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Six-year-old girl critically injured in alleged assault by boy at Chandigarhs Panchkula school
The police said the eight-year-old boy is undergoing a medical assessment, while the girl remains under treatment at PGIMER, Chandigarh
Panchkula School Horror | On CCTV, Class 3 Student Thrashes Girl With Stones, Pot In School
A shocking incident has been reported from a school in Haryana's Panchkula, where a kindergarten girl was seriously injured after being attacked by a Class 3 student. The young girl, who has special needs, was allegedly hit with stones and a flowerpot inside the school premises. She was initially rushed to a hospital before being referred to Chandigarh's PGI due to her critical condition. Police have launched an investigation into the incident as questions arise over student safety and school security.
Kanika Mann recalls abusive relationship, reveals her ears bled after being slapped by ex-boyfriend
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) Actress Kanika Mann opened up about her traumatic first relationship, recalling how her first ever boyfriend was abusive and how one incident left her ears bleeding after he slapped her. The actress shared her disturbing experience while talking to her Bigg Boss inmates, about her college days and early relationships. Recalling how she did not have a boyfriend until Class 12, Kanika said that moving to Chandigarh for her first year of college made her feel that she was finally experiencing freedom. Sharing how she eventually got into her first relationship, she said, I didn't have a boyfriend till 12th. I went to Chandigarh in my first year. I thought it was freedom. I saw everyone lying in the hostel at night. Hello. Hello. She further added, It's not like I'm in need of anyone. But I think it's FOMO. This can happen to me too. So I ran a Facebook account. The first guy who got a little bit of attention became my boyfriend. Describing her former boyfriend, she further expressed, He was a psycho. He was an abusive man. Recalling one of the instances of physical abuse, Kanika revealed that her former boyfriend once turned up in her classroom without informing her and slapped her for wearing a striped suit. Recounting the incident, she said, He came to my class without telling me. Then he slapped me for wearing a striped suit. He slapped me in front of the whole corridor. He slapped me. She further recalled that she had recently got her ears pierced when the incident took place and her ears started to bleed. When the other people in the conversation asked whether anyone intervened, she responded that nobody came forward to help her. Kanika also revealed that her former boyfriend snatched her phone and threw it into a crowd. Recalling how he would try to control her movements, she said that he once threw away the keys to her hostel room. Talking about how he would emotionally blackmail her, the actress said, Now come with me. Otherwise I will call your father. I will tell him that I am your boyfriend, hevwoukd threaten She further revealed that he actually called her father on one occasion, but he did not answer the phone. Looking back, Kanika said, My father didn't pick up the phone. If he had picked it up, I would have been saved much earlier. The actress also recalled how she eventually began understanding her rights and decided to stand up for herself. She revealed that she had studied law for around eight to nine months, which helped her understand certain legal aspects. Recalling the final confrontation with her former boyfriend, Kanika said he followed her from her hostel to her college department. As she was entering the building, he grabbed her hand and pulled her. She also recalled that he was wearing a hoodie and had a knife with him. Recounting the frightening incident, she said, He took out a knife and cut the veins in the hand about 3-4 times, and the way he was abusive, I was scared he could kill me too. Kanika then recalled how she spotted someone she knew passing by and immediately asked him to call the police. She said, Meanwhile, I knew someone who was passing by. His name was Arjun. I told him to call the police. He called the police and the police came for real. There are police in universities. Within 2 minutes, the police came. She further revealed that, for the first time, she noticed her former boyfriend looking frightened. For the first time, I felt that he was also scared of something, she said. Kanika said she then narrated the entire ordeal to the police, following which her former boyfriend was taken away. She revealed that he remained in jail for two to three days. However, the ordeal did not end there. The actress revealed that his family members and relatives contacted her after he was taken into custody and began threatening her. Talking about the pressure she faced, she said, His family and relatives called me back. They threatened me. They were not requesting, they were threatening. She further admitted that she was scared about the consequences of speaking up and worried about her family finding out about the incident. She expressed gratitude for the support she eventually received from her family, adding, But thanks to my family, when I told them something, they really supported me. Kanika Mann is known for her work in television shows such as 'Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega' and 'Chand Jalne Laga'. She has also appeared in Punjabi films and music videos.
