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April shows its hot side, mercury hits 36.8degC

Chandigarh, April 16 -- The maximum temperature jumped to 36.8degC on Wednesday, settling 2.7 degrees above normal and the highest so far this season, a harbinger of the sizzling temperatures ahead. A... Read More


Food outlet to pay Rs.50k to resident who found lizard in his 'bhatura'

Chandigarh, April 14 -- The district consumer disputes redressal commission-I, Chandigarh, has directed Sagar Ratna Restaurants Pvt Ltd and its franchisee at Elante Mall to pay Rs.50,000 to a customer... Read More


'Lifestyle diseases no grounds for claim rejection': Insurer told to pay Rs.1 crore to Covid victim's wife

Chandigarh, April 13 -- The district consumer disputes redressal commission-I has directed HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited to pay over Rs.1.17 crore, along with interest, to a Sector-21 resident, ... Read More


Punjab govt directed to reimburse retired official's treatment bills

Chandigarh, April 11 -- The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-II has instructed director prosecution and litigation, additional secretary, Punjab; district attorney, Sangrur and director... Read More


At 27.6degC, city sees coldest April day in 3 yrs amid fresh rain spell

Chandigarh, April 8 -- Day temperatures saw a four degree drop on Tuesday as a fresh WesternDisturbance brought rain to the city. At 27.6degC, Tuesday was the lowest day temperature for April seen in ... Read More


Court says making false claims against husband points to cruelty

Chandigarh, April 7 -- A local court has granted divorce to a city resident who had filed a petition citing alleged extra-marital affairs of his wife and the misconduct of his in-laws. In the argument... Read More