Now, e-pass must to move in Panchkula

Panchkula: Now, an e-pass will be necessary for movement during the lockdown in the district. Deputy Commissioner Mukesh Kumar Ahuja said from Wednesday, nobody would be allowed to move out without an e-pass as per the lockdown orders issued by the Haryana Government to contain the spread of Covid. Strict action would be taken against the violators, he said. TNS

Expect light rain for 3 days: MET

Chandigarh: People can expect light rain for three days in the city. According to the forecast, generally cloudy conditions with light showers are expected from Wednesday to Friday. The city experienced drizzle on Tuesday evening. The Met Department recorded 0.2 mm of rainfall. TNS

PU VC offers condolences

Chandigarh: The Panjab University VC offered condolences on the death of Dr Rashpal Malhotra, CRRID founder. “He was a devoted and dedicated officer. He was also a Senate member of the university and brought many laurels during his tenures. The university has lost a precious and distinguished asset. I am confident that the inspiration of his faith, optimism and perseverance will live on in our hearts,” said Prof Raj Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, PU. TNS

Avtar singh remembered

Mohali: Faculty and staff of Sri Sukhmani Group of Institutions, Dera Bassi, paid tributes to Prof Avtar Singh, founder chairman of the SSGI and a renowned educationist, who breathed his last on Monday. Chief administrator Prof Rashpal Singh, Principal (SSIET) Dr GN Verma, Principal (SSP) Prof Pradeep Sharma, and Principal (SSIHM) Prof Kulwinder Singh paid tributes to Avtar Singh. He will be remembered as an extremely creative and thoughtful educationist, they said. TNS

Mining officer, 2 others get remand

Mohali: A local court on Tuesday remanded Ropar mining officer Simarpreet Kaur Dhillon, mining guard Pal Singh and clerk Aman in three-day police custody. The Vigilance Bureau had arrested them while allegedly taking a bribe of Rs25,000 from the owner of a crusher at Anandpur Sahib. TNS