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Mohali: Farmers’ rally triggers traffic snarls during rush hour

Updated on Jul 14, 2026 08:36 am IST
A long queue of Two wheelers carrying farmers heads towards sector 34 in Chandigarh on Monday as they march to protest against the Center government in Chandigarh. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Haryana BJP launches cleanliness drive ahead of PM’s visit

Gupta was addressing reporters after taking part in a cleanliness drive held at HUDA Ground in Sector 12. (HT File)
Published on Jul 14, 2026 08:35 am IST

PM to launch multiple health, road projects in Chandigarh on July 17

At the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research , the PM will launch three health facilities worth 1,200 crore, including a 440 crore Advanced Neuroscience Centre. (HT File)
Published on Jul 14, 2026 08:34 am IST

Haryana cracks whip on 22 polluting stone crushers

Officials said none of the penalised units challenged the environmental compensation assessed by the joint committee constituted under the NGT’s directions. (HT File)
Published on Jul 14, 2026 08:34 am IST

Chandigarh: Claiming to be judge’s son, man ‘assaults’ student, ‘brandishes pistol’ at Sector-7 club

The accused drove their BMW X7 SUV, bearing a Chandigarh registration number, and tried to run over the club owner. (HT File)
Published on Jul 14, 2026 08:33 am IST

From 11 surgeries to the English Channel: Geeta’s unstoppable journey

Geeta’s love for swimming started almost as soon as she learned to walk. Encouraged by her father, Mahesh Malusare, a farmer, she entered the water at the age of two and began formal training a year later. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Jul 14, 2026 08:33 am IST

Punjab govt regularises service of 516 daily wage workers in forest dept

The Punjab government on Monday regularised the services of 516 daily wage workers from the state forest department. During an official event, chief minister Bhagwant Mann handed over regular appointment letters to the beneficiaries, while also announcing the restoration of long-pending promotions for 237 forest department officers and employees.
Published on Jul 14, 2026 08:32 am IST

Chandigarh: 18-year-old held two days after Mercedes injures three

The police said Sections 281 (rash driving or riding in a public way) and 125(A) (act endangering life or personal safety of others) have been slapped. (HT File)
Published on Jul 14, 2026 08:32 am IST

Mohali: Kharar youth assaulted over beer price dispute; 2 booked

The City Kharar police have registered an FIR against Ajay and Ankit under Sections 115(2) (voluntarily causing hurt), 126(2) (wrongful restraint), 351(2) (criminal intimidation) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. (HT File)
Published on Jul 14, 2026 08:31 am IST

Punawale tragedy renews concerns over PMPML’s accident record

According to officials, contract-operated buses account for a majority of fatal accidents as they constitute a substantial portion of the PMPML fleet. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Jul 14, 2026 08:31 am IST