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The 2023 Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) has raised concerns about the educational status of rural youth aged 14 to 18 in Mohali district, revealing that 11.3% of this population is not enrolled in schools. The survey, conducted by NGO Pratham Foundation in New Delhi, focused on a sample of 1,336 youth in this age group across 1,182 households in 60 villages in Mohali. The ASER 2023 report, titled `Beyond Basics,` concentrated on the educational status of youth in rural India, particularly in the 14-18 age group, the same demographic addressed in the ASER 2017 report. Mohali was the…

Mohali| Patients and job seekers have found refuge in the night shelter in Phase-6, Mohali. The shelter has become a home for individuals undergoing treatment at Phase-6 Civil Hospital, including 26-year-old Anmol Singh from Jalandhar, diagnosed with a brain tumor last year. Anmol, along with his aged parents, has been staying at the night shelter since August 2023, receiving treatment for damaged kidneys at Mohali Civil Hospital. Anmol, a graduate in business administration from Guru Nanak Dev University, Jalandhar, shared his journey, stating that his health issues forced him to leave his job with a food delivery app. The family…

Chandigarh| A car insurer has been fined ₹15,000 by the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission for denying a claim. The commission ordered the insurance company, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd, Chandigarh, to reimburse a claim of ₹10 lakh to Sumita Setia, a 47-year-old Panchkula resident, whose car was stolen in Delhi. Additionally, the forum directed the firm to pay a lump sum compensation of ₹15,000 to the complainant for mental tension, harassment, agony, and litigation expenses. Setia's car, insured for ₹10 lakh from February 15, 2019, to February 14, 2020, was stolen in February 2020 while parked in a…

The municipal corporation (MC) in Panchkula is exploring the option of utilizing panchayat land in the district for the establishment of a waste processing plant. To identify a suitable location, the civic body has shortlisted 14 villages and has formally requested the intervention of Panchkula Deputy Commissioner Sushil Sarwan in identifying appropriate panchayat land for the proposed plant. Panchkula currently lacks a garbage processing facility, leading to a decline in its ranking from 86th in 2022 to 139th among 446 cities with a population above 1 lakh in the 2023 Swachh Survekshan rankings. The identified villages for potential land include…

Anti-Terrorist Squad Commandos have been dispatched to enhance security measures in anticipation of the Ram Temple Pran Pratishtha event on January 22. The deployment of these commandos from Uttar Pradesh aims to bolster security at Lata Mangeshkar Chowk in Ayodhya. In addition to this, heightened security measures are in place in Mainpuri City, considering the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla at the grand temple on January 22 and the Republic Day celebration on January 26. Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra, in a late Wednesday post, announced the successful completion of the procession of the idol of Lord Shri Ram…

The sun made a welcome appearance in Chandigarh on Wednesday, bringing relief from the persistent fog that had shrouded the Punjab and Haryana capital for several days. As the day progressed, the warmth of the sun caused the fog to dissipate, creating a sunny and bright atmosphere. Despite the improved conditions in Chandigarh, dense fog continues to affect parts of Punjab, Haryana, western Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. The early-morning fog over the Indo-Gangetic plains in north India has thinned in some areas, as indicated by satellite imagery, including Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh, northern Madhya Pradesh, and Delhi. However, the lingering…

Panchkula| Haryana Director General Police, Shatrujeet Kapur, marked a significant stride in police welfare by inaugurating the Central Mess for police personnel at the Sector-14 police station in Panchkula today. During his visit, Kapur meticulously examined the arrangements at the central mess and actively participated by sharing a meal with the officers. This newly inaugurated mess, the second in Panchkula district, follows the successful launch of a similar facility at the MDC police station earlier. Kapur took the opportunity to inspect the police station's essential amenities and offered crucial directives to the officers present. Emphasizing the welfare initiatives for policemen,…

Haryana Director General Police Shatrujeet Kapur met with representatives of telecom companies to address network problems faced with helpline numbers 112 and 1930. During a meeting with representatives of telecom companies, Kapur provided a comprehensive list of identified problem areas and issued instructions to rectify them promptly. The objective of the meeting was to find a permanent solution to network-related challenges faced by Haryana 112 and Cyber Helpline No. 1930. The meeting included a thorough review of call connectivity to these helpline numbers from each district. It was revealed that police station in-charges and officers statewide engage in trial calls…

An NRI man, Gurvinder Singh, who returned from Canada after three years, has been arrested by the Nurmahal police station at Delhi Airport. The arrest is in connection with a case filed against him by his in-laws. Gurvinder is accused of pressuring his wife to provide INR 30 lakhs under the pretext of bringing her to Canada after their marriage. Allegedly, when his wife refused to comply with the demand, he, instead of facilitating her visa, sent divorce papers. The victim, a resident of Mohalla Gujran on Nurmahal Road, informed the police that she is engaged in household work. Five…

BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh today lambasted Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi for describing the consecration ceremony at Ayodhya a political function and said it reflected anti-Ram stance of the Congress leaders. Chugh said the Congress had been always playing divisive politics much against the Indian cultural ethos. The consecration function is a matter of national faith in which people of all castes and communities would be taking part. Lord Ram, he said, was a national pride but unfortunately it is Congress which is politicising the ceremony by deciding to abstain from it. Chugh said at a time when…