Teacher unions protest against TET condition for promotions
2 held, cross-border illegal arms module busted
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IDFC First Bank flags 590 crore fraud from Chandigarh branch
Issue tied to Haryana govt-linked accounts; four bank officials suspended
IDFC First Bank has disclosed a Rs 590 crore fraud involving employees at its Chandigarh branch linked to Haryana government accounts. Four officials suspended; forensic audit ordered.
IDFC FIRST Bank discloses 590 crore fraud at Chandigarh branch
The bank said it received a request from a particular Department of Haryana Government for closure of its account and transfer of funds to another bank
Two policemen shot dead inside a police post in Punjab's Gurdaspur
Two Punjab policemen were shot dead inside a police post in Adhian village, Gurdaspur, near the Pakistan border. Unidentified assailants entered the post and opened fire, killing Assistant Sub-Inspector Gurnam Singh and Home Guard jawan Ashok Kumar.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Indian-origin cricketers playing in foreign teams and emphasised the significance of 'Bhartiyata' and noted that wherever Indians travel, they maintain a strong connection to their roots in their 'matrabhoomi' (motherland) while also contributing to the development of their 'karmabhoomi' (place of duty). He highlighted the importance of sports in everyone's life, stressing that One who plays, blooms, adding that sports unite us. Addressing the 131st episode of his monthly radio programme, 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi said, Nowadays, you must be watching T20 World Cup matches. I am sure that while watching a match, you must be eyeing a particular player. The jersey may belong to another country, but on hearing their name, you realise that he is from our country. The moment gives you a slight happiness because the player is of indian origin and is playing for the country where his family settled. They step onto the field wearing the jersey of their country and wholeheartedly represent that nation, he said. The Prime Minister noted that the Canadian cricket team has the highest number of Indian-origin players. He mentioned that the team's captain, Dilpreet Bajwa, was born in Punjab's Gurdaspur, and Naveneet Dhaliwal is from Chandigarh. He also mentioned the names of Harsh Thaker and Shreyas Movva, and said that several players like these are making both Canada and India proud. PM Modi also mentioned that the USA cricket team, and said, America's team has many players from India's domestic cricket. The American team's captain, Monank Patel, has played for Gujarat's U-16 and U-18 teams. Mumbai's Saurabh, Harmeet Singh, and Delhi's Milind Kumar are all proud of the American team. He also stated that several players in the Oman cricket team have played in different states of India and mentioned the names of Jatinder Singh, Vinayak Shukla, Karan, Jai and Ashish. PM Modi also mentioned that the USA cricket team, and said, America's team has many players from India's domestic cricket. The American team's captain, Monank Patel, has played for Gujarat's U-16 and U-18 teams. Mumbai's Saurabh, Harmeet Singh, and Delhi's Milind Kumar are all proud of the American team. Also Read: Live Cricket Score This is the speciality of Bhartiyata. Wherever they go, Indians remain connected to the roots of their motherland, and they also contribute to the development of their karmabhoomi, the Prime Minister added. Article Source: IANS
Punjab: Army Personnel Among 6 Arrested In Drug Trafficking Case
CHANDIGARH, Feb 22: An Army personnel was among six arrested as Punjab police on Sunday unearthed a well-organised heroin trafficking network. The arrested accused are involved in multiple drug trafficking cases, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said. In a major breakthrough, @Faridkot Police, after a 2-month long jail-based interception, busts a well organised heroin trafficking network, apprehends 6 accused, including 1 Army personnel and 1 dismissed police personnel, and recovers 4.8 kg heroin, 1 weapon, and a Thar & [] The post Punjab: Army Personnel Among 6 Arrested In Drug Trafficking Case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
IDFC First Bank discloses Rs 590 crore fraud at Chandigarh branch involving Haryana govt accounts
IDFC FIRST Bank has uncovered a significant fraud totaling Rs 590 crore. The incident involves employees at one of its Chandigarh branches. Four suspected officials have been suspended pending a thorough investigation. The bank is also appointing an independent agency to conduct a forensic audit. Strict action will be taken against all involved parties.
