A little electrical spark at Vivek High School in Sector 38, Chandigarh, on Tuesday morning, caused widespread alarm and forced the school to announce a vacation. The event occurred while children were coming, and parents were still present outside the school grounds. Principal Renu Puri swiftly addressed the problem, stating that it was a “small […]
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Chandigarh Traffic Advisory for Independence Day at Parade Ground
The local administration has declared various traffic restrictions and diversions for August 15 in preparation for the Independence Day celebrations at the Parade Ground in Sector 17, Chandigarh. The advisory aims to guarantee an uninterrupted flow of traffic and safeguard attendees during the event. All roads adjacent to the Parade Ground will be closed to […]
Controversial Dera Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh on 21-Day Furlough
On Tuesday morning, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was released from Rohtak’s Sunaria jail after getting a 21-day release. Singh is currently serving a 20-year sentence for raping two women at his ashram in Sirsa, Haryana. He left the prison around 6:30 am and will probably spend this period of leave at Dera ashram in Baghpat, […]
Bank Ordered to Refund Rs 11,500 with Interest Over Unauthorised Debit In Chandigarh
Chandigarh has directed Punjab National Bank (PNB), Sector 17-B, to refund Rs 11,500 with an interest of 10% each annum to Sarla Devi, who resides in Sector 38-West. The order was given after the bank was found to have withdrawn money from her account without her consent. Sarla Devi’s lawsuit states that on November 21, […]
Chandigarh MC Receives Rs 50 Crore Lifeline Amid Financial Crunch
The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, which recently faced a severe financial constraint with only Rs 5 lakh remaining in its fixed deposit (FD), got major respite when the UT Administration approved a Rs 50 crore grant-in-aid (GIA) for August. This timely investment would enable the cash-strapped firm to clear outstanding debts for contractors and pay delayed […]
Government Withdraws Draft Broadcast Bill Following Criticism Over Content Regulation
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has withdrawn the contentious draft of the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2024, following widespread criticism from independent content creators and large technology businesses. Concerns were expressed that the proposed measure would give the government more control over internet material, raising debate over the possible harm to free speech and […]
Jalandhar Cop Transferred After Viral Assault Video, Inquiry Launched
An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) from the Jalandhar rural police has been moved to police lines after a viral video appeared of him allegedly beating two young men on a Bhogpur roadside. The officer, Jaswinder Singh, was formerly assigned to the Bhogpur police station. The event drew extensive notice on social media, causing the police department […]
Nationwide Shutdown of OPD Services in Protest of Kolkata Doctor’s Rape-Murder Incident
In response to the alleged rape and murder of a young doctor in Kolkata’s RG Medical College and Hospital, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) demanded a complete closure of all outpatient departments (OPDs) across the state. This unfortunate incident has outraged medical professionals as hospitals have been thrown into disorder and demonstrations have erupted everywhere […]
Infrastructural Neglect Exposed by Flooding of High Court Record Room
The recent flooding of the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s record room in Sector 17 has laid bare the long-standing infrastructural issues that have been neglected by the Union Territory (UT) authorities. The incident occurred on August 11, when heavy rainfall led to significant flooding and sewage backflow, submerging more than 20 lakh case files […]
OPD Services Disrupted as PGIMER Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike
The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) in Chandigarh has significantly interrupted its outpatient department (OPD) services after resident physicians went on indefinite strike in retaliation to the alleged rape and murder of a fellow resident doctor in Kolkata. This statewide demonstration, organised by the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), has left hundreds […]