PUNJAB AND HARYANA

Gurugram, 1 Dec 2025: In a strong move to curb drunk driving and prevent road accidents, Gurugram Police have announced stringent checks at all major entry points to the city. Drivers entering Gurugram—whether private, commercial, or heavy vehicles—will now be screened using breath analyzers at toll plazas before entering the city. The initiative covers all five major toll plazas, including Sarhaul, Khaiderkhedaula, Mehrauli, Ghamdaj, KMP, and Dwarka Expressway tolls. The directive, issued last week by DGP O.P. Singh, mandates that checks will be conducted four days a week, with each session lasting four hours. Both traffic police and local area police will be deployed to man the checkpoints. Addressing Road Safety ConcernsGurugram has witnessed numerous accidents caused by drivers u...

Faridabad, adjacent to Delhi, is under the spotlight for its connection to terrorist activities after Jammu & Kashmir police recovered a large cache of explosives from the area. Subsequent investigations linked these explosives to the Delhi blast, revealing ties to a terror module connected with Al Falah University. Dr. Shaheen, a university faculty member, has been arrested in connection with these activities. Planned Meeting with Pakistani HandlerInvestigating agencies, including the NIA, are interrogating Dr. Shaheen to trace every link in the terror network. Sources indicate that she was scheduled to meet a Pakistani handler in the Gulf region, although the purpose of this meeting remains unclear. Passport Manipulations Prevented Overseas EscapeDr. Shaheen had her passport ve...

Chandigarh: Despite being equipped with over 2,000 high-tech CCTV cameras across traffic lights and key intersections, Chandigarh continues to witness significant traffic violations. From 1 January to 5 November 2025, the Chandigarh Traffic Police issued 7,12,000 challans, collecting nearly ₹17 crore in fines, according to official data. While this figure is lower than last year’s 9,91,000 challans and ₹26.72 crore fines, it indicates that drivers remain careless despite technological monitoring. Red Light Jumping Tops Violations The majority of challans were issued for red light jumping, followed by overspeeding, riding without helmets, carrying three riders on motorcycles, and drunk driving. Social media also played a role in identifying violators, aiding police action. The c...

New Delhi/Rohtak: The Supreme Court of India has taken a strong stance on the disturbing allegations of harassment at Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) in Haryana, where female sanitation workers were allegedly asked to provide private-part photographs to prove they were menstruating. The Court has issued notices to the Central Government, Haryana Government, and the university administration, seeking their responses. A bench comprising Justices B.V. Nagarathna and R. Mahadevan noted that the incident reflects a disturbing mindset. Justice Nagarathna remarked that in other states, women are granted menstrual leave, and questioned whether such invasive evidence should be demanded to justify it. The bench observed that alternate arrangements could have been made if the staff were unavail...

Chandigarh: In a significant move to strengthen healthcare services, the Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has approved the empanelment of 300 specialist doctors across 12 key medical categories. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting held on Friday in Chandigarh. The initiative aims to provide high-quality secondary healthcare to citizens across the state, ensuring timely access to expert medical care. A spokesperson from the Chief Minister’s office confirmed that the cabinet also approved Rule 28A under the Punjab Co-operative Societies Rules, 1963, establishing a uniform disciplinary and appellate framework for co-operative institutions. Specialists to Cover Key Medical Fields The 12 specialist categories include: Medicine Pediatrics Psychi...

Faridabad: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday night conducted a major search operation at Al-Falah University in Faridabad, recovering ₹18 lakh in cash from the hostel room of Dr. Shaheen Shahid, a 43-year-old former faculty member and a key accused in the Delhi bomb blast case. Dr. Shaheen, popularly known among students as “Madam Surgeon”, was arrested for her alleged links to a “white-collar” terror module suspected to be operating within and around the university campus. Cash Recovered From Room No. 22 According to officials, the NIA team escorted Dr. Shaheen to Room No. 22 of the university hostel—believed to be the location where crucial meetings were held before the Delhi blast on November 10. During the search, investigators found bundles of currency no...

Faridabad: Investigations into the Delhi blast and the so-called “White Coat Terror” module involving doctors have uncovered two more hideouts linked to Prof. Muzammil Ahmed of Al-Falah University. Ammonium Nitrate Hidden in Mosque’s BackyardThe NIA, in coordination with Haryana Police, revealed that Muzammil had purchased 2,600 kg of ammonium nitrate and used it to prepare car-borne IEDs. For 12 days, he stored the explosives in a shed behind a mosque adjacent to the university campus, misleading the shed owner by claiming he only needed space to store regular goods. Shifted Explosives to Cleric’s HouseWhen the owner grew suspicious, Muzammil moved the entire stock to a local cleric’s residence. On 9 November, a joint team of Faridabad and Jammu & Kashmir police recovered the en...

Faridabad: Investigations by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the Delhi blast terrorist module have revealed another hideout linked to Dr. Muzammil Shakeel, a key accused. Muzammil had rented a house in Jamalpur village, Faridabad, from a former village headman for ₹8,000 per month. He used the location to meet with Dr. Shaheen Saeed, with whom he had conducted a religious marriage ceremony at a mosque near Al-Falah University, paying a mehr of ₹5,000–6,000. The Jamalpur HouseMuzammil had told the former sarpanch that he was involved in the apple trade and would store fruits brought from Kashmir. However, the NIA found that he frequently visited the property along with Dr. Shaheen between April and July. It was during this period that Muzammil and his associate Umar were con...

Chandigarh: After weeks of protests, the path is now clear for the Senate elections at Punjab University (PU). Following approval from the Chancellor, who is also the Vice President of India, Professor Renu Vig, the Vice-Chancellor of PU, confirmed that the elections will be held next year. The official schedule is expected to be announced soon. Vice President Gives ApprovalThe approval came from Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan in his capacity as Chancellor of Punjab University. This decision comes after several weeks of demonstrations by students and staff demanding the restoration of Senate elections. The approval marks a major step toward strengthening academic governance and ensuring that the University’s decision-making body functions effectively. Tentative Election SchedulePu...

Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has unveiled a revolutionary initiative aimed at simplifying property registration across the state. With the launch of the ‘Easy Registry’ system, citizens will now experience a faster, transparent, and hassle-free process for registering land and property. The CM emphasized that the initiative aims to eradicate corruption and ensure smooth governance. Simplifying Property RegistrationFor decades, property registration in Punjab was considered cumbersome and time-consuming. Citizens had to make multiple trips to sub-registrar offices, often facing delays and bureaucratic hurdles. Mann highlighted that the new system eliminates these difficulties, making property registration straightforward and accessible. Quick Verification and Update...