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The Dera chief has sought directions to the arresting officer to release him on bail forthwith in event of his arrest in case bearing FIR number 63. (File)

Ram Rahim, four others convicted for murdering Dera managerSubscriber Only

October 8, 2021 23:50 IST

A special CBI court in Panchkula on Friday held Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim guilty in the Ranjit Singh murder case.

The BMS had reportedly filed a demand letter consisting of 35 demands, of which only 11 demands could be heard in the first sitting, and protestors and the government had reportedly come to a settlement about them.

In support of 35 demands, trade org protests against H’yana govt

October 6, 2021 05:42 IST

District secretary of BMS- Panchkula, Brahma Prakash said, "Our demands have not been addressed properly and even when they have been partially addressed, an official order still has not been introduced.”

On Monday, candidates from across Haryana had started gathering outside the HSSC building Sector 2 since the morning to stage a protest.

Haryana S-I hirings: 200 protest re-exam for those who got ‘wrong’ q-papersSubscriber Only

October 5, 2021 08:04 IST

The protesting candidates said that they strongly apprehended that the HSSC authorities would give undue advantage to selective people during the re-examination.

At least 1.07 lakh candidates had appeared in the exam on September 26. (Representational)

Haryana SI recruitments: 200 protest re-exams for some aspirants who got ‘wrong’ question paperSubscriber Only

October 4, 2021 21:49 IST

The protesting candidates said that they strongly apprehended that the HSSC authorities would give undue advantage to selective people during the re-examination.

The protesters also blocked other roads, stationing trucks loaded with paddy in the middle of roads. (File)

Panchkula: Farmers on tractors break barricades, cops use lathicharge

October 3, 2021 04:52 IST

The incident took place when the protesters, on their tractors, started to move towards Panchkula, breaking the barricades around 2.30pm.

ITBP deployed at Chandimandir Toll Plaza during the farmers' protest on the issue of procurement; (top) a video grab of protestors breaking police barricades; (below) farmers’ leader Gurnam Singh Chaduni reaches the site after police lathicharge on protesters, in Panchkula on Saturday. (Express Photo: Jaipal Singh)

Trade body to protest against government on Oct 5 for non-fulfillment of demands raised by labourers

October 3, 2021 04:46 IST

More than 30,000 people are expected to participate in the protest, which will be held in support of at least two dozen demands all related to labour class and contractual employees.

Ranjit Singh was murdered in 2002 and the CBI registered an FIR in 2003.

CBI lawyer assisting in Ranjit Singh murder case shunted

October 1, 2021 06:36 IST

Victim's son, Jagseer Singh, had filed a plea in the High Court stating that Special CBI Public Prosecutor KP Singh was interfering with the case

A team of police officers conducted a surprise raid and seized the adulterated tea.

Panchkula: 4370 fake packets of Tata Tea recovered, manager of wholesale shop arrested

September 30, 2021 09:38 IST

The police action came after a complaint after receiving a tip-off that adulterated tea was being sold in Tata Tea packets.

The number started shooting up last week of August and has risen to around 41 cases as of now.

Panchkula launches crackdown on vector-borne diseases, intensifies fogging, reaches out to citizens

September 29, 2021 05:59 IST

The health department had in June begun a regularly spraying Deltamethrin in the rural belts of the district along with conducting source reduction activities for mosquito larvae.

A forensics team collects evidence from the spot on Monday. Express photo

Panchkula: 37-yr-old stabbed to death by 16 men near Majri Chowk, probe launched

September 28, 2021 12:13 IST

As per inspector Mahabir, the members of both the gangs have several criminal cases filed against them. "Rinku, Anand, and the complainant (Rinku) have almost 7-8 cases of loot and brawls registered against them. The men named in the FIR are history-sheeters too."

Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker and local MLA Gian Chand Gupta congratulates Ayush Gupta at his residence in Sector 7 of Panchkula on Saturday. (Express photo/ Jagpal Singh)

Panchkula’s Ayush gave up PCS post, now grabs rank 74 in UPSC civil services exam

September 26, 2021 11:26 IST

Born and brought up in Panchkula, Ayush Gupta studied at St Johns School of the city and graduated in BA LLB Honours from Panjab University, Chandigarh, in 2017.

Army jawans carry the the coffin containing the mortal remains of pilot Anuj Rajput at Sector 20 cremation ground in Panchkula on Wednesday. (Photo: Jaipal Singh)

‘Bravest of the brave’: P’kula’s son Major Anuj Rajput laid to rest with full military honoursSubscriber Only

September 23, 2021 06:13 IST

Major Anuj had suffered severe injuries after the Cheetah helicopter he was conducting a training sortie in crash-landed in Shiv Garh Dhar near Patnitop on Tuesday

Anuj had remained posted at the Udhampur location for 17 months and had been promoted about a month ago.

P’kula youngster among two pilots killed as Army chopper makes forced landing

September 22, 2021 05:59 IST

Aspiring to enter the Indian defence services since he was a child, Major Anuj had joined the prestigious NDA academy soon after he completed his class XII at the age of 18.

Police said that they were checking footage from CCTV cameras installed near the crime spot to nail the suspects.

Robbery bid at Panchkula jewellery shop foiled

September 18, 2021 18:56 IST

Police said that the criminals fled from the spot in an autorickshaw. They were yet to record the statement of the victim, who was undergoing treatment at the Civil Hospital in Sector 6.

Covid-19 vaccination at Civil Hospital in Panchkula. (Express File Photo: Jasbir Malhi)

Serosurvey shows 80.2% of Chandigarh population has Covid antibodies

September 18, 2021 06:09 IST

Around 1,200 samples were collected from the vaccinated and non-vaccinated adult population of Chandigarh.

JEE national topper Guramrit Singh with his family in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Express photo

JEE main result, Mohali boy is India topper

September 16, 2021 06:15 IST

He secured 300 out of 300 marks and shared the first rank with 18 others. Sharing his study schedule, he said, "I used to study for seven hours a day. With the schools closed, I got more time to focus on self-study while also enjoying extra-curricular activities."

The officials took special cognisance of encroachment in the meeting, convened at the Legislative Assembly Secretariat, regarding the development projects and law and order in the city.

Remove encroachments impeding development works in city: Haryana Speaker directs Panchkula officials

September 15, 2021 05:40 IST

Orders have been given to get the land vacated by drone mapping and spotting, to clear the illegal encroachments at Bataud, Alipur, Sukhdarshanpur, Jalauli, Kot and Chandimandir villages.