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Relief from heatwave likely in state from May 29-30, says IMD

Jaipur, May 28 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast likely relief from extreme heat in Rajasthan from May 29-30 onwards due to thunderstorms, dust storms and rainfall activity, tr... Read More


State power utility logged Rs.644 cr profit during FY2026, say officials

Jaipur, May 28 -- Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (RVPN)has reported a profit of Rs.644 crore during the financial year 2025-26, officials with the state power transmission utility said ... Read More


Petrol pump operators demand VAT cuts on fuel, warn statewide strike from June 1

Jaipur, May 28 -- Petrol pump operators have warned of a statewide strike from June 1, accusing the state government of failing to alleviate the administrative pressure and operational difficulties th... Read More


rain relief likely from today, says met

Chandigarh, May 28 -- After nearly a fortnight of blistering heat, residents can hope for some relief as a fresh western disturbance is expected to bring rains to the city from Thursday. The system wi... Read More


Ensure Group Home serves its original purpose, admn urged

Chandigarh, May 28 -- In a letter written to the UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria on Wednesday, director of National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore urged him to... Read More


Former deputy mayor complains to EC over breach of ballot secrecy in Mohali civic polls

Mohali, May 28 -- Former deputy mayor Kuljit Singh Bedi has alleged violation of ballot secrecy during the municipal corporation elections held in Punjab on May 26 and demanded a high-level inquiry an... Read More


Vij conducts surprise inspection of power helpline efficiency

Panchkula, May 28 -- Haryana energy minister and Ambala Cantt MLA Anil Vij on Wednesday carried out a surprise inspection of the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN) call centre in Panchkula to as... Read More


Late-night fire near Morni Hills, 2 suspects identified

Panchkula, May 28 -- A late-night fire was reported from Ramsar village, near the Morni Hills forest area in Panchkula district, with officials saying it may have been man-made and that two suspects h... Read More


Pay interest for delay in flat handover: RERA to builder

Mohali, May 28 -- The Punjab Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has directed Omaxe New Chandigarh Developers Pvt Ltd to pay interest to two UT residents for delay in handing over possession of a ... Read More


UT improves school edu score by 37 pts

Chandigarh, May 28 -- UT has improved its score by 37 points on the Centre's Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0, for school education, moving from 702.9 in 2023-24 to 739.1 in 2024-25, according to d... Read More