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Panjab University Electrocution: Rs 16 Lakh Aid, Job for Brother

Panjab University research scholar Jyoti, who died from electrocution on campus, was cremated in her village. Her family will receive Rs 16 lakh aid and a job for her brother.

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Chandigarh

Jul 29, 2026

Clinic Burglary Twice in Two Days Raises Security Alarm

Miscreants targeted an Aam Aadmi Clinic in Phase 11 twice in two days, stealing air-conditioners, medical equipment, and other valuables, raising security concerns.

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Jul 29, 2026

Panjab University Electrocution Kills PhD Scholar

A 27-year-old PhD scholar was electrocuted on Panjab University's South Campus in Chandigarh during heavy rain. Students protested demanding accountability.

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Chandigarh

Jul 28, 2026

Court Warns IIT Roorkee Over Capitol Complex Plan Delay

Punjab and Haryana High Court asks Chandigarh Administration to get IIT Roorkee to submit a timeline for the site management plan, warning further delay could push back the court's development project by two years.

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Jul 28, 2026

Chandigarh Traffic Alert: Rally Routes Blocked Wednesday

Chandigarh Traffic Police issue advisory for commuters due to Waris Punjab De rally from Gurdwara Amb Sahib to Punjab governor's house on Wednesday. Key routes affected from 9.30 am.

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Chandigarh

Jul 28, 2026

Panjab University Scholar Electrocuted in Heavy Rain

A Panjab University PhD scholar died of electrocution on the South Campus in Chandigarh while walking to her department during heavy rain. She was declared brought dead at a hospital.

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Chandigarh

Jul 28, 2026

Chandigarh Rain Waterlogging Exposes Drainage Failure

Heavy rain lashed Chandigarh on Tuesday, causing widespread waterlogging and traffic chaos. The downpour exposed major flaws in the city's storm-water drainage system.

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Chandigarh

Jul 27, 2026

Chandigarh Advocates Protest Legal Aid System

Advocates at Chandigarh District Court have stopped work to protest the Legal Aid Defence Counsel System (LADCS). The bar association voted to abstain from July 27.

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Chandigarh

Jul 27, 2026

Mental Healthcare Act 2017 Implementation Delay Flagged by High Court

Punjab and Haryana High Court expresses serious concern over failure to implement Mental Healthcare Act, directs Chief Secretaries to file personal affidavits on compliance.

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Chandigarh

Jul 26, 2026

Punjab CM Mann Rejects Paper Leak Allegations

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann rejects opposition allegations, claiming no competitive exam paper leak occurred during his 4.5-year tenure.

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Chandigarh

Jul 26, 2026

Mohali Power Cut Crisis: PSPCL Strike Leaves Residents in Dark

Mohali residents face prolonged power outages as PSPCL employees strike, leaving complaint centres locked and families without electricity for hours.

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Chandigarh

Jul 23, 2026

City Beautiful Review: A Planned Urban Paradise

A personal account of moving to the City Beautiful in 2009, highlighting its clean roads, traffic discipline, and the charm of Sector 17 Plaza.

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