2 bikers killed in separate mishaps in Panchkula
Two bikers lost their lives in separate accidents in Panchkula on Friday. Among the victims was a 33-year-old who was killed after a speeding canter allegedly...
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Driving for excellence: IGU eyes Chandigarh Golf Association as regional hub
The Chandigarh Golf Association (CGA) range is aiming to drive to the next level as the Indian Golf Union (IGU) evaluates the facility as a potential...
Panchkula court acquits man in 2019 Pinjore murder case
A local court on Friday acquitted Amandeep Singh alias Bansi, 27, of Karanpur Taprian village in Pinjore in a 2019 murder case, observing that the prosecution...
Chandigarh: ‘Tuesday gang’ busted with arrest of three
A burglars’ gang that used to strike only on Tuesdays was busted with the arrest of three members. According to the police, the gang has targeted...
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...
Himachal plans hill-cutting policy to check landslide risk
Himachal Pradesh to come up with hill-cutting policy, prompted by the rise in landslide incidents across the state and the need for stricter development norms. Special...
Panchkula sees 18% drop in road fatalities thanks to corrective measures
Road accidents in the district have dropped by nearly 24% and fatalities by 18% compared to last year, thanks to road-safety interventions at several accident-prone locations....
4 stranded pilgrims rescued from Churdhar forest in 7-hour overnight operation
Shimla: Police rescued four pilgrims overnight after they lost their way while descending from the 11,965-foot Churdhar Peak in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district. The group of...
Panchkula: Kin of worker who died in road crash to get ₹17L relief
The motor accident claims tribunal (MACT), has awarded ₹17 lakh compensation to the family of a 29-year-old man, who died following a road accident in January...
Non-functional lights, inundation, stench plague Panchkula traffic park
The Children’s Traffic Park in Sector 12 has been lying in a state of neglect for years, with broken garbage bins, non-functional high-mast and streetlights, water...