Chandigarh

CHANDIGARH - The Central government has advised Punjab and Haryana governments to utilize the Rs. 3467 crores available in their Calamity Relief Funds for restoration or repair works and to provide immediate relief to people affected by floods in the both States.

CHANDIGARH - Kashif Ali, a suspected Pakistani spy arrested two days ago, had duped government departments and banks during his over two-year stay here. He had a driving licence, voter ID card and even a PAN card - all procured on the basis of fake documents, police said Monday.

CHANDIGARH - The Punjab police arrested a 24-year-old Pakistani spy from Chandigarh's sector 44 for sending vital informations from India to Pakistan.

CHANDIGARH - Trains services resumed on the Ambala-New Delhi section of the railways. The track, which had sunk at a few places due to floods, was strengthened with sand bags.

CHANDIGARH - Floods in Haryana and Punjab have claimed 15 lives, and left with hundreds of acres of land inundated.