Police on Monday arrested a man for raping an eight-year-old girl in Balongi when she had gone to throw garbage near her house. The incident happened when the accused, who lives in the same area, took the girl to nearby bushes. Hearing her scream, two local residents reached the spot and intervened. They confronted the man and managed to save the frightened girl, who was seen crying and shaken. The victim’s father, who works as a labourer, later contacted the police and lodged a complaint against the neighbour. She told the police that her daughter had gone out of the house to throw garbage when the accused picked her up and raped her.
The victim’s father, who works as a labourer, later contacted the police and lodged a complaint against the neighbour. (ht file)
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Four booked for forging court to get bail
mohali Four people were booked in a local Mohali court for allegedly presenting fake Aadhaar cards and other fake documents to get bail and avoid police action. According to the police, the accused have been identified as Rajpal, Himdeep Kaur, Harmeet and Shadu Khan. The four reportedly appeared in court recently and submitted fake identity proof and supporting documents during their bail proceedings. Police said that during document verification, court officials became suspicious of the details provided. Upon re-examination, it was found that the documents were fake and did not match the government records. The court immediately reported the matter to the police for further action.
Power firm sets up state-of-the-art meter testing laboratory
Chandigarh Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited (CPDL) has set up a state-of-the-art in-house meter testing facility at its sub-station in Sector 56 to ensure the accuracy of electricity meters. According to officials, the primary objective of setting up the facility is to ensure that every electricity meter provided to consumers meets the accuracy standards. CPDL initiated a process to obtain certification from the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL). The testing facility will also be available to consumers who wish to get their meters tested by applying at the respective SDO offices.
Second Nagar Kirtan Yatra starts from Pinjore
Panchkula The second Nagar Kirtan Yatra started from Pinjore on Tuesday to commemorate the 350th martyrdom year of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Ardaas ceremony was organized at Gurudwara Guru Nanak Darbar in the presence of Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini. During the program he also announced that the Government Polytechnic, Ambala will be named after Guru Tegh Bahadur. To commemorate his 350th martyrdom year, four Nagar Kirtan Yatras are being organized across Haryana, covering all the districts, culminating in Kurukshetra on November 24.
Civil Surgeon visits Aam Aadmi Clinic in Mohali
mohali Civil Surgeon Dr. Sangeeta Jain visited the Aam Aadmi Clinic located in Phase 1 on Tuesday and inspected the health facilities available. He visited various rooms of the clinic and reviewed OPD services, free medicines, testing arrangements, cleanliness and medical equipment. Jain said the purpose of his visit was to monitor the functioning of the Aam Aadmi Clinic and assess the health facilities being provided to the public. He said that Aam Aadmi Clinics at various places in the district are proving to be a boon for the people. He said that health services are also being provided to pregnant women in the clinics.
Hockey Chandigarh appoints new advisor
Chandigarh Hockey Chandigarh, affiliated with Hockey India and Chandigarh Olympic Association, has appointed Dr. Rupesh K Singh as its advisor. It was announced during the executive body meeting that Singh will guide the development and promotion of hockey in the region. He has actively promoted beach games, wakeboard, water ski, cricket and indoor games. As president of T20 Cricket Chandigarh, he organized the city’s first franchise-based T20 league in 2025. Singh also holds prominent positions, including Vice President of the Beach Games Federation (North India), Vice President of the World Ice Cricket Confederation and President of several Chandigarh-based sports associations.
Governor releases book on women’s mental health
Chandigarh UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria released the book “Women’s Mental Health in Contemporary India: Trauma, Stigma and Support” by Professor Namita Gupta of Panjab University. The book explores women’s mental health through trauma, workplace stress, adolescent well-being and institutional challenges. The Governor stressed the importance of recognizing women’s mental health for social and family well-being. Gupta highlighted the need to link mental health to dignity, justice and rights while advocating for inclusive policies and community engagement.