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57-year-old kidnapped Sikh man found dead in US
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Campus Tank Grand Finale Culminates with Announcement of Top 10 Startups Securing Access to $6 Million Funding Pool on Final Day of AI Fest 2026 at Chandigarh University Dont Scale Up your Business Before Making a Winning Product, says Nirmit Parikh, Group CEO Apna: AI Fest 2026 at Chandigarh University Marking a defining milestone in the countrys entrepreneurial journey, the Grand Finale of Campus Tank - Indias first university-led startup launchpad for young innovators was held at Chandigarh University on the third and concluding day of Indias first AI Fest 2026 on the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit where the announcement of top 10 startups was made who secured access to a $6 million funding pool. The Campus Tank is a first-of-its-kind initiative, led by Chandigarh University in collaboration with Apna - an Indian unicorn and leading professional job networking platform and Venture Catalysts, one of Indias leading startup incubators, culminated in a high-stakes Demo Day bringing together some of the countrys most promising young innovators on a single platform. Ronnie Screwvala, Bollywood Producer & entrepreneur launching AI Ethics Program along with Chandigarh University Officials during AI Fest at Chandigarh University Backed by expert mentorship and venture guidance, these startups will be empowered to transform breakthrough ideas into market-ready enterprises, contributing meaningfully to the Startup India mission and strengthening Indias entrepreneurial growth story. Apart from funding support, the high-impact startups will receive structured incubation, strategic handholding and access to strong ecosystem partnerships to help them refine their business models, accelerate product-market fit and scale sustainably. Launched in August 2025, Campus Tank witnessed an overwhelming response with 21,789 registrations from 1,200 cities across India spanning seven key domains including AI & Deep Tech, Healthcare & Wellness, Climate & Sustainability, Business & Productivity, Education & Learning, D2C and allied sectors. Over 10,800 registrations came from universities and colleges, reflecting the scale of campus-driven innovation. While Punjab which is the host state recorded 359 startup registrations, Delhi contributed 1,256 startups with participation spread across multiple states nationwide. The six-month selection process followed a rigorous funnel structure with over 21,789 registrations, 1,000 startups were shortlisted in round 1, followed by 500 in round 2 and 300 in round 3. Among these 300 semi-finalists, 100 market-ready startups were invited to exhibit their products (for pitching), while the remaining 200 continued in the ideation stage, presenting PPT-based pitches. The evaluation of the Campus Tank Grand Finale was conducted through exhibition jury visits and venture capitalist pitching sessions and scoring by following a rigorous and highly competitive assessment process, the top 10 startups were announced on Saturday who got access to an investment pool of $6 million. In his address on the conclusion of Campus Tank finale, Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) and Chancellor of Chandigarh University, Satnam Singh Sandhu said, Campus Tank initiative is aimed at empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs in line with Startup India Mission which has become a revolution since its launch by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2016. India has firmly established itself as the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world with over 2.16 lakh startups. Over 45% of recognized startups have at least one-woman director or partner. As compared to only four unicorns in 2014, the number has now risen to nearly 125 active unicorns. In 2025 alone, around 44,000 new startups were registered. Youth from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities and even villages, are now launching startups to address grassroots challenges, reflecting a shift towards inclusive entrepreneurship. As instead of job seekers, Indias youth are now becoming job providers, over 21.9 lakh direct jobs have been created by start-ups in the last decade with smaller cities contributing over 51% of these startups . Today, access to capital has been strengthened by the Union government through the Fund of Funds for Startups, which has supported investments worth over Rs 25,000 crore, along with schemes such as the Startup India Seed Fund and credit guarantee mechanisms to support entrepreneurs without collateral. Campus Tank is acting as a catalytic force for igniting the entrepreneurial spirit among young innovators in the country and help achieve the Union governments ambitious target of transforming the nation into 2nd largest start-up ecosystem in the world by surpassing China and