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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Topic: Chandigarh

‘Collect sample from farmhouse, fix O2 cylinder knob’ — ‘VIP’ orders Mohali doctors are fielding

Doctors at Mohali Civil Hospital term the calls by VIPs, including from ex-civil servants, army officers, judges and politicians, a constant 'irritant' especially amid Covid surge.

Centre vs Centre — oxygen quota stokes public spat between PGIMER and Chandigarh admin

PGIMER alleged Chandigarh administration had blocked its access to oxygen, while the latter accused the premier hospital of 'illegally' accessing supplies beyond its allocation.

Chandigarh wants residents to set up ‘micro Covid centres’ with beds & medical aid amid surge

Chandigarh administration has appealed to lawyers, accountants & traders among others to set up these micro Covid facilities in community centres of residential areas.

A week after 6-yr-old girl was found dead in Chandigarh, police await medical report

The girl's body was found in a half-naked state in a forest in Chandigarh. A 12-year-old was arrested for the crime and sent to a juvenile home.

Pakistan sent DNA samples in Aug, but India may take months to know if it’s BRO officer’s body

Pakistan sent DNA samples in August, and Subhan Ali’s parents’ samples were collected in October. But there’s a long queue at CFSL Chandigarh, says Rajnath Singh.

Dentist says Chandigarh cops filed FIR against him at Asthana’s behest, HC seeks affidavit

Dentist alleges that Chandigarh Police booked him in a cheating case on the complaint of a US-based woman patient, who is close to former CBI special director Rakesh Asthana.

IAF has a history of dangerous evacuations. Here’s my story — from Chandigarh to Ladakh

Casualty evacuation from remote places in the Himalayas not connected even by rail or road is an important part of the lives of those serving in the Indian Air Force.

Chandigarh’s Sukhna Lake reopens on weekends, families and friends step out to enjoy stroll

Activities in the area such as boating not allowed yet, and amusement park is shut. The shopping arcade and other places on the premises will also remain closed for now.

Chandigarh DGP thanks ‘lord Ram, PM Modi & Shah’ for promotion, triggers row

IPS officer Sanjay Beniwal, who has been posted in Chandigarh since June 2018, was promoted in the DGP scale by Union Home Ministry Tuesday.

Ambassador painted with artwork could pose ‘serious law enforcement problem’ — appeal in HC

An HC bench had earlier asked Chandigarh administration to register the Ambassador car painted with Senkoe artwork. But an appeal has now been filed against the order.

On Camera

India is becoming a Republic of RWAs. It’s the most powerful elected body

Civics textbooks need an upgrade, considering that RWAs enforce laws they’ve devised themselves – no matter if it violates a fundamental right or two.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.