Old bombshell unearthed in Ferozepur, diffused
Congress seeks special package for Haryana, urges PM to address governance crisis
MDU suspends physical education HoD over illegal fines, harassment
Manishas family meets Bhiwani SP; threatens sit-in
2 convicted for hoisting Khalistani flag at DC office in Moga
2nd boys body recovered in Rohtak canal tragedy
Met Khalra murder convict ex-DSP in Mohali before media frenzy: Rights activist
Ex-DSPs release? Lawyer asks if 2nd sentence was served
Man posed as IPS officer, cheated woman & her family of Rs 31.5L
Khalras wife asks jathedar to set up peoples commission to probe disappearances
NEET paper leak shattered students dreams: Sukhu
Shongtong-Karchham hydro project to be ready by Apr 2027: Sukhu
Himachal cop suspended for social media earnings; debate over why others spared
After Kishau project, HP intensifies bid to recover BBMB dues
Wet spell continues to disrupt normal life in HP
Opposition calls Jind rallys eco-friendly tag an eyewash
21,159-page chargesheet pegs Panchkula funds scam at Rs 339cr
Haryana extends HSVP dispute settlement scheme till Dec 31
61 NCC Cadets Commissioned as Officers in Indian Armed Forces from Chandigarh University
61 NCC Cadets Commissioned as Officers in Indian Armed Forces from Chandigarh University
Traffic restrictions in several parts of Chandigarh in view of farmers' protest
Chandigarh police have announced traffic restrictions for Monday, July 13, from 10.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on several major roads across the city.
Gill, Hossain, Smith Nominated For ICC Player Of The Month Award For June 2026
ICC Player: India captain Shubman Gills spectacular run with the bat has earned him a nomination for the ICC Mens Player of the Month award for June, the game's governing body announced on Monday. For the monthly honour, Gill faces competition from Bangladesh all-rounder Mossadek Hossain and New Zealand fast bowler Nathan Smith, who have also been shortlisted following their standout performances. Gill was in sublime form during India's home assignment against Afghanistan, leading from the front in both Test and ODI formats. The elegant right-hander kickstarted the month with a commanding 126 in India's innings victory in the one-off Test in New Chandigarh. The knock marked his 11th Test century, punctuated by 15 boundaries and a six. Gill carried his red-hot form into the subsequent ODI series, where he amassed a staggering 238 runs in just two innings. After a brisk 66-ball 84 in the opening ODI in Dharamshala, Gill smashed a magnificent 154 off 110 balls in Lucknow. Despite battling severe cramps during the innings, he accelerated brilliantly to anchor India's victory, ultimately walking away with both the Player of the Match and Player of the Series accolades, as the hosts completed a 3-0 sweep with a win in Chennai. Meanwhile, Bangladesh's Hossain made a fairytale return to international cricket after a four-year hiatus. The all-rounder was named Player of the Series in Bangladeshs historic 2-1 ODI series triumph over Australia. Despite battling severe cramps during the innings, he accelerated brilliantly to anchor India's victory, ultimately walking away with both the Player of the Match and Player of the Series accolades, as the hosts completed a 3-0 sweep with a win in Chennai. Also Read: Live Cricket Score On the other hand, Smith was rewarded for spearheading a depleted Kiwi pace bowling attack to clinch a memorable 2-1 Test series win in England. Smith finished as the leading wicket-taker of the series with 16 scalps, including a sensational 6-70 at Lord's, and earned the Player of the Series award. Article Source: IANS
Housing For All: J&K tops UTs in PMAY-U implementation
Srinagar, Jul 12: Jammu & Kashmir continues to remain at the top of the Union Territories in the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U & PMAY-U 2.0), recording the highest number of houses sanctioned and the largest amount of Central assistance among all Union Territories. According to the Annual Report 2025-26, released by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in June 2026, on the physical and financial progress of PMAY-U and PMAYU 2.0, a total of 45,112 houses have been sanctioned in Jammu & Kashmir. The Union Territory has received Rs 534.75 crore as Central assistance against an approved assistance of Rs 714.86 crore. The figures place J&K well ahead of all other Union Territories. Delhi ranks second with 31,670 houses sanctioned, followed by Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu (DNH&DD) with 10,338 houses, Chandigarh with 1,277 houses, Andaman & Nicobar Islands with 377 houses, while Lakshadweep has no sanctioned houses under the scheme. The data also indicated steady progress over the previous reporting period ending March 31, 2025. During the nine-month period, the number of sanctioned houses in J&K increased from 47,040 to 45,112 under the updated accounting framework. The report revealed that the Central assistance released rose from Rs 523.48 crore to Rs 534.75 crore, reflecting an additional release of Rs 11.27 crore till last year. Among Union Territories, J&K has also secured the highest Central assistance. Delhi has received Rs 698.53 crore against an approved assistance of Rs 714.86 crore, while DNH&DD has received Rs 209.87 crore, Chandigarh Rs 28.85 crore, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands Rs 3.72 crore. Nationally, PMAY-U has sanctioned over 1.25 crore houses, with more than 98.6 lakh houses completed. The revamped PMAY-U 2.0, launched in September 2024, aims to provide financial support for one crore additional urban families over five years while continuing the completion of previously sanctioned projects. The data underscore Jammu & Kashmir's dominant position among Union Territories in both the physical and financial implementation of the flagship urban housing programme. Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed the completion of 31,173 houses under the much-hyped Housing for All scheme, out of a total of 39,153 sanctioned units.