Fund fraud case: Special CBI court rejects Wadhwa bail plea
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Not well conversant with legal procedures: Punjab chief secretary apologises in DA contempt case
Punjab govt registered 1,845 FIRs in 5-year anti-mining drive: Minister
Himachal students Rs 3.5cr defence grant claim fake; fraud, hostel fall under probe
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Pargat visits Sangrur to review preparations for Nov 4 Insaaf Rally
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Railway station passengers from Panchkula stranded by steep auto fares
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40 more farm fire cases in Punjab; FIR count at 246
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F&CC clears 1.3 crore works, Chhath Puja arrangements
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Punjab Minister holds strategic talks with British delegation
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 30 (IANS) Positioning Punjab as a prime manufacturing base for UK businesses to leverage zero-duty access under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), Punjab Industries and Commerce Minister Aman Arora on Friday held strategic talks with a high-level British delegation led by Deputy High Commissioner Alba Smeriglio at Invest Punjab. The delegation comprised Alba Smeriglio, First Secretary Trade, Nicholas Gribit, Senior Trade Adviser, and Anup Narayan, British High Commission. While chairing the meeting, Minister Arora showcased Punjab's industrial resurgence and readiness to integrate with UK supply chains, with deliberations focused on high-growth sectors including agri-business, food processing, engineering, auto components and industry-linked skilling. He said Punjab's strategic advantage as a gateway to North India makes it an ideal base for UK businesses. Punjab is not just the food bowl of India, but is rapidly emerging as a hub of modern industry and innovation. Our dialogue with the UK delegation focused on leveraging vast opportunities under the India-UK CETA. Punjab's strengths in agri-business and engineering are a natural fit for UK expertise, he said. Highlighting the states investor-friendly governance, the Minister detailed the Industrial and Business Development Policy of 2026, aimed at creating a frictionless ecosystem for global investors. He also highlighted the dedicated FTA and Export Facilitation Cell set up to handhold international businesses in leveraging trade agreements and maximising export potential from Punjab. With the Industrial and Business Development Policy of 2026 and our dedicated FTA and Export Facilitation Cell, we are offering a plug-and-play ecosystem for UK businesses to Make in Punjab for the world. The Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government is committed to being the preferred investment destination for the UK, Arora said, adding this partnership will drive industrial growth and create high-quality jobs for youth. The British delegation evinced keen interest in Punjabs skilled workforce and the states efforts to align skilling with industry requirements, particularly in manufacturing and food processing. Elaborating on the states investment readiness, Industries and Commerce (Administrative Secretary) Basant Garg said the state offered seamless market access, logistics connectivity and a highly skilled workforce. He emphasised that the FTA and Export Facilitation Cell will provide end-to-end support to UK firms for regulatory compliance, market linkages and export promotion under the CETA framework. He said both sides will maintain sustained engagement and facilitate structured B2B interactions between Punjab industry and British businesses to translate discussions into investments on the ground.
AAP reviewing performance of half of legislators: Punjab BJP
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 30 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Punjab General Secretary Anil Sarin on Friday questioned the Aam Aadmi Partys (AAP) governance record amid reports that the party is reviewing the performance of its sitting MLAs ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, with discussions suggesting that nearly 45 legislators could be denied tickets. Sarin said that if the AAP leadership is dissatisfied with the performance of nearly half of its sitting MLAs, it raises serious questions about the overall functioning of the state government during its nearly five-year tenure. He said that the AAP came to power in Punjab on the promise of bringing change and made several commitments to the people. However, if the government believes that its performance has been satisfactory, why are there now discussions about replacing such a large number of sitting legislators? Does this not indicate that the party itself has concerns about its elected representatives' inability to meet public expectations? Sarin further recalled that during the election campaign, Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann had repeatedly promised that dedicated party volunteers from ordinary backgrounds would be given opportunities to become MLAs. He questioned whether the party had now lost confidence in the very volunteers-turned-legislators whose hard work and dedication had helped bring it to power. He said that the Aam Aadmi Party must come forward with clear answers for the people of Punjab on the performance of its MLAs, the fulfilment of its electoral promises and its commitment to the party workers and volunteers who contributed to its rise to power. Sarin added that the people of Punjab deserve accountability, not excuses, from a government that came to power promising a new political culture and better governance.