create 1,000 Unicorns by 2047 , Sandhu added. Shlok Shrivastava, TechBurner Founder, Layers & Building Consumer Tech Brands said, Whenever you come up with a new product, its natural for you face criticism. Anyone gets more criticism in the beginning stage because we are prone to more mistakes in our starting journey. Its the same process for everyone. But we should not stop working if we receive criticism for our product. We should continue making and improving our products till the time criticism comes down. So its a process. You are not successful of your product is working in the market, success is that you have built a product. So we should just focus on making a product, its success or failure is not in our hand. You cant build a brand in a day but your product creates your track record. If you deliver a good product to customers, your brand will get built over time." Nirmit Parikh, Founder & CEO, Bluemachines.ai and Group CEO Apna , said, Anyone building a new product or service needs to first get foothold in a particular area before going reaching out a bigger market and investors for the startup. First you need to find a customer who will use your product and then recommend it to someone else. This helps you get more customers and thus you can build good customer base in an area. Once you have captured the market in one area, then you can go with your customer network and business numbers to investors and pitch for funds to scale up the same model in other cities. This will help you get funding for your startup. But never scale up your business before making a winning product. And for testing your product, dont go to your friends because they may not give you honest reviews, rather give your product to a person who is not biased to give review about your product. Be ready to face criticism but have trust in yourself that things will work out ." Chandigarh University also launched Indias first AI Ethics Training Programme under its AI literacy initiative, reinforcing its commitment to responsible and inclusive AI adoption. Jai Inder Singh Sandhu, Managing Director, Chandigarh University said, The launch of AI Ethics Training Program during the AI Fest at the Chandigarh University is a significant milestone for CUs AI ecosystem. As artificial intelligence advances rapidly, ethics, governance and accountability must evolve alongside it, CU has taken this initiative as a step toward responsible Al leadership. As a part of the AI Fest, we today concluded InnovFest which proved a power-packed celebration of innovation, ideas and entrepreneurship. As Chandigarh Universitys annual innovation and entrepreneurship festival, InnovFest not only showcased outstanding student talent, it also sparked creativity, promoted bold thinking and students have learned to turn their ideas of students into reality . Pulkit Mehrotra, Vice President, Unicorn India Ventures said, AI adoption is no longer experimental it is being actively deployed across enterprises. With that scale comes responsibility, and safety must be built in from day one. The biggest friction today lies in data privacy, compliance and legacy system integration. Startups must focus on solving one critical use case deeply rather than automating everything. Financial services and knowledge roles are already seeing strong penetration, and sovereign AI presents a real opportunity for India to build responsibly and lead globally . Neeraj Sharma, Senior Technology Manager of Nagarro Ltd said, The only way to grow in technology is by building. Ideas matter only when they become working projects, tested prototypes and real solutions. Evaluators and investors look for execution and measurable impact, not just concepts. Platforms like the Smart India Hackathon and initiatives by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology offer strong support, but accountability is critical. In AI and data-driven products, rigorous validation on real data is essential before going live. Build responsibly and deliver real impact . Satyendra Kumar, Founder & CEO, ScoutEdge said, The journey began by addressing gaps in traditional talent identification, where evaluation often lacked consistency and scientific benchmarks. Our vision is to make sports scouting transparent, data-driven and merit-based by integrating AI and advanced analytics. We aim to reduce bias, empower coaches with objective insights, and create equal opportunities for grassroots athletes by building technology that identifies and nurtures true sporting potential . Later, the names of the top 20 winners of the hackathon conducted under Chandigarh Universitys Sandbox program were announced, with a total of Rs 6 lakh distributed as seed support, awarding Rs 50,000 to first-place winners, Rs 30,000 to second-place winners and Rs 10,000 to third-place winners to foster and accelerate deep-tech innovation. In MedTech, Sambhav Kaushik Singh secured first place for Mediverse AI, Abhay Vishwakarma