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PRTC protest leaves commuters in tricity stranded

Chandigarh, July 1 -- A protest by Punjab Roadways Transport Corporation (PRTC) contractual employees threw traffic into chaos on Monday, leaving thousands of commuters stranded for hours on key highw... Read More


UT sees 63% drop in conviction time under new criminal laws

Chandigarh, July 1 -- The Chandigarh Police has recorded a significant leap in the delivery of justice under the new criminal laws, with the average conviction time dropping from 300 days to just 110 ... Read More


SMO, 2 others suspended over Rs.30-lakh fuel scam

Bathinda, July 1 -- The health department has suspended three officials for Rs.30-lakh fuel scam at the Shaheed Bhai Mani Singh Civil Hospital in Bathinda. The suspended officials include senior medic... Read More


Another suspect held with heroin, 3 pistols

Jalandhar, July 1 -- The Jalandhar commissionerate police have arrested one more suspect in connection with the cross-border smuggling of 13 kilograms of heroin. The arrested suspect, identified as Su... Read More


Man arrested after waving pistol at bus driver in Sonepat

Rohtak, July 1 -- Sonepat police on Monday arrested a Delhi-based man after a video showing him driving rashly in a Toyota Fortuner and waving a pistol in the air went viral on social media. The incid... Read More


Ex-finance min seeks HERC order review , files petition

Chandigarh, July 1 -- Seeking a review of the increased electricity tariff in Haryana, former finance minister, Sampat Singh on Monday said that he has filed a review petition challenging the March 28... Read More


MDU asst prof sacked for sexual harassment

Rohtak, July 1 -- The executive council of Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak on Monday took several decisions, including termination of a faculty member in connection with a sexual harassment... Read More


Rain damages Rs.50-cr sugar stock at Yamunanagar mill

Karnal, July 1 -- Heavy overnight rain in Yamunanagar damaged at least 1.25 lakh quintals of sugar worth nearly Rs.50 crore stored at two warehouses of Saraswati Sugar Mills, officials said on Monday.... Read More


7 'nihangs' held for attacking cop, locals with sharp weapons

Dehradun, July 1 -- Chamoli police arrested seven 'nihang' Sikhs for allegedly attacking a police officer and some locals in Jyotirmath (Joshimath) with sharp weapons on Monday. The accused were ident... Read More


Docs end protest after stipend hike, bond review assurance

Chandigarh, July 1 -- Resident doctors and MBBS interns across Punjab called off their strike on Monday following assurances from finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema and health and family welfare min... Read More