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Woman dies 24 hours after delivery at Shimla hospital, kin allege negligence
A woman died 24 hours after cesarean delivery at Shimla's Kamla Nehru Hospital. Her family alleges negligence, claiming she was made to walk post-surgery. Hospital initiated an internal inquiry, denying wrongdoing while maintaining routine procedures were followed.

Haryana: Centre accepts Saini’s plea for early Kharif procurement
Haryana CM Saini secured Centre's approval for early Kharif procurement, enhanced warehouse storage to 30 LMT, and received assurance of ₹6,200 crore pending dues release, with additional sugar mill distance reduction approved.

1st Kashmir-Delhi parcel train for perishable items flagged off
First dedicated parcel train from Kashmir to Delhi launched, carrying 23-24 tonnes of perishable goods daily. Aims to reduce transit time, boost farmers' income, and provide reliable transportation for fruits and other commodities.

Panchkula police arrest woman who ‘lured out victim’ before his murder
Police arrested a 21-year-old woman for luring Rajiv Gupta, 25, to his death. Her family members killed him after he allegedly ran away with her previously. Three other suspects were already arrested in the brutal murder case.

Haryana: Man held for duping ex-army officer of ₹78 lakh in ‘digital arrest’ scam
A retired army officer was scammed out of ₹78 lakh by fraudsters posing as bank officials. The arrested suspect, Anikant Bhat, operated from Dehradun under instructions from Cambodia-based handlers, using sophisticated SIM box technology to execute the digital arrest fraud.

Bikram Majithia’s brother-in-law skips vigilance probe, fresh summons issued for today
Bikram Majithia's brother-in-law Gajpat Singh Grewal skipped vigilance questioning, receiving fresh summons for Tuesday. Majithia remains in Nabha jail, denied a separate cell but granted family and lawyer visits twice weekly.

Traders protest highway closure; got Gadkari’s assurance on road opening, says Omar
Traders in Kashmir protested highway closure, disrupting fruit transportation. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah secured Gadkari's assurance to resolve the issue within 24 hours, with traders claiming significant economic losses due to traffic disruption on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway.

Khalsa Aid extends a helping hand, touching hearts in flood-hit Punjab
Khalsa Aid provides flood relief in Punjab, India and Pakistan, offering emergency aid, distributing essentials, and planning long-term rehabilitation. Volunteers serve meals, distribute water, and aim to build flood-resilient schools, supporting affected communities with sustainable solutions.

SIR in Haryana: State to verify voter list by October 20
Haryana's Election Commission will verify voter lists by October 20, comparing 2002 and 2024 records. Booth level officers will visit homes, collect data, and create an updated, error-free electoral roll with rationalized polling stations.

US tariffs cast a shadow on Moradabad’s brass industry
US tariffs on Indian goods have devastated Moradabad's brass industry, halting exports to the US. With 75% of ₹10,000 crore annual exports impacted, over 500,000 livelihoods are at risk, and small exporters face potential closure due to doubled import taxes.

Rahul visits flood-hit Amritsar, Gurdaspur dists, interacts with victims
Rahul Gandhi visited flood-hit villages in Amritsar and Gurdaspur, meeting victims, listening to their grievances, and criticizing state and central governments' flood response. He was accompanied by Congress leaders and stopped from accessing certain flood-affected areas due to security concerns.

Haryana: MSMEs are key to national economic growth: Saini
Haryana CM Saini highlights MSMEs' crucial role in national economic growth, revealing state's significant GDP contribution, startup ecosystem, and plans to establish industrial townships while supporting entrepreneurship through policy reforms and financial assistance.

Chandigarh Police cast net across 10 states to catch cyber criminals
Chandigarh Cyber Crime police conducted 56 raids across 10 states, arresting 109 cyber criminals. They froze ₹2.91 crore, seized 170 mobile phones, and uncovered international syndicate operations, revealing complex, interconnected cyber fraud networks.

Chandigarh: Pedestrian dies in hit-and-run near Industrial Area mall
A 35-year-old pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run near Centra Mall by a white Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. The driver fled after hitting the victim, who was crossing the road. Police registered a case based on a witness's partial vehicle description.

Metro project cost soars to ₹25,000 crore as Chandigarh admn sits on decision
The Tricity Metro project cost has escalated to ₹25,000 crore, with delays and administrative inaction. RITES recommends the project, citing traffic reduction benefits, but financial viability concerns persist. An expert panel is reviewing the proposal, awaiting a final decision.

Guru Nanak’s birth aniv: Akal Takht slams Centre for denying permission to Sikh jatha
Akal Takht and Sikh leaders condemn Centre's refusal to allow Sikh pilgrims to Pakistan for Guru Nanak's birth anniversary, criticizing the decision as a violation of religious rights and bilateral peace efforts.