came second for Curalinks and Pawan Singh in third for Health-Tech. In Open Innovation, Sintu Kumar secured 1st place for Alpha, Kartik Guleria finished second for Relquik and Atishya Jain secured 3rd position. In Blockchain, Sandeep Yadav secured first place for AgriTrace, Sampooran Tripathi stood second for Civic Ledger and Akshat Kumar Tank finished third for Verifresh. In EdTech, Kali Rastogi secured first place for SkillSync, followed by Anish Gupta in second for DevHibs and Surya Pratap Singh in third for Assistive AI. In Robotics, Priyanshu Singh claimed first place for CropXprt, Shivam Upadhyay secured second for Security and Sachin Ruhela finished third for Edith. In the Agentic category, Abhijeet Maurya won first place for Axion, Anukalp Dwivedi secured second for FounderOS.ai and Raj Tiwari finished third for Taskpilot. In Smart City, Aakash Gaurav secured second place for City-Flex, while Shakti Sanjay MK finished third for Hydrax. Meanwhile, Campus Tank Season 2 was also launched by Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chancellor of Chandigarh University and MP (Rajya Sabha), along with Nirmit Parikh, Group CEO of Apna and Shlok Shrivastava from TechBurner. About Chandigarh University Chandigarh University is a NAAC A+ Grade University and QS World Ranked University. This autonomous educational institution is approved by UGC and is located near Chandigarh in the state of Punjab. It is the youngest university in India and the only private university in Punjab to be honoured with A+ Grade by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). CU offers more than 109 UG and PG programs in the field of engineering, management, pharmacy, law, architecture, journalism, animation, hotel management, commerce, and others. It has been awarded as The University with Best Placements by WCRC. www.cuchd.in .
Punjab Govt just squandering money on newspaper ads, no action on drug menace: Haryana CM
CHANDIGARH, Feb 21:Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday slammed the AAP government in Punjab over the issue of drug menace, alleging that it was squandering money on newspaper advertisements for its anti-drug campaign but taking no concrete action. Taking on the Bhagwant Mann government on gang activities in the state, Saini said nobody feels safe in Punjab now. On the issue of law and order, Saini said nobody felt safe in the state. When the BJP forms government [] The post Punjab Govt just squandering money on newspaper ads, no action on drug menace: Haryana CM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Nursing student hangs self over harassment
Punjab education minister inspects govt school
Border belt gets fitness boost as philanthropist launches free gyms
Chd court sentences 3 to life in 2019 property dealer murder case
BJP expresses gratitude to Giani Raghbir Singh for refusing to blame RSS and BJP for Dec 2 hukamnama
Navjot Kaurs fresh salvo at Warring rekindles BJP comeback buzz
Farewell ceremony of outgoing MDU VC marred by protest, sloganeering
Punjab govt transfers 96 officers in major bureaucratic reshuffle
Off ventilator, gritty teen goes for board exam
Rahul to attend Congress rally in Barnala on Feb 28
SAD will hike shagun, pension amount if voted to power: Sukhbir
Mlaya-ko April jaoni SIR-ko kana tarichina EC geeta
NEW DELHI: Meghalaya adokko manchape asongni dam 22 adokrango, April jaonin Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-ko abachengna manna gita iano nangchakegipa pilak kamrangkon matchotatchina Election Commission, geetaniko onangaha. Iani bidingo Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Ladakh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, []
Punjab-origin truck driver held for US road crash, 3rd in 6 months
Info panel issues warrant against PCS officer for non-compliance
JSW Group has announced Rs 1,500 cr investment in Punjabs steel sector: Minister
Johals lawyer urges court to expedite targeted killing trials
3-day Rose Fest begins on a poetic note; Kataria celebrates Queen of flowers
PSEB lapse causes inconvenience to students during board exam
BFUHS joins Consortium of Innovative Health Universities at India AI Impact Summit
Haryana replaces red tape with red carpet to boost investments: Governor
Violation of tender norms: FIR lodged against Fatehabad sanitary official
Centre approves prosecution of Pb ex-chief secy in 2009 graft case
Man duped of Rs 25 lakh on promise of MBBS admission, 2 booked
Restarting Bullock-Cart races in rural Olympics is a welcome move
Punjab Govt revokes the ban boosting old tradition By Jag Mohan Thaken CHANDIGARH: Ultimately, after a long wait of 13 years, the ban on bullock cart races has been quashed by the Punjab Government. Bullock cart races were halted during the tenure of previous governments in the Rural Olympics. Addressing a gathering during the [] The post Restarting Bullock-Cart races in rural Olympics is a welcome move appeared first on Northlines .
