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Aman Arora files breach of privilege, contempt plea against sacrilege SIT chief

AAP MLA Aman Arora has stated that the Punjab assembly had unanimously passed a resolution to withdraw cases related to desecration and sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib at Bargari and Burj Jawahar Singh Wala village.

Former environment minister lends support to aarey protest in Mumbai

‘Problem’ tigress caught from Melghat, sent to rescue centre in Nagpur

Forest officials said the tigress, E1, was transported to the Gorewada Rescue Centre (Zoo) in Nagpur on Monday and will remain there till a decision is taken on whether to release her back in the wild.

Maharashtra NCP leader Ganesh Naik likely to join BJP on Sept 9

HC tells Punjab govt to regulate all drug de-addiction centres within 3 months

The order was passed by the high court bench of justices Rajiv Sharma and HS Sidhu during the resumed hearing of a suo motu petition in which a slew of directions were given to the state government in January this year to deal with menace of drugs.

Maharashtra CET cell asked to admit 65 ST students; will release updated schedule

The first seat allotment list was released in the second week of July, following which, 24 students who applied for admission under the ST quota were moved to the open category list as they could not submit valid caste validity certificate to confirm admission.

‘How can body have abrasions if car runs it over 5 times?’

In a round of final arguments in Akansh Sen murder case, defence counsel uses victim’s medico legal reports to pointing out material contradictions in the statements of three witnesses

Nearly 10% posts vacant in Punjab Police: DGP to HC

The DGP was summoned by the court after additional director general of police (ADGP) and head of the special task force (drugs prevention) Harpreet Sidhu had apprised the court in the last hearing that an additional 1,000 cops were required for the task force.

HC stays removal of Nahar as Panjab University DSW

The court stay came after Emanual Nahar and five senators demanded his reinstatement or a fresh senate meeting to decide on his extension.

19-yr-old newlywed burnt to death for dowry in Panchkula

Father says she called him up 15 days back to complain that she was being harassed by her husband and in-laws for dowry

Nigerian among five held with intoxicant powder, ₹1.3L drug money

Were produced before the court on September 3, remanded them to one-day police custody

6 months after fire, Mohali factory fined ₹25,000

Penalised it for not having a valid fire-safety licence and failing to renew its no-objection certificate

Chandigarh civic body proposes 30% entertainment tax on movie tickets

Commissioner’s nod in, proposal to be part of agenda of September 12 House meet

Now is the time to kick out all the crooks

Congress and the NCP, need to kick out any more crooks left in their parties

Cab driver tries to run over traffic cop in Chandigarh

JE flags redundant quality control in Chandigarh MC’s road division

A junior engineer’s (JE’s) letter to the municipal commissioner has brought to the fore the redundancy of the quality control system in the civic body’s road division. The JE, Suresh Chand, who works in the quality control branch, said new roads are being constructed in the city without asking the branch to get samples from the construction site, let alone getting the material tested on whether it meets the required engineering specifications.

Crackdown on speedsters begins in Chandigarh, drunk drivers next

On Day 3 of the challaning drive under the new Motor Vehicles Act, 72 challans issued at nakas set up to check speeding

Developers of Mohali ISBT issued non-bailable warrants

Lookout notices also issued against chairman, chief general manager of C&C Towers for not following the order to pay money to an investor

PU polls: Rivals target SFS for its stand on Article 370

Several social media messages being circulated on campus also criticise the outfit for its take on various issues

Kotkhai custodial death: Accused IG was present at crime scene, testifies his driver

After the custodial death of one of the accused in the Gudiya rape case, a trial was initiated at a CBI special court in Chandigarh, after it was transferred from the Supreme Court

Compare air quality reports of Mahul, find out if there’s improvement since 2015: Bombay high court

The national green tribunal (NGT) in a 2015 order had said the ambient air quality of Mahul was not conducive for human habitation. The court has also restrained the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) from forcefully evicting people living along Tansa pipeline till the matter is decided.

Supreme Court upholds autonomous status of JBIMS, fresh allotment list released

A revised schedule and separate lists for the state and all-India candidates was released by the CET cell on Tuesday evening.

Lalbaugcha Raja receives gold dining set worth Rs 50 lakh from unidentified devotee

Last year, the Lalbaugcha Raja had received a gold Ganpati idol, with a diamond encrusted on its crown, weighing around 1.2 kg. It’s value was estimated to be around ₹42 lakh.

Mumbaiites pick ponds for Bappa’s farewell

The BMC has created 32 artificial ponds across the city for Ganpati immersion. “We have been getting better response at artificial ponds as a lot of people do not want to travel to far off places for immersion, especially when they have artificial ponds nearby,” said a senior civic official.

Activist challenges Mumbai civic body’s nod to fell Aarey trees in Bombay HC

The petition claimed the BMC’s decision violated the HC order of July wherein the court had directed the BMC to ensure the opinion of experts was taken into consideration while giving permission to cut trees for development projects.

Metro, mono rail, bus – Mumbai’s Wadala to have it all

Mumbai’s CNG supply hit after blaze at ONGC Uran plant

Gas supply to MGL is crucial from Mumbai as nearly 12 lakh households and 7 lakh vehicles, including taxis, auto-rickshaws, and BEST buses are dependent on PNG and CNG supply, respectively.

Water ATMs to give 1 litre water for Rs1 at Marine Drive, Girgaum

According to civic officials, if the project gets a good response, the BMC will install several of these machines, especially in areas which witness a high footfall.

Expect heavy rain in Mumbai today: IMD

IMD officials said with more rain expected over the coming days, Mumbai is likely to surpass the 3,000mm mark by end of the week. Mumbai has recorded 2,747.5mm from June 1 to Tuesday 5.30pm.

Ahead of Maharashtra polls, PM Narendra Modi to unveil Metro projects in Mumbai

After the bhoomipujan of the Mumbai projects, PM Narendra Modi is expected to fly to Aurangabad in the afternoon and then on to Nagpur. He is also expected to visit Pune. However, the final details of Modi’s visit are yet to be announced.