Rain in vicinity gives little respite

Chandigarh:A few scattered showers in the tricity along with rain in surrounding areas have provided a little respite from the heat wave. While the humidity has risen, the hot winds have subsided. The maximum temperature dropped from 40 to 37 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature ton Wednesday was 24.4degrees Celsius. TNS

3 P’kula MC employees shifted

Panchkula: The Panchkula MC has received a setback after three more employees were transferred. Chief Sanitary Inspector Sadhu Ram who was in charge of the city sanitation and garbage lifting, Building inspector Darshan Kumar and Accountant Gulshan Kumar have been transferred. TNS

Bag snatched from Sector 38

Chandigarh: Two motorcycle-borne miscreants sped away after snatching a bag from a Sector 38 resident. Sources said the woman, identified as Pamita, was targeted in Sector 38. The bag contained Rs 2,000 and some important documents. The police were informed about the incident. TNS