After 14 years, Sukhnas regulator end desilted; water-holding capacity set to rise
UT Removes 35,000 Cubic Metres Of Silt In 45-Day Exercise; IIT Roorkee Guided Project
Shatabdi among 5 trains to switch platforms during Chandigarh station upgrade
Changes To Remain In Effect From July 20-25 As Redevelopment Work Triggers Traffic Blocks
NCB seeks retired cops for trial court work in drug cases
Four Consultant Posts Open In Chandigarh Zone; Applications Invited Till July 15
5 new sewage plants planned for Panchkula
HSVP To Provide Land Free Of Cost; Projects Aimed At Boosting Wastewater Treatment And Curbing Sewage Discharge
Police bust Delhi-Tricity cocaine racket; nab Nigerian national
Jammu youth dies in Kharar SUV crash; dad sniffs foul play
Merc driver masks plates, plows into 2 men after tiff outside Chandigarh nightclub
2 foreign nationals held for Rs 13L fraud
Mans body fished out of Ghaggar, search on for other
CII, PHDCCI seek one-time migration window to Punjab Industrial Policy-2026
26-year-old woman found hanging at Sector 23 home
40,000 visitors, 200 mango varieties mark grand finale of Pinjore Mango Mela
Opposition to Punjab head remains the glue holding Congress factions together
Punjab to raise fresh Rs 1k crore loan; opposition says state put on EMI
SAD (Punar Surjit) seeks truth commission on Punjab militancy
Guru Nanak Dev University confers degrees on 456 students at 51st convocation
2 minor cousins drown in water tank in Abohar
Mustafa urges Congress high command to revisit Warring decision
Second Himachal engineer found dead in Wayanad landslide
4 year degree programme in HP colleges: Teachers express concern over staff shortage, poor infra
Central varsity rolls out Chinese language, Buddhist & Tibetan studies courses
Top-performing BLOs of Jhajjar to be honoured on I-Day: DC
How bankers & babus pulled off Haryanas Rs 590cr fraud
Sonipat police verify 1,632 criminals under RJSF campaign
Lasting tribute to environmental legacy: Saini inaugurates Khejadli sacrifice memorial at GJUST
Rights panel takes cognisance of newborns death, orders state-wide review
Another accused held in Rs 75L narcotics tablets seizure case
Indira Gandhi assassins MP son pledges Rs 1cr for Khalra memorial
Govt betrayed Chanot residents, claims Hooda
Class X Navodaya student found dead in hostel; family alleges murder
Cyber fraud complaints up 44x in 7 years in Bathinda
Chandigarh hit-and-run: Speeding Mercedes hits 2 outside nightclub; driver flees
Two youths were injured after a speeding Mercedes car hit them outside a Chandigarh nightclub. The driver fled the scene while passersby recorded the incident on their phones. Police are investigating the matter and searching for the absconding driver. Both injured individuals were admitted to the hospital for treatment. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the vehicle and its driver.
On Camera, Mercedes Runs Over Man In Chandigarh. He Walks Seconds Later
These are scenes from mobile footage that has emerged from a hit-and-run case in Chandigarh's posh Sector 26.
Canada based Punjabi Abhinandan Gill warns against misuse of artificial intelligence in politics
Abhinandan Singh Gill is developing AI ethical standards for Punjab elections. He aims to prevent the unethical use of AI-generated content in politics. This initiative seeks to protect people's emotions and prevent distress. Gill's work addresses the real-world consequences of artificial intelligence. His efforts will help ensure responsible AI deployment in Punjab.
BJP is intensifying preparations for Prime Minister Modi's upcoming visit to Jind. Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Bhatia is personally supervising all rally arrangements and logistics. He formally inaugurated the pandal construction, marking the start of work. The party aims to showcase its organizational and management capabilities during this event. Prime Minister Modi will flag off a hydrogen train and inaugurate development projects.