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 30 (IANS) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal on Friday announced party's next government in Punjab would provide power to the industrial sector at Rs 5 per unit, besides creating a new department by the name of 'Build Punjab' to provide time-bound clearances to builders and give top priority to establishment of new IT and Artificial Intelligence facilities in Punjab. The SAD President, who held an open interaction with the trade and industry along with party's trade and industry wing President N.K. Sharma, said that industry had become unviable in Punjab due to high power rates of Rs 10 to Rs 12 per unit. He said that besides bringing down these rates, the next SAD government would allow industrialists to install their own solar power plants which would bring down their power rates to Rs 1.50 per unit. He also announced that like the Invest Punjab Department established by the previous SAD government to ensure time-bound clearances for new investment, a Build Punjab department would be established under the next SAD government. The department will be liable to issue all permissions to builders within one month. He also announced that change of land use (CLU) charges would be reduced and the entire process of granting CLU would be made completely transparent. He said a one-time settlement scheme would also be announced for all irregular colonies. Badal said the next SAD government was committed to giving 75 per cent subsidy for purchase of milch animals and asserted that Section 307 would be imposed on all those who indulged in adulteration of milk. He also announced that SAD believed in trusting the citizens of Punjab and that it would enforce self-attestation to remove all paperwork and would make all permissions online to ensure no citizen had to go to any government office for official work. He said the SAD government would also take up the issue of freezing of 2.5 per cent commission of arthiyas (middlemen) while procuring foodgrains. The interests of small transporters who are being made to pay four years tax in advance will also be looked into. Chemist shop owners will also not be harassed and their complaints that habit forming drugs are being sold from online platforms in Punjab will also be looked into, Badal added.
CBIC holds outreach programme in Chandigarh to discuss GST 2.0 reforms with taxpayers
More than 200 taxpayers and industry representatives participated in an outreach programme with CBIC leadership. The engagement aimed to discuss implementation of reforms from the 57th GST Council meeting. Key reforms include a higher threshold for criminal prosecution and improved processes for tax refunds and registration. This initiative underscores the Finance Ministry's commitment to transparency and stakeholder engagement. The implemented reforms are set to take effect from April 1, 2027.
Punjab cop tests positive for drugs during anti-narcotics protest, booked under NDPS Act
Aaryavir Sehwag, Anvay Dravid headline Raichandani-led India squad for U19 Asia Cup
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 30 (IANS) Lakshya Raichandani will captain India at the ACC Mens U19 Asia Cup, happening in Muscat, Oman, from November 5 to 14. The BCCIs Junior Cricket Committee, led by newly-appointed Parvinder Awana, named the 15-member squad on Friday, with Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan as vice-captain. The squad includes Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, and wicketkeeper Anvay Dravid, son of former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid. Rajat Baghel is the second wicketkeeper in the side. Anvay is coming off making 358 runs in five innings for Karnataka in the recently concluded Vinoo Mankad Trophy, including hitting a fifty and two centuries. In the same competition, Aaryavir hit a stroke-filled 143-ball 173 for Delhi against Chandigarh. Ishan Sood is coming off picking 13 scalps in eight matches at an average of 23. India are in Group A alongside defending champions Pakistan, Nepal and the UAE. Group B has Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Malaysia. The top two sides from each group will qualify for the semi-finals on November 12, and the final will be played on Saturday, November 14. India will open their campaign against Nepal at OCC Turf 1 on November 6. They will play against Pakistan at the same venue on November 8 and finish the group stage against the UAE at OCC Turf 2 on November 10. India are coming off winning the ODI series (3-0) and the Test series (2-0) over Australia in Rajkot and Ahmedabad held last month. India are the most successful team in the Under-19 Men's Asia Cup having won the title eight times. In last years edition, India finished runners-up to Pakistan after losing the final by 191 runs. India U19 squad: Lakshya Raichandani (captain), Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan (vice-captain), Aaryavir Sehwag, V.K. Vineeth, Kushagra Ojha, Arjun Rajput, Manal Chauhan, Anvay Dravid (wicketkeeper), Rajat Baghel (wicketkeeper), V. Yashveer, Aryan Savsani, Mohit Ulva, Kavya Patel, Shavin Vinod, Ishan Sood.
Exclusive | Cult.Fit Completes IPO Roadshows, Targets Mid-December Listing
The company is looking to file updated DRHP by November-end; it is increasing push into tier 2,3 cities led by Chandigarh, Indore and Vijayawada.
