DA arrears: HC summons chief secy on Oct 5 over non-compliance of orders
The high court on Tuesday asked the Punjab chief secretary to remain present on October 5 over “prime facie failure” of the government to comply with...
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Clarify efforts towards setting up waste plant: HC to Mohali admn
The Punjab and Haryana high court (HC) has asked the Mohali administration to take steps to establish a solid waste management plant and ensure door-to-door garbage...
Abetment to suicide case: HC dismisses anticipatory bail pleas of ex-minister’s father, PA
The Punjab and Haryana high court has dismissed anticipatory bail pleas of Sukhdev Singh Bhullar, father of former minister Laljit Singh Bhullar, and his PA Dilbagh...
Chandigarh court acquits man accused of kidnapping, raping minor
A fast track special court acquitted Appu alias Raju, who was accused of kidnapping a minor girl, wrongfully confining and raping her, holding that the prosecution...
Hoshiarpur Pocso court sentences UP native to death for 5-year-old’s murder
Hoshiarpur: A special court under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on Friday awarded the death penalty to Nanke Yadav, a native of...
Punjab govt gives in to striking staff, approves 8% DA release
Chandigarh: Ending a three-week standoff with state employees, the Punjab government on Friday agreed to release two installments of dearness allowance (DA) of 4% each. The...
Chandigarh: HC quashes GMCH-32 merit list for UT-pool SC candidates
The Punjab and Haryana high court (HC) has quashed the merit list prepared by Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, for Scheduled Caste (SC)...
Defamatory posts: Mann’s wife files plaint against Majithia, Harsimrat, Khaira
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann’s wife Gurpreet Kaur has filed a criminal defamation complaint before a Chandigarh court against Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders Bikram Singh...
Guest Column: UGC norms, autonomy & the 2026 bill: Himachal universities at crossroads
The Himachal Pradesh State Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2026, passed by the assembly on September 2, 2026, raises questions concerning the balance between government accountability, university autonomy...
Apple arrivals in Himachal mandis down 44% amid climate concerns: Govt
The impact of climate change on Himachal Pradesh’s apple economy, valued at over ₹5,500 crore, has become increasingly visible, with market arrivals down 44% from last...