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Diljit concert organisers told to pay ₹25,000 fine for 'mess' at venue

CHANDIGARH: In fresh trouble for the organisers of Diljit Dosanjh's concert, the Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC) has slapped a ₹25,000 penalty for the mess that was left behind at the venue.

FROM 2025, NTA NOT TO HOLD RECRUITMENT TESTS

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will, from 2025, conduct only entrance exams for higher education institutions and not recruitment exams, a move aimed at improving its functioning and in keeping with the recommendations of a high-level committee set up in June 2024.

'One election' bill tabled in House, may be sent to JPC

NEW DELHI: The Union government on Tuesday introduced in the Lok Sabha two bills aimed at ushering in simultaneous state and national elections amid loud protests by the Opposition, taking the first step towards implementing sweeping changes in the way polls are conducted in the world's largest democracy.

China building villages near Doklam in Bhutan: Sat data

NEW DELHI: China has built at least 22 villages and settlements over the past eight years within territory that has traditionally been part of Bhutan, with eight villages coming up in areas in proximity to the strategic Doklam plateau since 2020, according to satellite imagery.

10 Victims from Punjab

Of the 11 Indian nationals who died of \"carbon monoxide poisoning\" in an Indian restaurant in a mountain resort in Georgia, 10 hailed from Punjab.

When Chay flew to Mumbai

Following their wedding on December 4, actor-couple Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala have opened up about their relationship for the first time.

2 HELD IN KHARAR GOLD THEFT, 17 TOLAS RECOVERED

Kharar police have arrested two men in connection with a major gold and diamond jewellery theft in Kharar and recovered 17 tolas along diamond ornaments.

Harsimrat writes to Union minister over pending PU senate elections

CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Tuesday demanded the extension of Panjab University (PU) senate's term and the announcing the schedule for its elections.

CHB BEGINS E-AUCTION OF 98 PROPERTIES

The Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) on Tuesday began the e-auction of 98 commercial and residential properties located in various sectors.

Woman dies after falling from auto post collision

VICTIM HAD LOST HER HUSBAND 11 MONTHS AGO AND WAS THE SOLE BREADWINNER OF HER FAMILY, SUPPORTING TWO YOUNG SONS

U.P. POLICE TO DEMONSTRATE NEW LAWS' IMPLEMENTATION

Taking a cue from Chandigarh Police's live demonstration showcased to Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi at Punjab Engineering College (PEC), the Uttar Pradesh government plans to set up a similar replica of the demo to showcase the implementation of new criminal laws at the Kumbh Mela scheduled in February next year.

Sec 25 shocker: Woman critical after 'friend' stabs her 10 times

A man stabbed his female friend ten times in broad daylight at Sector 25 on Tuesday.

Industrialists frustrated over no new int'l flights

MOHALI: Despite the commencement of round-the-clock operations at the Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport since April 2019, authorities have not proposed any new international flights.

UT shifts AP Dhillon's show to Sec 25

Following complaints from residents and traders in and around Sector 34 about the severe traffic congestion, noise pollution, and disruption to businesses during the Karan Aujla and Diljit Dosanjh concerts, the UT administration has decided to shift the venue for AP Dhillon's concert, scheduled for December 21, to Sector 25.

Over 1,100 Chandigarh cops 'guarded' Dosanjh's concert

Policing affected as 10 SHOs were roped in for the event

Car driver opens fire after collision near Landran

When victim traced the car next morning, the accused opened fire again before fleeing in another car

Aided school teachers urge Punjab govt to fulfil unmet demands

LUDHIANA: The union members of government-aided schools have expressed strong resentment over government policies, warning that these are endangering the future of aided schools and staff.

MGMT BODY HOSTS AWARD CEREMONY

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55 soil testing labs to come up in dist: DC

To provide farmers with easy access to soil testing facilities at the grassroots level and offer affordable testing without requiring long-distance travel, 55 village-level soil testing labs will be established in Ludhiana.

INSURANCE RETIREES VOICE CONCERNS ON PENSIONERS' DAY

THE MEETING, INITIALLY PLANNED ON NOVEMBER 20, HAS BEEN PUSHED BACK THRICE

Four Arsh Dalla operatives arrested for Mohali firing

MOHALI: Two weeks after shots were fired outside a car accessories showroom in Phase 11, police have cracked the case with the arrest of four operatives of Canada-based terrorist Arsh Dalla.

NGO SEEKS NOD FROM DC TO HOLD STIR OUTSIDE PPCB CHIEF ENGINEER'S OFFICE

LUDHIANA: Members of Water Warriors Punjab approached the deputy commissioner and police commissioner, seeking permission to hold a protest outside the office of the chief engineer, Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB).

Punjab clinch overall trophy in 68th National School Games

Over 3,000 athletes were seen in action during the games that began on December 11

'Unauthorised' hoardings, banners mushroom as civic body elections draw near

LUDHIANA: As the municipal corporation (MC) elections draw close, 'unauthorised' hoardings and banners from across parties have started to mushroom in the city.

28-YEAR-OLD DIES OF DRUG OVERDOSE

LUDHIANA: There seems to be no respite from drug cases in the city as a 28-year-old man from Dhillon Nagar allegedly died of an overdose, officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday.

Father-son duo 'try to bribe' ADCP; arrested

On getting suspicious of the duo's motives, ADCP asks cops to frisk them, finds them secretly recording videos

BJP candidate files plaint to EC, alleges threat to life

COMPLAINANT VERMA ALLEGES HE WAS ASKED NOT TO CAMPAIGN, STOPPED FROM APPROACHING LOCALS FOR VOTES

TWO BOOKED FOR ROBBING ₹20,000 FROM SHOPKEEPER

LUDHIANA: A case was registered against two unidentified accused for allegedly robbing ₹20,000, documents and shop keys from a shopkeeper in Sarabha Nagar on Monday night, officials said.

Road safety council member writes to minister Pradhan

Family members say they won't cremate body till all accused are arrested

Machhiwara man dies as bike rams into parked truck, driver arrested

LUDHIANA: A man was killed after his bike rammed into a truck parked on a roadside without reflectors in Machhiwara on Monday night, officials said.