Takht Patna Sahib issues directive against false propaganda targeting Taksal chief
Expelled Congress leader Navjot Kaur fires fresh salvo at Punjab unit chief Warring
Chandigarh, Feb 20: Expelled Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu has renewed her attack on Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, the partys Punjab unit chief, alleging that he bought 100 acres of land in Zirakpur, of which 60 acres were snatched illegally from innocent people using fake signatures and thumb impressions. Warring, on his part, has rubbished the charge and said he would not comment on a person whose mental condition is not right. In a post on X on Thursday night, [] The post Expelled Congress leader Navjot Kaur fires fresh salvo at Punjab unit chief Warring appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Chandigarh University Hosts Indias First AI Fest 2026 on the sidelines of India AI Impact Summit
Following the declaration of JEE Main results, several government engineering colleges across India are offering B.Tech admissions to candidates with lower ranks. Institutions such as DTU, NSUT, PEC Chandigarh, COEP, VJTI and BIT Mesra admit students through JEE Main, JoSAA or state counselling. With affordable fees, home state quotas and consistent placements in branches like Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering, these colleges present viable alternatives to NITs and IIITs.
Canada-based gangster boasts he had sarpanch killed at Punjab wedding
Prove allegations or face action: SGPC issues 72-hr notice to Giani Raghbir Singh
Giani Harpreet Singh attacks SGPC president, Punjab govt over property loot and land sales
SGPC to meet AI firms to curb misleading content
Rahul to kick off Cong campaign with Barnala rally
Punjab attaches 136 properties worth Rs 91cr to recover pre-GST arrears
Punjab health minister interacts with leadership in mental health programme fellows
Trader pays taxes but gets fear, pressure in return: Kapoor
Regulatory clash forces PSPCL to withdraw cluster sub station policy
Over 10k arrested in 30 days under Gangstran te Vaar
SKM protests police action in Punjab, demands AAP govt to address farmers demands
6kg heroin seized, 1 held in Ferozepur
Release of farm activists delayed, colleagues stage stir
Defence preparedness must be aligned with economic strength, foreign policy objectives: Gen Malik
Medical board report claims deceased Dharamshala college girl suffered from Schizophrenia
ED attaches assets worth Rs 82 crore in real estate fraud case
Ukhand man held for beating man to death at Hisar night shelter
Govts prized properties not in its hands
Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 19: The Government has revealed that its prized properties in New Delhi, Amritsar, and Chandigarh are not in its hands-but under occupation. In a written reply to cut motion of Peoples Conference MLA Sajad Gani Lone, Minister in-charge Hospitality & Protocol Department said that 96 kanals of J&K are currently occupied by the Military Engineering Service under administrative control of Ministry of Defence. The Jammu and Kashmir Government owns a property known as Kashmir House spanning [] The post Govts prized properties not in its hands appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Prime state properties in Delhi, Amritsar, Chandigarh under occupation: Govt
Jammu Tawi, Feb 19:The Jammu & Kashmir Government has revealed that its prized properties in New Delhi, Amritsar, and Chandigarh are not in its hands-but under occupation. The revelation has raised questions over how assets of such huge financial value slipped out of the states control. In a written reply to cut motion of Peoples [] The post Prime state properties in Delhi, Amritsar, Chandigarh under occupation: Govt appeared first on Northlines .