Mohali hosts light-sound show
mohali To commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, a light and sound show named “Hind Di Chadar” was organized in Sector 88, Mohali. Organized by the Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs Department, the show depicts the life, teachings of the Guru and the sacrifices of his devoted Sikhs. The narrative is a blend of sound, light and devotion, narrating the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh and the creation of the Khalsa Panth. Kavishree Jatha recited Varan while devotees raised slogans of “Dhan Guru Teg Bahadur”. The state level celebrations are scheduled from November 23-25 at Sri Anandpur Sahib.
CGC hosts Moot Court 2025
mohali CGC University hosted the 3rd National Moot Court Competition 2025, which included 50 law colleges from across India including AMU, Jamia Millia Islamia, Christ University, GGSIPU and RGNUL Patiala. The two-day event saw participants debate the case titled “Prakash Chandra and Others vs. State of Zania”, covering constitutional and criminal law. The judges included Neeraj Kumar (ILS) and senior advocate Poonam Singh Hundal. Justice Vikram Aggarwal and CGC Chancellor Rashpal Singh Dhaliwal were present at the closing ceremony. Amity University, Mohali won the competition; Christ University was the runner-up.
Governor inaugurates eye hospital
Chandigarh UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria inaugurated the new Grewal Eye Institute at Medicity, Chandigarh. The hospital offers advanced diagnostics, modern operating theaters and super-specialty eye services under one roof, aiming to provide convenient, prompt and comprehensive care. Features include barrier-free accessibility, wheelchair-friendly infrastructure, ample parking and easy connectivity through roads and public transport. The integrated model reduces waiting times and enables better patient-doctor interaction.
Long pending road project inaugurated
Chandigarh Senior Deputy Mayor Jasbir Singh Bunty inaugurated the road construction near Chetuana Temple in Sector 42-C, addressing the long-standing public inconvenience. The project will resurface about 6.5 km of V-6 roads covering Police Colony, Bank Colony, Housing Board Complex, Judges’ Houses and Audit Quarters. The inauguration began with prayers and Ganesh Vandana offered by Mata Umagiri of the Chetuana temple.
Chandigarh MC organizes cleanliness workshop
Chandigarh Chandigarh Municipal Corporation organized a cleanliness workshop at GMSSS, Sector 23-A to promote waste segregation, home composting and sustainable waste management among students. Commissioner Amit Kumar was the chief guest, he was joined by Dr. Inderdeep Kaur, school principal, teachers and students. Participants received live demonstrations on waste separation and composting at home. The students pledged to implement these practices in school and at home. Addressing the audience the Commissioner said, “True cleanliness starts from home. Every citizen should take the responsibility of separating wet and dry waste and composting at home.”
CSIR to host Indoor Games 2025
Chandigarh The four-day CSIR Invitational Indoor Sports Tournament 2025 began at CSIR-IMTech, felicitating eminent scientists Dr. Hussain Zaheer, Dr. MGK Menon, Dr. AP Mitra and Dr. GS Sidhu. Twenty teams of scientists from CSIR laboratories, ministries and PSUs are competing in badminton, table tennis, chess and bridge. Sports Secretary Prerna Puri inaugurated the event, in which Pargat Singh was the guest of honour. Directors Dr. Sanjeev Khosla, Dr. Shantanu Bhattacharya and Dr. Anuradha Madhukar were present. The participants enjoyed interactive sessions which saw Singh playing badminton with the scientists.
Trijal, Avni won the script title
Panchkula Punjab’s Trijal Vohra dominated the U-13 youth boys’ singles event and won the trophy with a 3-0 win over West Bengal’s Jem Mahalanabish in the final on the third day of the 4th UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championship at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula. Tryjal defeated Gem 11-4, 11-8, 11-9 and while Gem raised his game every game, he ultimately finished runner-up. Meanwhile, Haryana’s Avni Dua grabbed the headlines with a strong 3-2 effort against Karnataka’s Sakshi Santosh during the girls U-13 youth final and survived a tough battle to reach the national final for the first time.
