him as an accomplice.
Fri, Jul 16, 2021July 16, 2021 05:24 IST
The committee, which was formed to revisit several 'inflated' bills for Covid treatment at private hospitals of the districts, was formed on the recommendation of Haryana Speaker and local MLA Gian Chand Gupta.
Fri, Jul 16, 2021July 15, 2021 10:09 IST
Justice Pritam Pal, chairman, Monitoring Committee of National Green Tribunal and retired judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court, told The Indian Express, "This matter is of importance for the city and its residents.
Thu, Jul 15, 2021July 10, 2021 01:34 IST
Residents of Sector 25 have often complained of the continuous stench emanating from the Sector 23 dumping ground, which has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes, insects and rodents.
Sat, Jul 10, 2021July 10, 2021 01:01 IST
The counsel for the accused had stated that he is not a previous convict, is aged and also the sole bread earner of the family.
Sat, Jul 10, 2021July 08, 2021 04:14 IST
In an order issued late Tuesday, Health Minister Anil Vij suspended the CMO for reportedly failing to arrange a bed for a patient on the minister’s directions.
Thu, Jul 08, 2021July 07, 2021 05:34 IST
The accused was taken in custody and officially arrested. The police were also granted one-day remand of the accused.
Wed, Jul 07, 2021July 06, 2021 00:53 IST
Junior Residents from all departments observed a mass protest from 9 am outside the administrative block, demanding justice for their colleague. The residents also held a token strike, wherein they only extended services in the emergency and covid care wards.
Tue, Jul 06, 2021July 03, 2021 05:07 IST
As per records, a total of 34 doctors had applied for the deputation from Haryana to join Chandigarh hospitals. Out of them, the requests of 24 — 19 specialists and five MBBS doctors — have been approved.
Sat, Jul 03, 2021July 02, 2021 22:07 IST
On June 27, the doctor of the anesthesia department at GMCH had been allegedly sexually harassed by an OT technician. An FIR was lodged on June 28.
Sat, Jul 03, 2021July 01, 2021 06:16 IST
While the complaint was initially filed as a DDR at the Sector 34 police station on June 27 itself, the FIR was only be filed the following day after the victim approached the SSP, UT.
Thu, Jul 01, 2021