One portal, one point of contact, 45 days: How Punjab is fast-tracking investor approvals
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Narinder Singh Kapany, father of fibre optics, to be remembered on birth centenary at birthplace
BJP to Host Sikh Conference in Chandigarh on November 4, Focusing on 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots
The BJP is organizing a Sikh conference in Chandigarh on November 4 to address the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and seek justice for victims. BJP to Host Sikh Conference in Chandigarh on November 4, Focusing on 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots
Haryana Unemployment Allowance 2026: Applications Open from November 1, Eligible Youth to Get Up to
Chandigarh, October 30, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Educated unemployed youth in Haryana can receive monthly financial assistance of 1,200 to 2,000 under the state governments Unemployment Allowance Scheme 2026-27. Haryana Unemployment Allowance 2026: Applications Open from November 1, Eligible Youth to Get Up to 2,000 Per Month
Haryana Weather Update: Orange Alert in 9 Districts, Winds Up to 50 Kmph and Hailstorm Likely
Chandigarh, October 30, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for nine districts of Haryana, warning of thunderstorms, strong winds and hailstorms. Weather Haryana Weather Update: Orange Alert in 9 Districts, Winds Up to 50 Kmph and Hailstorm Likely
DNA mismatch leads to acquittal in schoolgirl rape case
PU finally sends job letter to Jyotis brother
Police seize 8,300 litres of suspected diesel worth Rs 8 lakh near Tohana
Insurer to pay 4.7 lakh for rejecting post-childbirth emergency claim
Punjab BJP chief Dhillon promises 63% DA if party wins 2027 polls
Panchkula mayors lake plan holds no water as residents smell a drain
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Navy, Air Force, Isro to make debut at International Gita Mahotsav
Punjab records season-high 194 farm fires, tally crosses 1,000
17-year-old dies of suspected drug overdose in Fazilka village, 2 detained
Punjab grenade attack suspect held in Hrys Faridabad
10,000 allied healthcare students face uncertainty as Punjab college affiliations stall
Cong MP to Saini: Push for Haryana hosting CWG, co-hosting Olympics
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Punjab govt seeks estimate of liability for pending DA, DR dues
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Lohgarh link minor breaches twice in eight days, inundates paddy fields
Lok Sabha speaker, Haryana guv to attend public representatives conference on Nov 2
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Cong, Left groups mobilise support for INDIA blocs Nov 1 rally
Ranji Trophy: Kotian, Bhut grab eight-fors as Mumbai, Saurashtra register big wins
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Tanush Kotian and Parth Bhut both claimed eight-wicket hauls on the final day of the latest round of Ranji Trophy matches on Thursday. Kotians effort set up Mumbais 10-wicket rout of Haryana, while Bhut bowled Saurashtra to victory over Assam by an innings and 12 runs. At the BKC Ground in Mumbai, off-spinner Kotian finished with 8-81. He had taken the first wicket of Haryanas second innings on day three and added seven more on the final day. Kotian removed overnight batters Himanshu Rana (46) and Nishant Sindhu (44), and later ended a lower-order fightback led by Samant Jakhar. Mumbai needed only 97 runs for victory, and they knocked off the runs in under 11 overs. Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who scored a hundred in the first innings, smashed an unbeaten 67 off 39 balls. At the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot, Player of the Match Bhut, who had six wickets by stumps on day three, was even more destructive, finishing with 8-17 in 18 overs and had a match haul of ten wickets as Saurashtra wrapped up a bonus-point win. Ravindra Jadeja, who will be a part of Indias Test series against New Zealand next month, took 2-58 wickets in 22 overs, including 4 maidens. Bengal crushed Kerala by 287 runs in Thiruvananthapuram, with Pradipta Pramanik taking 6-51. Pramanik had claimed all four Kerala wickets that fell on day three and added two more on the final morning as the hosts were bowled out for 120. Captain Shreyas Gopals 5-36 bowled Karnataka to an innings-and-116-run win over Tripura in Mysuru, with the visitors dismissed for 180 in their second innings. Vidarbha thrashed Goa by an innings and 27 runs in Nagpur, with Harsh Dubey taking 4-38. He struck twice in quick succession to remove Manthan Khutkar, who top-scored with 70, and Yash Kasvankar, before taking wickets off consecutive deliveries to bowl Goa out for 195. Several matches ended in draws. In Vadodara, Abdul Samads 143 off 152 balls, which included 16 fours and seven sixes, and Sahil Lotras unbeaten 96 rescued defending champions Jammu and Kashmir against Baroda. The pair added 225 runs after J&K had slumped to 53/4 after being made to follow-on. In Pune, Gujarat declared their second innings on 446/5 against Maharashtra after Aarya Desai hit 151, followed by an unbeaten 119 from Jaymeet Patel and 96 from Urvil Patel, but the hosts held on for a draw. The Punjab and Hyderabad match ended in a draw at tea on the final day in Secunderabad, after half-centuries from Vihaan Malhotra, Prabhsimran Singh (68 off 76 balls) and visiting captain Uday Saharan (55 not out off 106 balls). Akash Vasisht struck an unbeaten 126 as Himachal Pradesh replied with 559/6 to Chandigarhs 685/5 declared in a high-scoring draw. Puducherry secured a draw against Uttar Pradesh by taking the first-innings lead, despite Kartik Yadavs 6-42.
