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women judges' strength at HCreaches record 19

Chandigarh, Aug. 22 -- Women now account for nearly 30% of the sitting judges at the Punjab and Haryana high court, with their number rising to a record 19 after three women lawyers among a total of n... Read More


Congress plans statewide public consultations

CHANDIGARH, Aug. 22 -- The manifesto committee of the Punjab Congress on Friday held its first meeting, with chairman and Fatehgarh Sahib MP Amar Singh emphasising that the party will come out with a ... Read More


Haryana to bring Bills to do away with trade licence for meat shops

Chandigarh, Aug. 22 -- The Haryana government will introduce two Bills in the upcoming assembly session to do away with the requirement of a municipal trade licence for meat shops and slaughterhouses.... Read More


HC quashes drug dealer Chatha's detention order

Chandigarh, Aug. 22 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court has quashed the detention order of alleged notorious drug trafficker Sandeep Singh alias Chatha, issued under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic... Read More


Punjab schools to spearhead year-long campaign against drugs

Chandigarh, Aug. 22 -- Punjab schools will spearhead a year-long campaign against drug abuse, with the state government rolling out a structured programme involving students, teachers, parents and loc... Read More


Two killed, 1 injured in clash between student groups

ROHTAK, Aug. 22 -- Two youths were killed and another injured after a violent attack near Gokalpur village close to Indira Gandhi University, Meerpur, in Rewari district on Friday. The deceased have b... Read More


Five DTC electric buses to connect Karnal with Delhi

Karnal, Aug. 22 -- Travelling from the GT (Grand Trunk) Road belt of Haryana directly to the national capital will be convenient for commuters and daily passengers, as the Delhi government has introdu... Read More


Health minister's security staff nab drug peddler in Patiala village

Patiala, Aug. 22 -- Health minister Dr Balbir Singh's security personnel on Friday nabbed an alleged drug peddler in Kasiana village after he received a complaint from the villagers about rampant drug... Read More


Punjab to hold 92 drone shows across state from Sept 1

CHANDIGARH, Aug. 22 -- Punjab will organise 92 drone shows across all assembly constituencies from September 1 as part of the year-long celebrations marking the 650th Prakash Purb of Guru Ravidas, tou... Read More


HC seeks details of cases pending for more than 3 years

Chandigarh, Aug. 22 -- The Punjab and Haryana high court has directed all senior superintendents of police (SSPs) and police commissioners in Punjab to submit details of FIRs in which investigations h... Read More