Maternity leave constitutional right, not state charity: J&K HC
Srinagar, Jul 11: In a landmark judgmentregardingconstitutional rights of working women, the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakhhasquashed a government communication that denied pay and allowances to Senior Residents and Tutors during maternity leave, holding that maternity benefits are a constitutional right and not an act of state charity. Justice Rajnesh Oswal, while deciding a writ petition filed by Dr Sonakshi Gupta and other doctors, ruled that the Health and Medical Education Department's communication dated October 14, 2025, which withheld salaries during maternity leave based on Finance Department advice, was illegal, arbitrary and unconstitutional. The petitioners, engaged as Senior Residents and Tutors under the Jammu and Kashmir Medical and Dental Education (Appointment on Academic Arrangement Basis) Rules, 2020, had availed maternity leave in accordance with Government Order No. 451-JK(HME) of 2024. The order extended maternity leave benefits to postgraduate students, Senior Residents, Tutors and DNB trainees in Government Medical Colleges across Jammu and Kashmir. However, despite the policy, their salaries were withheld after the issuance of the impugned communication. The court observed that while the government had permitted maternity leave under its 2024 order, it could not subsequently deny salary during the leave period by relying on a Finance Department clarification. Justice Oswal held that Rule 41(1) of the J&K Civil Services (Leave) Rules, amended through SRO-353 of 2015, grants female employees up to 180 days of maternity leave with full leave salary equivalent to the pay drawn immediately before proceeding on leave. Calling the Finance Department's communication a latant administrativeoverreach,the court remarked that in its attempt to reduce public expenditure, the departmenthadignored constitutional safeguards protecting motherhood. The judgment stated that penalising a woman because of the nature of her appointment while she undergoes the same biological realities as any other employee amounts to discrimination and violates the principles of equality. The court also relied on an earlier Division Bench judgment in Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd. versus Tanu Gupta, which held that women employees cannot be subjected to financial disadvantage merely because they avail maternity leave. Referring to Articles 15, 38, 39 and 42 of the Constitution, as well as Supreme Court judgments in Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Female Workers (Muster Roll), Deepika Singh v. PGIMER Chandigarh and Kavita Yadav v. State (NCT of Delhi), the court underscored that maternity leave provisions must be interpreted in a manner that advances gender justice and protects the dignity of motherhood. Maternity leave cannot be reduced to a matter of state charity; it is an unassailable constitutional right anchored in the dignity of women, the court observed, adding that the government cannot adopt contradictory positions after incorporating existing rules granting maternity leave benefits. Allowing the petition, the High Court quashed the October 14, 2025 communication to the extent it denied pay and allowances during maternity leave and directed the Health and Medical Education Department to release full salary and allowances to the petitioners not only for the maternity leave period but also for the extended residency period corresponding to the leave availed.
Another road cave-in exposes MCs monsoon challenge
Portion of Sector 33-45 dividing road sinks; residents demand permanent fix instead of repeated patchwork
Bulk waste generators in Chandigarh jump from 19 to 164 under new waste rules
Stray dog attacks surge in Pkl, over 7,000 cases in five months
Renting a house in Chandigarh likely to soon go fully digital
Digital Rent Records, Quicker Dispute Resolution On The Cards
10-year-old goes out to play, found dead in pond
GMCH-32 gets green light to raise MBBS intake to 200
Expansion Ensures OBC Quota Without Cutting General Seats
Cultural events, mango showcase draw crowds on Day 2 of Mango Mela
Builder fined Rs 33,000 for using illegal siren, beacon lights
Panchkula MC to take over civic services in HSVP sectors from today
Move Follows CM Sainis Directive; Water Supply, Sewerage, Storm Water Drainage And Internal Roads To Come Under Single Authority
Woman loses gold chain to snatchers
Rain returns, more showers lined up this week
CHANDIGARHS LEGACY OF FRUIT TREES
2 rob auto-driver at knife-point
Untreated sewage entering rivulet from Pkl, not Chd: CPCC tells NGT
Electric bus safety under scanner after accident
Punjab Congress dissidents renew demand for Warrings ouster
PU Senate poll build-up revives debate over outdated grad voter rolls
Minerva Academy lifts Helsinki Cup
AIMSS Chamiyana gets advanced 3-Tesla MRI facility
Utilisation of LADA and CSR funds in Kinnaur comes under HC scanner
Work together for collective development: Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker
Drug abuse a social challenge, not just a law & order issue: CM Saini
CM Saini asks DCs to ensure zero waterlogging
Haryana rolls out QR-based liquor tracking system
ED files first PMLA complaint in Rs 593cr bank fraud; 14 named
NEET paper leak: Congress holds march, seeks Pradhans resignation
Headless body found in Tohana park pond
Two lawyers get 3 years in jail for assaulting colleague
Himachal, Haryana erase monsoon deficit; Punjab still 23% short
4th suspect held in ex-sarpanch murder case
Farm forums feel the need for broader, united front against Indo-US trade deal