Haryana CM announces hike of Rs 35 per quintal in sugarcane price
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 29 (IANS) In a major farmer-friendly decision, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday announced an increase of Rs 35 per quintal in the sugarcane price for the next two years, providing significant financial relief to sugarcane growers in the state. Under the revised rates, farmers will receive Rs 430 per quintal in the 2026-27 season, while the price will be further increased to Rs 450 per quintal in 2027-28. The Chief Minister said the sugarcane price in Haryana was Rs 415 per quintal in 2025-26. It will be increased by Rs 15 to Rs 430 per quintal in 2026-27, followed by a further increase of Rs 20 per quintal in 2027-28. With this, the sugarcane price will rise by a total of Rs 35 per quintal over two years. Highlighting the financial benefits for farmers, CM Saini said the average sugarcane yield generally ranges between 700 and 800 quintals per hectare, equivalent to approximately 283 to 324 quintals per acre. At this level of production, the cumulative price increase of Rs 35 per quintal by 2027-28 is expected to provide farmers with additional income of approximately Rs 10,000 to Rs 11,300 per acre per season, compared with the 2025-26 price. The Chief Minister said during his recent interactions with farmers organisations, farmers had raised concerns over the increasing cost of cultivation due to rising prices of diesel, labour and fertilisers. He said the decision to increase the sugarcane price to Rs 450 per quintal would help farmers offset the additional financial burden arising from higher input costs. CM Saini said the enhanced sugarcane prices would also encourage farmers to grow sugarcane, leading to higher production and ensuring adequate availability of sugarcane for sugar mills. This would enable sugar mills to operate at their full capacity. The Chief Minister further said announcing sugarcane prices for the next two seasons in advance would provide greater certainty to farmers and help them plan their cultivation activities more effectively. He said amid a shortage of sugarcane at the national level, the decision would also encourage farmers to continue sugarcane cultivation rather than shift to other crops.
Burning 1 tonne of paddy straw destroys 400kg organic carbon, PAU experts warn
HP governor forms panels to select VCs for Palampur, Nauni universities
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Delhi Crime Branch arrests three drug traffickers, recovers 1.279 kg charas
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested three drug traffickers and recovered 1.279 kg of charas from their possession during an operation in Dwarka, officials said on Thursday. The accused, identified as Navdeep Goyat alias Chotu (31), Bunty alias Banti (34) and Sandeep (30), are residents of Haryana's Jind district. The police also seized a white Tata Tiago car used by them to transport the contraband. According to the police, the accused had procured the charas from Jari in Himachal Pradesh and were transporting it to Delhi for further distribution and sale. The arrests were made on October 27 near Gate No. 10, Yashobhoomi T-Point, along Dabri-Gurugram Marg in Sector 25, Dwarka. A team of the Northern Range-II unit of the Crime Branch was conducting an Intelligence-based operation when it noticed three men standing near the car. On seeing the police approaching, the men entered the vehicle, and the driver attempted to start it. The team intervened and apprehended all three. A search led to the recovery of 879 grams of charas from Navdeep, 231 grams from Bunty and 169 grams from Sandeep. A total of 1,279 grams of the contraband was seized. A case under Sections 20(b)(ii)(C) and 25 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act was registered at the Crime Branch police station, and further investigation is underway. During interrogation, Navdeep disclosed that he had been procuring charas from Malana and Jari in Himachal Pradesh and selling it near tea stalls in Jind and Chandigarh. The police said he had resumed the activity after being released from jail in June 2026 in connection with another NDPS case. He is reportedly involved in 17 criminal cases, including three murder cases. Bunty told investigators that he had contacted Navdeep in October to procure and sell charas for monetary gain and subsequently involved Sandeep in the plan. Sandeep joined them after being promised financial gains. The three reportedly travelled to Jari in the car and were returning via Gurugram when they were intercepted in Dwarka. The operation was conducted by a team led by Inspector Pardeep Kumar under the supervision of ACP Girish Kaushik. The police said efforts were underway to establish the source of the contraband and identify other people linked to the alleged drug supply network.
