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15 Haryana civil service officers promoted to IAS
15 Haryana Civil Service officers were promoted to the Indian Administrative Service, with 15 officers officially appointed and eight provisionally listed pending corruption case resolution, covering vacancies for 2021-2024.
Panel sets Census preps in motion across Punjab
Punjab State Level Census Coordination Committee held its first meeting to review Census preparations. Chief secretary directed smooth operations, finalization of administrative boundaries by December 2025, and proactive arrangements for digital Census pre-test in selected districts.
15 years after Navy exam paper leak, CBI court convicts officer, businessman
A Navy exam paper leak case concluded with a former Naval commander and coaching centre proprietor convicted after 15 years. They were sentenced to three years' imprisonment and fined ₹50,000 each for conspiring to leak exam questions. Four co-accused were acquitted.
Punjab: NIA begins probe into Bathinda twin blasts involving ‘radicalised’ law student
NIA investigates twin blasts in Punjab involving a radicalised law student, Gurpreet Singh, who was injured while assembling explosives. The probe focuses on his potential links to extremist groups and his psychiatric history.
61 held for theft of 5G infra across Punjab
Punjab Police arrested 61 people and filed 95 FIRs for stealing 5G telecom infrastructure. A Special Investigation Team, led by DIG Rajpal Sandhu, targeted thieves stealing critical GUC1 cards, with investigations ongoing to uncover potential insider involvement.
Skill over syllabus: ‘Student Groups’ to redefine school Education in state
Maharashtra launches 'Student Groups' across schools, transforming education through peer-led, interest-based learning. Focusing on creativity, critical thinking, and skills development, the initiative moves beyond traditional rote learning methods under NEP 2020 guidelines.
Fire erupts at Noida candle godown; no casualty
A massive fire broke out in a Noida candle godown basement at 1:30am, triggered by a short circuit. Eight fire engines battled the blaze for 11 hours, successfully extinguishing it by noon without casualties or damage to upper floors.
Beas swells again after rains in HP, flood fears resurface in Sultanpur Lodhi
Beas river swells again after rainfall, causing water levels to rise four feet in 14 Sultanpur Lodhi villages. Pong dam exceeds danger mark, triggering flood concerns. Authorities monitor situation, with 145 villages affected in Kapurthala district and displacement of 5,728 people.
Pune ZP hosts second edition of ‘Coffee with CEO’
Pune ZP's 'Coffee with CEO' event brought together educators to discuss school improvements, highlighting increased student enrollments in zilla parishad schools and the success of innovative teaching methods under the model school programme.
SC protects actor Alok Nath from arrest in Haryana marketing scam case
Supreme Court grants protection from arrest to actor Alok Nath in Haryana marketing scam case. Actors Nath and Talpade allegedly promoted a cooperative society accused of cheating investors through fraudulent financial schemes.
Ghaziabad: Man gets 20-yr jail terms for raping colleague’s three minor daughters
A 32-year-old man received 20 years in prison for repeatedly raping his colleague's three minor daughters over three years. The tenant systematically abused the sisters aged 10-17, threatening them with consequences. The case emerged after the victims confided in their grandmother.
Lt Col Sohan Roy (Retd) rides to Umling La, turns tour into tribute
Lt Col Sohan Roy, 77, completed a solo motorcycle ride to Umling La at 19,024 feet, honoring fallen soldiers and inspiring youth. Overcoming health challenges, he emphasized perseverance and patriotism, paying tribute to military memorials during his three-day journey.
After 5-yr-old boy’s murder in Hoshiarpur, panchayats pass resolutions asking ‘undocumented’ migrants to leave
After a 5-year-old boy's murder, 25 panchayats in Hoshiarpur demand migrant workers leave. A UP worker was arrested. Migrants are fleeing, causing panic among farmers and traders who depend on their labor. Authorities are monitoring the situation.
Special intensive revision: Political parties asked to appoint BLAs by September 30
Political parties in Haryana are urged to appoint booth-level agents by September 30 for a special intensive revision of electoral rolls, ensuring accurate voter lists by cross-verifying with 2002 records and identifying eligible citizens.
MCG tightens action against property tax defaulters, five properties sealed in zone-1
MCG sealed five properties in zone-1 for unpaid property taxes, with outstanding dues ranging from ₹17 to ₹149 lakhs. The enforcement drive aims to recover revenue and improve city infrastructure, warning defaulters of strict action.
Crumbling infrastructure in Sushant Lok-1 sparks resident outcry, MCG promises action
Residents of Sushant Lok-1 in Gurugram face severe infrastructure challenges, including flooding, broken roads, sewage blockages, and power cuts. Despite being an affluent area, the colony suffers from poor municipal maintenance, leaving residents frustrated and forced to create their own solutions.