Ranji Trophy 2025-26 Final Between Karnataka And Jammu & Kashmir To Be Played In Hubballi
Karnataka State Cricket Association: The Ranji Trophy 2025/26 final between Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir will be staged at the KSCA Cricket Stadium in Hubballi from February 24, said the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) on Thursday. Previously, a JKCA official told IANS that the final was likely to be held in Hubballi. Taking into account both the ongoing stadium upgradation works in Bengaluru and the Associations commitment to decentralising top-level cricket, KSCA, in consultation with the BCCI, has decided to host the Ranji Trophy Final at the KSCA Hubballi Stadium. Several spectator gates and access points are currently being dismantled and widened, along with other critical improvement works. In view of these ongoing developments, it would not have been feasible to ensure the high-quality match-viewing experience and spectator convenience that a marquee fixture such as the Ranji Trophy Final deserves. Further, the newly elected KSCA Managing Committee, which assumed office in December 2025 under the leadership of former India cricketer and KSCA President Mr. Venkatesh Prasad, had, as part of its stated vision and manifesto commitments, resolved to take major domestic and national-level matches to prominent mofussil centres across Karnataka. This initiative is aimed at promoting cricket across the State, nurturing regional fan engagement, and strengthening the sporting ecosystem beyond Bengaluru, said the KSCA in its statement. Karnataka advanced to the title clash after 11 years, after drawing their semifinal against Uttarakhand but progressing on a first-innings lead grabbed in Lucknow. Jammu & Kashmir, meanwhile, scripted history by reaching their first-ever final with a stunning six-wicket win over Bengal in Kalyani. Further, the newly elected KSCA Managing Committee, which assumed office in December 2025 under the leadership of former India cricketer and KSCA President Mr. Venkatesh Prasad, had, as part of its stated vision and manifesto commitments, resolved to take major domestic and national-level matches to prominent mofussil centres across Karnataka. This initiative is aimed at promoting cricket across the State, nurturing regional fan engagement, and strengthening the sporting ecosystem beyond Bengaluru, said the KSCA in its statement. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Karnataka will be featuring in the summit clash for the 15th time. The eight-time champions last appeared in the Ranji Trophy in 2015, when they defeated Tamil Nadu. Karnataka have dominated head-to-head meetings with Jammu & Kashmir -- winning all four encounters, including their most recent clash in Chennai in 2022. Hubbali was previously the host for Karnatakas league fixture against Chandigarh earlier this season - a match they won by 185 runs. Article Source: IANS
Empanelment plan to bridge specialist doc shortage draws low response in Punjab
After BJP forms govt in Punjab, no gangster will be seen in state: Union minister Bittu
CHANDIGARH, Feb 19: Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Thursday slammed the AAP Government over the alleged deteriorating law and order situation in Punjab, claiming that once the BJP comes to power in 2027 here, no gangsters will be seen in the state and promised decisive action against hardcore criminals. Bittu pointed to BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh as an example, questioning whether anyone there would claim that gangsters still operate freely. He made the comments during an event commemorating the birth [] The post After BJP forms govt in Punjab, no gangster will be seen in state: Union minister Bittu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Bomb threat e-mail triggers security sweep at Punjab Secretariat in Chandigarh
The Punjab Secretariat received a bomb threat email on Thursday, prompting a large-scale security operation including bomb disposal and dog squads. A thorough search of the high-security complex yielded no explosives. This incident follows a similar hoax threat last month and is part of a recent wave of unsubstantiated threats across Punjab and Haryana.
J&Ks properties in Delhi, Amritsar, Haryana under unauthorised control
Srinagar: The Jammu & Kashmir Government has revealed that its prized properties in New Delhi, Amritsar, and Chandigarh are not in its hands-but under occupation. The revelation has raised questions over how assets of such huge financial value slipped out of the states control. In a written reply to cut motion of Peoples Conference []
Poisoned 'laddoos' fed to 22 stray puppies in Punjab's Zirakpur; 7 dead
A criminal investigation is underway in Zirakpur after 22 stray puppies were found poisoned, with seven succumbing to the attack. Animal welfare activists discovered the animals near suspected poisoned sweets, prompting police to register a report and await post-mortem results. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage to identify those responsible for this act of cruelty.
Elderly woman killed, body stuffed inside iron trunk by robber in Punjab; accused at large
A 90-year-old woman, Joginder Kaur, was found murdered and stuffed inside an iron trunk in her village home. Police suspect a local man, Daniel, entered the house for theft and killed the elderly victim during the robbery. Daniel is currently absconding.
Dalai Lama's youngest brother dies at 80