Restore voting rights of 13 crore disenfranchised people, no need for rallies then: Manish Tewari
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 29 (IANS) Congress MP Manish Tewari on Thursday questioned the BJP's 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy march, saying that restoring the voting rights of 13 crore disenfranchised people would eliminate the need for rallies. The remarks come amid a political face-off between the BJP and the Congress, with both parties claiming to be defending democracy. As the Congress prepares to take its vote chori campaign to Ramlila Maidan on November 1, the BJP has taken its campaign to the streets of Old Delhi, organising a Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy padyatra in busy Chandni Chowk. The BJP is also holding similar marches across the country. Led by BJP President Nitin Nabin and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the march comes amid concerns raised by traders who fear that barricading, traffic diversions and possible Metro restrictions due to marches and protests during the festive shopping season could disrupt business in the capital's wholesale markets. Speaking to IANS, Tewari questioned the purpose of the BJP's march in an area that is not a designated protest sight in the national Capital. What is this padyatra even about? We are fighting for voting rights. Restore the voting rights of the 13 crore people who have been disenfranchised, and there will be no need to take out any rallies, he said. Tewari also reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on the recent Member of Legislative Council (MLC) poll results, saying that every election had its own context. The context of every election is different. MLC elections have a distinct electoral constituency. In such a situation, it does not behove someone holding the office of Prime Minister to make such remarks. As I said earlier, every election has its own unique context and scope, he said. On Wednesday, PM Modi took a swipe at the Congress over MLC elections held across 28 seats in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka, highlighting that the polls were conducted using ballot papers and questioning how many seats the Congress had won. However, the Nagpur MLC election result provided the Congress with an opportunity to target the BJP, including PM Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as it retained the seat in the area that houses the RSS' national headquarters. The Maharashtra results also provided a boost to the Opposition MVA, which won three of the five seats that went to polls in the state.
CME, workshop on interventional radiology held at AIIMS Jammu
Jammu, Oct 28:All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jammu organised two day Interventional Radiology Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme titled Imaging to interventions: Bridging diagnosis and treatment and hands on workshop on October 24 and 25, 2026, at Convention Centre, AIIMS Jammu. The academic event was organised by the Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, AIIMS Jammu, in collaboration with Indian Society of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (ISVIR) Chandigarh-Punjab-Himachal Pradesh states chapter with the objective of understanding and strengthening of Interventional Radiology services in the region. This programme featured distinguished faculty and radiologists from across North India, including PGIMER Chandigarh, AIIMS New Delhi and VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi. Prominent among those were Prof (Dr) Ajay Kumar (Professor Neuroimaging and Interventions, PGI Chandigarh) and Dr Harish Bhujade (Associate Professor, PGI Chandigarh), who are also president and secretary of ISVIR Chandigarh, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh states chapter respectively. The academic programme commenced with expert lectures on How to do safe DSA and Imaging and interventions in acute stroke, highlighting the importance of timely intervention in acute stroke management, Carotid stenting and beyond, uterine artery embolization and interventions in GI bleed. Hands-on workshops were conducted on Interventions in acute stroke, ablation and TACE in tumours, PICC line insertion and Vascular Closure Devices and FNACs and core needle biopsy. Hands-on workshop was also conducted on vacuum assisted breast biopsy (VABB). In a distinctive educational format, participants including Junior and Senior Residents rotated on different stations and practised hands-on training on the Interventional Radiology phantoms available for workshop. On the second day, CME programme featured dedicated lectures on genitourinary, hepatobiliary, obstetrical and pulmonary vascular interventions. Prof (Dr) Ajay Kumar appreciated AIIMS Jammu campus and the department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging. Speaking on the occasion, Prof (Dr) Sanjeev Sinha, Executive Director and CEO, AIIMS Jammu, welcomed the distinguished faculty and participants and highlighted the importance of interventional radiology in modern patient care. Prof Sinha also congratulated the Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging and the organising team for conducting this academic programme and bringing together experts and healthcare professionals from renowned institutes on a common platform for learning and collaboration. He appreciated the institute's valued collaboration with the ISVIR and looked forward to fostering this association through many more successful academic and scientific events in the future. The programme was coordinated by Dr Manik Mahajan, Organising Chairperson and Additional Professor, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Dr Gita Devi, Organising Secretary and Associate Professor; Dr Sugandhi Malgotra and Dr Ankit Prabhakar, Organising Co-Secretaries; residents and supporting staff of the Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, AIIMS Jammu contributing to the successful conduct of this CME and workshops. The CME-cum-workshop concluded with a vote of thanks.
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Amit Shah to honour police valour, lay first bricks of Chandigarhs future infrastructure.
